JP3069614U - Redemption card - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a cashing card which can maintain an identification function for a long period of time, is difficult to forge, and is quick, reliable and easy to identify. SOLUTION: A frame (11) is formed on a peripheral portion of a container base (1), and an identification mark (19) for identifying authenticity is printed on a side surface of the container base (1) with a special luminescent ink which emits ultraviolet light, and a container base (1) is formed. ), A rib (23) to be brought into contact with the lid (2) is formed. Prize (18) and authenticity identification means
It has a see-through portion (21) that is housed between (1) and the lid (2) and that allows these stored items to be visually and optically confirmed from the outside. A lid (2) is fitted on the container base (1), and a step (24) at which a frame (11) of the container base (1) protrudes from the surface of the lid (2) is provided at a boundary between these.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention mainly relates to a cashing card for storing a prize for cashing or the like in a game shop such as a pachinko parlor.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, at a game store such as a pachinko parlor, a cashing card for storing a prize for cashing etc. between a container base and a lid has been used, but counterfeiting a cashing card or using a cashing card at another store. Unauthorized cash exchanges used are squeezing the management of amusement stores.

[0003] For this reason, in recent years, the cashing card is an optical information recording medium so that the cashing card can be cashed not only visually but also mechanically as well as by checking the authenticity, denomination, type of use, and shop of the cashing card. The barcode is printed, and at the time of redemption, this information and the like are read by an identification device to identify authenticity and the like, thereby preventing unauthorized redemption.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, although the information on the information recording medium built in the cashing card is read through the see-through portion formed on the lid, the cash-out card is used in a stacked manner when the cashing card is paid out or when the cashing-out is performed. There is a problem that it becomes fogged with fine scratches, making it impossible to read the information on the optical information recording medium within a short period of time, or that the lid is deformed so that the information cannot be read accurately and the identification function is lost.

[0005] Further, the bar codes by the printing means are all the same code, and the bar code of the same code is easy to forge and is not sufficient as an identification function. Therefore, it is not possible to completely prevent fraud by using only bar codes by printing means, and it is necessary to further add an identification means that is difficult to forge. On the other hand, there are a large number of cash cards to be authenticated, and it is also necessary to identify improper cash cards mixed in this large number of cash cards quickly, reliably, and easily. .

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a cashing card that can maintain an identification function for a long period of time, is difficult to forge, and is quick, reliable, and easy to identify.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, and a prize used for cashing at a game store or the like is stored between a container base and a lid, and a prize or the like which can be visually checked from the outside is provided. In a cashing card having a portion, a lid is fitted to a container base, in which a frame is formed on a peripheral portion and a rib is formed on the inside to abut on the inner periphery of the see-through portion. The cash card is basically characterized in that a step is formed at the boundary so that the frame protrudes from the surface of the lid.

[0008] Further, an identification mark for identifying authenticity may be printed on the side surface of the frame of the container base using a special light emitting ink which emits or changes its color by ultraviolet rays.

[0009] Further, an information recording medium in which a serial number or other individual information is converted into an optically recognizable code may be provided so that the information recording medium can be optically recognized from the see-through portion.

[0010] Furthermore, an IC memory in which information is recorded is built-in, and identification means for identifying the information with a reader / writer, or a hologram image by radiated outgoing light is visually identified, or a hologram by radiated outgoing light is used. One or both of identification means for identifying the angle of the reflected light by the identification device may be provided to identify the authenticity.

[0011]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the cashing card according to claim 1 of the present invention described above, the lid (2) is fitted on the container base (1) having the frame (11) formed on the peripheral edge, and the boundary is formed between these lids. Since the frame (11) of the container base (1) forms a step (24) protruding from the surface of the lid (2), the surface of the lid (2) is used when stacking cash-changing cards. Rubbing is prevented and the see-through portion (21) formed on the lid (2) is not fogged with fine scratches. Therefore, information on the optical information recording medium can be reliably read, and the identification function can be maintained for a long time.

