JP3179247U - Articles that can be mailed to supply security codes for providing audio guide information - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide guide information in a safe and reliable manner, and for a user to obtain paid guide information by a simple operation, and for communication between the user and the provider or a third party. A mailable article for supplying a security code can be provided.
In a portable voice guide device having a code reading unit or the like for reading a security code 2, guide information transmitted from a server is received and downloaded by a receiving unit, and the security code 2 is read. Output guide information.
[Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a mailable medium for supplying a security code for providing audio guide information used in various exhibition halls such as art museums and museums, tourist attractions, various lectures and various banquets such as weddings. Here, the mailable medium includes not only postal items such as postcards and sealed letters but also cards, sheets, and the like that can be supplied with letter paper, bookmarks, etc., or security codes to be put in the sealed letters.

  In art museums and various exhibition halls, a guide device (hereinafter referred to as “voice guide device”) is often prepared to introduce and explain the exhibits to the visitors. In particular, if you are a family with elderly or young people, you are often hesitant to read distributed instructions and instructions posted in front of the exhibits. Being able to hear is very favorable for such visitors. In addition, it is not preferable for the organizer to cause a stagnation for explanation and to deteriorate the flow of visitors. The usefulness of the voice guide device is recognized as a means for improving both of these disadvantages.

  On the other hand, with the recent spread of mobile terminals, there has been a demand for obtaining and using guide information using a mobile phone or the Internet as a tool other than a dedicated device such as a voice guide device dedicated for lending. Actually, provision of guide information using such portable terminals has been put into practical use. For example, an information distribution service system and a mobile data transmission / reception apparatus as shown in FIG. 4 have been proposed. By distributing information such as guides to mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones in a specific location, it is possible to distribute information suitable for the location, and anyone can easily and freely transmit information. An object is to provide an information distribution service that can be operated. Specifically, the mobile data transmission / reception unit 101 acquires the position information of the current position and transmits it to the information control unit 105 via the data transmission / reception unit 103. The information control means 105 reads the information associated with the area 106 from the information storage means 104 only when the mobile data transmission / reception means 101 is in the area 106 based on the received position information. To the mobile data transmission / reception means 101 (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Here, 102 indicates a user, 107 indicates information display means, and 108 indicates operation means.

JP 2002-311978 A

However, the provision and use of guide information using such conventional portable terminals have the following new requirements and problems.
(I) When a conventional dedicated voice guide is used, a guide information provider (hereinafter also referred to as “provider”) is a guide information user (hereinafter also referred to as “user”). There was an opportunity to directly contact with, and it was easy to directly evaluate guide information and various requests. In addition, a predetermined charge can be collected for each use or according to the rental period. However, when using the mobile terminal as described above, there are various types of charging including payment processing with the provider in advance with the provider of the mobile terminal or communication service provider (hereinafter referred to as “communication party”). It is necessary to set the arrangement items, and it is a message acquisition or bill payment process from a user who mediates communication parties.
(Ii) Also, in providing guide information using a mobile phone or the Internet, the guide information used is usually determined by the user without permission from a third party by agreement between the user and the provider or communication parties. It cannot be provided. On the other hand, in order to encourage the use of guide information to a specific third party, when the content of the guide information used and how to obtain it are communicated, not only the access to the provider but also the content is accurately communicated. It was not always easy to do, and there was a request for a communication tool related to guide information.
(Iii) Furthermore, not only in museums and various exhibition halls, but also when various banquets such as various lectures, receptions, weddings, etc. are held, the information (including audio) recorded later (including audio) Even if there is a request to give a guide information) as a souvenir to a specific person such as a participant or a person who was not able to participate or related persons, it takes a lot of time and money to prepare and supply as a cassette or CD Therefore, it was not possible to respond quickly. There was a request to provide guide information simply, safely and reliably.

  Therefore, the purpose of this device is to respond to such a request, the provider can provide guide information safely and reliably, and the user can obtain paid guide information by simple operation. It is to provide a mailable medium for supplying a security code that can easily communicate with a provider and a third party.

  As a result of earnest research, the inventor has found that the above object can be achieved by a mailable medium for supplying a security code shown below, and has completed the present invention.

The present invention is a mailable medium for supplying a security code for providing guide information,
A code reading unit that reads the security code; a receiving unit that receives the guide information; a processing unit that stores and processes the received information and the read code information; a display unit that displays the display information on a screen; and the audio information In a portable voice guide device comprising a voice output unit for outputting a voice, an operation unit responsible for arbitrary selection from the display information and voice information, and having means for downloading the guide information,
The guide information includes display information such as images, maps, or characters and audio information linked to the information, and is transmitted and provided by a server having means for storing the guide information and means for transmitting the guide information. As a transmission means for relaying, mediating or communicating guide information transmitted from the voice guide device, an electronic communication means having means for communicating the guide information, an electronic having means for receiving and mediating the guide information Received and downloaded by the receiving unit via any one or a combination of devices, electronic media having means for receiving and storing the guide information, and
The guide information can be output by reading the security code.

