WO2017051486A1 - Dispositif de génération de code et dispositif de reconnaissance de code - Google Patents

Dispositif de génération de code et dispositif de reconnaissance de code Download PDF

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WO2017051486A1
WO2017051486A1 PCT/JP2015/082315 JP2015082315W WO2017051486A1 WO 2017051486 A1 WO2017051486 A1 WO 2017051486A1 JP 2015082315 W JP2015082315 W JP 2015082315W WO 2017051486 A1 WO2017051486 A1 WO 2017051486A1
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Priority to PCT/JP2016/077914 priority patent/WO2017051833A1/fr
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  • the present invention relates to a code generation device and a code recognition device.
  • a conductor and non-conductor arrangement pattern is detected by the touch panel by holding a prepaid card in which an authentication code corresponding to the conductor and non-conductor arrangement pattern is recorded over an electronic device (for example, a smartphone) equipped with a touch panel.
  • an electronic device for example, a smartphone
  • Patent Document 1 There is a technique in which an authentication code is recognized by an electronic device based on the detection result.
  • Patent Document 1 cannot meet the request.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to make it possible to recognize an electronic device such as a smartphone even if a code is sequentially changed.
  • a code generator includes: An information reading unit for reading predetermined information; A code generating unit for generating a code related to the predetermined information and representing a code represented by at least one arrangement pattern in a spatial direction and a time direction of one or more symbols as a pattern code; Each time the pattern code is generated, for each of the one or more symbols, a pattern code that outputs the pattern code by changing the output presence / absence based on whether the sensor reacts or not according to the arrangement pattern indicating the pattern code An output section; Is provided.
  • a code recognition device includes: For example, a code recognition device for recognizing the pattern code generated from the code generation device of one aspect of the present invention described above, A display device capable of displaying the predetermined information; A predetermined sensor; A detection unit that detects the arrangement pattern of the one or more symbols based on a detection result of the sensor with respect to the one or more symbols for which the response of the sensor is changed by the pattern code output unit of the code generator; , A recognition unit for recognizing the pattern code generated by the code generation unit of the code generation device based on the detected arrangement pattern of the one or more symbols; Is provided.
  • the code even if the code is sequentially changed, it can be recognized by an electronic device such as a smartphone.
  • FIG. 1 It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of the information processing system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline of a series of processes after reading predetermined information among the processes of the information processing system of FIG. 1, and generating the code
  • FIG. 1 It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a structure in the code generator 1 provided with the information reader. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a structure in the code generator 1 which is not provided with an information reader. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a structure in the code generator 1 which is not provided with an information reader. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the arrangement pattern (henceforth a "symbol pattern") of a symbol in case the touch panel 31 can detect many points. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a symbol pattern in case the touch panel 31 can detect many points. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the symbol pattern which has arrange
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a symbol pattern in which an information reader is arranged at an end in order to make it easier for a user to recognize a reading position in addition to arranging dots 13-1 to 13-5 on a non-rotation target. . It is a figure which shows the specific example of the symbol pattern which does not read a dot code in case the touch panel 31 can detect many points. It is the figure shown about the position recognition of an input medium symbol pattern It is a figure showing the Example of the personal authentication service using this invention. It is a figure showing the Example of the ticket purchase and coupon acquisition service using this invention. Ticket purchase using the present invention. It is a figure showing a coupon acquisition service (dot display). It is a figure showing the ticket coupon print output service using this invention.
  • FIG. 2A is a first example
  • FIG. 1B is a second example
  • FIG. 1C is a third example, and is for explaining an embodiment of information dots.
  • D shows a fourth example
  • FIG. (E) shows a fifth example. This is for explaining an embodiment of a dot code assignment format, in which FIG.
  • FIG. (A) is a first example
  • FIG. (B) is a second example
  • (C) is a third example.
  • Each is shown. This is for explaining the embodiment of the first example (“GRID0”) of the dot pattern, in which FIG. (A) is the first general-purpose example, and (B) is the second general-purpose example.
  • FIG. 3C shows a third general-purpose example.
  • 45 corresponds to FIG. 45 and is for explaining a modified example of the dot pattern (GRID0), in which FIG. (A) is a first modified example, FIG. (B) is a second modified example, C) shows a third modification. This is for explaining a modification of the dot pattern (GRID0).
  • FIG. 9A shows a fourth modification, and at the same time, an embodiment of the second example of the dot pattern (“GRID1”) is explained.
  • FIG. 5B shows a fifth modification
  • FIG. 6C shows a sixth modification. It is for demonstrating the connection example thru
  • the figure (A) is a connection example of a dot pattern (GRID0, 1)
  • the figure (B) is a dot pattern (GRID0).
  • These first connection examples are respectively shown.
  • this figure shows a second connection example of the dot pattern (GRID0).
  • Second example of dot pattern (for explaining the embodiment of “GRID5”, FIG. 5A is a first general example, FIG.
  • FIG. 5B is a second general example
  • FIG. (C) shows a third general-purpose example. This is for explaining a modification of the dot pattern (GRID5).
  • FIG. 9A shows a first modification
  • FIG. 10B shows a second modification. This is for explaining the arrangement of reference dots or virtual points of a dot pattern (GRID5).
  • FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining dot pattern reading, and shows a third reading example.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an external configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the information processing system shown in FIG. 1 includes a code generator 1 that generates a code, a medium 2 such as a card with predetermined information about the code, a code recognition device 3 that recognizes the code, and a predetermined code related to the code. And a server 4 that executes the above process.
  • the code recognition device 3 and the server 4 are connected via a predetermined network N such as the Internet.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of a series of processes from reading predetermined information to generating a code related to the predetermined information in the processing of the information processing system of FIG.
  • a medium 2 such as a card is attached with predetermined information C relating to a code.
  • the predetermined information C is information that can be read by the code generation device 1 and may be any information that can generate a code in the code generation device 1, and the form thereof is not particularly limited.
  • a QR code registered trademark
  • a barcode a barcode
  • a color code or the like can be adopted as the predetermined information C.
  • a dot code is adopted as the predetermined information C, and a dot pattern representing the dot code is formed on the medium 2.
  • the “dot pattern” means an information code encoded by a plurality of dot arrangement algorithms.
  • the numerical information (code) obtained by reading the dot pattern is a dot code, which is collectively referred to as a dot code.
  • a well-known algorithm such as Grid Onput (registered trademark) by Gridmark, Anoto pattern by Anoto, or the like can be used.
  • Grid Onput registered trademark
  • Grid Onput registered trademark
  • the dot pattern encoding algorithm itself is not particularly limited because it is common for reading with visible light and for reading with infrared light. In addition to this, any dot pattern may be used as long as it is invisible or can be recognized as a simple pattern.
  • the dot pattern has a reference direction for encoding and decoding the information code, and the rotation angle of the code generator 1 with respect to the dot pattern can be acquired by reading the direction.
  • the code generator 1 is tilted with respect to the dot pattern forming medium, it is possible to acquire in which direction and how much the generator 1 is tilted due to a change in the brightness of the captured image.
  • the code generator 1 has an information reading unit 11.
  • the information reading unit 11 captures an image of the dot pattern (predetermined information C) formed on the medium 2 and recognizes the dot code based on the image data of the dot pattern obtained as a result.
  • the information reading unit 11 has a function of reading the predetermined information C attached to the medium 2 and takes various forms according to the form of the predetermined information C as described above. Can do.
  • the code generation device 1 further includes a code generation unit 12 and a code output unit 13 in addition to the information reading unit 11.
  • the code generation unit 12 generates a code related to the predetermined information C, which is represented by at least one arrangement pattern in the spatial direction and the temporal direction of one or more symbols as a pattern code.
  • the symbol is a character, a figure, a pattern, or a combination thereof, and dots are adopted in the present embodiment. That is, the code generating unit 12 generates a pattern code each time new predetermined information C is read by the reading information unit 11. Each time the pattern code is generated, the code output unit 13 changes the response of the capacitive position input sensor (touch panel) for each of one or more dots according to the arrangement pattern indicating the pattern code. The pattern code is output. A specific example of the pattern code and its output will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIGS.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an outline of a series of processing until the output code is recognized in the processing of the information processing system of FIG.
  • the code recognition device 3 is composed of a smartphone having a touch panel 31 or the like.
  • the touch panel 31 includes a display unit (a display unit 57 in FIG. 5 described later) and a capacitance type position input sensor (a touch operation input unit 56 in FIG. 5 described later) stacked on the display surface of the display unit. Composed.
  • an area SP hereinafter referred to as “code detection area SP” for detecting a dot group indicating a pattern code output by the code generator 1 is displayed.
  • the code recognition device 3 includes a detection unit 32 and a recognition unit 33 as functional blocks.
  • the functional block may be configured by hardware alone, but in the present embodiment, it is configured by software and hardware (CPU 51 in FIG. 5 described later). That is, the detecting unit 32 and the recognizing unit 33 exhibit the following functions by the cooperation of software and hardware.
  • the detection unit 32 detects the position of the position input sensor when one or more dots whose response to the position input sensor has changed by the code output unit 13 of the code generator 1 are in contact with or close to the code detection area SP of the touch panel 31. Based on the detection result, the arrangement pattern of the one or more dots is detected.
  • the recognition unit 33 recognizes the pattern code generated by the code generation unit 12 of the code generation device 1 based on the detected arrangement pattern of one or more dots. This pattern code is transmitted to the server 4 as necessary.
  • the server 4 executes various processes based on the pattern code, and transmits the execution result to the code recognition device 3.
  • the code recognition device 3 displays an image indicating the execution result on the touch panel 31.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 4A is a side view showing an example of an external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 4B is a bottom view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 4D is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the back surface of the code generator 1.
  • the code generator 1 of the example of FIG. 4 is particularly referred to as “stamp type code generator 1”.
  • the lower direction in FIG. 4 that is, the direction facing the medium 2 and the code recognition device 3 will be described as “lower”.
  • the stamp type code generation device 1 further includes an operation button 14, a power button 15, Stamp unit 16, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 17, internal memory 18, PCBA 19, USB terminal 20, speaker 21, button switch 22, own weight switch 23, wireless device 24, power supply unit 25, Is provided.
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • PCBA Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
  • an operation button 14 is provided at the upper end of the code generator 1 and is used for various controls of the code generator 1 such as an instruction to read predetermined information C and an instruction to turn on / off the pattern code. It is a button for performing an instruction operation. Specifically, when the operation button 14 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 4C, the button switch 22 disposed in the code generator 1 is switched from one of the ON or OFF states to the other. Switch to state. Note that an LED may be provided inside the operation button 14 and various states may be expressed by the emission color or emission pattern of the LED.
  • the operation button 14 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the operation button 14 may be provided on the side surface.
  • the power button 15 is provided on the side surface of the cord generator 1 and is a button for switching on / off the power source for the cord generator 1.
  • the stamp unit 16 is provided at the lower end of the code generator 1 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4B, the stamp unit 16 is provided with a code output unit 13 configured by arranging a plurality of dots in a predetermined pattern, and a hole is formed in the center thereof. This hole is an information reading area IA where the information reading device 11 reads the predetermined information C.
  • a protective member such as rubber or silicon may be provided around the plurality of dots so as not to damage the display such as the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3. If the stamp unit 16 is moved onto the display, it is preferable that the bottom surface of the stamp unit 16 (including the protection member if there is a protection member) is made of a material such as silicon having a low friction coefficient.
  • the stamp unit 16 When reading the predetermined information C, as shown in FIG. 2B, the stamp unit 16 is disposed on the dot pattern (predetermined information C) of the medium 2. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4C, the predetermined information C is read by the information reading unit 11 through the reading area IA. Further, when outputting the pattern code, as shown in FIG. 3B, the stamp unit 16 contacts or approaches the code detection area SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3. More precisely, the plurality of dots of the code output unit 13 provided in the stamp unit 16 contact or approach the code detection area SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • the plurality of dots are made of a conductor or the like, and whether or not the touch panel 31 responds (conducts or not) is controlled according to the pattern code. That is, the touch panel 31 detects only a dot (its position coordinate) that is allowed to react among a plurality of dots. A pattern code is recognized based on the dot arrangement pattern detected in this way. A specific example of pattern code recognition using a plurality of dots will be described later with reference to FIGS.
  • the CPU 17 executes various control processes of the entire code generator 1, such as reading of predetermined information C, pattern code output, program update, and input / output device control.
  • the CPU 17 causes various functional blocks such as the code generation unit 12 in FIG. 2C to function by cooperating with predetermined software.
  • the built-in memory 18 stores programs executed by the CPU 17, various data used by the CPU 17, and the like.
  • the PCBA 19 is a base on which various circuits necessary for the code generator 1 to execute various processes shown in FIG. 2 are mounted.
  • the USB terminal 20 is connected to another device (not shown) by USB when a program update, data input / output, charging or the like of the code generator 1 is performed.
  • the USB terminal 20 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the speaker 21 outputs various sounds when the predetermined information C (dot pattern) is read, when various operation instructions are given, when content including sound is reproduced, and the like.
