JP5669401B2 - Seal package products, courier invoices, postcard sheets and communication support systems - Google Patents

Description

  The invention of the present application relates to a communication technique using a code figure such as a QR code.

  As communication using IT, e-mail from a mobile phone or a personal computer is frequently used. In addition, communication using web pages is also frequently used for one-to-many communication (strictly one-to-one unspecified number of people), and personal websites are opened to send information and post blogs. This is also happening actively.

JP 2006-21112 A2

  As seen in e-mail, communication using IT can be done without being restricted by time and place, and it is easy to save the contents of communication, so it can be said that it is a very convenient communication tool. . However, on the other hand, since it only exchanges digital data, it tends to be dull at times and there are limits to emotional communication. For example, when giving a thank-you note to someone who has taken care of it, it is more emotional to send a handwritten letter by mail than to send an e-mail.

Considering these points, it is important for true human communication to add useful points of digital communication (communication using IT) while using communication by letter (so-called analog communication). become.
The invention of the present application was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a convenient communication technology that enables compassionate communication by adding a convenient point of digital communication while using analog communication. Is intended to provide.

To solve the above problems, the invention of the first aspect, a transmitting means for sending the data of the first code figure on the display capable computer for display the code figure on the display,
Printing means for printing the second code figure without sticking a sticker on a product invoice when the product is transported by transportation to a person in a place different from the place where the display computer exists; A communication support system for supporting communication between a person who operates the display computer and a person to whom the sheet is sent,
The first code graphic is displayed on the display of the display computer and is installed in the client computer to access the server computer when read by a reader provided in another client computer with the display computer The code that executes the client program is made into a figure,
The second code graphic is a graphic of the code that executes the client program installed in the client computer in order to access the server computer when read by a reader provided in the client computer,
The code formed by the first code graphic includes information on a server computer as a transmission destination, a command for starting the client program to transmit communication content data to the server computer, and the transmitted communication And an execution command of a program on the server computer for storing the content data for storage in a predetermined storage area of the storage means provided in the server computer,
The second code graphic has a configuration in which an execution command of a program for accessing the storage area in which the content is stored and causing the server computer to transmit the content to the client computer is included.

  As will be described below, according to the present invention, communication that combines analog communication and digital communication using a website is realized, and while a warm and emotional communication is achieved through analog communication, the website It is possible to communicate in the form of content distribution from, and to complement analog communication with the convenience of IT.

It is a perspective schematic diagram of an embodiment of an invention of a sealed package product. It is the schematic which showed the structure of the server group provided at the time of sale of the sealed package goods shown in FIG. 1, and the usage method of this sealed package goods. It is the flowchart which showed the outline of the content registration program. It is the schematic shown about the usage method of the seal package goods of embodiment. It is the schematic shown about the usage method of the seal package goods of embodiment. It is the schematic shown about the modification of embodiment shown in FIGS. It is the schematic of the home delivery invoice of embodiment. It is the schematic shown about the usage method of the home delivery invoice of embodiment shown in FIG. It is the schematic of the sheet | seat for postcards which concerns on embodiment. It is the schematic of embodiment of invention of a communication assistance system.

Next, modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as embodiments) will be described.
First, although not claimed , embodiments of each invention of a sealed package product, a courier invoice and a sheet will be described.
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the invention of a sealed package product. The seal package product shown in FIG. 1 includes a mount 1, a seal 2 attached to the mount 1, and a transparent outer bag 3 containing the mount 1.

The sealed package product of the present embodiment provides the purchaser with a first code graphic and a second code graphic. The code figure is a figure obtained by converting a code as information to be processed by the computer, and is read and processed by a reader provided in the computer. Typically, a barcode, a QR code, or the like is applicable. In the present embodiment, a QR code is adopted in consideration of the point that more information can be made into a graphic. “QR code” is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
More specifically, the mount 1 is printed with information on the seller of this product, and is printed with a first QR code 41 as a first code figure. A plurality of stickers 2 are affixed to the mount 1, and a second QR code 42 as a second code figure is printed on each sticker 2. The sealed package product of the present embodiment is sold under the trade name (trademark) “Peta Q”.

  Each of the first QR code 41 and the second QR code 42 includes a code for accessing a server computer (hereinafter referred to as a server) from the client computer (hereinafter referred to as a client) via the Internet. However, the first QR code 41 and the second QR code 42 are different in purpose and function, and the first QR code 41 is for sending the contents to the server for storage, and the second QR code 41 The code 42 is for referring to the stored content. Hereinafter, the first QR code 41 is referred to as a registration QR, and the second QR code 42 is referred to as a reference QR.

This sealed package product is a tool that supports purchasers to send content to friends and acquaintances via the Internet. The seller of this sealed package product operates a web server prepared for this purpose. The registration QR 41 is for transmitting content to the web server, and includes URL information of the server.
More specifically, the registration QR 41 assumes that a mobile phone is used as a client, and assumes that the QR code reading function of the mobile phone is used.