In response to various problems as described above, the present invention provides a cellular phone, a digital player, or the like that incorporates an MP3 system or the like via a mailable medium for supplying a security code (hereinafter also referred to as “this medium”). Is used to provide a voice guide device that displays and provides guidance for sightseeing information such as shrines and temples. In other words, the present invention can have the following four functions triggered by the supply of the security code by the medium.
(1) A function for supplying a security code by a guide information provider (2) A function for a user to obtain paid guide information safely and reliably (3) A user and a provider or a third party by mail means Communication function (4) Function for collecting billing for guide information by the guide information provider This enables the provider to provide the guide information safely and securely, and the user can pay for the guide information by a simple operation. Can be obtained, and communication between the user and the provider or a third party can be easily performed.

  The present invention is a mailable medium for supplying the security code, wherein the security code is composed of at least one of QR code (TM, hereinafter abbreviated), bar code, user ID, password, or any combination thereof. The guide information can be output by reading by the code reading unit or input by the operation unit.

  As described above, it is important for the guide information to secure its security not only for the user but also for the provider. The present invention makes it possible for both parties to perform billing and safe and simple information exchange operations by utilizing such a security code. At this time, the guide information can be obtained only by reading the QR code (or bar code). For example, a combination of the QR code (or bar code) and the user ID, or these and a password, More safety can be ensured by reading with the guide device.

  The present invention is a mailable medium for supplying the security code, wherein the voice guide device includes a transmission unit that transmits the code information and / or the processed code information, A new security code is transmitted from the server by reading by a code reading unit or by input by the operation unit, and the guide information is received by the receiving unit by input of the new security code by the operation unit. It is characterized by.

  As described above, the present invention can obtain a technical effect that bidirectional communication between a provider and a user becomes possible, triggered by the supply of the security code by the present medium. At this time, by providing a voice guide device having a transmission function and always enabling two-way communication, it is possible to provide / receive and communicate guide information with higher safety and reliability. In other words, the present invention is not only for outputting the guide information by reading the security code once, but also for confirming again as a provider according to the amount of information or its contents, and starting to provide / receive guide information , After receiving the security code once, it is possible to ensure higher safety and certainty by inputting a new security code transmitted from the server again.

It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the mailable medium which concerns on the audio guide information provision of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the reception method of the guide information of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the reception method of the guide information using the mailable medium which concerns on audio | voice guide information provision of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the structure of the conventional audio guidance apparatus.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present invention provides a mailable medium for supplying a security code for providing guide information, and is a portable voice guide device having means for downloading guide information, and guide information transmitted from a server is received. The guide information can be output by being downloaded and reading the supplied security code.

  “Voice guide information” here is not limited to display information such as images, maps or characters and audio information linked to objects, tourist attractions or historic sites of various exhibition halls, but various lectures, for example. Information that organizes lecture contents, the situation of the meeting or comments of participants, various receptions, information of participants list or comments of participants, various banquets such as weddings, etc. Alternatively, it refers to a wide range of guide information including information that organizes comments and the like of participants or product information and IP information of a specific company for a specific related party. The image includes not only a still image but also a moving image or a combination of a moving image and a still image.

<Configuration of mailable media according to the present invention>
The mailable medium for supplying the security code according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “this medium”) includes not only postal items such as postcards and sealed letters, but also a security code to be included in the sealed letter. It includes a stationery, a bookmark, etc., or a card or sheet (not shown) that can be supplied with the security code 2 by mail means. With the supply of the security code by this medium, it can have the following four functions.
(1) Function for supplying a security code for providing guide information to a user By supplying this medium, the provider can safely and reliably supply guide information to a specific user.
(2) Function for supplying a security code by mail to a user By using a mailable medium, guide information can be safely and reliably supplied to a specific user while ensuring safety.
(3) Communication function between the user and the provider by mail and description on the medium A message that can be mailed, a part of the image information related to the guide information, a message from the user, a request, etc. By describing, not only providing one-way guide information but also two-way communication can be achieved.
(4) Function for collecting charges for guide information by a provider of guide information By selling this medium, the provider can collect charges for guide information.

  FIGS. 1A to 1C illustrate postcards 1, sealed letters 3, and notepapers 4 with a security code 2 associated with provision of guide information as specific examples of the medium. Needless to say, the arrangement and contents of the security code 2 are not limited to this. There are various embodiments of the guide information providing method using the medium. Specifically, not only as a medium that can obtain guide information at museums and various exhibition halls at different times and places, but also, for example, a medium that provides lecture contents of various lectures as guide information, various receptions, etc. As a medium for providing information on the state of the company as guide information, a medium for providing various states of banquets, etc. as part of the withdrawal, and a medium for providing specific company information (guide information) to specific parties Can be used.

  In FIG. 1A, a security code 2 is added to the front surface 1a, a communication description column 1c is provided on the back surface 1b, and a printed material 1d (for example, a traveling mountain pass) relating to an object (for example, Gion Festival) of guide information. ) Is an example postcard 1 (postcard). A communication function can be activated by writing a message or a request to a provider or a third party (friend, etc.) in the description column 1c and mailing it. The communication function can be utilized by adding the printed matter 1d as a part of the image information related to the message from the provider or the guide information. The security code 2 portion is covered with a sealing material (not shown) until purchased by the user, peeled off during use, and the code is read to prevent theft or contamination and ensure safety. it can.