A rib (23) is formed inside the container base (1) to abut around the inside of the see-through portion (21) of the lid (2), and the lid (2) is attached to the container base (1). As a result, not only the peripheral edge of the lid (2) but also the rib (23) comes into contact with the container base (1), and when the container base (1) and the lid (2) are welded, the container base is welded. (1) and the lid (2) are integrated to increase the strength of the lid (2) and the whole cashing card, and to suppress these deformations. Can be read accurately, and the identification function can be maintained.

[0013] According to the cashing card of the second aspect, an identification mark (19) for identifying authenticity is provided on the side surface of the frame (11) of the container base (1) by using a special light emitting ink which emits light by ultraviolet rays. Since it is printed, the authenticity of a large number of cashing cards can be instantaneously identified. In other words, when a large number of cash cards are stacked on each other and the sides are irradiated with ultraviolet light (black light), only the genuine cash cards printed with special luminescent ink will emit light and discolor. The fake printed in step 2 does not change color and can be judged to be fake. As a result, the authenticity of the cashing card can be easily identified in large quantities at a time and visually.

Next, according to the cashing card of the third aspect, there is provided an information recording medium in which a serial number and other individual information are converted into an optically recognizable code, and the information recording medium is optically converted. Since recognition is possible, the contents of the barcode are different for each cashing card, and unique data can be recorded for each cashing card, and the cashing card is difficult to forge.

[0015] According to the cashing card according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the cashing card is provided at the time of cashing or dispensing by providing identification means for reading the information in the IC memory in which the information is recorded by a reader / writer and identifying the authenticity. In addition to being able to identify the authenticity of the card, it is also possible to record and manage various individual information for each cashing card.

Further, by providing the identification means composed of the hologram (17), the cashing card is less likely to be forged, the authenticity can be surely identified, and the information recording medium composed of the hologram (17) is inexpensive. It is possible to manage cash cards economically at a low cost.

As described above, it is possible to provide a cashing card that can maintain the identification function for a long period of time, is difficult to forge, and is quick, reliable, and easy to identify.

[0018]

Embodiments and Examples of the Invention

 The cashing card according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the cashing card according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a container base taken along line AA of FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded sectional view of the lid (2) taken along the line BB of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the lid (2) in the receiving portion (12) of the container base (1). FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which the peripheral edge is placed and fitted. FIG. 5 is a plan view of a cashing card. The cashing card has a structure in which a lid (2) is fitted to a container base (1). Yes, stores medals and metal products used as prizes (18) in game stores.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the container base (1) has a frame (11) formed around the entire periphery of a rectangular thermosetting synthetic resin thin plate. The thickness at is about 3mm. The thickness of the container base (1) can be changed according to the thickness of the prize or the like, and is preferably about 1.5 mm to 4 mm from the viewpoint of durability and handleability. Inside the frame (11), a receiving portion (12) for supporting a peripheral portion of the lid (2) when the lid (2) is fitted and securing a storage space for prizes (18) and the like. The projection (13) protrudes from the receiving portion (12), and when the lid (2) is fitted, the upper part of the projection (13) slightly faces the surface of the lid (2). Step (24) projecting from The thickness of the ridge (13) shall be about 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm thicker than the thickness of the lid (2).

In the center of the inside of the container base (1), an IC module recess (15) for installing an IC module (20) described later is provided, and the prize recess (14) for installing a prize (18) is provided. Ribs (23) are formed around the IC module recess (15) and the prize recess (14), respectively, at positions symmetrical with respect to the IC module recess (15). The height of the rib (23) is set so that the rib (23) can be welded to the lid (2) when the lid (2) is fitted and welded to the container base (1). In the example, as shown in FIG. 4, the height is approximately the same as the height of the receiving portion (12). Further, an attaching portion (16) for attaching a hologram (17) described later is also provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, an identification mark (19) is printed on the side of the container base (1) using a special luminescent ink that reacts with ultraviolet rays. The identification mark (19) may be represented by a simple design such as a bar or a dot, and information unique to a game store such as a game store number can be displayed by the number of bars and the like. The position where the identification mark (19) is printed is not particularly limited as long as it is a side portion, but it is preferable to print the identification mark (19) on each side so that it can be identified regardless of the direction of the cashing card. Printing at the center of each side or at a symmetrical position is more preferable because the identification marks are aligned at the same position regardless of the direction of the cashing card when many cashing cards are stacked. The special light-emitting ink is not different from a normal ink when viewed with visible light, but uses a special light-emitting ink that changes color from white to green, black to green, blue, or the like, for example, by irradiating ultraviolet rays. The special light-emitting ink is classified into an inorganic type and an organic type, and an organic type is preferable because the color changes more sharply.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 5, the lid (2) is a transparent substrate (2a) having an outer contour shape capable of being fitted to the container base (1). And a surface material (2b) laminated thereon, each of which uses a thin plate of a polyethylene terephthalate material having a thickness of 0.3 mm. The lid (2) can be made of a synthetic resin material such as polyvinyl chloride or polycarbonate, in addition to the above materials.

