JP3046222U - Card body whose surface pattern changes - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a card body which does not need to form a protruding portion protruding from a surface. SOLUTION: On a surface 3 of a card base 2 on which a credit card 1 is formed, a supply terminal section 4 to which power is supplied from the outside and a magnetic recording section 5 for recording a password or the like are provided. First and second luminous bodies that emit light rays from the surface 3 irrespective of visible or invisible, such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays, from the power supply supplied from the supply terminal unit 4 are embedded in the surface 3. Each of the first and second light emitters emits a user name 11 of the user, which is an attribute of the credit card 1, and a member number 12 of the user, which is an attribute of the credit card 1, In the normal state where power is not applied to the supply terminal unit 4 and both are not lit, only the pattern drawn on the surface 3 of the credit card 1 is displayed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a card body such as a cash card and a credit card.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 On the surface of a card body storing magnetic information such as a cash card or a credit card, numbers such as an account number and a membership number and a user name are protrudingly formed by stamping.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the case of the above technique, the number and name protrudingly formed on the card body surface are easily worn and easily deformed. Also, since the account number, member number, and name are always displayed in a protruding state on the card body, there has been a problem that unauthorized use is easy.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a card body having a surface pattern that does not require the formation of a protrusion protruding from the surface.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the card body of the present invention in which the pattern on the surface is changed according to claim 1, the power supply is supplied to the card base to make the surface of the card base visible or invisible from the surface of the card base. Irradiation means for irradiating a light beam and a supply terminal for supplying power to the radiation means are provided.

That is, when power is supplied to the supply terminal portion of the card base, a light beam is emitted from the surface of the card base by the radiating means receiving the supply of the power.

In the card body of the present invention, the radiating means is constituted by a luminous body that radiates attributes such as a member number, an account number and a user name as the light beam. did.

[0010] Accordingly, the radiating means is constituted by a luminous body which emits attributes such as a member number, an account number, and a user name as the above-mentioned light rays, so that the attributes can be concealed in a normal state. .

Further, in the card body of the present invention, the card pattern has a magnetic recording portion.

Thus, the additional information can be recorded on the magnetic recording unit as magnetic recording data.

In the card body of the present invention, the power supply means such as a paper battery or a solar battery is provided on at least one surface of the card base or under the surface coating film. A radiating means for irradiating the card base with light from the surface of the card base irrespective of visible or invisible light, such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays, upon receiving power supply from the power supply means; Opening and closing means for opening and closing the connection circuit of the supply means are provided.

That is, when the power of the power supply means such as a paper battery or a solar cell is supplied to the radiation means by the opening / closing means for opening and closing the connection circuit between the radiation means and the power supply means, the radiation means receiving the power supply A light beam is emitted from the surface of the card base. At this time, if the surface of the card itself is changed or discolored by using the energy of a power source such as a paper battery or a solar cell held by the card, even if the operation of the card from the outside is very small, It can supply energy for changing the design. Further, when a supply terminal portion is provided on the card base, the life of the card due to charging or the like can be extended by receiving power supply from the supply terminal portion.

Further, in the card body of the present invention in which the pattern on the surface changes, the radiating means in the card body of claim 4 emits light with attributes such as a member number, an account number and a user name as the light beam. It was constituted by a light emitting body.

[0014] Accordingly, by configuring the radiating means with a luminous body that emits attributes such as a member number, an account number, and a user name as the above-described light beam, the attributes can be concealed in a normal state.

In the card body of the present invention, the opening / closing means in the card body according to the sixth aspect of the present invention covers the recess provided in the card base and the recess. And a push-button type switch provided between the recess and the skin portion which can retreat into the recess.

Thus, it is possible to prevent the push button switch from projecting to the card body surface. Note that a surface slide switch may be provided on the surface of the card body.

In addition, in the card body of the present invention in which the pattern on the surface changes, a magnetic recording portion is provided on the card base in the card body of the present invention.

Thus, the additional information can be recorded on the magnetic recording unit as magnetic recording data.

[0019]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram showing the inside of a credit card 1 as a card body with a changeable surface pattern according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the credit card 1. . A supply terminal 4 to which power is supplied from the outside is formed on the right side of the surface 3 of the card base 2 forming the credit card 1, and a magnetic field on which a personal identification number or the like is recorded is formed on the upper side. A recording section 5 is formed. A first and second luminous body 6 as radiating means for irradiating visible or invisible rays such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays from the surface 3 by the power supplied from the supply terminal section 4 is provided on the lower edge portion. 7 are embedded in the surface 3.

The first illuminant 6 is a portion that emits the user name 11 of the user, which is an attribute of the credit card 1, and is normally not illuminated when power is not applied to the supply terminal unit 4. , Only the picture drawn on the surface 3 of the credit card 1 is displayed. The second illuminant 7 is a portion that emits the membership number 12 of the user as an attribute of the credit card 1, and is normally not illuminated when power is not applied to the supply terminal unit 4. Similarly, only the pattern on the front surface 3 of the credit card 1 is displayed.

In the present embodiment having the above configuration, when power is supplied to the supply terminal unit 4 of the credit card 1, the first and second luminous bodies 6, 7 which receive the power supply emit light. Therefore, the user name 11 and the member number 12 can be displayed on the front surface 3 of the credit card 1 by light beams, and the light beams can be read by a CCD, photosensitive paper, or the like. In addition, the effective life of the card can be extended.