  In the present embodiment, content transmission is performed in the form of mail. That is, in this embodiment, the client program for content transmission is a mobile phone mailer (e-mail transmission / reception software). The registration QR 41 includes a mailer activation command, and a mail address on the server is set as a default address when the mailer is activated. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the registration QR 41 is a QR code of a code such as a1111@abc-service.com.

  On the other hand, the reference QR 42 also assumes that a mobile phone is used as the client computer, and assumes that the QR code reading function of the mobile phone is used. The reference QR 42 is a code that causes the content registered in the web server to be transmitted from the web server to the client computer (mobile phone). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the reference QR 42 is obtained by converting a code for accessing a URL such as http: //www.abc-service/... /User/a1111.html into a QR code. It has become. "..." means that an arbitrary directory hierarchy is described (the same applies to the following).

  What is important in the configuration of the registration QR 41 and the reference QR 42 is that the registration QR 41 and the reference QR 42 are associated with each other by an identification code in one packaged product. In the above example, the a1111 portion of the registration QR41 and the a1111 portion of the reference QR42 are shared as an identification code, thereby forming a pair.

  What is more important in the configuration of the registration QR 41 and the reference QR 42 is that an identification code for forming such a pair is different for each sealed package product, and a different pair is formed for each package product. It is a point that has come to do. That is, the product 1 is associated with the identification code a1111 as described above. For example, the product 2 is associated with the identification code a1112, and the product 3 is associated with the identification code a1113.

  Next, the structure of the server group provided corresponding to the above sealed package product will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a server group provided when selling the sealed package product shown in FIG. 1 and a method of using the sealed package product. As shown in FIG. 2, this seal package product sales company operates several servers 5 and 6. One of the servers is a mail server 5 and the other is a web server 6. These servers 5 and 6 can be configured by a single server computer.

As shown in FIG. 2, each mail address is registered in the mail server 5 for receiving the content transmission mail from the registration QR 41. This e-mail address matches the address included in the registration QR 41 printed on each packaged product. Since the mail server 5 is used, an MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) 51 is installed. As the MTA 51, sendmail, qmail, Postfix, etc. can be used.
On the mail server 5, a program (hereinafter, content transfer program) 52 for transferring the content in the received content transmission mail to the web server 6 and executing the content registration program on the web server 6 is installed. .
In addition, the mail server 5 has a program (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as an automatic reply program) that automatically sends a reply mail for confirmation when content is sent by mail from the purchaser. The automatic reply program is the same as that in a system or the like for registering a member by a blank e-mail, and can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art, so a detailed description is omitted.

On the other hand, the web server 6 has a storage unit such as a hard disk, and a storage area for providing a service using the sealed package product of the embodiment is set in the storage unit. The directory in this storage area corresponds to the example shown in FIG.
Further, a content registration program (hereinafter, content registration program) 61 is installed in the web server 6. The content registration program 61 is called from the mail server 5 and executed. The execution command of the content registration program 61 is described in the content transfer program 52 on the mail server 5. For example, when Postfix is used as the MTA 51, the content transfer program 52 can be a program described in a script language such as php. In the example shown in FIG. 2, a program with the file name regist.php is implemented.
In order to execute the php program in Postfix, it is necessary to make settings for each incoming mail address. For example, it is set as alias (a1111: "/.../regist.php"). This setting is made for all addresses for content reception. That is, a1112: “/.../regist.php”, a1113: “/…/regist.php”, and so on are set.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the content registration program 61. The content transfer program 52 passes the identification code and the transmitted content to the content registration program 61 and executes the content registration program 61. The content registration program 61 creates an HTML file with the identification code as a file name in the storage area according to the passed identification code. Then, the contents (text data and image data) are pasted on the HTML file, the file is updated and stored in the service providing directory. The URL of the HTML file stored in this way matches the code of the reference QR 42 that forms a pair with the registration QR 41 when the content is transmitted. That is, in the above-described example, the HTML file is saved with the URL of http: //www.abc-service/... /User/a1111.html.

Next, a method for using the sealed package product of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 are schematic views showing how to use the sealed package product of the embodiment.
Such sealed package products are sold at stationery stores, toy stores, computer shops, and the like. This product is a tool that allows a large number of recipients who have sent postcards, letters, etc. to easily view their messages, photos, etc. by attaching a sticker 2 to the postcards, letters, etc. In addition to printing such explanations on the mount 1, such advertisements are also displayed at places where products are displayed.