  FIG. 1B illustrates a sealed letter 3 with a security code 2 attached to the back surface 3b. While utilizing the original function of the sealed letter 3, it can have the same function as FIG. At this time, static display information along with dynamic display information and audio information can be provided by placing an outline of the provided guide information, etc. (for example, exhibition pamphlets, reception schedules, names of persons concerned, etc.) in a sealed letter. Can be supplied. Further, the seal of the security code 2 portion can be the same as that shown in FIG. As described above, the security code 2 can be provided on the surface 3a.

  FIG. 1C illustrates a configuration in which the security code 2 is not attached to the front side (the back surface 2b) of the sealed letter 3, but the security code 2 is added to the stationery 4 put in the commercially available sealed letter 3 or the like. A communication description column 4c is provided, and a security code 2 and a printed matter 4d relating to an object of guide information are added. The security code 2 part does not require special processing such as sealing. Instead of the stationery 4, a bookmark that can be supplied by the sealed letter 3, a card, a sheet, or the like can be used.

  The security code 2 preferably includes at least one of QR code or barcode 2a, user ID or password 2b, or any combination thereof. By using the QR code or the barcode 2a, the guide information provided by the provider can be reliably specified and supplied to the user safely, and the provider can classify various guide information and use results. And information obtained through communication can be managed appropriately. By using the user ID or the password 2b, the user can be surely identified, and the guide information can be surely identified, supplied to the user safely, and appropriately managed together. .

  At this time, it is preferable to use a security code code 2 in which a QR code or barcode 2a and a user ID or password 2b are combined. For example, by using a QR code (or bar code) 2a including a user ID or a password, the safety can be further ensured. In addition to reading the QR code (or bar code) 2a, as described later, in addition to reading the QR code or bar code 2a, the combination with the input operation of the user ID and password 2b further increases the safety. Can be secured.

  Further, it is preferable that a new security code 2 ′ such as a user ID or a password 2 b is supplied by reading the security code 2, and guide information is obtained by an input operation of such a user ID or password 2 b. By performing the two-stage operation, higher safety can be ensured.

<Configuration of voice guide device>
Next, a portable audio guide device having means for downloading guide information using this medium will be described. For example, a code reading unit for reading a security code, a receiving unit for receiving guide information, a processing unit for storing and processing received information and read code information, a display unit for displaying display information on a screen, and outputting audio information as audio A voice output unit, an operation unit responsible for arbitrary selection from display information and voice information (not shown). In the code reading unit, the guide information can be obtained by reading a barcode with a one-dimensional scanner or reading a QR code with a two-dimensional scanner from the security code portion of the medium. The audio information can be output by an output unit using a speaker or an earphone via a terminal. The operation unit is provided with operation keys for selecting arbitrary display information or audio information, and desired image information and audio information can be obtained. Here, as the image information, not only a still image but also a moving image can be used.

  As a device that can be used as a voice guide device, it has a code reading function, can receive display information such as images, maps or characters and voice information, and a function that allows the user to select the information If it has, it will not specifically limit. Specifically, mobile phones and PDAs can be cited as devices that can transmit and receive guide information on the mobile device, and MP3 that can be directly downloaded via electronic devices (including terminal dedicated devices) as dedicated reception devices. A digital player such as a player, a portable player capable of receiving via an electronic medium (including an electronic medium for an electronic device and an electronic medium for a terminal-dedicated device) can be given.

  At this time, in the case of having a transmission unit that transmits the read code information and / or processed code information, bidirectional communication between the user and the provider is always possible, and the security code is read. Thus, the provider regarding the code guide information and the site information for accessing the code guide information can be obtained. In addition, the guide information can be downloaded via a telecommunication means, which will be described later, using the reading of the security code as a trigger. It is not necessary to read the security code while the guide information is downloaded to the voice guide device, and high-quality image information and high-quality voice information can be obtained even with a small-capacity portable terminal.

  In addition, a new security code can be obtained by reading the security code with the code reading unit or by inputting with the operation unit. By inputting the security code into the operation unit, the guide information can be received and the double code can be received. Security check can be performed.

<How to receive guide information>
Next, a method of receiving guide information to the voice guide device will be described with reference to FIG. In the voice guide device 10, guide information is transmitted / provided by the server 11, and is received and downloaded by the receiving unit of the voice guide device 10 via the electronic device 12, the electronic medium 13, or the electric communication unit 14. Here, the electronic medium 13 includes an electronic medium 13a for the electronic device 12 and an electronic medium 13b for the terminal dedicated device 12b. Specifically, the following guide information reception route can be taken.

(1) Route for directly receiving guide information transmitted from server 11 Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 2 (1), mobile phone 10a, PDA 10b or the like is used as a voice guide device, and server 11 is connected to the Internet or the like. The guide information transmitted via the electronic communication means 14 is directly received and downloaded. With the recent spread of mobile terminals and higher functionality, it has become possible to obtain and use information more easily and with simple operations. In this case, since the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone 10a or the PDA 10b has a transmission function, an output is transmitted simultaneously with the reading operation of the user's security code or the operation unit, and triggers the information on the read security code. As a result, the corresponding information is transmitted and downloaded, so that the load on the portable terminal can be reduced.