The see-through portion (21) is formed and stored at a position corresponding to the prize recess (14) formed in the container base (1) and the attaching portion (16) of the hologram (17). A window for checking the prize (18) and hologram (17), and a see-through part (21) at the part where the barcode (22) described later and the part where the game store number etc. are printed are secured. I do.

On the outer surface of the base material (2a), the see-through portion (21) is secured and a game store number, a denomination, a pattern, and the like are printed by offset printing means and silk printing means to form a printed layer ( 2c) is formed, a hard coat is performed on the front side of the surface material (2b) using an epoxy-based paint or the like, and the base material (2a) and the surface material (2b) are pressure-bonded via an adhesive layer.

Although the lid (2) is composed of two layers of the base material (2a) and the surface material (2b), it may be composed of three or more layers. For example, if a black paint containing carbon is applied to the surface of the innermost layer as a three-layer structure, the light beam emitted for identification will not pass through the cash card stacked below, causing misreading of the number of paid out cards. It has the effect of preventing.

Next, a bar code (22) is printed from the inner surface on the transparent portion (21) for the bar code (22) secured on the lid (2). The barcode (22) can be used to manage information such as the usage area, amusement shop number or denomination, as well as different information for each cashing card, such as the serial number and serial number (serial number assigned by the amusement shop). In addition, characters and numbers are printed to enable visual management. The barcode (22) is printed on the see-through portion (21) using a thermal transfer ribbon and a card printer system, and the space and background of the barcode (22) are formed by a white hot stamp.

Further, as an identification means, an IC module (20) having a built-in IC memory is fitted into an IC module recess (15) formed in the container base (1). When the IC module (20) is welded to the container base (1) and the lid (2), the rib (23) formed around the IC module recess (15) is melted and fixed. Further, the IC module (20) may be insert-molded at the time of molding the container base (1).

In the IC memory built in the IC module (20), basic information having different contents for each cashing card such as a use district, a game store number, a denomination, a serial number, a serial number, etc. is recorded in advance. By reading the information, the information can be managed for each cashing card one by one, and high-speed automation of authentication can be realized.

The IC memory incorporated in the IC module (20) may be any of a PROM, an EPROM, an EEPROM, etc., and may further incorporate a microcomputer to add an arithmetic function and a judgment function. When a writable and erasable IC memory is used, individual information such as payout time can be written at the time of payout in addition to the above basic information. As a method of reading data from the IC memory, either a contact type or a non-contact type may be used.

Next, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, a VISCS system (registered trademark, JP-A-3-71383, JP-A-11-151877, etc.) Lamb. In the "VISCS system", a hologram (17) having a unique reflection characteristic is attached using a hot stamping means or the like, and information such as a denomination of a cashing card and authenticity can be identified by an identification device or visually. To do. In order to identify the authenticity of the cash card, the cash is emitted by irradiating the hologram (17) with light, receiving the reflected light of the incident light, and detecting the angle of the reflected light received by the light receiving means. The information formed by the hologram (17) is read by using an identification device having means for identifying that the card is a legitimate cash card, and the authenticity is identified. It is difficult to analyze the hologram (17) provided on the cashing card and forge the same hologram (17), and use a material that can be peeled and broken so that once it is peeled off by the hologram processing method, the hologram is destroyed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the cashing card from being forged.