  • the button switch 22 is a switch that switches from one of the ON and OFF states to the other in accordance with the pressing operation of the operation button 14.
  • the own weight switch 23 is a switch that activates the pattern code output unit 16 with its own weight. Here, to activate is to establish the state of whether or not the reaction to the touch panel 31 is possible (conductive / non-conductive) according to the pattern code for each of the plurality of dots constituting the pattern code output unit 16. Further, as shown in FIG.
  • the self-weight switch 23 when the stamp unit 16 is arranged on the dot pattern (predetermined information C) of the medium 2, the self-weight switch 23 is activated by its own weight, and the predetermined information C is read.
  • the information is read by the information reading unit 11 via the area IA.
  • the mechanism in which the self-weight switch 23 is activated by its own weight activates the output of the pattern code requiring power and the reading of the dot pattern only when the code generator 1 is placed on the touch panel 31 and / or the medium 2. Significant power saving can be achieved.
  • the self-weight switch 23 is not an essential component for the code generator 1.
  • the wireless device 24 communicates with the server 4 wirelessly, and various information used for control processing such as processing for collating the read predetermined information C with the server 4 or the like, and such output. It is a device that gives and receives.
  • the power supply unit 25 is a unit that supplies power to the cord generator 1 such as a dry battery. Therefore, the power supply unit 25 is not particularly required to be a dry battery, and may be a rechargeable battery. In this case, the charging method is not particularly limited, and a charging method by USB connection at the USB terminal 20 may be employed, or other methods may be employed.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the code recognition device 3.
  • the code recognition device 3 includes a CPU 51, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 53, a bus 54, an input / output interface 55, a touch operation input unit 56, a display unit 57, and an input.
  • the CPU 51 executes various processes according to a program recorded in the ROM 52 or a program loaded from the storage unit 59 to the RAM 53.
  • the RAM 53 appropriately stores data necessary for the CPU 51 to execute various processes.
  • the CPU 51, ROM 52 and RAM 53 are connected to each other via a bus 54.
  • An input / output interface 55 is also connected to the bus 54.
  • a touch operation input unit 56, a display unit 57, an input unit 58, a storage unit 59, a communication unit 60, and a drive 61 are connected to the input / output interface 55.
  • the touch operation input unit 56 includes, for example, a capacitance type position input sensor stacked on the display surface of the display unit 57, and detects the coordinates of the position where the touch operation is performed.
  • the touch operation refers to an operation of touching or approaching an object with respect to the touch operation input unit 56.
  • An object that contacts or approaches the touch operation input unit 56 is generally a user's finger, a touch pen, or the like, and is a plurality of dots that configure the code output unit 13 of the code generator 1 in the present embodiment.
  • touch position the position where the touch operation is performed
  • the coordinates of the touch position are referred to as “touch coordinates”.
  • the display unit 57 includes a display such as a liquid crystal display, and displays various images such as the images shown in FIGS.
  • the touch operation input unit 56 and the display unit 57 constitute the touch panel 31 described above.
  • the input unit 58 is configured with various hardware buttons and the like, and inputs various information according to the player's instruction operation.
  • the storage unit 59 is configured by a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like and stores various data.
  • the communication unit 60 controls communication performed with another device (the server 4 in the example of FIG. 1) via the network N including the Internet.
  • the drive 61 is provided as necessary.
  • a removable medium 71 made of a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately attached to the drive 61.
  • the program read from the removable medium 71 by the drive 61 is installed in the storage unit 59 as necessary.
  • the removable medium 71 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 59 in the same manner as the storage unit 59.
  • FIG. 6 shows a specific example of a dot arrangement pattern (hereinafter referred to as “single dot pattern”) when the touch panel 31 can detect only one point.
  • the code output unit 13 is configured by arranging 10 dots at equal intervals in a circumferential shape.
  • the symbol of each dot is represented by 13 and a number in a circle in the figure.
  • the dot present at the top in FIG. 6 is called a dot 13-1 because the number in the circle is 1.
  • a pattern in which each of the dots 13-1 to 13-10 is arranged in a predetermined position in the spatial direction is fundamental.
  • Such a basic dot arrangement pattern is hereinafter referred to as a “basic pattern”. That is, in the example of FIG. 6, the pattern shown in FIG. 6A is a basic pattern.
  • the basic pattern is not particularly limited to the pattern in which the dots 13-1 to 13-10 are arranged in a circular shape in FIG. It is possible to employ a pattern in which the slabs are arranged. Further, the number of dots is not particularly limited to the example of FIG.
  • a predetermined time among the relative times t1 to t21.
  • timing whether or not the touch panel 21 can react.
  • the state in which the touch panel 21 reacts that is, the conduction state
  • a state in which the touch panel 21 does not react that is, a non-conducting state
  • ON / OFF switching of each of the dots 13-1 to 13-10 is realized by the control of the CPU 17 in FIG.
  • a method of sequentially switching and outputting (ON) predetermined dots among the dots 13-1 to 13-10 is not particularly limited.
  • the pressing operation of the operation button 14 in FIG. 4A is repeated.
  • a technique may be employed, or a technique may be employed in which the output of the dead weight button 23 that operates by the dead weight of the stamp unit 16 is used on the placement surface.
  • “output (ON)” is a predetermined value among the dots 13-1 to 13-10 at any timing from time t1 to t21. Only one is allowed.
  • FIG. 6C at each timing from time t1 to time t21, a pattern in which only the dot of “output (ON)” is painted black among the basic patterns of FIG. 6A is drawn. ing. Such a pattern is called a “unit pattern”.
  • the unit pattern at time t2 is a pattern in which only the dot 13-1 is “output (ON)” among the basic patterns.
  • Plural types of such unit patterns are prepared (21 types are prepared in the example of FIG. 6C), and various unit patterns are arranged one by one at each position in the time direction (timing at times t1 to t21). As a result, the pattern code to be generated is defined.
  • the time (relative time) when the stamp unit 16 of the code generator 1 is in contact with or close to the surface of the touch panel 31 (hereinafter also referred to as “placement”) is defined as time t1.
  • the unit pattern at time t1 is a pattern in which all of the dots 13-1 to 13-10 are OFF.
  • the interval from time t1 to time t2 may be arbitrary. That is, when the code generator 1 reads the predetermined information C to generate a pattern code and then places it on the touch panel 31, a predetermined dot (dot 13-1 in the example of FIG. 6) is immediately output (ON). Or “output (ON)” after a predetermined time.
  • two or more reference dots are defined among the dots 13-1 to 13-10, and the others are defined as “information dots”.
  • two or more reference dots are sequentially “output (ON)”, that is, two or more unit patterns in which only the reference dots at different positions are “output (ON)” are consecutive in the time direction.
  • the gap time until the next dot output that is, the arrangement interval in the time direction of the unit pattern is arbitrarily set according to the performance of the code recognition device 3 side. I can decide. If the code recognition device 3 can recognize the next dot, the next dot can be output during the output of the previous dot, that is, two or more unit patterns can be overlapped in a predetermined time zone. it can.
  • the touch panel 31 since the touch panel 31 can recognize only one dot, the next dot is recognized after the output of the previous dot is completed, or even if the previous dot is being output, It may be recognized when a new next dot is output.
  • the reference dots 13-1 and 13-6 are “output (ON)” in that order.
  • a unit pattern in which the reference dot 13-1 is “output (ON)” is arranged at time t2
  • the reference dot 13-6 is “output (ON)” at the next time t3.
  • the recognizing unit 33 of the code recognizing device 3 has a spatial relationship between positions of other information dots and dot arrangement patterns (combinations of unit symbols) relative to the positions of the two reference dots 13-1 and 13-6. The direction is recognized and this information is stored.
  • all the dots 13-1 to 13-10 are sequentially “output (ON)” so that the touch panel 31 can be connected to the dots 13-1 to 13-. It can be recognized that 10 is normally detected. Thereby, it can be checked whether the code recognition apparatus 3 can operate normally.
  • the second dot is “output (ON)” at the next position (next time) in the time direction.
  • Arranging the unit patterns as described above means that after the first dot is “output (ON)”, the second dot is “output (ON)”. Therefore, for convenience of explanation, unless otherwise specified, only the temporal relationship of “output (ON)” of dots will be described. However, this description is equivalent to the description in which unit patterns are arranged in the time direction.
  • the remaining information dots are 8 information dots 13-2 to 13-5 and 13-7 to 13-10.
  • the remaining information dots are 8 information dots 13-2 to 13-5 and 13-7 to 13-10.
  • a single “output (ON)” can output a 3-bit code.
  • eight types of unit patterns can be arranged at predetermined one timing (one time)
  • the output (two outputs) of two reference symbols is used as an information index, and one information (code) is divided into a plurality of information.
  • one information (code) is divided into a plurality of information.
  • the reference symbols 13-1 and 13-6 are “output (ON)” in that order, and the subsequent six information symbols are “output (ON)”.
  • an 18-bit first block (first information) represented by these combinations is output.
  • the reference symbols 13-1, 13-6 and 13-6 are "output (ON)" in that order, and the subsequent six information symbols are "output (ON)”.
  • the 18-bit second block (second information) represented by the combination of these is output.
  • 36 bits about 60 billion codes
  • the surface of the touch panel 31 and the bottom surface of the stamp unit 16 (surface shown in FIG. 4B). It is advisable to use rubber with a high coefficient of friction around the dots (conductors) so that they do not slip. In the case of the display surface (display) of the touch panel 31 as in the present embodiment, such rubber can also cushion an impact when the stamp unit 16 is pressed. It should be noted that it is not suitable for the stamp unit 16 to move or rotate on the surface of the touch panel 31 so as not to slip. In that case, silicon having a low friction coefficient may be used.
  • the code generator 1 can reliably transmit the pattern code by repeatedly executing the output of the pattern code (arrangement of a plurality of unit patterns in the time direction).
  • pattern code (information) acquisition is completed from the code recognition device 3 to the code generation device 1 by various methods such as wireless, sound, and light (not shown). You may be notified. This eliminates the need for repeated output on the code generator 1 side.
  • the code recognition device 3 displays a two-dimensional code such as a dot pattern or a color code indicating completion of acquisition of the pattern code (information), and is read by the information reading unit 11 via the reading area IA of the stamp unit 16. May be.
  • a pattern code is configured by arranging plural types of unit patterns in the time direction (sequentially “output (ON)” the dots). That is, the amount of pattern code (information) information is increased by increasing the number of dot ON / OFF repetitions.
  • the lengths of the ON / OFF time intervals of the dots are combined (combining the distances in the arrangement of the unit patterns in the time direction), a much larger amount of pattern codes (information) can be output. it can.
  • the size of the recognizable symbol, the spatial arrangement interval between symbols, the symbol output time, the gap time between the end of symbol output and the start time of output of the next symbol (the gap time may vary depending on the performance of the touch panel 31).
  • the output of the next symbol may not be provided, and the output of the next symbol may be duplicated.) Can be arbitrarily set in consideration of the performance of the code recognition device 3, the speed of the processing program, and the like.
  • a pattern code related to information different from the initially input predetermined information C is newly output by a predetermined method, or is output from the code output device 1. Even if the pattern code changes from time to time due to wireless or the like, it can be easily handled. That is, the code output device 1 can also variably output information.
  • FIG. 7 shows a specific example of a dot arrangement pattern (hereinafter referred to as “multidot pattern”) when the touch panel 31 can detect multiple points.
  • a pattern in which five dots 13-1 to 13-5 are circumferentially arranged at equal intervals is adopted as a basic pattern.
  • the basic pattern is not particularly limited to the pattern in which the dots 13-1 to 13-5 are arranged in a circular shape in FIG. It is possible to employ a pattern in which the slabs are arranged. Further, the number of dots is not particularly limited to the example of FIG.
  • a predetermined time among the relative times t1 to t25.
  • timing In “timing”, “output (ON)” or “OFF” is defined.
  • output (ON) is an arbitrary number of dots 13-1 to 13-5 at any timing from time t1 to t25. Any combination of is allowed.
  • FIG. 7C at each timing from time t1 to time t25, among the basic patterns in FIG. 7A, a unit pattern in which only “output (ON)” dots are painted black is drawn. Has been.
  • the unit pattern of FIG. 7C can detect multiple dots by the touch panel 31, and thus a plurality of dots are “output (ON)”. Recognize.
  • Plural types of such unit patterns are prepared (25 types are prepared in the example of FIG. 7C), and various unit patterns are arranged one by one at each position in the time direction (each timing from time t1 to t25).
  • the pattern code to be generated is defined.
  • ON / OFF switching of each of the dots 13-1 to 13-5 is realized by the control of the CPU 17 in FIG.
  • the method of sequentially switching each unit pattern in FIG. 7C is not particularly limited. For example, in this embodiment, a method of repeatedly pressing the operation button 14 in FIG. You may employ
  • the time (relative time) when the stamp unit 16 of the code generator 1 is placed on the touch panel 31 is defined as time t1.
  • the unit pattern at time t1 is a pattern in which all of the dots 13-1 to 13-5 are OFF.