A person who purchases a product with an interest in such product features opens the outer bag 3 and takes out the mount 1. Then, the registration QR 41 printed on the mount 1 is read by the mobile phone 71 (FIG. 4 (1)). As a result, the mailer of the mobile phone 71 is automatically activated to display a mail transmission screen (FIG. 4 (2)). Here, as a result of reading the QR 41 for registration, the mail transmission destination is a1111@abc-service.com which is a setting value.
The purchaser operates the mobile phone 71 to input text, and attaches an attached file such as a photo or a moving image as necessary. Then, the mobile phone 71 is operated to send an email. The mail is sent to the mail server 5 via the Internet, and the mail server 5 executes an automatic reply program. As a result, a reply message for confirmation is displayed on the purchaser's mobile phone (FIG. 4 (3)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the purchaser peels off the sticker 2 from the mount 1 and puts it on a postcard. Then write the message, address, etc. on the postcard and post it. The postcard is mailed to the other party (hereinafter referred to as the recipient). It should be noted that the message written on the postcard includes that a further message or image can be seen when the sticker (QR code) attached is read by a mobile phone and accessed.
The recipient reads the message written on the postcard and reads the reference QR 42 printed on the sticker 2 with the mobile phone 72 (FIG. 5 (1)). Then, a screen for confirming whether or not the website can be accessed is displayed (the configuration of this portion depends on the QR code reading program of the mobile phone 72). When the Yes button is clicked, the website is accessed. The URL at this time is described in the reference QR 42, and in this example, is http: //www.abc-service/... /User/a1111.html. When the access is normally performed, the web server 6 receives a1111.html and sends it to the cellular phone 72 of the person, and the content is displayed ((3) in FIG. 5).

  The purchaser issues a postcard to each of a plurality of recipients, and similarly puts a sticker 2 and writes a similar message. Each recipient reads the reference QR 42 with the mobile phone as described above, and accesses the web server 6 to view the content. For example, when the product of the present embodiment is used for a New Year's card, it is conceivable that a recent family situation or the like can be communicated by text so that family photos can be viewed. In addition, on the back of the mount 1 shown in FIG. 1, sentences and pictures explaining the above usage are printed.

  In the present embodiment, in the communication support service using the QR codes 41 and 42 as described above, an additional service is provided to those who have registered as members. More specifically, the web server 6 is provided with a web page HTML file for membership registration (hereinafter referred to as a membership registration file), which is stored in a membership registration information database file provided in a storage server (not shown). A server program for registering member registration information is implemented. Member registration includes registration as an information sender (hereinafter referred to as “transmission side registration”) and registration as an information reception side (hereinafter referred to as “reception side registration”). There are two types of member registration files: one for transmitting side registration (hereinafter referred to as a transmitting side member registration file) and one for receiving side registration (hereinafter referred to as a receiving side member registration file).

As shown in FIG. 4, a command button 62 labeled “membership registration” is incorporated in the mail replied by the automatic reply program. The button 62 is set with a hyperlink to the transmission-side member registration file, and when this button is clicked, the transmission-side member registration file is transmitted to the mobile phone 71 and displayed. .
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when content is transmitted to the mobile phone 72 by reading the reference QR 42, a command button 63 labeled “member registration” is incorporated in the HTML file as a standard incorporation button. ing. The button 63 is set with a hyperlink to the receiving member registration file, and when the button 63 is clicked, the receiving member registration file is transmitted to the mobile phone 72 and displayed. ing. Since the configuration of each member registration program and the like may be the same as that of a normal member registration system, a detailed description is omitted.

  The following services can be considered for additional services for registered members. First, it is conceivable that a person who has registered on the transmission side can browse past content transmission history and transmitted content. It may be possible to make it possible to browse past reception histories and received content even for those who have registered as a receiving member. Also, as a useful additional service for those who registered on the sending side, it is also convenient to be able to modify the content registered on the website yourself, for example to be able to change the orientation of the photo Conceivable. This is because the above-described content transfer program and content registration program embed the image data of the transmitted photograph as it is in the HTML file, and therefore it may be registered in the vertical and horizontal directions and upside down.

  As can be seen from the above description, according to the sealed package product of the present embodiment, communication that combines analog communication such as a postcard and digital communication using a website is realized. Purchasers can communicate in the form of content distribution from websites while maintaining warm and emotional communication through analog communication using postcards, etc., and complement analog communication with the convenience of IT. It can be done. That is, text that cannot be written on a postcard or the like can be distributed from the website, or an image such as a photo that cannot be printed on the postcard can be distributed from the website. As described above, the seal package product of the present embodiment can realize communication that combines the advantages of both analog communication and digital communication.

  In the configuration of the web server 6, the file name of the HTML file is changed and stored for each reference QR. However, a directory may be created for each reference QR. Specifically, for example, /user/a1111/contents.html is used, and other reference QRs are /user/a1112/contents.html, /user/a1113/contents.html, and so on.