(2) Route for Directly Receiving Guide Information via the Electronic Device 12 As illustrated in FIG. 2B, the guide information transmitted from the server 11 via the electronic communication means 14 such as the Internet is temporarily stored in the electronic device 12. And download to the digital player 10c by connecting to it. Such a route can also be used in portable terminals such as the mobile phone 10a and the PDA 10b. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 2 (3), the route for downloading guide information downloaded to the electronic device 12 to the digital player 10d such as an MP3 player in the terminal dedicated device 12a that can be connected to or transmitted to the electronic device 12 is the same. is there. When the guide information downloaded in the electronic device 12 is transmitted to and received from the voice guide device 10, the electronic device 12 serves as a provider-dedicated device or a relay base station for guide information, and the read security code With the above information as a trigger, a route substantially similar to that shown in FIG.

(3) Route for receiving guide information via electronic medium 13 As illustrated in FIG. 2 (4), guide information is server 11 → electronic communication means 14 → electronic device 12 → electronic medium 13a → voice guide device 10. The route to be sent. That is, the guide information transmitted from the server 11 via the electronic communication means 14 such as the Internet is once downloaded to the electronic device 12, and the guide information is downloaded to the electronic medium 13a connected thereto. Next, by attaching the electronic medium 13a to a portable player 10e such as a digital audio player, the guide information can be received and used. Such a route can also be used in portable terminals such as the mobile phone 10a and the PDA 10b. Since a small, lightweight and large-capacity memory has been put into practical use, it is possible to use such an electronic medium 13a for exchanging guide information in the present voice guidance system. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 2 (5), the guide information downloaded to the electronic device 12 is downloaded to the electronic medium 13b connected to the electronic device 13b in the terminal dedicated device 12b that can be connected to or transmitted from the electronic device 12. The route for mounting the medium 13b to the portable player 10f such as a digital audio player is the same.

<Guide information output method using this medium>
Next, as this medium, a printed material 1d (for example, a traveling mountain foot) relating to a guide information object (eg, Gion Festival) as shown in FIG. 1 (A) is added, and a QR code is provided below the surface 1a (destination surface). A method for outputting guide information when using a postcard 1 (picture postcard) to which 2a, a user ID, and a password 2b are added will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, a case where a mobile terminal 10 (voice guide device) such as a mobile phone or a PDA having a transmission function is used will be described as an example.

(A) QR code reading The seal (not shown) previously applied to the security code portion 2 of the postcard 1 is peeled off, and the QR code 2a is read by the code reading unit provided in the voice guide device 10. . Using the read QR code 2 a as a trigger, guide information of a specific object selected by the QR code 2 a is transmitted and can be downloaded to the voice guide device 10. At this time, on the display unit, the display is switched so that the output of the next guide information can be shifted to the selection operation together with the instruction to complete the reading of the QR code 2a.

(B) Input of user ID and password On the display section, a user ID and password input field is displayed, and an input operation of a user ID (for example, gion) and a password (for example, abc123) 2b respectively supplied to a designated position is performed. Do. By using the input user ID and password 2b as a trigger, it is possible to output guide information of a specific downloaded object.

(C) Output of guide information Desired guide information can be obtained. The display unit outputs and displays image information of the selected specific target object (for example, a moving image of a mountain foot during a tour), and voice information of the specific target object (for example, “this foot is long” I always go to the beginning of the festival with a sword.

[Other guide information output methods]
The guide information output method using this medium is not limited to FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (C).
(I) For example, when the portable terminal does not have a transmission function, information including guide information of a desired object is received in advance by the receiving unit using the above-described relay or mediating transmission means. The guide information of the selected specific object can be obtained by the above operation (A), and the guide information can be output by the operations (B) and (C). it can.
(Ii) In addition, as described above, not only when the security code is output once by reading the security code, but also when the security code is read by the code reading unit or input by the operation unit, a new security code is generated by the server. The guide information can be received or output by inputting the new security code by the operation unit. As a provider, it is possible to confirm again and ensure higher safety and certainty.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Postcard 1a The front surface 1b of a postcard The back surface 1c of a postcard Description column 1d Printed matter 2 Security code 2a QR code or barcode 2b User ID or / and password 3 Sealed letter 3a The front surface 3b of the sealed letter 4 Security code supply 4c Printed matter

The present invention relates to a mailable article for supplying a security code for providing audio guide information used in various exhibition halls such as art museums and museums, tourist attractions, various lectures and various banquets such as weddings. Here, the mailable articles include not only postal items such as postcards and sealed letters, but also cards, sheets, and the like that can be supplied with letter paper, bookmarks, etc., or security codes to be put in the sealed letters.