  • the interval from time t1 to time t2 may be arbitrary. That is, when the code generator 1 reads the predetermined information C to generate a pattern code and then places it on the touch panel 31, a predetermined one or more dots (dots 13-1 to 13-7 in the example of FIG. 7) are displayed. “Output (ON)” may be performed immediately, or “output (ON)” may be performed after a predetermined time.
  • the dots 13-1, 13-3, and 13-5 are "output (ON)".
  • the recognition unit 33 of the code recognition device 3 recognizes the direction of the unit pattern with these three dots 13-1, 13-3, and 13-5.
  • the recognition unit 33 recognizes the dot 13-1 as a vertex, and recognizes the dot 13-1 as a positive direction from the center of the dots 13-1 to 13-5.
  • the stamp unit 16 may slide linearly on the placement surface. Even in this case, the recognition unit 33 can recognize which other dot of each unit pattern is “output (ON)” in accordance with the movement of the vertex dot 13-1. Usually, unless the rotation operation is intentionally added, it is considered that the stamp portion 16 does not rotate at the moment when it is placed. Therefore, it is sufficient to ensure the recognition accuracy so that erroneous recognition due to linear movement does not occur. .
  • the orientation of the unit pattern can also recognize the rotation angle of the stamp unit 16 with respect to the surface of the touch panel 31.
  • ON / OFF of dots 13-2 to 13-4 information is defined by 4 dots arranged 1 bit per space and at a predetermined distance in a single unit pattern. 4 bits can be defined. Accordingly, by arranging 8 unit patterns in the time direction (turning ON / OFF the unit pattern 8 times), information of 32 bits (about 4 billion codes) can be output.
  • the code generator 1 can reliably transmit the pattern code by repeatedly executing the output of the pattern code (arrangement of a plurality of unit patterns in the time direction).
  • pattern code (information) acquisition is completed from the code recognition device 3 to the code generation device 1 by various methods such as wireless, sound, and light (not shown). You may be notified. This eliminates the need for repeated output on the code generator 1 side.
  • the code recognition device 3 displays a two-dimensional code such as a dot pattern or a color code indicating the completion of acquisition of the pattern code (information), and is read by the information reading unit 11 via the reading area IA of the stamp unit 16. Also good.
  • the stamp unit 16 is moved on the touch panel 31 to perform an operation.
  • the dots 13-1, 13-3, and 13-4 are set to “output (ON)” so that the recognition unit 33 of the code recognition device 3 can detect the position of the stamp unit 16 ( The center position, the outer shape of the stamp portion 16, and the like) and the rotation angle of the stamp portion 16 can be recognized.
  • an operation based on the image displayed on the touch panel 31 becomes possible.
  • the user presses the operation button 14 provided in the code output device 1 when the user wants to end arbitrarily.
  • the number of symbols that can be recognized simultaneously, the size of symbols that can be recognized, the spatial arrangement interval between symbols, the symbol output time, the gap time between the end of symbol output and the output start time of the next symbol touch panel 31 Depending on the performance, the gap time may not be provided, and the output of the next symbol may be duplicated.
  • the stamp unit 16 when the stamp unit 16 is slid or rotated on the touch panel 31 by using 7 or more symbols and continuously setting “3.
  • the recognition unit 33 of the code recognition device 3 can accurately recognize other information symbols that are “output (ON)”.
  • the code generator 1 can output the same 32 bits (about 4 billion codes) as in the example of FIG.
  • a pattern code related to information different from the initially input predetermined information C is newly output by a predetermined method, or is output from the code output device 1. Even if the pattern code changes from time to time due to wireless or the like, it can be easily handled. That is, the code output device 1 can also variably output information.
  • the stamp type code generator 1 of FIG. 4 has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, the pen type code generator 1 will be described below.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the pen-type code generator 1. Specifically, FIG. 8A is a side view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1. FIG. 8B is a bottom view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1. FIG. 8C is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface of the code generator 1. FIG. 8D is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the back surface of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the pen-type code generator 1 and an example different from FIG. Specifically, FIG. 9A is a side view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1. FIG. 9B is a bottom view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1. FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface of the code generator 1. FIG. 9D is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the back surface of the code generator 1.
  • the lower side in FIGS. 8 and 9, that is, the direction facing the medium 2 and the code recognition device 3 will be described as “down”.
  • the pen-type code generator 1 includes an information reading unit 11, a code generation unit 12, a code output unit 13, an operation button 14, a power button 15, a CPU 17, and an internal memory 18.
  • a PCBA 19 a USB terminal 20, a speaker 21, a wireless device 24, and a power supply unit 25.
  • a code output unit 13 is provided at the lower end of the pen type code generator 1.
  • one concentric symbol is provided as the code output unit 13 so as to cover the circular information reading area IA.
  • one dot-like symbol is provided as the code output unit 13 apart from the circular information reading area IA. This symbol also functions as the tip of a ballpoint pen or stylus pen. That is, the pen type code generator 1 in the example of FIG. 9 has a handwriting function.
  • the pen type code generator 1 is also provided with a pen tip switch 81.
  • the pen tip switch 81 is a switch that is turned on when the code output unit 31 is pressed and is turned off when the press is released. For example, when the code output unit 31 is pressed against the medium 2, the pen tip switch 81 is turned on, and reading of the predetermined information C by the information reading device 11 is started. For example, when the code output unit 13 is pressed against the touch panel 31, the pen tip switch 81 is turned on, and the code output unit 13 starts outputting the pattern code.
  • the pen tip switch 81 is not an essential component for the pen type code generator 1.
  • the code output unit 31 of the pen-type code generator 1 Since the code output unit 31 of the pen-type code generator 1 has one symbol, it outputs a pattern code by combining the arrangement of the symbols in the time direction.
  • the combination of arrangement of symbols in the time direction is not only a combination of presence / absence of arrangement in the time direction of “output (ON)” but also a time of “output (ON)” (hereinafter referred to as “output time”).
  • Is variable the combination by the output time, the time interval between “output (ON)” and “output (ON)” (hereinafter referred to as “gap time”) is variable, the combination by the gap time,
  • the intensity of “output (ON)” (hereinafter referred to as “output intensity”) can be made variable, and a combination based on the intensity can be employed.
  • FIG. 10 shows a specific example in the case of outputting a pattern code (information) at intervals of symbol output time.
  • a plurality of types of output time intervals are set. Specifically, for example, as in the case of a pen-type code generator 1 by outputting 8 times with T1 to T4 of 50 msec, 100 msec, 150 msec, and 200 msec as 4 types of output time (2 bits) 65536 (16bit) pattern codes can be output with only one symbol output time change.
  • the output time may be any time interval as long as each can be distinguished, the type and the number of times of output are also arbitrary, and the number of pattern codes can be set freely.
  • the gap time between symbol outputs is constant.
  • the size, arrangement, and strength of the symbols that are output each time are different, there is no need to have a gap between the symbol outputs.
  • output (ON) is set at the head of the reference output time (hereinafter referred to as “reference output time”), and other symbols are determined from the reference output time. It is also possible to recognize the output time.
  • the standard output time is 250 msec, and T1 to T4 of 1/5 (50 msec), 2/5 (100 msec), 3/5 (150 msec), and 4/5 (200 msec) are output times.
  • 65536 (16 bits) pattern codes can be output by outputting symbols 8 times. In order to prevent missing symbols or misrecognition of symbols, information output after a reference output time of 250 milliseconds may be repeated a plurality of times.
  • “output (ON)” at the reference output time is performed at least once at the beginning, and the number of “output (ON)” at the reference output time is used as an index.
  • the pattern code can also be output as a block.
  • symbols are output once and twice at the reference output time T1, and then two block pattern codes are output.
  • 4294967296 pieces (32 bits) of information can be output with only a time change of one symbol output as in the case of the pen-type code generator 1.
  • the index does not need to be in ascending order and can be arbitrarily set, and the number of times the symbol is output by the pattern code can be arbitrarily set.
  • FIG. 11 shows a specific example in the case of outputting a pattern code (information) at intervals of symbol gap times.
  • a plurality of types of gap time intervals are set. Specifically, for example, as in the case of a pen-type code generator 1 by outputting 8 times with T1 to T4 of 50 msec, 100 msec, 150 msec, and 200 msec as 4 types of gap time (2 bits). 65536 (16bit) pattern codes can be output with only one symbol output time change. By combining with the symbol output time, output intensity, symbol shape, size, arrangement pattern, etc., a huge pattern code (information) can be output.
  • the gap time may be any time interval as long as each can be distinguished, the type and the number of outputs are also arbitrary, and the number of pattern codes can be set freely. In the example of FIG. 11A, the symbol output time is constant.
  • “output (ON)” is made at the head at the reference gap time (hereinafter referred to as “reference gap time”), and another symbol is determined from the reference gap time. It is also possible to recognize the gap time.
  • the standard air gap time is 250 msec, and T1 to T4 of 1/5 (50 msec), 2/5 (100 msec), 3/5 (150 msec), and 4/5 (200 msec) are the air gap time.
  • 4 types (2 bits) 65536 (16 bits) pattern codes can be output by outputting symbols 8 times.
  • the information output after the reference gap time of 250 ms may be repeated a plurality of times.
  • “output (ON)” at the reference gap time is performed once or more at the head, and the number of “output (ON)” at the reference output time is used as an index.
  • the pattern code can also be output as a block.
  • symbols are output once and twice at the reference gap time T1, and then two block pattern codes are output.
  • 4294967296 pieces (32 bits) of information can be output with only a time change of one symbol output as in the case of the pen-type code generator 1.
  • the index does not need to be in ascending order and can be arbitrarily set, and the number of times the symbol is output by the pattern code can also be arbitrarily set.
  • FIG. 12 shows a specific example in the case of outputting a pattern code (information) at an interval between the symbol output time and the gap time.
  • a plurality of types of output time and gap time intervals are set.
  • the T1 to T4 of 50msec, 100msec, 150msec, and 200msec are output 8 times with 4 types (2 bits) of output time and gap time, so that the pen-type code generator 1
  • 65536 (16 bit) pattern codes can be output only by changing the time of one symbol output.
  • the output time and the gap time may be arbitrary time intervals as long as they can be distinguished from each other, the type and the number of times of output are arbitrary, and the number of pattern codes can be freely set.
  • output (ON) can be made at the head of the reference output time, and the output time and gap time of other symbols can be recognized from the reference gap time. Then, the standard output time is 250msec, and T1 ⁇ T4 of 1/5 (50msec), 2/5 (100msec), 3/5 (150msec), 4/5 (200msec) is the output time. 65536 (16bit) pattern codes can be output by outputting symbols 8 times as 4 types of gap time (2bit). In order to prevent missing symbols or misrecognition of symbols, information output after a reference output time of 250 milliseconds may be repeated a plurality of times.
  • “output (ON)” at the reference output time is performed at least once at the head, and the number of “output (ON)” at the reference output time is used as an index.
  • the pattern code can also be output as a block.
  • symbols are output once and twice at the reference output time T1, and then two block pattern codes are output.
  • 4294967296 pieces (32 bits) of information can be output with only a time change of one symbol output as in the case of the pen-type code generator 1.
  • the index does not need to be in ascending order and can be arbitrarily set, and the number of times the symbol is output by the pattern code can be arbitrarily set.
  • FIG. 13 shows a specific example when a pattern code (information) is output with the output intensity of a symbol.
  • a plurality of types of output intensities are set.
  • a pen type code is generated by outputting 8 times with P1 to P4 of 5 pico, 10 pico, 15 pico and 20 pico as the symbol output intensity level (2 bits).
  • pattern codes can be output only by a time change of one symbol output. By combining with the symbol output time, gap time, symbol shape, size, arrangement pattern, etc., it is possible to output an enormous pattern code (information).
  • the intensity level may be any intensity as long as each can be discriminated, the type and the number of outputs are also arbitrary, and the number of pattern codes can be freely set.
  • the size, arrangement, and strength of the symbols that are output each time are different, there is no need to have a gap between the symbol outputs.
  • output (ON) is firstly generated at a reference output intensity (hereinafter referred to as “reference output intensity”), and another symbol is determined from the reference output intensity.
  • the reference output intensity is 25 pico
  • 1/5 (5 pico), 2/5 (10 pico), 3/5 (15 pico), 4/5 (20 Pico) P1 to P4 are set to 4 types of output intensity (2 bits), and by outputting symbols 8 times, 65536 (16 bits) pattern codes can be output.
  • information output after the reference output intensity of 25 pico may be repeated a plurality of times.
  • “output (ON)” at the reference output intensity is performed at least once, and the number of “output (ON)” at the reference output intensity is used as an index.
  • the pattern code can also be output as a block.
  • symbols are output once and twice at the reference output intensity P1, and then two block pattern codes are output.
  • 4294967296 pieces (32 bits) of information can be output with only a time change of one symbol output as in the case of the pen-type code generator 1.
  • the index does not need to be in ascending order and can be arbitrarily set, and the number of times the symbol is output by the pattern code can also be arbitrarily set.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code output unit that employs rectangular divided conductor control as control for changing the symbol form.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code output unit that employs circular segmented conductor control as control for changing the symbol form.
