JP3053549U - Electronic device with business card management function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Corrected) [Problem] Today, business cards are indecisive, and their management has been performed in an inconvenient manner as before.
To facilitate management of business cards, barcodes and magnetic memory layers are provided on business cards to write necessary information, and the business cards can be read by various electronic devices and stored in memory. An object of the present invention is to supply a business card management function-equipped electronic device provided with a business card insertion / exit entrance or a slit at a location. When a business card is inserted into a business card insertion / exit entrance,
Information written in the magnetic memory layer 6 provided on the business card 5 is stored in a memory circuit of various electronic devices such as a personal computer and a word processor. Conventionally, a writing operation has been performed on the electronic device using a key. However, it is possible to easily register business card information without performing such an operation.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 Although business cards are accepted worldwide, the number of business cards is increasing year by year, and management is becoming more difficult. Therefore, in order to simplify business card management, the present invention provides a business card insertion / exit port in a word processor, personal computer, electronic organizer, and a part of various electronic devices. Are stored in the memory section of the various electronic devices so that business cards can be managed easily. The use of electronic devices with such functions makes it very easy to manage business cards, eliminating the need to write them in an address book, etc., and in addition to names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Information can be managed in memory. It can be said that this device is suitable for the speed era. Companies can simplify customer management and correspondence tasks, and at the same time use information written on business cards in sales strategies. It is very convenient personally, and can manage friendship, family structure, hobbies, etc., and deepen friendship.

By incorporating the electronic device with a business card management function into a telephone, the inconvenience of checking the telephone directory and making a telephone call each time is improved. Be improved. You can create a telephone with an electronic telephone directory attached to the telephone, and its simplicity is wide-ranging for use by companies and individuals.

[0003]

[Prior art]

 In the past, the name, address, telephone number, etc., written on a business card were entered using a keyboard on the device, using a word processor or personal computer. This was a very difficult task for those who took a long time to input and for those who were not used to operating electronic devices or keyboards. In addition, business cards generally contain only a limited amount of information, such as addresses, telephone numbers, company names, and some of the company's business activities, so that only moderate management was possible.

[0004] A method of reading the characters of a business card and inputting the information to an electronic device such as a word processor or a personal computer has already been commercialized. It was inconvenient because it was not possible. Also, since only a small amount of information can be printed on existing business cards, it was not functionally possible to deal with a large amount of information as proposed by the present invention.

In telephones, dialing is performed by checking a number in a telephone directory. Occasionally, it took a long time to make a mistake in dialing, make a wrong call, inconvenience the other party, or search for a number in the telephone number book.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Smooth business card management to reduce time, easy management of things that are not familiar with machines, hobby of business card partner, company's handling items, maps, etc. in addition to conventional management items Together to make them available for commercial use and personal friendship. It is not necessary to re-write the information written on the business card in the address book every time, and it is possible to input easily to electronic devices such as word processors and personal computers without operating the keyboard. It is to do. Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to input fine characters and blurred characters, which are disadvantages of the conventional business card character input devices.

[0007] When making a telephone call, to prevent wrong dial rotation or push button press, that is, to prevent a wrong telephone call. Make it easy to make speedy phone calls without having to search the phone book.

[0008] To avoid having to write the telephone number of a business card in the telephone directory. Bookkeeping Make sure you don't make mistakes.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In a normal business card, a company name, a name, an address, a telephone number is printed on a table, a part of a business guide of the company is printed on a back, or an English version of a business card is written by printing. The business card according to the method of the present invention uses a magnetic layer or an optical information layer provided on the back surface or a part of the front surface, or on the entire back surface, on which necessary information can be electrically or optically written. By inputting the information written on the business card into a computer, personal computer, electronic organizer, telephone, etc., the information written on the business card can be stored in memory without complicated keyboard operations. is there. Business card management devices currently on the market have the inconvenience of not being able to read fine characters or to be unable to read if characters are blurred. Also, since only the information printed on the business card can be read, it was impossible to store much information in memory. On the other hand, by using the business card and the electronic device according to the present invention, in addition to the function of the conventional business card, information can be electrically or optically written and input to various electronic devices. Can be managed in memory. Until now, it is possible to input sketches to the company, details of sales guidance, hobbies and family composition, etc., which were not possible until now.

[0010]

[Action]

 1, 2, 3, and 4 show an electronic business card. By providing a magnetic memory layer 2 below the business card as shown in FIG. 1, a personal computer as shown in FIGS. Various kinds of information written on a business card can be stored in an electronic device. The operating method may be such that the business card is passed through the slit 20 for sliding the business card, or the business card is inserted into the business card insertion / exit opening 14. In the case of FIG. 1, the magnetic memory layer 2 can be provided not only on the back surface but also on the front surface by forming the magnetic memory layer 2 in a thin band shape. FIGS. 2 and 4 show a business card with an information memory layer of a bar code type. However, since the business card can be provided in a small space, this method can also be provided on the front surface or the back surface of the business card. In the case of FIG. 3, the magnetic memory layer 6 has a thick band shape and is provided on the back of the business card so that various information can be written.

FIG. 5 shows an electronic device such as a personal computer. By inserting an electronic business card shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4 into the business card insertion / exit port 14, a magnetic card provided on the business card is provided. Information such as an address, a name, a company name, a telephone number, a business guide, and a map written on the layer, the optical information layer, the barcode, and the like is stored in the personal computer or the like. Since there is almost no operation with the key 11, anyone can easily do it. The same applies to word processors and electronic organizers.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 20 denotes a slit that allows a business card to be slid in place of the business card insertion / exit port, and is provided for storing various information written on the business card in a personal computer or the like. is there.