  Further, if an HTML file is recorded or a directory is created for each reference QR on the web server 6, a considerable amount of storage area is taken up on the web server 6. It is preferable that the data is stored in the database server and transmitted to the recipient's mobile phone 72 by the URL conversion program. Specifically, the content registration program (regist.php in the above example) is programmed to add a new record to the database and record the data there when the data is sent. At this time, the passed argument (a1111 in the above example) is set as a search key for the record. On the other hand, the web server 6 is mounted with a URL conversion program for converting the URL of the reference QR 42 into a URL including a database search command. For example, when Tomcat is used as a servlet engine in Apache, which is widely used as a web server program, a module called mod_rewrite can be used. This module is a module for URL operation such as URL conversion. In the above example, the URL of http: //www.abc-service/.../user/a1111.html is changed to http: // www. Programmed to convert to the URL .abc-service /.../ user / sanshou.php? id = a1111. In this example, sanshou.php is a program that retrieves data by searching a database, and searches using a1111 passed as an argument as a search key.

  Further, in the configuration of the above embodiment, a part for identifying the registration QR and the reference QR from other registration QR codes and other reference QR codes (that is, identification codes; in the above example, a1111, a1112, etc.) Is preferably encrypted. This is because if the code is simply a serial number, another identification code can be associated and unauthorized access can occur. For example, when the QR for reference is read and accessed, http: //www.abc-service/.../user/a1111.html is displayed on the mobile phone 72. From now on, the next identification code a1112 is associated, This is because if you manually enter http: //www.abc-service/.../user/a1112.html and send it, you will be able to view another person's data.

  Further, it is preferable that the paired registration QR and reference QR are further encrypted without using the same encrypted identification code. For example, if the encrypted identification code of the reference QR is zk3a8d5b (the reference QR is http: //www.abc-service/.../user/zk3a8d5ba.html), zk3a8d5b is further encrypted A QR code for registering an identification code such as 92mg6cp4 (that is, mailto: 92mg6cp4@abc-service.com) is impossible. This is to prevent unauthorized access by analogizing the registration QR from the reference QR. For example, when a reference QR sent from a friend is read and accessed by a mobile phone, the reference QR displayed on the mobile phone is associated with the reference QR paired with the reference QR for registration. If mail (attached file) can be sent to the QR mail address, the data registered by the friend can be changed or added without permission. This is to prevent this.

  Further, in the configuration of the mail server 5, it is possible to register for the first time after transmission from the mobile phone 71 that has read the QR 41 for registration, instead of registering a mail address for reception in advance. . In this case, the first e-mail transmission (mailto: a1111@abc-service.com) means that the destination is unknown. At that time, a program for automatically registering the address is installed in the mail server 5. In this way, it is not necessary to register e-mail addresses for the sales of packaged products, and the storage area of the mail server 5 can be saved.

Next, the manufacturing method of the above sealed package goods is demonstrated.
The above-described sealed package product is manufactured by printing data creation, sealing printing, and packaging (contained in an outer bag), and an on-demand printing machine is preferably used for sealing printing.
First, an identification code is determined for each product of a lot, and an e-mail address including the identification code is determined. Then, each mail address is registered in the mail server 5, and various necessary settings (settings such as a1111: "/.../regist.php" described above) are performed by executing the content transfer program. Next, a registration QR and a reference QR are generated according to each identification code. “Generate” means to create each image file to be a QR code. Further, the web server 6 creates an HTML file or directory corresponding to the lot identification code. Since no content has been registered yet, the HTML file or directory is empty.

  Next, a printing version file (hereinafter referred to as a version file) is created in a state where the generated registration QR and reference QR are incorporated. There are as many version files as there are products in the lot. Then, the plate file is sequentially sent to the on-demand printing machine, and one plate file is printed on one work. The transmission of the version file may be performed via a network by connecting to the on-demand printing machine via a LAN or the like and a computer for creating data as described above. Or, it may be stored in a medium such as a DVD before being put into an on-demand printing machine.

In the above printing, the work is a mount on which a predetermined number of stickers in an unprinted state are pasted. In each work, a reference QR is printed on each sticker, and a registration QR is printed on the mount. In addition, necessary information such as the above-mentioned explanations and distributors is printed on the mount. The version file contains print information. Each printed work is put in an outer bag, the outer bag is bound with a tape or the like, and finally becomes a product.
In the manufacturing method described above, each version file is different only in the registration QR and reference QR portions (embedded images), and the other portions are the same. Therefore, it is preferable to create a plate file by sequentially replacing embedded images and to separately create and use a program to be sent to an on-demand printing machine because the work can be automated.