  • a plurality of conductive cells having a size of about 5 mm are arranged adjacent to each other in a lattice shape shown in FIG. 14 or a dome shape around the imaging hole (information reading area IA) shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a specific example when a pattern code (information) is output in the form of a symbol.
  • the size of a symbol formed from an ON conductive cell can be changed by changing the ON / OFF pattern of the output of each conductive cell in a state where a plurality of conductive cells are arranged adjacent to each other.
  • the form such as the sheath shape can be controlled to be unique. With this control, a pattern code can be output.
  • FIG. 16B among the four corners, predetermined three conductive cells are always ON, and one is always OFF (the conductive cells may not be disposed here).
  • a 21-bit (209715) code can be output by outputting one symbol. In this case, it becomes a patch pattern.
  • the information amount may be slightly reduced so that the conductive cells to be turned off are not included in the set of conductive cells to be turned on.
  • the present invention is not particularly limited thereto.
  • the shape of the conductive cell is arbitrary and may be arranged in any shape.
  • a symbol that always turns on three reference conductive cells is adopted, but a symbol with a conductor turned on is adopted so that the form is unique.
  • a pattern code may be output.
  • a plurality of symbols that change these forms may be arranged to increase the amount of information.
  • the information amount may be further increased by outputting a plurality of times in the time direction.
  • the predetermined information C regarding the code is attached to the medium 2 such as a card in the above-described embodiment, it is not particularly limited to this and can be attached to an arbitrary place.
  • the predetermined information C relating to the code may be displayed on a display such as a smart phone, a personal computer, a television receiver, etc. that also includes a case where it functions as the code recognition device 3.
  • FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing how the code generator 1 obtains the dot code (predetermined information C) displayed on the display.
  • a dot pattern indicating a dot code (predetermined information C) is displayed in a predetermined display area of the display 100.
  • FIG. 17B when the code generator 1 is placed on the display surface of the display 100 (display area in which a dot pattern indicating a dot code (predetermined information C) is displayed), the code is generated.
  • the information reading unit 11 of the device 1 reads a dot code (predetermined information C).
  • the display on which the dot code (predetermined information C) is displayed is not particularly limited, and may be that of the touch panel 31 of the smartphone that functions as the code recognition device 3.
  • FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the code generation device 1 acquires the dot code (predetermined information C) displayed on the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • a dot pattern indicating a dot code (predetermined information C) is displayed in a predetermined display area of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • the code generator 1 is placed on the display surface of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3 (display area in which a dot pattern indicating a dot code (predetermined information C) is displayed). Then, the information reading unit 11 of the code generator 1 reads the dot code (predetermined information C).
  • the information reading unit 11 of the code generator 1 reads the dot code (predetermined information C) from the medium 2 on which the dot pattern indicating the dot code (predetermined information C) is formed.
  • the code output unit 13 of the code generator 1 outputs the dot code (predetermined information C) as a predetermined pattern code to the touch panel 31 of the smartphone that functions as the code recognition device 3.
  • the touch panel 31 of the smartphone displays a dot pattern indicating the recognized dot code (predetermined information C).
  • the information reading unit 11 of the code generation device 1 reads the dot code (predetermined information C) by photographing light emitted from the touch panel 31 of the smartphone.
  • a dot pattern indicating the recognized dot code (predetermined information C) is displayed from the pattern code output by the code output unit 13 of the code generator 1, and the information reading unit 11 of the code generator 1 reads and reads the same.
  • the predetermined information C can completely eliminate false positives and realize an authentication system with extremely high security.
  • the user can select a predetermined dot pattern displayed together with the graphic or text, place the code generator 1 at that location, read by the information reader 11, and read information from the code recognizer 3. .
  • the code recognizing device 3 recognizes such information, and an infinite content that can be enjoyed interactively can be realized. By performing such a series of processing, data output and reception can be confirmed. Moreover, the said code generator 1 can acquire the mounting position of the code generator 1 on the touch panel 31 of a smart phone, Furthermore, the pattern code corresponding to it can also be output.
  • the infrared rays to be irradiated may be ultraviolet rays, and dots may be printed with ink that reacts with ultraviolet rays.
  • the information reading part 11 when the information reading part 11 reads the dot pattern displayed on displays, such as the touch panel 31 of a smart phone, it will read in a visible light area
  • the dot code predetermined information C
  • the information reading unit 11 captures the dot pattern printed with the display infrared absorbing ink and the dot pattern (emitted with visible light) displayed on the display, and reads the dot code (predetermined information C).
  • the dot code can be accurately read regardless of the dot pattern formed on any medium.
  • the code generator 1 outputs continuously from two or more conductors, the position and operating status of the code generator 1 can be moved and rotated on the display in any way.
  • the code recognition device 3 can recognize information that far exceeds the operation of the user's finger that is difficult to recognize the rotation. In the first place, it is not possible to recognize which finger or which finger by the operation of the finger.
  • the code recognition device 3 tracks whether the output from the two conductors is the start point or the end point in order to recognize the direction and arrangement, and moves / rotates. It is necessary to continue to recognize it constantly. In the case of three or more, the code recognition device 3 can uniquely recognize how the code generation device 1 is located if it is a unique arrangement (an arrangement that does not become the same arrangement unless rotated 360 degrees).
  • the information reading unit 11 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and any information reading unit 11 can be adopted as long as the predetermined information C can be read.
  • an optical reading sensor or an electromagnetic wave reading device that reads a two-dimensional code (predetermined information C) such as a dot code can be employed as the information reading unit 11.
  • the IR LED is irradiated to irradiate the print medium in the infrared region, the display in the visible light region, the dot code, etc.
  • a two-dimensional code (predetermined information C) can be read.
  • the form of the stamp portion 16 of the stamp type code generator 1 is not particularly limited to the above-described embodiment.
  • the stamp part 16 may be enlarged so as to cover the case, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of dots (conductors) may be increased. Thereby, stability of the code generator 1 at the time of mounting can also be aimed at.
  • the code generator 1 may not only transmit the pattern code to the code recognition device 3 such as a smartphone, but may receive information from the code recognition device 3.
  • the communication method in this case is not particularly limited, and wireless communication, sound detection, light detection, and the like can be employed.
  • the detection method of the symbol “output (ON)” of the code output unit 11 by the code recognition device 3 is limited to the method of the above-described embodiment, that is, the method using the capacitive touch panel 31. Instead, a method using an arbitrary sensor such as an optical sensor or a pressure sensor may be used.
  • the code generator and the code recognition apparatus to which the present invention is applied need only have the following configurations, and can take various embodiments including the above-described embodiment.
  • the code generator to which the present invention is applied is An information reading unit for reading predetermined information;
  • a code generating unit for generating a code related to the predetermined information and representing a code represented by at least one arrangement pattern in a spatial direction and a time direction of one or more symbols as a pattern code;
  • An output section Is provided.
  • the sensor is a capacitive position input sensor included in the touch panel
  • the pattern code output unit Each time the pattern code is generated, for each of the one or more symbols, the presence or absence of output based on the response of the capacitive position input sensor is changed according to the arrangement pattern indicating the pattern code, Output the pattern code, Can be.
  • the pattern code is A pattern in which each of a plurality of symbols is arranged in a predetermined position in the spatial direction as a basic pattern, For each of the plurality of symbols included in the basic pattern, a pattern in which whether or not the sensor can respond is defined as a unit pattern, Defined based on the unit pattern, Can be.
  • the pattern code is It is defined based on a combination of arrangements in the time direction of a plurality of types of unit patterns. Can be.
  • the pattern code is defined based on a combination of temporal arrangements of the symbols. Can be.
  • the combination of the arrangement of the symbols in the time direction is a combination based on the output time when the output time of the symbol is variable. Can be.
  • the combination of the arrangement of the symbols in the time direction is a combination by the gap time when the gap time between the outputs of the symbols is variable. Can be.
  • the combination of the arrangement of the symbols in the time direction is a combination of the output time and the gap time when the output time and the gap time of the symbol are variable. Can be.
  • the combination of arrangement of the symbols in the time direction is a combination based on the output intensity when the output intensity of the symbol is variable. Can be.
  • the pattern code is defined based on the form when the form of the symbol is variable. Can be.
  • An operation unit operated by a user further disposed on the opposite side of the detection surface in a state where the code generator is placed on the detection surface of the sensor; Can be.
  • the operation by the operation unit includes at least an operation of starting the information reading unit or the pattern code generation unit. Can be.
  • an activation unit that activates at least the information reading unit or the pattern code generation unit on the condition that the code generation device is mounted on the detection surface of the sensor; Can be.
  • the activation unit includes a switch that is turned on when the code generator is placed on the detection surface of the sensor and turned off when the placement is released. Can be.
  • biometric authentication unit that detects biometric information of a user who operates the code generation device and authenticates the user using the detection result. Can be.
  • a presentation unit for presenting information about the generated pattern code to the user Can be.
  • the code generator further includes a code erasure unit that changes all of the plurality of symbols so that the sensor does not react when erasure of the pattern code is instructed. Can be.
  • the predetermined information read by the information reading unit is a two-dimensional code. Can be.
  • the two-dimensional code is a dot code; Can be.
  • the predetermined information read by the information reading unit is information displayed on a predetermined display device. Can be.
  • the predetermined information read by the information reading unit is information that reacts to light of a predetermined wavelength, An irradiation unit that irradiates light of the predetermined wavelength with respect to the predetermined information; In the state where the code generator is placed on the display surface of the display device, a blocking unit that blocks outside light, Can be further provided.
  • a code recognition apparatus to which the present invention is applied A code recognition device for recognizing the pattern code generated from the code generation device described above, The display device for displaying the predetermined information; The predetermined sensor; A detection unit that detects the arrangement pattern of the one or more symbols based on a detection result of the sensor with respect to the one or more symbols for which the response of the sensor has been changed by the pattern code output unit of the code generator; , A recognition unit for recognizing the pattern code generated by the code generation unit of the code generation device based on the detected arrangement pattern of the one or more symbols; Is provided.
  • a touch panel including the display device and a capacitive position input sensor stacked on a display surface of the display device as the sensor; Can be.
  • the recognizing unit further brings the code generator in contact with or in proximity to the touch panel, the direction of the code generator in contact with or in proximity to the touch panel, the locus of movement, or the touch panel. Recognize the number of times, or a combination of two or more of these, Can be.
  • the series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software.
  • a program constituting the software is installed on a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.
  • the computer may be a computer incorporated in dedicated hardware.
  • the computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, for example, a general-purpose personal computer.
  • a recording medium including such a program is provided not only to a removable medium distributed separately from the apparatus main body in order to provide the program to the user, but also to the user in a state of being incorporated in the apparatus main body in advance. It consists of a recording medium.
  • the removable medium is constituted by, for example, a magnetic disk (including a floppy disk), a Blu-ray Disc (Blu-ray Disc) (registered trademark), an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like.
  • the optical disk is composed of, for example, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or the like.
  • the magneto-optical disk is constituted by an MD (Mini-Disk) or the like.
  • the recording medium provided to the user in a state of being preinstalled in the apparatus main body is configured by, for example, a ROM in which a program is recorded, a hard disk, or the like.
  • the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in time series along the order, but is not necessarily performed in time series, either in parallel or individually.
  • the process to be executed is also included.
  • the term “system” means an overall apparatus configured by a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, and the like.
  • the code generator to which the present invention described above is applied is not particularly limited as long as it has a configuration corresponding to the sensor on the code recognition device side.
  • the pattern code output unit is as shown in FIGS. Can be realized.
  • the pattern code output unit and the touch panel are collectively referred to as “capacitance control system” hereinafter.
  • the pattern code output unit changes the presence / absence of output based on whether or not the sensor responds to a predetermined symbol according to the arrangement pattern indicating the pattern code, and the touch panel (position input sensor) detects the output symbol.
  • the control for realizing the above will be referred to as “stamp conductor touch panel capacitance detection control”.
  • FIGS. 19 to 21 are diagrams for explaining the principle of the touch panel capacitance detection control of the stamp conductor.
  • FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of a capacitance control system.
  • the code recognition device is assumed to be configured by a smartphone or a tablet PC having a capacitance detection type touch panel.
  • the capacitance detection type touch panel detects the capacitance as a touch operation when a conductor having a predetermined amount of capacitance approaches.
  • the touch panel acquires a touch position by detecting a slight capacitance of several picofarads (pF) or less.
  • pF picofarads
  • a conductor having a small electrostatic capacity that cannot be detected by the touch panel is brought close to the touch panel, and a conductor having a large electrostatic capacity is formed by a predetermined method.
  • a conductor having a small capacitance becomes a conductor having a large capacitance, and can be detected by the touch panel.
  • at least part of a conductor with a small electrostatic capacity is used as at least a part of the symbol, and in the pattern code output section of the code generator arranged at the bottom, the large capacitance of the conductor is arranged or in the time direction
  • the touch panel on the code recognition device side detects the capacitance, and the recognition unit of the code recognition device recognizes the pattern code.