FIG. 7 shows an electronic organizer. When an electronic business card is inserted into the business card slot 25, information written on the business card is stored in the electronic organizer.

FIG. 8 shows a telephone. When an electronic business card is inserted into the business card slot 30, the telephone number or FAX number written on the business card is registered in the telephone memory, and the push button 29 is not pressed. You can also make a phone call. The registered telephone number and the like can be called up with the search key 28 and selected on the monitor screen 27, and the selected party is automatically called.

[0015]

【Example】

 1, 2, 3, and 4 show the structure of an electronic business card used in the electronic device of the present invention. , 1,3,7, may be on the back side or the front side. Reference numeral 2 denotes a thin band-shaped magnetic memory layer on which information such as a name, a company name, a telephone number, a fax number, an address, a company guide, and a map to the company is written. 4 and 8 are bar codes in which the same information as 2 is written. Reference numeral 6 denotes a thick band-shaped magnetic memory layer on which information similar to that of 2 is written.

FIG. 5 shows an electronic device with a business card insertion / exit port of the present invention, such as a personal computer or a word processor. When the electronic business card is inserted into the electronic device through the business card slot 14, information written on the electronic business card is stored in a memory circuit of the electronic device, and can be used by printing out when necessary. . It can also be written and stored on floppy disks.

FIG. 6 shows an electronic device similar to that of FIG. 5, except that a slit 20 for sliding a business card is provided instead of a business card insertion / reception port. By sliding the electronic business card, the memory of the electronic device is stored. Information is stored in the circuit and can be printed out and used as needed. It can also be written on a floppy disk and stored.

FIG. 7 shows an electronic organizer. When the electronic business card is inserted into the business card slot 25, information written on the business card is stored in a memory circuit of the electronic organizer, and the information is called up or printed out as necessary. Or can be used. An IC card can be inserted into the IC card insertion / exit port 24 to store business card information.

FIG. 8 shows a telephone. When the electronic business card is inserted into the business card slot 30, the information written on the business card is stored in a memory circuit of the telephone. You can call the information and make a call. In addition, it is possible to make a phone call automatically at the same time as the memory is stored, or to make a phone call without storing the memory.

[0020]

[Effect of the invention]

 Business cards have become indispensable for those who work for the company, and recently, students also have them. These business cards are so popular, but the management methods are very inconvenient. They are written in an address book or registered in a memory using a personal computer or word processor. As the number increases, it becomes a difficult task, and operating keys on a personal computer or word processor takes time, and it is difficult for an amateur to operate. In addition, devices that read business card characters are available, but they are not perfect because small characters may not be read. According to the method of the present invention, a business card that has been subjected to some kind of electronic information processing is used, and the information written on the business card is stored and managed in various electronic devices. There are no inconveniences such as no operation or time-consuming operation, and even an amateur can easily manage business card information. In addition, in the present invention, a slit that allows business cards to slide and a business card insertion / removal entrance are provided in various electronic devices to integrate them with the electronic devices, which is more convenient. This idea not only makes it easier and faster to manage business cards that took time, but also makes it easier for those who are not good at operating PCs and word processors. As shown in Fig. 8, by incorporating the electronic business card system of the present invention into the telephone function, it is possible to make a telephone call without turning the dial or pressing the push button. The telephone number is stored in the memory circuit in the telephone, so the next time you make a call, call the registered number using the search key. This is convenient because you can make a call automatically without having to look up the number in the phonebook each time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of an electronic business card of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a structural view of the electronic business card of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a structural view of the electronic business card of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a structural view of the electronic business card of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the substantial structure of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a structural diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the substantial structure of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the substantial structure of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Business card 2. Magnetic memory layer
3 business card 4 barcode 5 business card 6
... Magnetic memory layer 7 ... Business card 8 ... Barcode 9 ... Various electronic devices (PC, word processor, etc.) 10
... Monitor screen 11. Keys 12. Slots for floppy disks, optical disks, etc. 13. Slots for floppy disks, optical disks, etc. 14. Slots for business cards 15. Electronic devices (PCs, word processors) Etc. 16. Monitor screen 17 Key 18. Entry and exit of floppy disk, optical disk 19, etc. Entry and exit of floppy disk, optical disk 20, etc. Slit to slide business card 21.
・ Electronic organizer 22 ・ ・ Monitor screen 23 ・ ・ Key 24 ・
・ IC card slot 25 ・ ・ Business card slot 26 ・ ・ Telephone 27
・ ・ Monitor screen 28 ・ ・ Search key 29 ・ ・ Push button 30 ・ ・ Business card slot 31 ・ ・ Receiver

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] May 15, 1998

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[Correction target item name] Claim 2

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[Correction target item name] Claim 3

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Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A magnetic layer or a light information layer is provided on part or all of the back or front surface of a business card, necessary information is written into those layers, and the information can be processed by an electric or optical method. An electronic device with a business card management function, wherein the business card insertion / exit or slit is installed at any place of the electronic device. 2. A personal computer having a business card management function having the same function as in claim 1. 3. A word processor with a business card management function having the same function as in claim 1. 4. An electronic organizer with a business card management function having the same function as in claim 1. 5. A telephone incorporating an electronic device with a business card management function having the same function as in claim 1.