  Regarding the sealed package product of the present embodiment described above, it is desirable to prepare and sell various types of products such as a type with a large number of seals and a type with a small number of seals in one package. In addition, a large number of stickers may be required at one time, as in the case of sending postcards or the like to a large number of people at once, and even if a product with the largest number of stickers is selected, it may not be in time. As a suitable configuration in such a case, it is conceivable to apply a technical device that can be used for adding the first product for the second product.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment (a modification of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5) in which such a technical device is applied. In the modification shown in FIG. 6, when the registration QR is read, the mail transmission does not immediately appear on the screen, but as shown in FIG. A page (hereinafter referred to as an initial page for registration) 45 in which a “transmission button” 43 and a command button “hereinafter integrated” (hereinafter referred to as an integration button) 44 are incorporated is displayed (FIG. 6B). . The registration initial page 45 can be displayed by providing an HTML file in the web server 6 and using the URL as a QR code for registration.

When a transmission request for the registration initial page 45 is sent from the mobile phone 71 to the web server 6, the identification code in the registration QR 41 is also sent together. That is, if the identification code in the registration QR is a1112, a code such as http://abc-service.com/.. ./Shoki.php?id=a1112 is described as the registration QR. The web server 6 takes out the identification code from here and temporarily stores it in the form of a session variable.
In the new transmission button 43 in the initial registration page 45, a command for starting a mailer for content transmission is embedded, as shown in FIG. When the new transmission button 43 is clicked, as shown in FIG. 6 (3A), the mailer is programmed to set the transmission destination according to the stored identification code (in the above example, mailto: a1112 @ abc-service.com).

  On the other hand, the web server 6 is implemented with a server program (hereinafter referred to as an integrated program) for use in addition to products already purchased, and the integrated program is executed when the integration button 44 is clicked. It has become. In this embodiment, a database server (not shown) connected to a web server includes a file name of content registered by a person in the past, an identification code when registering it, an individual identification number of a mobile phone, and the like. It has become.

  The integrated program acquires the individual identification number from the header information of the transmission among the mobile phones accessed by reading the registration QR. Then, a module programmed to send the individual identification number to the database server to search the database file and return the file name of the corresponding individual identification number to the mobile phone as a list is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 6, dsearch.php is the name of the module that searches past data, and? Id2 = 99999999 is the part that specifies the individual identification number. When the file name portion is clicked, the content data itself is sent to the mobile phone and displayed for confirmation (FIG. 6 (3B)).

In this way, when the content registered in the past is displayed on the mobile phone, if an arbitrary file name is selected (clicking the selection button), the identification code in the record of that file name is passed as an argument to the identification code The conversion module is started. In this example, it is assumed that the content registered in the past is selected with the identification code of a1111, the part where convert.php specifies the file name of the module and id = a1111 specifies the identification code of the conversion destination It is.
The conversion module is a subprogram that newly provides a URL conversion program (for example, mod_rewrite described above) in the web server 6. In this example, access at http://abc-service.com/…/user/a1112.html is forcibly accessed at http://abc-service.com/…/user/a1112.html It is a subprogram to switch to.

  If an integrated program including such modules is installed, the second and subsequent products can be used for adding the first product. That is, even if the reference QR for the second product is http://abc-service.com/.../user/a1112.html, if the reference QR is read and accessed, http: // abc- Since access is switched to the URL of the first product service.com/... /user/a1111.html, it is possible to browse the content registered for the first product.

  As a configuration other than the above, a configuration using the above-described transmission-side member registration is conceivable. That is, a QR code for member registration is provided on the mount of each sealed package product, and first member registration is performed. It is also possible to send the contents of the first purchased product and register as a member from an automatic reply mail. In addition to the normal registration QR41, the mount of each packaged product has a QR code with a notation such as “For sticker addition”. Is displayed. Select any item from the distribution history list and click it to check the contents. When an arbitrary item is selected from the distribution history list and a button (hereinafter referred to as a “seal addition setting button”) is clicked, a server program for adding a seal (hereinafter referred to as a “seal addition program”) is activated.

  The seal addition program is a program that copies data of selected content and registers the content data with a URL of a reference QR for a product purchased later. For example, if you first purchase a sealed package product with an identification code of a1111 and register the contents, then purchase a sealed package product with an identification code of a1112 and click the add seal setting button To do. In this case, the seal addition program copies the content data registered with the identification code a1111 (ie, http: //www.abc-service/.../user/a1111.html), and separately adds the identification code of a1112. It is programmed to register (ie register with the URL http: //www.abc-service/... /User/a1112.html).

Next, an embodiment of the courier invoice will be described.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the courier invoice of the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the courier invoice has an entry field 83 for information on a package delivery destination and an entry field 84 for information on the sender. The courier invoice includes at least a sender record sheet 81 and a delivery destination sheet 82. In addition, a courier receipt sheet is usually included, and a receipt sheet for a receptionist such as a convenience store may be included. These sheets are of a transfer type and are bound so as to be separable at the end portions.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first code graphic 41 is printed on the sender copy sheet 81, and the second code graphic (not shown in FIG. 7) is printed on the destination sheet 82. Yes. Both the first code graphic 41 and the second code graphic are QR codes, the first code graphic 41 is for registration, and the second code graphic is for reference. Hereinafter, they are similarly referred to as a registration QR and a reference QR.
Each configuration of the registration QR 41 and the reference QR is basically the same as the embodiment of the sealed package product. QR41 for registration starts a mailer like mailto: a1111@abc-service.com, and displays a screen on the client for sending mail to the address on the mail server 5 operated by the company providing the service. It is a code to do. The reference QR is described in the registration QR 41 by describing it with an identification code that matches the identification code included in the registration QR 41, such as http: //www.abc-service/... /User/a1111.html. It is a code for accessing the corresponding URL.

