JP3879791B2 - Envelope with information flap - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an envelope such as a direct mail distributed to a specific customer, and in particular, information that makes it easy to import delivery information such as customer name, distribution date, distributed, non-distributed, non-distributed, and moving into a customer database. It relates to an envelope with a flap.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In direct mail that distributes printed materials such as catalogs to specific customers by home delivery (delivery by private courier) for the promotion of products, etc., for example, in the case of home delivery, each supplier has to keep track of the distribution status, etc. The customer's name, distribution date, distributed, undistributed, non-distributed reason, moving information, etc. are recorded and fed back on the distribution route by a unique method. For example, feedback is given by the distributor who fills in a note with information such as the customer name, distribution date, distributed, undistributed, non-distributed reason, and moving at the site. On the other hand, in the case of mail, it is returned only when it cannot be delivered.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the case of direct mail by home delivery, the distributor can track the distribution status by filling in the delivery information in the memo and feeding it back on site as described above. For example, the customer information correction such as the selection of customers for the next shipment When importing delivery information into the customer database so that it is possible, the operator enters the information manually by looking at the memo entered by the distributor and brought back, or the information entered in the memo is temporarily in the data sheet And the data sheet can only be read by a barcode reader, OCR (optical character reader), OMR (optical mark reader), etc. It was difficult to implement. Also, in the case of direct mail by mail, it can be confirmed that the returned one is not delivered, and the undelivered information can be reflected in the customer data, but the work is cumbersome and still difficult to implement in reality. there were.
[0004]
Thus, conventionally, the work for reflecting the delivery information on the customer data has been enormous or troublesome. Therefore, it is a problem to be able to easily perform an operation for reflecting the delivery information to the customer data, and to enable efficient customer management and physical distribution management.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention includes an envelope main body having an opening on the upper end side, and a sealing flap connected to the upper end of the envelope main body having an opening via a crease, and the opening in the envelope main body an envelope for enclosing the contents by adhering sealing flap on the envelope body is folded at crease folding flaps placed contents, distribute contents addressed specific customer sealed state by courier or mail from, the information entry portion to be printed or enter shipping information in a manner readable by the optical reader on the part of the surface of the flap is provided, the adhesive portion is provided by coating an adhesive on a portion of the back surface of the flap, information respectively provided at different areas in the flap body portion corresponding to the entry portion and the portion corresponding to the bonding portion, the portion corresponding to the information entry portion while maintaining a state in which sealed bond sealing the flap to the envelope body The is obtained by solving the above problems by freely and information flap envelopes detach from the portion corresponding to the bonding portion is a flap body flap body as information flap piece.
[0006]
Further, the envelope with the information flap is provided such that the information entry portion can be cut into a strip shape by two perforations leaving a predetermined width on the crease side and the front end side of the flap, and the adhesive portion has the information entry portion. preferably set to those provided by coating the adhesive on the back of the folding crease and distal flaps excluded.
[0007]
In this envelope with information flap, the information entry section may have, for example, a customer data printing field, a date entry field, a distribution result entry field, a non-delivery reason entry field, and a new address information entry field.
[0008]
In the customer data printing column of the information entry section, for example, customer data is printed with a barcode.
[0009]
In the envelope with information flap, customer data such as a customer name is printed in advance on the information entry section of the flap with a barcode or the like. In addition, when distributing by home delivery, distribution information such as date, distribution result (distributed or not distributed), reason for non-distribution (relocation, refusal), etc. is displayed by the distributor in the specified column of the information entry section at the OCR, Fill in a predetermined form that can be read by OMR or the like. Then, the distributor separates the completed information entry part as an information flap piece and takes it away from the main body of the flap (the undelivered part may be taken away without being detached).
[0010]
This envelope with an information flap is provided with an information entry portion in a strip shape so that it can be cut off by two perforations leaving an adhesive portion of a predetermined width on the crease side and the front side of the flap. In the case where the adhesive is coated with the adhesive, the flap can be folded with a crease and adhered to the envelope body, and the information entry part can be separated into a belt-like shape with a perforation in the adhered and sealed state. .
[0011]
The information flap piece brought back can be read as it is with a barcode reader, OCR, OMR or the like, and the data can be analyzed with dedicated software and reflected in the customer data. In addition, when distributing by mail, it is possible to correct the data, delete the data, etc. by filling in the non-distributed information in the information entry section of the flap and reading it.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 and 2 show an example of an envelope with an information flap according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an upper surface view of an envelope, and FIG. 2 is an upper back view of the envelope.
[0013]
In the envelope 1, a sealing flap 4 is connected to the upper end of the envelope body 2 via a crease 3. The flap 4 is provided with two perforations 6 and 7 so as to form an information entry portion 5 that can be cut out in a strip shape while leaving a predetermined width on the crease 3 side and the tip side. On the surface of the strip-shaped information entry section 5, a customer data printing field 8, a date entry field 9, a distribution result entry field 10, an undistributed reason entry field 11, and a new address information entry field 12 are provided. Further, the flap 4 has adhesive portions 13 and 14 on the back side of the crease 3 on both sides of the information entry portion 5 and the back side of the leading end side, and the adhesive portions 13 and 14 do not have perforations 6 and 7 (see FIG. The range shown by grid-like hatching 2 is coated with an adhesive.
[0014]
In the customer data printing column 8, customer data such as a destination customer name is printed in advance with a barcode or the like. Further, a frame is printed in the date entry column 9 so that a number indicating the date of distribution is entered on site. The distribution result entry field 10 is printed with a mark to be filled when distributed and a mark to be filled when not distributed. The unreasonable reason entry column 11 is printed with a mark to be filled when moving, and a mark to be filled when rejected. In the new address information entry field 12, a frame for entering the new address code is printed.
[0015]
The envelope 1 is sealed by putting the contents, folding the flap 4 with the crease 3 and adhering it to the envelope body 2 with the adhesive portions 13 and 14, and distributing it to each customer by home delivery or mail. When distributing by home delivery, the distributor is the distribution destination, and the date and distribution in the date entry column 9, the distribution result entry column 10, the undelivered reason entry column 11, and the new address information entry column 12 of the information entry unit 5. Enter the distribution information such as the result (distributed or undistributed) and the reason for non-distribution (relocation, refusal) in a predetermined manner. Then, the distributor separates the completed information entry portion 5 from the flap body in a band shape by the perforations 6 and 7, and takes it back as an information flap piece. However, undelivered ones may be taken home without separating the information entry section 5.
[0016]
The information flap piece causes the data in the information entry section 5 to be read by a bar code reader, OCR, OMR or the like and is taken into a computer database. In the case where a barcode is printed in the customer data printing column 8, the customer data can be read by a barcode reader. In addition, the date entered numerically in the date entry field 9 and the address code of the new address in the address information entry field 12 can be read by OCR, and the distribution result entry field 10 A filled mark indicating non-distribution and a filled mark indicating relocation or refusal in the non-distribution reason entry column 11 can be read by OMR.
[0017]
Then, by analyzing the captured data with dedicated software, it is possible to efficiently track distribution status, select customers for the next shipment, and the like.
[0018]
In the case of distribution by mail, the returned items are filled with a mark indicating undistributed in the distribution result entry column 10 of the information entry unit 5 and read so that data correction, data deletion, etc. are performed. Can be.
[0019]
In this way, data can be read directly from the information flap piece separated from the flap, so that it is freed from troublesome work such as reading the written memo and entering it into a computer or copying it on a data sheet and reading it. Reflection to customer data can be realized easily.
[0020]
The data to be printed or entered in the information entry section is not limited to the above example, and the arrangement of the print column or each entry column is not limited to the above example. Also, the manner of printing or entering each data is not limited to the above example as long as it can be read by an optical reader such as a barcode reader, OCR, OMR or the like.
[0021]
In addition, the configuration in which the information entry part can be freely separated can be various in addition to providing two perforations as in the above example.
[0022]
In addition, the present invention can be implemented in various forms.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
According to the envelope with the information flap of the present invention, in the case of home delivery, the distributor enters the delivery information in the information entry part of the flap, and the information entered in the information entry part of the flap is directly used as a barcode reader, OCR, It can be read by an optical reader such as OMR, analyzed with dedicated software and reflected in customer data. In the case of mail, the returned information is filled in the information entry section of the flap. And by reading it, you can take actions such as data correction, data deletion, etc., so you are freed from cumbersome work such as reading the written notes and entering them into a computer or copying and reading them on a data sheet, Reflection of delivery information to customer data can be realized easily, and efficient customer management and logistics management become possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a top view of an envelope with an information flap according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top back view of an envelope with an information flap according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Envelope (Envelope with information flap)
2 Envelope body 3 Folded crease 4 Flap 5 Information entry section 6, 7 Perforation 8 Customer data printing field 9 Date entry field 10 Distribution result entry field 11 Undistributed reason entry field 12 Moving destination information entry field 13, 14 Adhesive part