Also, a pattern such as a character is recorded as the hologram (17) so that the light irradiated from the light source is diffracted so that the pattern looks faint in a specific color when viewed from a specific angle. Thus, authenticity can be identified. Since the identification device is unnecessary and can be visually identified, it is possible to further reduce costs and prevent forgery.

The hologram (17) is formed by laminating an adhesive layer to the surface of an object, a cholesteric liquid crystal layer as a reflective layer, a hologram (17) forming layer and a protective layer, and pressing with, for example, a hot stamp, and applying pressure and heat. Release the protective layer that also functions as a release layer from the base film and transfer it to the target.

Then, the lid (2) is fitted to the container base (1) described above, and is fixed by welding using a welding means such as an ultrasonic welding means. The receiving portion (12) of the container base (1) and the peripheral portion of the lid (2) are welded and fixed, and the rib (23) formed inside the container base (1) is also fixed to the lid (2). By welding, the strength of not only the periphery of the see-through portion (21) but also the entire cashing card can be increased, and the durability can be improved.

The height of the ridge portion (13) of the frame (11) formed on the container base (1) is slightly larger than the thickness of the lid (2) by about 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm. When the lid (2) is fitted to the container base (1), a step (24) occurs between the surface of the lid (2) and the frame (11) at these boundaries, and the cashing card is used by overlapping. However, it is possible to prevent another cashing card from contacting the surface of the lid (2), thereby preventing the surface of the lid (2) from being damaged. In addition, it is difficult to disassemble the lid (2) by turning over the lid, which has an effect of preventing forgery of the cashing card.

The cashing card according to the present invention described above is not limited to the above embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, a hole (31) for an IC module and a hole for a prize are formed in a container base (1). (32) may be perforated and sandwiched from both sides of the container base (1) by two lids (2). In this case, the prize (18) can be visually recognized from both sides of the cashing card.

The size, shape, and the like are not limited to those of the embodiment. Any or all of an IC module (20), a hologram (17), and a barcode (22) having an IC memory as identification means are provided. Can be appropriately selected according to the state of use, purpose of use, and cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a cashing card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the container body (1) taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an exploded sectional view of the lid (2) taken along the line BB in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view showing a state in which the peripheral edge of the lid body (2) is placed and fitted on the receiving portion (12) of the container base (1).

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the cashing card.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of a cashing card in which lids are fitted on both sides of a container base (1).

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Container base (11) Picture frame (12) Receiving part (13) Rib (14) Prize recess (15) IC module recess (16) Sticking part (17) Hologram (18) Prize (19) Identification Sign (20) IC module (2) Lid (2a) Base material (2b) Surface material (2c) Print layer (21) Transparent part (22) Bar code (23) Rib (24) Step (31) For IC module Hole (32) Premium hole

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A prize (18) used for cashing in a game store or the like.
Etc. are stored between the container base (1) and the lid (2), and the cashing card is provided with a see-through portion (21) from which the prize (18) can be visually checked from the outside. A lid (2) is fitted to a container base (1) on which a rib (23) is formed to abut on the inner periphery of the see-through portion (21), so that the container base (1) and the lid The step (24) in which the picture frame (11) projects from the surface of the lid (2) at the boundary of the body (2)
A cash card characterized by forming a. 2. An identification mark (19) for identifying authenticity is printed on a side surface of a frame (11) of a container base (1) using a special light emitting ink which emits or changes its color by ultraviolet rays. Item 7. A cashing card according to item 1. 3. An information recording medium having a serial number and other individual information converted into an optically recognizable code, so that the information recording medium can be optically recognized from a see-through portion (21). The cashing card according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 4. A built-in IC memory in which information is recorded, identification means for identifying the information by a reader / writer, or an image of a hologram (17) based on the emitted light that has been irradiated, or a hologram based on the emitted light that has been irradiated. The cashing card according to claim 1, further comprising one or both of identification means for identifying an angle of the reflected light from (17) by an identification device, and identifying authenticity.