  • FIG. 20 shows configuration examples of various semiconductor switches that can be employed in the capacitance control system of FIG. In addition to the semiconductor switch, various switches may be used.
  • FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram for explaining a current reduction system when the semiconductor switch of FIG. 20 is off. Even when the semiconductor switch is turned off, a slight current flows, and as a result, the conductor may continue to have a capacitance that is detected by the touch panel.
  • a pattern code is output by changing the capacitance in the time direction while the code generator is placed on the touch panel, or when the code generator is placed, a predetermined method (displayed on the operation buttons or display)
  • a new pattern code is output by acquiring a two-dimensional code or automatic control by a program), it must not continuously detect a conductor that has detected conductivity.
  • semiconductors transistors, FETs
  • FETs field-effect transistors
  • FIG. 21 semiconductors (transistors, FETs) are arranged in series in two stages to reduce the amount of current and reduce the capacitance below the touch panel detection amount. It can be made not to detect. If the two-stage series is not sufficient, the number of stages may be further increased.
  • transistors, FETs, MOS FETs, etc. made for high frequencies can greatly reduce the current, and the capacitance can be minimized.
  • the response to the touch panel 31 according to the pattern code for each of a plurality of dots constituting the pattern code output unit 16 described above is conduction / non-conduction, conduction / non-conduction of a conductor or the like is described. This includes things due to continuity or capacitance changes.
  • the plurality of dots constituting the pattern code output unit 16 are not a point having no area but a symbol having a predetermined area that can respond to the touch panel 31. This symbol is a symbol of an arbitrary shape. The same shape and the same area are not necessary. Needless to say, the dot is completely different from the dot pattern or dot code dot read by the information reading unit.
  • the dot pattern is a two-dimensional code composed of a plurality of dots formed on a medium (including any modeled object) (including those formed optically such as printing, marking, display display, etc.).
  • This two-dimensional code is a dot code which is numerical information (code) obtained by reading a dot pattern (including photographing and imaging).
  • the predetermined information C includes two-dimensional codes such as a barcode, QR code (registered trademark), dot code, and color code, and numerical information (code) recorded on a wireless information recording medium.
  • QR code registered trademark
  • code numerical information recorded on a wireless information recording medium.
  • FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the code generation device 1 including the information reading device.
  • FIG. 22A is a side view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 22B is a bottom view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 22C is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 22D is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the back surface of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 22E is a side view showing an example of an external configuration in which the stamp unit 16 of the code generator 1 is enlarged.
  • FIG. 22F is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface in which the stamp unit 16 of the code generator 1 is enlarged.
  • the stamp type code generation device 1 further includes an operation button 14, a power button 15, A stamp unit 16, a CPU 17, an internal memory 18, a PCBA 19, a USB terminal 20, a speaker 21, a button switch 22, a self-weight switch 23, a wireless device 24, and a power supply unit 25 are provided.
  • the operation button 14 is provided at the upper end of the code generator 1 and is used for various controls of the code generator 1 such as an instruction to read the predetermined information C and an instruction to turn on / off the pattern code. It is a button for performing an instruction operation. Specifically, when the operation button 14 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 22C, the button switch 22 arranged inside the code generator 1 is switched from one of the ON or OFF states to the other. Switch to state. Note that an LED may be provided inside the operation button 14 and various states may be expressed by the emission color or emission pattern of the LED.
  • the operation button 14 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the operation button 14 may be provided on the side surface.
  • the power button 15 is provided on the side surface of the cord generator 1 and is a button for switching on / off the power source for the cord generator 1.
  • the stamp unit 16 is provided at the lower end of the code generator 1.
  • the stamp unit 16 is provided with a code output unit 13 in which a plurality of dots are arranged in a predetermined pattern, and a hole is formed in the center thereof.
  • This hole is an information reading area IA where the information reading device 11 reads the predetermined information C.
  • the information reading device 11 may be in contact with the medium surface on which the predetermined information C is formed and read the predetermined information C, or may be read at a certain distance from the medium surface.
  • a protective member such as non-conductive rubber, silicon, or PET may be provided around the symbols or on the surface on which symbols are placed so as not to damage the display such as the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • the stamp portion 16 is moved onto the display, it is preferable to use a material having a low friction coefficient for the bottom surface of the stamp portion 16 (including the protection member if there is a protection member). However, if the stamp portion 16 is not moved on the display, it is preferable to use a material having a high friction coefficient. This is because the code recognizing device 3 can recognize a symbol instantly and reliably without slipping when placed.
  • the stamp unit 16 is arranged above or above the symbol pattern (predetermined information C) of the medium 2. As a result, as shown in FIG. 22C, the predetermined information C is read by the information reading unit 11 via the reading area IA. Further, when outputting the pattern code, as shown in FIG.
  • the stamp unit 16 contacts or approaches the code detection area SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3. More precisely, the plurality of symbols of the code output unit 13 provided in the stamp unit 16 are in contact with or close to the code detection region SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • the plurality of symbols are made of a conductor or the like, and the response of the touch panel 31 is controlled according to the pattern code. That is, the touch panel 31 is set to be able to react among the plurality of symbols. Only the symbol (its position coordinate) is detected, and the pattern code is recognized based on the symbol arrangement pattern detected in this way.
  • a specific example of pattern code recognition using a plurality of symbols has been described with reference to FIGS.
  • the CPU 17 executes various processes relating to overall control processing of the code generator 1, for example, reading of predetermined information C, pattern code output, program update, input / output device control, and the like.
  • the CPU 17 causes various functional blocks such as the code generation unit 12 in FIG. 2C to function by cooperating with predetermined software.
  • the built-in memory 18 stores programs executed by the CPU 17, various data used by the CPU 17, and the like.
  • the PCBA 19 is a base on which various circuits necessary for the code generator 1 to execute various processes shown in FIG. 2 are mounted.
  • the USB terminal 20 is USB-connected to another device (not shown) when program update, data input / output, charging, or the like of the code generator 1 is performed.
  • the USB terminal 20 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the speaker 21 outputs various sounds when the predetermined information C is read, when various operation instructions are given, when content including sound is reproduced, and the like.
  • the button switch 22 is a switch that switches from one of the ON and OFF states to the other in accordance with the pressing operation of the operation button 14.
  • the button switch 22 may function independently as a seesaw button so as to instruct different operations independently.
  • the own weight switch 23 is a switch that activates the pattern code output unit 13 with its own weight. Here, starting is to establish a state of availability of reaction to the touch panel 31 for each of a plurality of dots constituting the pattern code output unit 13 according to the pattern code. Further, as shown in FIG.
  • the self-weight switch 23 when the stamp unit 16 is arranged above or above the dot pattern (predetermined information C) of the medium 2, the self-weight switch 23 is activated by the self-weight, and the predetermined information C is The data is read by the information reading unit 11 through the reading area IA.
  • the mechanism in which the own weight switch 23 is activated by its own weight is obtained by activating the output of the pattern code requiring power and reading of the dot pattern only when the code generator 1 is placed on the touch panel 31 and / or the medium 2. , Significant power saving can be achieved. Further, the switch may be turned on by pushing the cord generator 1 without being turned on by its own weight.
  • the self-weight switch 23 is not an essential component for the code generator 1.
  • the wireless device 24 wirelessly communicates with the server 4, and various information used for control processing such as output, such as processing for matching the read predetermined information C with the server 4 or the like. It is a device that gives and receives. The wireless device 24 can also acquire the pattern code wirelessly. The wireless device 24 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the power supply unit 25 is a unit that supplies power to the cord generator 1 such as a dry battery. Therefore, the power supply unit 25 is not particularly required to be a dry battery, and may be a rechargeable battery. In this case, the charging method is not particularly limited, and a charging method by USB connection at the USB terminal 20 may be employed, or other methods may be employed. Further, power may be supplied from an external power supply device. The above power supply may be combined.
  • rubber or a ring-shaped spring is provided inside the stamp portion 16 of the cord generator 1. This is because the conductor arrangement surface and the medium input device surface can come into close contact with each other even when the code generator 1 is placed slightly obliquely. In addition, when the code generator 1 is separated, all the conductors are separated at the same time, so that the misidentification of the pattern code can be suppressed. It is not essential for the code generator 1 to provide a rubber or a ring-shaped spring inside the stamp portion 16 of the code generator 1. Moreover, the code generator 1 may be enlarged so that the code generator 1 itself is covered with a case, and the freedom degree of arrangement
  • FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the code generation device 1 including the information reading device. Specifically, FIG. 23A is a side view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1. FIG. 23B is a bottom view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1. FIG. 23C is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface of the code generator 1.
  • the stamp type code generation device 1 further includes an operation button 14, a power button 15, Stamp unit 16, CPU 17, internal memory 18, PCBA 19, USB terminal 20, speaker 21, button switch 22, own weight switch 23, wireless device 24, power supply unit 25, information reading instruction cutout A portion 26 and a flexible 27 are provided.
  • the operation button 14 is provided at the upper end of the code generator 1 and is used for various controls of the code generator 1 such as an instruction to read the predetermined information C and an instruction to turn on / off the pattern code. It is a button for performing an instruction operation. Specifically, when the operation button 14 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 23C, the button switch 22 disposed in the code generator 1 is switched from one of the ON or OFF states to the other. Switch to state. Note that an LED may be provided inside the operation button 14 and various states may be expressed by the emission color or emission pattern of the LED. Further, the operation button 14 may provide two types of operation functions independently as a seesaw button. The operation button 14 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1. The operation button 14 may be provided on the side surface.
  • the power button 15 is provided on the side surface of the cord generator 1 and is a button for switching on / off the power source for the cord generator 1.
  • the stamp unit 16 is provided at the lower end of the code generator 1 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23B, the stamp unit 16 is provided with a code output unit 13 in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined pattern, and a hole is formed above the central portion. .
  • This hole is an information reading area IA where the information reading device 11 reads the predetermined information C. It may be read by contacting the medium on which the predetermined information C is formed, or may be read at a certain distance from the medium.
  • a protective member such as non-conductive rubber, silicon, or PET may be provided around the symbols or on the surface on which symbols are placed so as not to damage the display such as the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • the stamp portion 16 is moved onto the display, it is preferable to use a material having a low friction coefficient for the bottom surface of the stamp portion 16 (including the protection member if there is a protection member). However, if the stamp portion 16 is not moved on the display, it is preferable to use a material having a high friction coefficient. This is because the code recognizing device 3 can recognize a symbol instantly and reliably without slipping when placed.
  • the stamp unit 16 is disposed above or above the dot pattern (predetermined information C) of the medium 2. As a result, as shown in FIG. 23C, the predetermined information C is read by the information reading unit 11 via the reading area IA. Further, when outputting the pattern code, as shown in FIG.
  • the stamp unit 16 contacts or approaches the code detection area SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3. More precisely, the plurality of symbols of the code output unit 13 provided in the stamp unit 16 are in contact with or close to the code detection region SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • the plurality of symbols are made of a conductor or the like, and the response of the touch panel 31 is controlled according to the pattern code. That is, the touch panel 31 detects only a symbol (its position coordinate) that is allowed to react among a plurality of symbols.
  • the pattern code is recognized based on the symbol arrangement pattern detected in this way.
  • a cushioning material such as rubber, ring-shaped silicon, or rubber is provided on the outer periphery above the stamp portion 16 of the cord generator 1. This is because the conductor arrangement surface and the medium input device surface can be in close contact with each other even if the cord generator 1 is strongly installed on the display surface, even if the shock is eased and the device is placed slightly obliquely.
  • the code generator 1 is separated, all conductors are separated at the same time, so that misidentification of the pattern code can be suppressed. It is not essential for the code generator 1 to provide a cushioning material such as rubber, ring-shaped silicon, or rubber on the outer periphery above the stamp portion 16 of the code generator 1.
  • the code generator 1 may be enlarged so that the code generator 1 itself is covered with a case, and the freedom degree of arrangement
  • positioning of a conductor may be raised. Further, by increasing the size of the code generator 1 itself, the code generator 1 can be stabilized when placed.
  • the information reading instruction cutout portion 26 is provided on the outer periphery of the stamp portion 16 as shown in FIG.
  • the information reading instruction notch 27 accurately places the instruction point of the target image when the code generator 1 is placed on the display of the code recognition device 3 and a target image such as a small icon, character, or graphic is selected.
  • the predetermined information C is read by instructing.
  • the information reading instruction notch 27 may be replaced with an optical instruction (for example, a laser pointer) or a combination thereof. A specific instruction point calculation method will be described later with reference to FIG.
  • the CPU 17 executes various processes relating to the overall control processing of the code generator 1, such as reading of predetermined information C, pattern code output, program update, and input / output device control.
  • the CPU 17 causes various functional blocks such as the code generation unit 12 in FIG. 2C to function by cooperating with predetermined software.
  • the built-in memory 18 stores programs executed by the CPU 17, various data used by the CPU 17, and the like.
  • the PCBA 19 is a base on which various circuits necessary for the code generator 1 to execute various processes shown in FIG. 2 are mounted.