Claims (4)

An envelope body having an opening on the upper end side, and a sealing flap connected to the upper end of the envelope body having an opening via a crease, the contents from the opening into the envelope body encapsulating the content by adhering sealing flap on the envelope body is folded at crease fold the flaps placed, a envelope for distributing the contents addressed specific customer sealed state by courier or post, information entry unit for printing or enter shipping information in a readable manner by optical reader is provided on a part of the surface of said flap, the adhesive portion by coating an adhesive on a portion of the back surface of the flap The part corresponding to the information entry part and the part corresponding to the adhesive part are provided in different areas in the flap, respectively, and the flap is bonded and sealed to the envelope body. Chitsutsu Info flap envelopes, characterized in that only the portion corresponding to the entry portion is freely detached from a portion corresponding to the bonding portion is a flap body as an information flap piece. The information entry portion is provided so as to be cut into a strip shape by two perforations leaving a predetermined width on the fold ruled side and the leading end side of the flap, and the adhesive portion is configured to fold the flap except for the information entry portion. ruffled side and information flap envelopes according to claim 1, wherein is provided by coating the adhesive on the back of the front end side. The envelope with an information flap according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the information entry section has a customer data printing field, a date entry field, a distribution result entry field, a non-delivery reason entry field, and a new address information entry field. 4. An envelope with an information flap according to claim 3 , wherein customer data is printed in a bar code in the customer data printing field of the information entry section.

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