  Also in the embodiment of the present invention, the service provider operates the web server 6 in addition to the mail server 5. The mail server 5 includes a content transfer program 52 and the like, and the web server 6 includes a content registration program 61 and the like. The configuration of each program is the same as that in the embodiment of the sealed package product.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing how to use the courier invoice of the embodiment shown in FIG.
The service using the courier invoice of this embodiment is provided as an additional service to the user at the courier service. However, the management of the servers 5 and 6 and the like may be performed on behalf of another company requested by the courier company.
In addition to the QR 41 for registration, the explanation of this service is printed on the sender copy sheet 81 of the courier invoice, and the contents of the message (such as a friend, acquaintance) are read by reading the QR code and sending it by e-mail. Etc.) are printed. Also, the delivery destination sheet 82 is printed so that the message from the sender can be viewed by reading and accessing the reference QR 42.

  The sender fills in the addressee information entry field 83 and the sender information entry field 84 of the courier invoice and submits it to a receptionist such as a convenience store to request delivery. At this time, if the user is interested in this service and intends to use it, the mobile phone 71 reads the registration QR 41. Then, text is input, and an attached file is pasted and transmitted as necessary. As a result, the content transfer program 52 on the mail server 5 is executed, and the content is sent to the web server 6. Then, the content registration program 61 on the web server 6 is executed and stored in a predetermined storage area on the web server 6. At this time, the file name is the identification code passed from the content registration program 61.

  On the other hand, the invoice filled with each column is affixed to the package, and the package is delivered to the delivery destination by the courier. When the recipient (recipient) receives the package, he / she is interested in the service in which the explanation is printed on the invoice, and reads the reference QR 42 with the mobile phone 72. As a result, the web server 6 is accessed and the content is browsed as described above.

  The courier invoice of the embodiment can be suitably used when, for example, sending a souvenir to a friend or family at a sightseeing spot. When sending a souvenir directly to a friend, etc. at a souvenir shop at a sightseeing spot, you can enter texts about what you are coming to the sightseeing spot and what happened at the sightseeing spot, and take it at the sightseeing spot. Paste a photo image file and send it by e-mail. The side receiving the souvenir accesses the reference QR 42 and browses such text and photos. In this way, it is possible not only to send souvenirs but also to easily distribute information related thereto. When sending a souvenir, if the sender knows the recipient's email address, there is an idea that it would be enough to send such text and photos by regular email, but in this case the timing of the souvenir arrival Since mails are sent regardless of, there is a drawback that lacks real-time properties. In other words, since it is possible to view texts and photos related to souvenirs at the time when the souvenir arrives, it is possible to convey feelings more fully as a single communication.

Next, an embodiment of the postcard sheet invention will be described.
In the above-described two embodiments, there are two pairs of sheets, one of the registration QR 41 is printed, the other is printed with the reference QR 42, one remains at the hand of the information sender, and the other is It is common in that it is transported to the information receiver side using transportation.

It can be said that the above configuration uses two QR codes paired in digital communication while using the means of transportation by means of transportation in analog communication when fusing analog communication and digital communication.
The invention of the postcard sheet is a generalization of the invention from this viewpoint . FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a postcard sheet according to the embodiment.
The postcard sheet shown in FIG. 9 is sold at a stationery store or the like, and can be separated into first and second two sheet pieces 91 and 92. The separated second sheet piece 92 is used as a postcard.

More specifically, this sheet is also contained in an outer bag (not shown) made of a transparent film. The sheet includes first and second two sheet piece portions 901 and 902 that are continuous through the perforation 90. The first sheet piece portion 901 is a portion that becomes the first sheet piece 91 after being cut off, and the second sheet piece portion 902 is a portion that becomes the second sheet piece 92 after being cut off.
The first sheet piece portion 901 has a shape that becomes a small rectangular sheet piece 91 after being cut off. On the first sheet piece 901, a registration QR 41 is printed as a first code figure as shown in FIG.

The second sheet piece 902 is a part having the same size as the government-made postcard, and a postal code entry field and the like are printed thereon. A reference QR 42 is printed as a second code figure in a field for writing a message to the destination in the second sheet piece 902.
In FIG. 9, only the front surface of the sheet is shown, and the illustration of the back surface is omitted. In the present embodiment, only the lower column of the front surface is a message entry column like a postcard at a tourist spot. The reference QR 42 is printed on this portion.