  • the USB terminal 20 is USB-connected to another device (not shown) when program update, data input / output, charging, or the like of the code generator 1 is performed.
  • the USB terminal 20 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the speaker 21 outputs various sounds when the predetermined information C is read, when various operation instructions are given, when content including sound is reproduced, and the like.
  • the button switch 22 is a switch that switches from one of the ON and OFF states to the other in accordance with the pressing operation of the operation button 14.
  • the button switch 22 may function independently as a seesaw button so as to instruct different operations independently.
  • the own weight switch 23 is a switch that activates the pattern code output unit 13 with its own weight.
  • starting up means establishing for each of a plurality of symbols constituting the pattern code output unit 13 whether or not a response to the touch panel 31 is possible according to the pattern code. Further, as shown in FIG.
  • the self-weight switch 23 when the stamp unit 16 is arranged above or above the dot pattern (predetermined information C) of the medium 2, the self-weight switch 23 is activated by the self-weight, and the predetermined information C is The data is read by the information reading unit 11 through the reading area IA.
  • the mechanism in which the own weight switch 23 is activated by its own weight is obtained by activating the output of the pattern code requiring power and reading of the dot pattern only when the code generator 1 is placed on the touch panel 31 and / or the medium 2. , Significant power saving can be achieved. Further, the switch may be turned on by pushing the cord generator 1 without being turned on by its own weight.
  • the self-weight switch 23 is not an essential component for the code generator 1.
  • the wireless device 24 wirelessly communicates with the server 4, and various information used for control processing such as output, such as processing for matching the read predetermined information C with the server 4 or the like. Is a device to send and receive.
  • the wireless device 24 can also acquire the pattern code wirelessly.
  • the wireless device 24 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the power supply unit 25 is a unit that supplies power to the cord generator 1 such as a dry battery. Therefore, the power supply unit 25 is not particularly required to be a dry battery, and may be a rechargeable battery.
  • the charging method is not particularly limited, and a charging method by USB connection at the USB terminal 20 may be employed, or other methods may be employed. Further, power may be supplied from an external power supply device. The above power supply may be combined.
  • the flex 27 is flexibly wired to the PCBA 19 so that the PCBA 19 provided with the information reading unit 11 functions even when the code generator 1 is placed obliquely.
  • FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the code generation device 1 that does not include the information reading device.
  • FIG. 24A is a side view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 24B is a bottom view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 24C is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 24D is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the back surface of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 24E is a side view showing an example of an external configuration in which the stamp unit 16 of the code generator 1 is enlarged.
  • FIG. 24F is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the surface in which the stamp unit 16 of the code generator 1 is enlarged.
  • the stamp type code generator 1 includes an operation button 14, a power button 15, a stamp unit 16, and a CPU 17 in addition to the code generation unit 12 and the code output unit 13 described above.
  • the operation button 14 is provided at the upper end of the code generator 1, and is used for various controls of the code generator 1 such as an instruction to read the predetermined information C, an instruction to turn on / off the pattern code, and the like. It is a button for performing an instruction operation. Specifically, when the operation button 14 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 24C, the button switch 22 disposed in the code generator 1 is switched from one of the ON or OFF states to the other. Switch to state. Note that an LED may be provided inside the operation button 14 and various states may be expressed by the emission color or emission pattern of the LED.
  • the operation button 14 may be provided with a blind cap so that a third party cannot set a pattern code.
  • the operation button 14 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the operation button 14 may be provided on the side surface.
  • the power button 15 is provided on the side surface of the cord generator 1 and is a button for switching on / off the power source for the cord generator 1.
  • the pattern code input device 301 is provided above the surface of the code generator 1 and is a device for setting a pattern code. Specifically, a pattern code is set by turning a ring on which a number of the pattern code input device 301 is drawn and aligning the number with a predetermined position. When the setting of the pattern code input device 301 is started, the pattern code input device 301 performs the setting of a number of times by a combination of operations of various operation buttons that are not normally used, stores them, and outputs the pattern code. .
  • the pattern code input device 301 may arrange a plurality of rings on which numerals are drawn like a rotary key.
  • the pattern code input device 301 may have a plurality of numeric buttons. Further, the pattern code input device 301 may be set by pressing an operation button a required number of times.
  • the speaker duct 302 discharges various sounds output from the speaker 21.
  • the pattern code display device 303 is a display device for confirming the pattern code set by the pattern code input device 301.
  • a liquid crystal monitor can be adopted.
  • the pattern code display device 303 may be provided with a touch panel to display numbers and touch the pattern code for setting.
  • the stamp unit 16 is provided at the lower end of the code generator 1.
  • the stamp unit 16 is provided with a code output unit 13 configured by arranging a plurality of symbols in a predetermined pattern.
  • a protective member such as non-conductive rubber, silicon, or PET may be provided around the symbols or on the surface on which symbols are placed so as not to damage the display such as the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3. If the stamp portion 16 is moved onto the display, it is preferable to use a material having a low friction coefficient for the bottom surface of the stamp portion 16 (including the protection member if there is a protection member).
  • the stamp unit 16 contacts or approaches the code detection area SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3. More precisely, the plurality of symbols of the code output unit 13 provided in the stamp unit 16 are in contact with or close to the code detection region SP of the touch panel 31 of the code recognition device 3.
  • the plurality of symbols are made of a conductor or the like, and the response of the touch panel 31 is controlled according to the pattern code.
  • the touch panel 31 detects only a symbol (its position coordinate) that is allowed to react among a plurality of symbols.
  • the pattern code is recognized based on the symbol arrangement pattern detected in this way. A specific example of pattern code recognition using a plurality of symbols has been described with reference to FIGS.
  • the CPU 17 executes the overall control processing of the code generator 1, for example, various processing relating to pattern code output, program update, input / output device control, and the like.
  • the CPU 17 causes various functional blocks such as the code generation unit 12 in FIG. 2C to function by cooperating with predetermined software.
  • the built-in memory 18 stores programs executed by the CPU 17, various data used by the CPU 17, and the like.
  • the PCBA 19 is a base on which various circuits necessary for the code generator 1 to execute various processes shown in FIG. 2 are mounted.
  • the USB terminal 20 is USB-connected to another device (not shown) when program update, data input / output, charging, or the like of the code generator 1 is performed.
  • the USB terminal 20 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the speaker 21 outputs various sounds when various operation instructions are given, when content including sound is reproduced, and the like.
  • the button switch 22 is a switch that switches from one of the ON and OFF states to the other in accordance with the pressing operation of the operation button 14.
  • the button switch 22 may be used independently as a seesaw button to instruct different operations independently.
  • the own weight switch 23 is a switch that activates the pattern code output unit 13 with its own weight.
  • starting up means establishing for each of a plurality of symbols constituting the pattern code output unit 13 whether or not a response to the touch panel 31 is possible according to the pattern code.
  • the mechanism in which the self-weight switch 23 is activated by its own weight activates the output of the pattern code requiring power and the reading of the dot pattern only when the code generator 1 is placed on the touch panel 31 and / or the medium 2. Significant power saving can be achieved. Further, the switch may be turned on by pushing the cord generator 1 without being turned on by its own weight.
  • the self-weight switch 23 is not an essential component for the code generator 1.
  • the pattern code recognition device 304 is a device that recognizes the pattern code set from the pattern code input device 301. Specifically, the number is recognized by arranging a material or a resistor that can recognize the number on the back side of the ring on which the number is drawn. The pattern code recognition device 304 only needs to be able to recognize numbers by any other method.
  • the wireless device 24 wirelessly communicates with the server 4, and various information used for control processing such as output such as processing for matching the read predetermined information C with the server 4 or the like. It is a device that gives and receives. The wireless device 24 can also acquire the pattern code wirelessly.
  • the wireless device 24 is not an essential configuration for the code generator 1.
  • the power supply unit 25 is a unit that supplies power to the cord generator 1 such as a dry battery. Therefore, the power supply unit 25 is not particularly required to be a dry battery, and may be a rechargeable battery. In this case, the charging method is not particularly limited, and a charging method by USB connection at the USB terminal 20 may be employed, or other methods may be employed. Further, power may be supplied from an external power supply device. The above power supply may be combined.
  • rubber or a ring-shaped spring is provided inside the stamp portion 16 of the cord generator 1. This is because the conductor arrangement surface and the medium input device surface can come into close contact with each other even when the code generator 1 is placed slightly obliquely. In addition, when the code generator 1 is separated, all the conductors are separated at the same time, so that the misidentification of the pattern code can be suppressed. It is not essential for the code generator 1 to provide a rubber or a ring-shaped spring inside the stamp portion 16 of the code generator 1. Moreover, the code generator 1 may be enlarged so as to be covered with the case of the code generator 1 itself, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in arranging the conductors. Further, by increasing the size of the code generator 1 itself, the code generator 1 can be stabilized when placed.
  • FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the code generation device 1 that does not include the information reading device.
  • FIG. 25A is a side view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 25B is a bottom view showing an example of the external configuration of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 25C is a side view showing an example of an external configuration in which a cover of a modeled object is covered above the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 25D is a diagram illustrating an example of the upper surface of the pattern code setting ring of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 25E is a diagram illustrating an example of the lower surface of the pattern code setting ring of the code generator 1.
  • FIG. 25F is a diagram illustrating an example of the upper surface of the pattern code setting / output device of the code generating device 1.
  • FIG. 25G is a diagram illustrating an example of an upper surface of the pattern code setting ring of the code generator 1 different from that in FIG.
  • FIGS. 25 (H) and (I) show an example of the lower surface of the pattern code setting ring of the code generator 1 different from that in FIG. 25 (E) (when the pattern code is set clockwise with the reference dot directly below).
  • FIG. 25G is a diagram illustrating an example of an upper surface of the pattern code setting ring of the code generator 1 different from that in FIG.
  • FIGS. 25 (H) and (I) show an example of the lower surface of the pattern code setting ring of the code generator 1 different from that in FIG. 25 (E) (when the pattern code is set clockwise with the reference dot directly below).
  • FIG. 25G is a diagram illustrating an example of an upper surface of the pattern code setting ring of the code generator 1 different from
  • the stamp type code generator 1 includes a code output unit 13, a power button 401, a pattern code setting ring 402, a pattern code setting / output device 403, and a contact switch 404.
  • the pattern code setting ring 402 includes a pattern code setting ring upper surface 402a and a pattern code setting ring lower surface 402b.
  • a power button 401 is provided on the side surface of the code generator 1 and is a button for switching on / off the power supply to the code generator 1.
  • the pattern code setting ring upper surface 402a is provided with a setting number as shown in FIG. The ring on which this number is drawn is turned, and the pattern code is set by matching the number with a predetermined position (for example, a mark or an inscription).
  • the code generator 1 starts setting, the code generator 1 starts setting with a combination of operations of various operation buttons that are not normally used, performs setting of a number of times a plurality of times, and outputs a pattern code.
  • the code generator 1 may be provided with a dedicated button for setting a pattern code.
  • the pattern code setting ring lower surface 402b is provided with a conductor as shown in FIG.
  • the pattern code setting / output device 403 is provided at the lower end of the code generator 1 as shown in FIG.
  • at least one conductor (possibly within a plurality of consecutively adjacent ones is possible within 7) is provided on the lower surface of the pattern code setting / output device 403. By rotating the ring, a predetermined number of conductors are provided.
  • One numerical value constituting the pattern code can be defined by contacting any of the eight contact switches and turning on the contact switch. For example, if the rotation operation is performed four times, a 12-bit (4096 code) pattern code can be set.
  • the number of switches is arbitrary. First, when the ring is attached, the rotation operation is performed immediately, and when the number is adjusted to a predetermined position, after a predetermined time (for example, around 1.0 second) has elapsed, the next rotation operation is performed. . , You can easily set the number without setting (start / end) by operating other buttons. If the same number continues, it may be rotated once and the same number is again aligned with a predetermined position to elapse a predetermined period. The necessary number of numbers are set and the process ends automatically.
  • a pattern code setting ring is fixed to the lower part of the figure or the modeled object and can be installed (removable) so as to cover a predetermined position of the stamp, and the pattern code can be output. Accordingly, by placing various figures and shaped objects on the input medium surface, the corresponding content can be operated and browsed. Furthermore, a new pattern code can be output by rotating the figure or the model. Also, the pattern code setting ring can be replaced.
  • the contact switch 404 may be any switch such as an optical switch.
  • a blindfold ring may be attached from above so that a third party does not set the pattern code, or the pattern code setting ring 402 is removed, and A blindfold ring may be attached.
  • an 8-bit (256 codes) pattern code can be set by eight contact switches.
  • conductors electrical conductors
  • the pattern codes can be set by ON / OFF using eight contact switches by using the conductors.
  • stamp types Although the four types of stamp types have been described above, it goes without saying that the mechanisms and functions included in these stamp types may be appropriately combined to produce a product.
  • 26 and 27 show specific examples of symbol arrangement patterns, that is, symbol patterns, when the touch panel 31 can detect multiple points.
  • a pattern in which five symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are circumferentially arranged at equal intervals is adopted as a basic pattern.