As described above, since the member number 12 and the user name 11 are not formed on the front surface 3 of the credit card 1 so as to protrude, troubles such as wear and deformation can be prevented. Further, the member number 12 and the user name 11 are less likely to be used illegally than a conventional credit card which is always displayed in a state protruding from the credit card 1.

The member number 12 and the user name 11 are displayed when the first and second light emitters 6 and 7 emit light, so that they can be concealed at normal times. Further, since the credit card 1 has the magnetic recording unit 5, additional information such as a personal identification number can be recorded on the magnetic recording unit 5 as magnetic recording data.

(Second Embodiment) Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing the inside of the consultation ticket 51 as a card body with a changeable surface pattern according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of the consultation ticket 51. . At the lower right corner of the front surface 53 of the card base 52 forming the consultation ticket 51, a "push" mark display 54 is printed. A magnetic recording portion 55 on which a personal identification number and the like are recorded is formed on the upper edge portion. A light beam, whether visible or invisible, such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays, is provided below the magnetic recording portion 55 from the surface 53. A luminous body 56 as a radiating means for radiating light is embedded in the surface 53.

As shown in FIG. 5, the consultation ticket 51 is formed by the card base 52 and a skin portion 61 stuck on the card base 52. A recess 63 accommodating a push-button switch 62 is formed in a portion of the card base 52 on which the mark display 54 is printed, and the recess 63 is hidden by the skin 61.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the switch 62 is connected to a power supply means 65 such as a paper battery built in the card base 52 or a solar cell provided on the surface 53 of the card base 52. Forming a switching circuit for opening and closing a connection circuit with the luminous body 56, and when the switch 62 is pressed, the luminous body 56 emits light. And the like, a user name 67 of the consultation ticket user, and a member number 68 of the user are displayed on the front surface 53. Note that, when the switch 62 is not depressed and the switch 62 is not normally pressed, only the pattern drawn on the surface 53 of the consultation ticket 51 is displayed.

In the present embodiment having the above configuration, when the switch 62 under the mark display 54 for opening and closing the connection circuit between the light emitting body 56 and the power supply means 65 is pressed, the power supply composed of a paper battery, a solar battery, or the like is pressed. The power of the supply unit 65 is supplied to the luminous body 56. Then, the luminous body 56 receiving the power supply emits light, so that the classification display 66, the user name 67, and the member number 68 can be displayed on the front surface 53 of the consultation ticket 51 by the light beam. The light beam can be read by a CCD or photosensitive paper.

As described above, the classification display 66, the user name 67, and the member number 68 are not formed on the front surface 53 of the consultation ticket 51 so as to prevent problems such as wear and deformation. Further, by displaying the classification display 66 indicating the type of the card by the light emitting body 56, the classification of the card can be hidden in a normal state.

In addition, the classification display 66, the user name 67, and the member number 68 are less likely to be used illegally than a conventional medical examination ticket which is always displayed in a state protruding from the medical examination ticket 51. Further, since the consultation ticket 1 has the magnetic recording unit 5, additional information such as a personal identification number can also be recorded on the magnetic recording unit 5 as magnetic recording data, thereby preventing the unauthorized use. Can be even higher.

On the other hand, since the push button type switch 62 is housed in the recess 63 formed in the card base 52, it is possible to prevent the consultation ticket 51 from protruding to the front surface 53.

In the present embodiment, the case where the push button switch 62 is accommodated in the concave portion 63 formed in the card base 52 has been described as an example. May be provided with a slide switch or the like.

[0034]

[Effect of the invention]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, the number, name, and the like are not formed on the surface of the card body, so that problems such as wear and deformation can be prevented. In addition, by displaying the classification of the card by the radiating means, the classification of the card can be hidden in a normal state. Then, the card number, the member number, and the name can be a card body that is less likely to be used improperly than a conventional card body that is always displayed in a protruding state on the card body.

[0035]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 4;

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 credit card 2 card base 3 surface 4 supply terminal section 5 magnetic recording section 6 first luminous body 7 second luminous body 11 user name 12 membership number 51 consultation ticket 52 card base 53 surface 55 magnetic recording section 56 luminous body 66 Category display 67 User name 68 Membership number

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A radiating means for receiving light from a surface of a card base upon receiving power supply to the card base, irradiating a light beam regardless of whether visible or invisible, such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays, and a supply terminal unit for supplying power to the radiating means The card body which changes the design of the surface characterized by having provided. 2. The card body according to claim 1, wherein said radiating means is constituted by a luminous body which radiates attributes such as a member number, an account number and a user name as said light beam. . 3. The card body according to claim 2, wherein said card base has a magnetic recording portion. 4. A power supply means such as a paper battery or a solar cell is provided under at least one surface of the card base or under the surface coating film, and the card base is supplied with power from the power supply means. A surface provided with a radiating means for irradiating a light beam from the surface of the card base body irrespective of visible or invisible light such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays, and an opening / closing means for opening / closing a connection circuit between the radiating means and the power supply means. The card body that changes the pattern. 5. The card body according to claim 4, wherein said radiating means is constituted by a luminous body which radiates attributes such as a member number, an account number and a user name as said light beam. . 6. The opening / closing means is constituted by a push button type switch provided between a concave portion provided in the card base and a skin portion which covers the concave portion and can retreat into the concave portion. The card body according to claim 5, wherein the surface pattern is changed. 7. The card body according to claim 6, wherein the card base has a magnetic recording portion.