  In art museums and various exhibition halls, a guide device (hereinafter referred to as “voice guide device”) is often prepared to introduce and explain the exhibits to the visitors. In particular, if you are a family with elderly or young people, you are often hesitant to read distributed instructions and instructions posted in front of the exhibits. Being able to hear is very favorable for such visitors. In addition, it is not preferable for the organizer to cause a stagnation for explanation and to deteriorate the flow of visitors. The usefulness of the voice guide device is recognized as a means for improving both of these disadvantages.

  On the other hand, with the recent spread of mobile terminals, there has been a demand for obtaining and using guide information using a mobile phone or the Internet as a tool other than a dedicated device such as a voice guide device dedicated for lending. Actually, provision of guide information using such portable terminals has been put into practical use. For example, an information distribution service system and a mobile data transmission / reception apparatus as shown in FIG. 4 have been proposed. By distributing information such as guides to mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones in a specific location, it is possible to distribute information suitable for the location, and anyone can easily and freely transmit information. An object is to provide an information distribution service that can be operated. Specifically, the mobile data transmission / reception unit 101 acquires the position information of the current position and transmits it to the information control unit 105 via the data transmission / reception unit 103. The information control means 105 reads the information associated with the area 106 from the information storage means 104 only when the mobile data transmission / reception means 101 is in the area 106 based on the received position information. To the mobile data transmission / reception means 101 (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Here, 102 indicates a user, 107 indicates information display means, and 108 indicates operation means.

JP 2002-311978 A

However, the provision and use of guide information using such conventional portable terminals have the following new requirements and problems.
(I) When a conventional dedicated voice guide is used, a guide information provider (hereinafter also referred to as “provider”) is a guide information user (hereinafter also referred to as “user”). There was an opportunity to directly contact with, and it was easy to directly evaluate guide information and various requests. In addition, a predetermined charge can be collected for each use or according to the rental period. However, when using the mobile terminal as described above, there are various types of charging including payment processing with the provider in advance with the provider of the mobile terminal or communication service provider (hereinafter referred to as “communication party”). It is necessary to set the arrangement items, and it is a message acquisition or bill payment process from a user who mediates communication parties.
(Ii) Also, in providing guide information using a mobile phone or the Internet, the guide information used is usually determined by the user without permission from a third party by agreement between the user and the provider or communication parties. It cannot be provided. On the other hand, in order to encourage the use of guide information to a specific third party, when the content of the guide information used and how to obtain it are communicated, not only the access to the provider but also the content is accurately communicated. It was not always easy to do, and there was a request for a communication tool related to guide information.
(Iii) Furthermore, not only in museums and various exhibition halls, but also when various banquets such as various lectures, receptions, weddings, etc. are held, the information (including audio) recorded later (including audio) Even if there is a request to give a guide information) as a souvenir to a specific person such as a participant or a person who was not able to participate or related persons, it takes a lot of time and money to prepare and supply as a cassette or CD Therefore, it was not possible to respond quickly. There was a request to provide guide information simply, safely and reliably.

Therefore, the purpose of this device is to respond to such a request, the provider can provide guide information safely and reliably, and the user can obtain paid guide information by simple operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mailable article for supplying a security code that enables easy communication between a person and a provider or a third party.

As a result of earnest research, the inventor has found that the object can be achieved by the following mailable article for supplying a security code, and has completed the present invention.

The present invention is capable of mailing postcards, seals, stationery, bookmarks, cards, sheets, etc. to supply security codes related to the provision of guide information consisting of display information such as images, maps or characters and audio information linked to the display information. Which is a good article
The security code is appended to the lower part of the front or back surface of the article,
A code reading unit that reads the security code; a receiving unit that receives the guide information; a processing unit that stores and processes the received information and the read code information; a display unit that displays the display information on a screen; and the audio information In a portable voice guide device comprising a voice output unit for outputting a voice, an operation unit responsible for arbitrary selection from the display information and voice information, and having means for downloading the guide information,
The guide information is composed of display information such as images, maps or characters and audio information linked to the information, and is transmitted / provided by a server having means for storing the guide information and means for transmitting the guide information. As a transmission means for relaying, mediating or communicating guide information transmitted from the voice guide device, an electronic communication means having means for communicating the guide information, an electronic having means for receiving and mediating the guide information Received and downloaded by the receiving unit via any one or a combination of devices, electronic media having means for receiving and storing the guide information, and
The guide information can be output by reading the security code.

For various problems as described above, the present invention is, through the mailing possible article for security code supply (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "the article"), such as mobile phones and digital player with a built-in like MP3 format Is used to provide a voice guide device that displays and provides guidance for sightseeing information such as shrines and temples. That is, the present invention is triggered by the supply of security code according to the article can have the following four functions.
(1) A function for supplying a security code by a guide information provider (2) A function for a user to obtain paid guide information safely and reliably (3) A user and a provider or a third party by mail means Communication function (4) Function for collecting billing for guide information by the guide information provider This enables the provider to provide the guide information safely and securely, and the user can pay for the guide information by a simple operation. Can be obtained, and communication between the user and the provider or a third party can be easily performed.

The present invention is an article that can be mailed for supplying the security code, and includes at least a QR code (TM, hereinafter abbreviated), a bar code, a user ID, a password, or any combination thereof, It is characterized by being appended .