  • the basic pattern is not particularly limited to the pattern in which the dots 13-1 to 13-5 are arranged in a circular shape in FIGS. 26 and 27A, and for example, the symbols 13-1 to 13-1 have an arbitrary shape such as a rectangular shape.
  • a pattern in which 13-5 is arranged can be adopted, and the size and shape of the symbols may be different.
  • the number of symbols is not particularly limited to the example of FIGS. 26 and 27A, and may be arbitrary.
  • the relative time t1 to t18 At a predetermined time predetermined time timing
  • “output (ON)” or “OFF” is defined.
  • the “output (ON)” is any of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 at any timing from time t1 to t18. Any number of arbitrary combinations are allowed.
  • FIG. 26 and FIG. 27C only the “output (ON)” symbol of the basic pattern of FIG. 26 and FIG. 27A is painted black at the timings t1 to t18. The unit pattern is drawn.
  • the unit pattern of FIG. 26C is capable of multi-symbol detection by the touch panel 31, and therefore, a plurality of symbols are “output (ON)”. Recognize.
  • a plurality of types of such unit patterns are prepared (25 types are prepared in the examples of FIGS. 26 and 27C), and each unit pattern is set to 1 at each position in the time direction (timing at times t1 to t18).
  • the pattern codes to be generated are defined by arranging them one by one.
  • the ON / OFF switching of each of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 is realized by the control of the CPU 17 in FIG.
  • the method for outputting one pattern code in FIGS. 26 and 27C is not particularly limited.
  • a method of repeatedly pressing the operation button 14 in FIG. 4A may be employed.
  • a method may be employed in which a weight button 23 that operates by the weight of the stamp unit 16 is provided on the placement surface and the output is automatically used when placed on the code recognition device 3.
  • the same pattern code can be repeatedly output a predetermined number of times.
  • the time (relative time) when the stamp unit 16 of the code generator 1 is placed on the touch panel 31 is defined as time t1.
  • the unit pattern at time t1 is a pattern in which all of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are OFF, as shown in FIGS. 26, 27B, 26, and 27C.
  • the interval from time t1 to time t2 may be arbitrary. That is, when the code generator 1 reads the predetermined information C to generate a pattern code and then places it on the touch panel 31, one or more predetermined symbols (symbols 13-1 to 13-7 in the example of FIG. 7) are displayed. “Output (ON)” may be performed immediately, or “output (ON)” may be performed after a predetermined time.
  • the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are turned OFF. Alternatively, only the symbols 13-2 and 13-5 can be turned OFF at time t3.
  • the symbols 13-1, 13-3, and 13-4 become “output (ON)”.
  • the recognition unit 33 of the code recognition device 3 recognizes the direction of the unit pattern with these three symbols 13-1, 13-3, and 13-4.
  • the recognizing unit 33 recognizes the symbol 13-1 as the apex of the symbol 13-1 from the center of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 as the positive direction of the symbol pattern.
  • the information of 13-1 becomes the time of information output in the time direction. It plays the role of a stamp and can reliably acquire information that changes in the time direction.
  • the stamp unit 16 may slide linearly on the placement surface. Even in this case, the recognition unit 33 can recognize which other symbol of each unit pattern is “output (ON)” according to the movement of the vertex symbol 13-1. Usually, unless the rotation operation is intentionally added, it is considered that the stamp portion 16 does not rotate at the moment when it is placed. Therefore, it is sufficient to ensure the recognition accuracy so that erroneous recognition due to linear movement does not occur. .
  • the orientation of the unit pattern can naturally recognize the rotation angle of the stamp unit 16 with respect to the surface of the touch panel 31.
  • the code generator 1 When the code generator 1 is not rotated or moved when the code generator 1 is used, if a material having a high coefficient of friction is arranged around the conductor, the recognition accuracy can be ensured without slipping when placed. . Further, if each position in the time direction can be accurately recognized, the vertex symbol 13-1 is turned on only once for the first time to recognize the direction, and thereafter the vertex symbol 13-1 is turned off to output the pattern code. May be carried out continuously. In addition, information (a part of information of the pattern code) may be output by turning ON / OFF the vertex symbol 13-1.
  • ON / OFF of symbols 13-2 to 13-4 information is defined by 4 symbols arranged 1 bit per space and at a predetermined distance in a single unit pattern. 4 bits can be defined. Accordingly, by arranging 8 unit patterns in the time direction (turning ON / OFF the unit pattern 8 times), information of 32 bits (about 4 billion codes) can be output. As shown in FIG. 27, when the last time t18 is a parity check (4 bits), the recognition accuracy is greatly improved, but the information amount is reduced to 28 bits (2.7 billion codes).
  • the code generator 1 can reliably transmit the pattern code by repeatedly executing the output of the pattern code (arrangement of a plurality of unit patterns in the time direction).
  • pattern code (information) acquisition is completed from the code recognition device 3 to the code generation device 1 by various methods such as wireless, sound, and light (not shown). You may be notified. This eliminates the need for repeated output on the code generator 1 side.
  • an image indicating the completion of acquisition of the pattern code (information) is displayed on the touch panel 31 or a separately prepared display, and sound or vibration is displayed. There is a technique to output and tell the user.
  • the code recognition device 3 displays a two-dimensional code such as a dot pattern or a color code indicating the completion of acquisition of the pattern code (information), and is read by the information reading unit 11 via the reading area IA of the stamp unit 16. Also good.
  • the pattern code (information) can be output.
  • the stamp unit 16 is moved on the touch panel 31 to perform an operation.
  • the symbols 13-1, 13-3, and 13-4 are set to “output (ON)”, so that the code recognition is performed no matter how the stamp unit 16 is slid or rotated.
  • the recognition unit 33 of the apparatus 3 can recognize the position of the stamp unit 16 (the center position, the outer shape of the stamp unit 16 and the like) and the rotation angle of the stamp unit 16. As a result, an operation based on the image displayed on the touch panel 31 becomes possible.
  • the number of symbols that can be recognized simultaneously, the size of symbols that can be recognized, the spatial arrangement interval between symbols, the symbol output time, the gap time between the end of symbol output and the output start time of the next symbol touch panel 31 Depending on the performance, the gap time may not be provided and the output of the next symbol may be duplicated.
  • the stamp unit 16 when the stamp unit 16 is slid or rotated on the touch panel 31 by using 7 or more symbols and continuously setting “3.
  • the recognition unit 33 of the code recognition device 3 can accurately recognize other information symbols that are “output (ON)”.
  • the code generator 1 can output the same 32 bits (about 4 billion codes) as in the example of FIG.
  • a pattern code related to information different from the initially input predetermined information C is newly output by a predetermined method, or is output from the code output device 1. Even if the pattern code changes from time to time due to wireless or the like, it can be easily handled. That is, the code output device 1 can also variably output information.
  • the stamp code for outputting information at times t1 to t18 is repeated twice.
  • the code generation device 1 starts outputting the pattern code before the stamp is properly placed, the activation of the application is delayed, or other reasons, it may be recognized from the middle of the time t1 to t18. If the time t1 to the time t3 can be recognized anywhere in the time direction, 18 time t including the front and back thereof can be stored and the stamp code can be accurately recognized.
  • FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a symbol pattern in which symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are arranged as non-rotation targets.
  • FIG. 28 shows a specific example of a symbol pattern in which symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are arranged as non-rotation targets.
  • FIG. 28A shows a basic pattern.
  • a predetermined time (predetermined time timing) among relative times t1 to t18.
  • output (ON) or “OFF”.
  • output (ON) is an arbitrary number of symbols 13-1 to 13-5 at any timing from time t1 to t18. Any combination of is allowed.
  • FIG. 28 shows a specific example of a symbol pattern in which symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are arranged as non-rotation targets.
  • FIG. 28A shows a basic pattern.
  • a predetermined time timing among relative times t1 to t18.
  • output (ON) is an arbitrary number of symbols 13-1 to 13-5 at any timing from time t1 to t18. Any combination of is allowed.
  • the ON / OFF switching of each of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 is realized by the control of the CPU 17 in FIG.
  • the method for outputting one pattern code in FIG. 28C is not particularly limited.
  • a method of repeatedly pressing the operation button 14 in FIG. A method may be employed in which a self-weight button 23 that operates by the self-weight of the stamp unit 16 is provided on the placement surface, and the output is automatically used when placed on the code recognition device 3.
  • the same pattern code can be repeatedly output a predetermined number of times.
  • the basic configuration shown in FIG. 28 is the same as the symbol pattern shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, except for the following points.
  • the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are turned on after the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are turned on as shown in FIGS. Even if only 1 is not turned on, the positive direction of the symbol pattern can be recognized.
  • the non-rotation target is the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 because the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 do not have the same geometric pattern when the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 are rotated at a rotation angle other than 360 degrees. Can be recognized. Accordingly, it is possible to recognize the orientations of the acquired symbols 13-1 to 13-5.
  • the position of the conductor indicating the information is changed by the movement or rotation of the stamp unit 16, but the time t1 to t18 can be acquired by recognizing the position of the conductor at high speed with the code recognition device 3 and tracking the locus. . Furthermore, the continuous output of the symbol 13-1 can relatively recognize the change in the arrangement of the symbols 13-2 to 13-5 and improve the recognition accuracy. Further, the position and rotation of the conductor showing the changed information can be grasped by the geometric arrangement of the non-rotation target. Here, the symbol 13-1 is continuously turned on even when information is output, but when the symbol 13-1 is output, the symbols 13-2 to 13-5 are turned on / off as in FIG. Information is output and the symbol 13-1 is turned OFF.
  • the symbol 13-1 functions as a time stamp for information output in the time direction. It is possible to reliably acquire information that changes in the time direction.
  • the information reading device is arranged at the end portion so that the user can easily recognize the reading position, and a notch is provided on the bottom surface of the code generator 1. It is a figure showing the specific example of the symbol pattern which made it easy to instruct
  • FIG. 29 in addition to the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 being arranged as non-rotation targets, an information reading device is arranged at the end so that the user can easily recognize the reading position.
  • a specific example of a symbol pattern is shown in which a notch portion is provided on the bottom surface to make it easy to indicate an information reading area.
  • FIG. 29A shows a basic pattern. Further, as shown in FIG. 29B, for each of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 included in the basic pattern of FIG. 29A, a predetermined time (predetermined time) among the relative times t1 to t18. In “timing”, “output (ON)” or “OFF” is defined. In the example of FIG.
  • “output (ON)” is an arbitrary number of symbols 13-1 to 13-5 at any timing from time t1 to t18. Any combination of is allowed.
  • FIG. 29C at each timing from time t1 to time t18, a unit pattern in which only the “output (ON)” symbol is painted black among the basic patterns in FIG. 29A is drawn. Has been. Compared to the unit pattern of FIG. 6C, it can be seen that the unit pattern of FIG. 29C has “output (ON)” for a plurality of symbols because the touch panel 31 can detect symbols. .
  • the symbols 13-1 and the other symbols should be turned ON simultaneously. Don't be.
  • Plural types of such unit patterns are prepared (22 types are prepared in the example of FIG. 29C), and various unit patterns are arranged one by one at each position in the time direction (each timing from time t1 to t18).
  • the pattern code to be generated is defined.
  • the ON / OFF switching of each of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 is realized by the control of the CPU 17 in FIG.
  • the method for outputting one pattern code in FIG. 29C is not particularly limited.
  • a method may be employed in which a self-weight button 23 that operates by the self-weight of the stamp unit 16 is provided on the placement surface, and the output is automatically used when placed on the code recognition device 3.
  • the same pattern code can be repeatedly output a predetermined number of times.
  • FIG. 29 The basic configuration of FIG. 29 is the same as the symbol pattern of FIGS. 26 and 27 except for the following points. If the symbols 13-2 to 13-5 are turned ON, the positive direction of the symbol pattern can be recognized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three of the symbols 13-1 to 13-5 may be turned on so as to be non-axially rotated. If at least one of the symbol 13-1 and the other symbols is ON and the touch panel 31 is in the vicinity of each other and cannot be detected, the non-axial rotation of the symbols 13-2 to 13-5 is not possible. 3 symbols must be turned on to be targeted. Therefore, it becomes possible to recognize the direction with the acquired symbol pattern, and the position and rotation of the conductor can be recognized.
  • the symbol 13-1 is turned ON.
  • the role of the symbol 13-1 is to serve as a reference symbol indicating the center or vicinity of the symbols 13-2 to 13-4 of the stamp part 16, and directly to the center or vicinity of the symbols 13-2 to 13-4 of the stamp part 16
  • the position of the stamp portion 16 can be accurately recognized even if the stamp portion 16 moves.
  • information is output in a combination of ON / OFF of symbols 13-2 to 13-5, and during that time, symbol 13-1 is turned OFF.