The first sheet piece 901 is printed with a description of how to use the sheet in addition to the QR 41 for registration. That is, when sending a postcard separated by the perforation 90, if the content QR41 is read and the content is sent by e-mail, the other party receiving the postcard can read the content by reading the reference QR42.
In addition, there is an explanation that a message or an image from the person who sent the postcard can be viewed by reading and accessing the QR code near the portion where the reference QR 42 is printed on the second sheet piece 902. It is printed.

Also in the postcard sheet of the present embodiment, the mail server 5 and the web server 6 are similarly operated in the service management company, similarly to the above-described sealed package product and courier invoice. The postcard sheet of this embodiment can be suitably sold at, for example, a souvenir shop at a sightseeing spot. It can also be implemented as a postcard that a tourist hotel keeps for guests. A tourist who wants to send a postcard to a friend purchases a postcard sheet of this embodiment. Then, the first sheet piece 91 and the second sheet piece (postcard) 92 are separated by the perforation 90, and the destination is entered in the second sheet piece (postcard) 92, and a tourist trip is reached. Enter in the message entry field. Then, post a stamp and post the second sheet piece (postcard) 92, read the QR 41 for registration of the first sheet piece 91, enter the text that tells you what happened on the sightseeing trip, etc. Paste an image such as a photo and send it. As a result, text and images are registered in the web server 6 as content. The friend who received the postcard reads the reference QR 42 and browses these contents on the web server 6.

As can be seen from the above description, according to this postcard sheet , text, an image, a moving image, etc. can be digitally transmitted to the other party in conjunction with analog communication of sending a postcard. Therefore, it is possible to communicate while taking advantage of both good points of analog communication and convenient points of digital communication. In the above example, if the sender knows the email address of the other party, there is a thought that it would be enough to simply send those texts and images by email, but it can not be done to the party who does not know the email address . It also makes sense to add digital communication to analog (warm) communication of sending postcards.

Although it deviates from the concept of a postcard sheet, it can also be applied to sealed letters . In the case of envelope delivery, the above configuration can be adopted for envelopes, and the above configuration can be adopted for stationery. In the case of an envelope, a first sheet piece is provided through a perforation at a site (second sheet piece) to be an envelope, and similarly, a registration QR is printed on the first sheet piece. The reference QR is printed on the sheet piece. The same applies to the stationery.
Further, the first sheet piece portion and the second sheet piece portion are not separated and used, but may be separated from the beginning. For example, in the above example, a letter set in which a stationery and an envelope are set is commercially available. The first sheet piece on which a registration QR is printed is placed in the outer bag of this letter set. . Then, the reference QR is printed on the letter set or the envelope of the letter set.

Next, an embodiment of the invention of the communication support system will be described.
The mail server 5 and the web server 6 in each of the above-described embodiments constitute a communication support system, and each of the above-described configurations can also be regarded as an embodiment of the communication support system. In the embodiment described below, the first code graphic is displayed on the client computer, unlike the above-described configurations.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the invention of a communication support system. The system shown in FIG. 10 includes transmission means for sending the data of the first code graphic to the display computer and printing means for printing the second code graphic on the sheet.
The transmission means is constituted by a server computer. The server computer is a web server 6 that provides a site for online shopping. That is, the web server 6 is installed with a program for transmitting information such as a photograph of a product to be sold, a price, a shipping fee, and a product description. In addition, a program for sending and recording billing information, product shipping information, etc. to a database server (not shown) when a product purchase operation is performed on the accessing client computer (when a purchase confirmation button is clicked) is implemented. Has been. Since these programs are the same as a normal web server for online shopping, a detailed description is omitted.

  In the system of the present embodiment, the web server 6 accesses a product order confirmation page (hereinafter referred to as an order confirmation page) 100 when a button for confirming product purchase (hereinafter referred to as an order confirmation button) is clicked. At this time, the first code graphic is displayed on the display of the client computer 101 by incorporating and transmitting the data of the first code graphic. Here, the client computer 101 is assumed to be a desktop personal computer or a notebook personal computer, not a mobile phone. In addition, the client computer 101 has a significance as displaying the first code graphic in this embodiment, and is hereinafter referred to as a display computer.

  As shown in FIG. 10, on the order confirmation page 100, a first code graphic 41 is displayed in addition to a part for displaying order information for confirmation. As the first code figure 41, a QR code is similarly adopted, and is used for content registration (hereinafter also referred to as a registration QR). A data file (image file) of the registration QR 41 is incorporated into the order confirmation page 100 and transmitted, and displayed on the display computer 101. As for the registration QR 41, for example, it is conceivable that an automatic generation program for the registration QR 41 is installed and executed as a subprogram of a transmission program such as billing information when the order confirmation button is clicked. The generated QR image file for registration is incorporated in the order confirmation page 100 as described above.