  As described above, it is important for the guide information to secure its security not only for the user but also for the provider. The present invention makes it possible for both parties to perform billing and safe and simple information exchange operations by utilizing such a security code. At this time, the guide information can be obtained only by reading the QR code (or bar code). For example, a combination of the QR code (or bar code) and the user ID, or these and a password, More safety can be ensured by reading with the guide device.

The present invention is a mailable article for supplying the security code, wherein the voice guide device includes a transmission unit that transmits the code information and / or the processed code information, A new security code is transmitted from the server by reading by a code reading unit or by input by the operation unit, and the guide information is received by the receiving unit by input of the new security code by the operation unit. It is characterized by.

As described above, the present invention is, as triggered by the supply according to article security code, it is possible to obtain a technical advantage of enabling two-way communication between providers and users. At this time, by providing a voice guide device having a transmission function and always enabling two-way communication, it is possible to provide / receive and communicate guide information with higher safety and reliability. In other words, the present invention is not only for outputting the guide information by reading the security code once, but also for confirming again as a provider according to the amount of information or its contents, and starting to provide / receive guide information , After receiving the security code once, it is possible to ensure higher safety and certainty by inputting a new security code transmitted from the server again.

It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the mailable article | item which concerns on the audio guide information provision of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the reception method of the guide information of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the reception method of the guide information using the mailable article | item which concerns on voice guide information provision of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the structure of the conventional audio guidance apparatus.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present invention is a mailable article that supplies a security code for providing guide information, and is a portable voice guide device having a means for downloading guide information, and guide information transmitted from a server is received. The guide information can be output by being downloaded and reading the supplied security code.

  “Voice guide information” here is not limited to display information such as images, maps or characters and audio information linked to objects, tourist attractions or historic sites of various exhibition halls, but various lectures, for example. Information that organizes lecture contents, the situation of the meeting or comments of participants, various receptions, information of participants list or comments of participants, various banquets such as weddings, etc. Alternatively, it refers to a wide range of guide information including information that organizes comments and the like of participants or product information and IP information of a specific company for a specific related party. The image includes not only a still image but also a moving image or a combination of a moving image and a still image.

<Composition of mailable articles according to the present invention>
The mailing possible article security code for supply in accordance with the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "the article"), not only the postal matter such as postcards and envelopes the security code is described, the security code to take into envelope have been described It includes a stationery, a bookmark, etc., or a card or sheet (not shown) that can be supplied with the security code 2 by mail means. Triggered by the supply of security code according to the article can have the following four functions.
(1) by the supply of the features present article supplied to the user security code related to the provision of the guide information, a provider can be safely and reliably supply guide information for a particular user.
(2) Function for supplying a security code by mail to a user By using an article that can be mailed, guide information can be safely and reliably supplied to a specific user while ensuring safety.
(3) the communications capabilities mailing possible article of the users and providers according according to mailing and articles, some of the image information according to the message and guide information from provider, a message and requests the like from a user By describing, not only providing one-way guide information but also two-way communication can be achieved.
(4) the sale of Function The article of recovering charges for guide information by the provider of the guide information, provider can be recovered charges for guide information.

Figure 1 (A) ~ (C), as a specific example of the present article, postcard 1 security code 2 is appended according to the provision of the guide information, to illustrate the letter 3 and Stationery 4. Needless to say, the arrangement and contents of the security code 2 are not limited to this. A method of providing guide information using the present article include various embodiments. Specifically, it is not only an article that can obtain guide information at museums and various exhibition halls at different times and places, but also, for example, an article that provides the lecture contents of various lectures as guide information, various receptions, etc. article to provide the article to provide a state such as the guide information, or various such party how like as part of the gift, and further, as an article to provide particular enterprise information (guide information) to a particular party Can be used.

  In FIG. 1A, a security code 2 is added to the front surface 1a, a communication description column 1c is provided on the back surface 1b, and a printed material 1d (for example, a traveling mountain pass) relating to an object (for example, Gion Festival) of guide information. ) Is an example postcard 1 (postcard). A communication function can be activated by writing a message or a request to a provider or a third party (friend, etc.) in the description column 1c and mailing it. The communication function can be utilized by adding the printed matter 1d as a part of the image information related to the message from the provider or the guide information. The security code 2 portion is covered with a sealing material (not shown) until purchased by the user, peeled off during use, and the code is read to prevent theft or contamination and ensure safety. it can.

  FIG. 1B illustrates a sealed letter 3 with a security code 2 attached to the back surface 3b. While utilizing the original function of the sealed letter 3, it can have the same function as FIG. At this time, static display information along with dynamic display information and audio information can be provided by placing an outline of the provided guide information, etc. (for example, exhibition pamphlets, reception schedules, names of persons concerned, etc.) in a sealed letter. Can be supplied. Further, the seal of the security code 2 portion can be the same as that shown in FIG. As described above, the security code 2 can be provided on the surface 3a.

  FIG. 1C illustrates a configuration in which the security code 2 is not attached to the front side (the back surface 2b) of the sealed letter 3, but the security code 2 is added to the stationery 4 put in the commercially available sealed letter 3 or the like. A communication description column 4c is provided, and a security code 2 and a printed matter 4d relating to an object of guide information are added. The security code 2 part does not require special processing such as sealing. Instead of the stationery 4, a bookmark that can be supplied by the sealed letter 3, a card, a sheet, or the like can be used.

  The security code 2 preferably includes at least one of QR code or barcode 2a, user ID or password 2b, or any combination thereof. By using the QR code or the barcode 2a, the guide information provided by the provider can be reliably specified and supplied to the user safely, and the provider can classify various guide information and use results. And information obtained through communication can be managed appropriately. By using the user ID or the password 2b, the user can be surely identified, and the guide information can be surely identified, supplied to the user safely, and appropriately managed together. .

  At this time, it is preferable to use a security code code 2 in which a QR code or barcode 2a and a user ID or password 2b are combined. For example, by using a QR code (or bar code) 2a including a user ID or a password, the safety can be further ensured. In addition to reading the QR code (or bar code) 2a, as described later, in addition to reading the QR code or bar code 2a, the combination with the input operation of the user ID and password 2b further increases the safety. Can be secured.

  Further, it is preferable that a new security code 2 ′ such as a user ID or a password 2 b is supplied by reading the security code 2, and guide information is obtained by an input operation of such a user ID or password 2 b. By performing the two-stage operation, higher safety can be ensured.

<Configuration of voice guide device>
Next, with reference to the article, described portable voice guidance apparatus having a means for downloading guide information. For example, a code reading unit for reading a security code, a receiving unit for receiving guide information, a processing unit for storing and processing received information and read code information, a display unit for displaying display information on a screen, and outputting audio information as audio A voice output unit, an operation unit responsible for arbitrary selection from display information and voice information (not shown). In the code reader, by reading the QR code by reading or two-dimensional scanner of the bar code by the one-dimensional scanner from the security code portion of the article, it is possible to obtain the guide information. The audio information can be output by an output unit using a speaker or an earphone via a terminal. The operation unit is provided with operation keys for selecting arbitrary display information or audio information, and desired image information and audio information can be obtained. Here, as the image information, not only a still image but also a moving image can be used.

  As a device that can be used as a voice guide device, it has a code reading function, can receive display information such as images, maps or characters and voice information, and a function that allows the user to select the information If it has, it will not specifically limit. Specifically, mobile phones and PDAs can be cited as devices that can transmit and receive guide information on the mobile device, and MP3 that can be directly downloaded via electronic devices (including terminal dedicated devices) as dedicated reception devices. A digital player such as a player, a portable player capable of receiving via an electronic medium (including an electronic medium for an electronic device and an electronic medium for a terminal-dedicated device) can be given.

  At this time, in the case of having a transmission unit that transmits the read code information and / or processed code information, bidirectional communication between the user and the provider is always possible, and the security code is read. Thus, the provider regarding the code guide information and the site information for accessing the code guide information can be obtained. In addition, the guide information can be downloaded via a telecommunication means, which will be described later, using the reading of the security code as a trigger. It is not necessary to read the security code while the guide information is downloaded to the voice guide device, and high-quality image information and high-quality voice information can be obtained even with a small-capacity portable terminal.

  In addition, a new security code can be obtained by reading the security code with the code reading unit or by inputting with the operation unit. By inputting the security code into the operation unit, the guide information can be received and the double code can be received. Security check can be performed.

<How to receive guide information>
Next, a method of receiving guide information to the voice guide device will be described with reference to FIG. In the voice guide device 10, guide information is transmitted / provided by the server 11, and is received and downloaded by the receiving unit of the voice guide device 10 via the electronic device 12, the electronic medium 13, or the electric communication unit 14. Here, the electronic medium 13 includes an electronic medium 13a for the electronic device 12 and an electronic medium 13b for the terminal dedicated device 12b. Specifically, the following guide information reception route can be taken.

(1) Route for directly receiving guide information transmitted from server 11 Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 2 (1), mobile phone 10a, PDA 10b or the like is used as a voice guide device, and server 11 is connected to the Internet or the like. The guide information transmitted via the electronic communication means 14 is directly received and downloaded. With the recent spread of mobile terminals and higher functionality, it has become possible to obtain and use information more easily and with simple operations. In this case, since the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone 10a or the PDA 10b has a transmission function, an output is transmitted simultaneously with the reading operation of the user's security code or the operation unit, and triggers the information on the read security code. As a result, the corresponding information is transmitted and downloaded, so that the load on the portable terminal can be reduced.

(2) Route for Directly Receiving Guide Information via the Electronic Device 12 As illustrated in FIG. 2B, the guide information transmitted from the server 11 via the electronic communication means 14 such as the Internet is temporarily stored in the electronic device 12. And download to the digital player 10c by connecting to it. Such a route can also be used in portable terminals such as the mobile phone 10a and the PDA 10b. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 2 (3), the route for downloading the guide information downloaded to the electronic device 12 to the digital player 10d such as an MP3 player in the terminal dedicated device 12a that can be connected to or transmitted from the electronic device 12 is the same. is there. When the guide information downloaded in the electronic device 12 is transmitted to and received from the voice guide device 10, the electronic device 12 serves as a provider-dedicated device or a relay base station for guide information, and the read security code With the above information as a trigger, a route substantially similar to that shown in FIG.