  On the other hand, the system according to the present embodiment prints an invoice for transporting a product when a product purchase confirmation button is clicked and product shipping information is transmitted. The printing means described above is a means for this purpose. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the system includes a print server 102 connected to the web server 6 via an intranet. The print server 102 is installed with a program for printing an invoice when order information is transmitted from the web server 6. The configuration of this part is the same as that used in ordinary online shopping, except that the data is slightly different, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the print server 102 prints a QR code 42 as a second code figure on the invoice 103. This QR code 42 is for information reference, and is hereinafter similarly referred to as a reference QR. As shown in FIG. 9, the reference QR 42 is printed together with an explanatory note 104 indicating that a message from the person who gave the package can be seen when the QR code is read. Data is created in advance and sent to the print server 102 so as to be printed in this way. Regarding the generation of the reference QR 42, a generation program that is automatically executed when the order confirmation button is clicked is installed in the web server 6. The generated reference QR is sent to the print server 102 together with the merchandise shipping information, and is embedded in the invoice file and printed by the print server 102.

The communication support system having the above configuration is preferably used when a gift or the like is given to a friend or acquaintance by online shopping. A personal computer (display computer 101) is operated, a gift is selected by online shopping, and an order is placed so that it can be sent to a friend. At that time, the QR 41 for registration displayed on the order confirmation page 100 is read by the mobile phone 71 and a message and a photo are registered in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. The gift is transported to a friend, but the reference QR42 is printed on the invoice (invoice in the box, not the courier invoice attached to the outside of the box) 103 Has been. The friend who received the gift reads the QR for reference with the mobile phone 72 and browses the message of the gift giver.
In the communication support system having the above-described configuration, analog communication in which a gift is transported and delivered can be supplemented by digital communication, and more fulfilling communication can be supported.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the content transmission by the registration QR is performed by mail, but a configuration in which the content transmission is performed by HTML transmission (that is, by accessing a website) may be employed. For example, a web page for sending content to a user is provided, and this web page is displayed on a mobile phone when a registration QR is read. Text is input on this web page, and an image file or the like can be transmitted as necessary. When the text or image file is transmitted, the same content registration program as described above is executed.
In each of the above embodiments, an identification code is adopted as a configuration for pairing the registration QR and the reference QR, and a part of the mail address (part before @) included in the registration QR and the reference QR The HTML file name included in the file name is made to match, but this is merely an example, and any file can be used as long as it can be paired. For example, a configuration in which an HTML file name or a directory name obtained by adding a specific code to a code in a part before @ of a mail address is considered.

Further, in the embodiment of the sealed package product and the postcard sheet , the product is stored in the transparent outer bag, which may be a problem. That is, in the case of a transparent outer bag, it is possible to read the QR code from the outside with a mobile phone. Therefore, mischief or injustice such as reading the QR for registration or the QR for reference with a mobile phone without buying a product at the store is possible. In order to prevent this, it is only necessary to prevent the registration QR and the reference QR from being read unless a product is purchased. It is preferable to use an opaque outer bag (not optically readable) instead of a transparent outer bag. . Since the outer bag only needs to read the QR code in the outer bag, the portion other than the QR code (for example, the portion of the mount on which the product description is printed) may be transparent.
In each of the embodiments described above, the client computers are the mobile phones 71 and 72. However, any other computer may be used as long as it has a code figure reader, and it may be a desktop personal computer, notebook personal computer, PDA or the like. When the barcode is adopted as a code figure, the reader is a barcode reader.

1 Mount 2 Seal 3 Outer bag 41 QR for registration
42 QR for reference
5 Mail server 6 Web server 71 Mobile phone 72 Mobile phone

Claims (2)

Transmitting means for sending data of the first code figure to a display computer capable of displaying the code figure on a display;
Printing means for printing the second code figure without sticking a sticker on a product invoice when the product is transported by transportation to a person in a place different from the place where the display computer exists; A communication support system for supporting communication between a person who operates the display computer and a person to whom the sheet is sent,
The first code graphic is displayed on the display of the display computer and is installed in the client computer to access the server computer when read by a reader provided in another client computer with the display computer The code that executes the client program is made into a figure,
The second code graphic is a graphic of the code that executes the client program installed in the client computer in order to access the server computer when read by a reader provided in the client computer,
The code formed by the first code graphic includes information on a server computer as a transmission destination, a command for starting the client program to transmit communication content data to the server computer, and the transmitted communication And an execution command of a program on the server computer for storing the content data for storage in a predetermined storage area of the storage means provided in the server computer,
The second code figure includes an execution command of a program for accessing the storage area where the content is stored and causing the server computer to transmit the content to the client computer. system. Said first code figure and the second code figure is communication support system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a QR code.

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