(3) Route for receiving guide information via electronic medium 13 As illustrated in FIG. 2 (4), guide information is server 11 → electronic communication means 14 → electronic device 12 → electronic medium 13a → voice guide device 10. The route to be sent. That is, the guide information transmitted from the server 11 via the electronic communication means 14 such as the Internet is once downloaded to the electronic device 12, and the guide information is downloaded to the electronic medium 13a connected thereto. Next, by attaching the electronic medium 13a to a portable player 10e such as a digital audio player, the guide information can be received and used. Such a route can also be used in portable terminals such as the mobile phone 10a and the PDA 10b. Since a small, lightweight and large-capacity memory has been put into practical use, it is possible to use such an electronic medium 13a for exchanging guide information in the present voice guidance system. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 2 (5), the guide information downloaded to the electronic device 12 is downloaded to the electronic medium 13b connected to the electronic device 13b in the terminal dedicated device 12b that can be connected to or transmitted from the electronic device 12. The route for mounting the medium 13b to the portable player 10f such as a digital audio player is the same.

<Method of outputting guide information using the present article>
Then, as the article, as in FIG. 1 (A), it is appended printed matter 1d about objects guide information (e.g., Gion, etc.) (e.g., cruise to floats), the surface 1a (the destination side) at the bottom, QR Code A method for outputting guide information when using a postcard 1 (picture postcard) to which 2a, a user ID, and a password 2b are added will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, a case where a mobile terminal 10 (voice guide device) such as a mobile phone or a PDA having a transmission function is used will be described as an example.

(A) QR code reading The seal (not shown) previously applied to the security code portion 2 of the postcard 1 is peeled off, and the QR code 2a is read by the code reading unit provided in the voice guide device 10. . Using the read QR code 2 a as a trigger, guide information of a specific object selected by the QR code 2 a is transmitted and can be downloaded to the voice guide device 10. At this time, on the display unit, the display is switched so that the output of the next guide information can be shifted to the selection operation together with the instruction to complete the reading of the QR code 2a.

(B) Input of user ID and password On the display section, a user ID and password input field is displayed, and an input operation of a user ID (for example, gion) and a password (for example, abc123) 2b respectively supplied to a designated position is performed. Do. By using the input user ID and password 2b as a trigger, it is possible to output guide information of a specific downloaded object.

(C) Output of guide information Desired guide information can be obtained. The display unit outputs and displays image information of the selected specific target object (for example, a moving image of a mountain foot during a tour), and voice information of the specific target object (for example, “this foot is long” I always go to the beginning of the festival with a sword.

[Other guide information output methods]
For the output method of the guide information using the present article, FIG. 3 (A) ~ not limited to (C).
(I) For example, when the portable terminal does not have a transmission function, information including guide information of a desired object is received in advance by the receiving unit using the above-described relay or mediating transmission means. The guide information of the selected specific object can be obtained by the above operation (A), and the guide information can be output by the operations (B) and (C). it can.
(Ii) In addition, as described above, not only when the security code is output once by reading the security code, but also when the security code is read by the code reading unit or input by the operation unit, a new security code is generated by the server. The guide information can be received or output by inputting the new security code by the operation unit. As a provider, it is possible to confirm again and ensure higher safety and certainty.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Postcard 1a The front surface 1b of a postcard The back surface 1c of a postcard Description column 1d Printed matter 2 Security code 2a QR code or barcode 2b User ID or / and password 3 Sealed letter 3a The front surface 3b of the sealed letter 4 Security code supply 4c Printed matter

Claims (3)

A mailable medium for supplying a security code for providing guide information,
A code reading unit that reads the security code; a receiving unit that receives the guide information; a processing unit that stores and processes the received information and the read code information; a display unit that displays the display information on a screen; and the audio information In a portable voice guide device comprising a voice output unit for outputting a voice, an operation unit responsible for arbitrary selection from the display information and voice information, and having means for downloading the guide information,
The guide information includes display information such as images, maps, or characters and audio information linked to the information, and is transmitted and provided by a server having means for storing the guide information and means for transmitting the guide information. As a transmission means for relaying, mediating or communicating guide information transmitted from the voice guide device, an electronic communication means having means for communicating the guide information, an electronic having means for receiving and mediating the guide information Received and downloaded by the receiving unit via any one or a combination of devices, electronic media having means for receiving and storing the guide information, and
A mailable medium for supplying a security code, wherein the guide information can be output by reading the security code.   The security code is composed of at least one of QR code (TM), bar code, user ID and password, or any combination thereof, and the guide information is output by reading by the code reading unit or input by the operation unit. The mailable medium for supplying a security code according to claim 1, wherein the medium can be mailed.   The voice guide device includes a transmission unit that transmits the code information and / or the processed code information, and a new security code is obtained by reading the security code by the code reading unit or by inputting the operation unit. 3. The mail for security code supply according to claim 1, wherein the guide information is received by the receiving unit by being transmitted from the server and input by the operation unit of the new security code. Medium.

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