  • the symbol 13-1 functions as a time stamp for information output in the time direction. It is possible to reliably acquire information that changes in the time direction. In order to reduce the bottom area of the stamp, the distance between the symbol 13-1 and another symbol may be shortened. This is because in the present embodiment, since the symbol 13-1 and other symbols are not turned ON at the same time, there is no case where the touch panel 31 cannot be detected because the symbols are close to each other. Of course, it goes without saying that the symbols 13-2 to 13-6 are arranged at positions where the touch panel 31 can be detected. In the embodiment, a 32-bit stamp code can be output by outputting the information symbol eight times. If the last time t18 is a parity check (4 bits), the recognition accuracy is significantly improved, but the information amount is reduced to 28 bits (2.7 billion codes).
  • the recognition unit 33 of the code recognition device 3 can recognize the position of the stamp unit 16 (center position, outer shape of the stamp unit 16 and the like) and the rotation angle of the stamp unit 16. As a result, an operation based on the image displayed on the touch panel 31 becomes possible.
  • the symbol 13-1 Even if the symbol 13-1 is close to the symbols 13-2 to 13-5 and cannot be recognized at the same time due to the limitation of the symbol arrangement interval of the code generator 1, the symbol 13-1 The symbols 13-2 to 13-5 can be recognized by not turning them on at the same time. Even if at least one of the symbols 13-2 to 13-5 is turned on and then the symbol is turned off, stray capacitance remains in the code output unit 13, and the code recognition device 3 continues to be recognized as being on. In this case, when the symbol 13-1 is turned on, the code recognition device 3 invalidates the recognized symbol, and then the symbols 13-2 to 13- that are turned on after the symbol 13-1 is turned off. 5 can be reliably recognized by the code recognition device 3.
  • the symbol 13-1 may be reduced in capacitance so that no stray capacitance remains. In order to reduce the capacitance, there are various methods such as electrically reducing, reducing the area of the conductor, and shortening the output time.
  • FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a symbol pattern in which no symbol code is read when the touch panel 31 can detect multiple points.
  • FIG. 30 shows a specific example of a symbol pattern in which symbols 13-1 are arranged at the center and 13-2 to 13-6 are arranged at equal intervals.
  • FIG. 30A shows a basic pattern. Further, as shown in FIG. 30B, for each of the symbols 13-1 to 13-6 included in the basic pattern of FIG. 30A, a predetermined time (predetermined time) among the relative times t1 to t18. In “timing”, “output (ON)” or “OFF” is defined. In the example of FIG.
  • “output (ON)” is an arbitrary number of symbols 13-1 to 13-6 at any timing from time t1 to t18. Any combination of is allowed.
  • FIG. 30C at each timing from time t1 to time t18, a unit pattern in which only the “output (ON)” symbol is painted black among the basic patterns in FIG. 30A is drawn. Has been. Compared to the unit pattern of FIG. 6C, it can be seen that the unit pattern of FIG. 30C has a plurality of symbols “output (ON)” because the touch panel 31 can detect symbols. .
  • the symbol 13-1 and the other symbols should be ON at the same time. Don't be.
  • Plural types of such unit patterns are prepared (23 types are prepared in the example of FIG. 30C), and various unit patterns are arranged one by one at each position in the time direction (each timing from time t1 to t18).
  • the pattern code to be generated is defined.
  • the ON / OFF switching of each of the symbols 13-1 to 13-6 is realized by the control of the CPU 17 in FIG.
  • the method for outputting one pattern code in FIG. 30C is not particularly limited.
  • a method of repeatedly pressing the operation button 14 in FIG. A method may be employed in which a self-weight button 23 that operates by the self-weight of the stamp unit 16 is provided on the placement surface, and the output is automatically used when placed on the code recognition device 3.
  • the same pattern code can be repeatedly output a predetermined number of times.
  • FIG. 30 The basic configuration of FIG. 30 is the same as the symbol pattern of FIG. 29, except for the following points. If the symbols 13-3 to 13-6 are turned on, the positive direction of the symbol pattern can be recognized, and the arrangement of other symbols can be estimated and recognized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three of the symbols 13-1 to 13-6 may be turned on so as to be non-axially rotated. When at least one of the symbol 13-1 and the other symbols is ON and the touch panel 31 is not detected because the symbols are close to each other, the non-axial rotation of the symbols 13-2 to 13-6 3 symbols must be turned on to be targeted. Therefore, it becomes possible to recognize the direction with the acquired symbol pattern, and the position and rotation of the conductor can be recognized.
  • the symbol 13-1 As a method of confirming the positive direction, after turning on the symbols 13-3 to 13-6, only the symbol 13-1 is turned on.
  • the role of the symbol 13-1 is to serve as a reference symbol indicating the center or the vicinity of the symbols 13-2 to 13-4 of the stamp portion 16, and is directly positioned at the center of the symbols 13-2 to 13-6 of the stamp portion 16. Can be recognized easily, and even if the stamp unit 16 moves, the position of the stamp unit 16 can be accurately recognized.
  • information is output by a combination of ON / OFF of the symbols 13-2 to 13-6, and during that time, the symbol 13-1 is turned OFF.
  • the symbol 13-1 functions as a time stamp for information output in the time direction. It is possible to reliably acquire information that changes in the time direction. In order to reduce the bottom area of the stamp, the distance between the symbol 13-1 and another symbol may be shortened. This is because in the present embodiment, since the symbol 13-1 and the other symbols are not turned ON at the same time, the touch panel 31 is not likely to be undetectable because the symbols are close to each other. Of course, it goes without saying that the symbols 13-2 to 13-6 are arranged at positions where the touch panel 31 can be detected. In the embodiment, a 40-bit stamp code can be output by outputting the information symbol eight times. If the last time t18 is a parity check (5 bits), the recognition accuracy is greatly improved, but the information amount is reduced to 35 bits (343.6 billion codes).
  • the recognition unit 33 of the code recognition device 3 recognizes the position of the stamp unit 16 (center position, outer shape of the stamp unit 16 and the like) and the rotation angle of the stamp unit 16. be able to. As a result, an operation based on the image displayed on the touch panel 31 becomes possible.
  • the symbol 13-1 Even if the symbol 13-1 is close to the symbols 13-2 to 13-6 and cannot be recognized at the same time due to the limitation of the symbol arrangement interval of the code generator 1, the symbol 13-1 The symbols 13-2 to 13-6 can be recognized by not turning them on at the same time. Even if at least one of the symbols 13-2 to 13-6 is turned on and then the symbol is turned off, stray capacitance remains in the code output unit 13, and the code recognition device 3 continues to be recognized as being on. In this case, when the symbol 13-1 is turned on, the code recognition device 3 invalidates the recognized symbol, and then the symbols 13-2 to 13- that are turned on after the symbol 13-1 is turned off. 6 can be reliably recognized by the code recognition device 3.
  • the symbol 13-1 may be reduced in capacitance so that no stray capacitance remains.
  • capacitance there are various methods such as electrically reducing, reducing the area of the conductor, and shortening the output time.
  • FIG. 28, FIG. 29, and FIG. 30 have been described using different symbol patterns from FIG. 7, FIG. 26, and FIG. 27, but similar effects can be obtained. 28, 29, and 30, symbol patterns may be output in combinations that selectively employ each feature.
  • the mounting surface may have any outer shape.
  • FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the position recognition of the input medium symbol pattern.
  • FIG. 31 (A) shows the code recognition device 3.
  • FIG. 31B shows the code generation device 1 and the code recognition device 3.
  • the code generator 1 When the code generator 1 is placed on the code recognition device 3 and a target image such as a small icon, character, or graphic is selected, the code generator 1 requires a certain bottom area and is difficult to give an instruction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the code generator 1 has an indication mark or protrusion, a notch provided on the bottom surface of the code generator 1, an optical instruction (for example, a leather pointer), and the like. Specify the pointing area accurately.
  • a method for calculating the instruction point P0 (X0, Y0) at the end of the code generator 1 in the position information of the code recognition device 3 will be described below.
  • the code recognition device 3 executes a predetermined application.
  • the predetermined application can handle various services and processes using the code generated from the code generator 1 in an integrated manner. That is, in the embodiments of FIGS. 32 to 37, the code recognition device 3 receives various stamp codes (the above-described pattern codes) output from the code generator 1 by only one predetermined application (stamp code processing application). It is also possible to realize a platform capable of operating an application set in the code recognition device 3 for reading and executing an application corresponding to a stamp code set in a server or cloud.
  • FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a personal authentication service using the present invention.
  • the present invention it means the various inventions described in the specification.
  • the code generator 1 When paying for purchases, making online contracts, obtaining personal information of the person and family, etc., the person himself / herself had to write and seal the information necessary for the presentation of the identification card and dedicated printed matter. .
  • the convenience and security can be greatly improved by using the code generator 1 as the person's digital seal.
  • a fingerprint authentication sensor may be provided in the code generation device 1.
  • the code generator 1 owned by the principal touches the code recognition device 3 on which the predetermined application is activated, and the principal Output a stamp code that identifies the person and verify their identity.
  • the code generator 1 registers the fingerprint information of the person by a predetermined method, and touches the code recognition device 3 while touching or touching with a finger registered in the fingerprint authentication sensor of the code generator 1. As a result, the corresponding stamp code is output and executed. If it is not the person, a stamp code indicating that the person is not the person may be output, or the stamp code may not be output at all.
  • the fingerprint information is registered by reading the dot code with the code generator 1 by touching the medium on which the dot code indicating the registration procedure is formed or the code recognition device 3 displaying the dot code. Alternatively, registration may be performed using an operation button provided in the code generator 1.
  • fingerprint information of a plurality of users such as family members may be registered so that a plurality of users can use them.
  • the code generator 1 may be provided with a clock function to record (log) who used it when. Such information can be acquired by another information processing apparatus via USB or wirelessly.
  • the code recognition device 3 may be touched to output a stamp code corresponding to the log.
  • the stamp code corresponding to the acquired fingerprint information is obtained. May be output.
  • the fingerprint information output by the stamp code may be collated with the fingerprint information registered in the code recognition device 3 or a storage medium (including a server or the like) connected to the code recognition device 3 wirelessly or with priority.
  • a storage medium including a server or the like
  • the dot code obtained by performing the encryption process on the stamp code output from the code generator 1 is code-recognized. It may be displayed on the display of the device 3, read by the code generator 1, and output a cipher stamp code corresponding to the dot code, so that the advanced approval may be performed again.
  • the code generator 1 is provided with a clock function, and outputs a stamp code corresponding to the time.
  • the code recognition device 3 may also authenticate the stamp code based on the stamping time to improve security. In FIGS. 32B and 32C, the code recognition device 3 first reads the stamp code output from the code generator 1, but as shown in FIGS.
  • the code recognition device 3 may display the dot code, the code generation device 1 may read the dot code, and output the password stamp code, and the code recognition device 3 may authenticate. Similarly to FIG. 32C, security may be improved by authenticating the stamp code based on the stamping time. Further, if the code stamp code corresponding to the dot code for each code generator 1 is output by a unique algorithm, the security is further improved.
  • FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a ticket purchase / coupon acquisition service using the present invention.
  • FIG. 33A a ticket is purchased or a coupon is acquired by a predetermined application. Corresponding stamp codes are assigned.
  • FIG. 33 (B) a predetermined application is activated at the time of admission or when a coupon is used, and an approval screen is displayed.
  • FIG. 33 (C) an attendant touches the code recognition device 3 with the code generation device 1 when entering or using a coupon.
  • the code generator 1 is set in advance so as to output a stamp code corresponding to the ticket or coupon.
  • FIG. 33 (D) the code recognition device 3 reads the stamp code output from the code generation device 1, and admission and use of the coupon are approved. Show this screen when you re-enter.
  • FIG. 34 is a view showing a ticket purchase / coupon acquisition service (dot display) using the present invention.
  • FIG. 34A a ticket is purchased or a coupon is acquired by a predetermined application. Corresponding dot codes are assigned.
  • FIG. 34B a predetermined application is activated when entering or using a coupon, and a dot code corresponding to the ticket or coupon is displayed on the approval screen.
  • FIG. 34 (C) an attendant touches the code recognition device 3 with the code generating device 1 to read a dot code when entering or using a coupon. Tickets and coupon-corresponding dot codes are registered in the code generator 1 in advance for authentication.
  • the code generator 1 may be equipped with a wireless function and the server 4 may approve the dot code.
  • FIG. 34D after the code generator 1 reads the dot code, the corresponding stamp code is output, the code recognition device 3 reads it, and admission and use of the coupon are approved. In the case of wireless installation, an approval stamp code may be transmitted from the server 4 each time.
  • FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a ticket / coupon print output service using the present invention.
  • FIG. 35A a ticket is purchased or a coupon is acquired by a predetermined application. Corresponding dot codes are assigned.
  • FIG. 35B a predetermined application is activated and a dot code corresponding to the ticket or coupon is displayed on the print output screen.
  • FIG. 35C the code recognition device 3 is touched by the code generation device 1 equipped with a wireless function. The code generator 1 reads the dot code, authenticates with the server 4, and outputs a ticket or coupon from a printer that is wirelessly connected (for example, BT or WIFI). Note that a ticket or a coupon-compatible dot code may be registered in the code generating device 1 in advance for authentication.
  • FIG. 35 (D) after the code generator 1 reads the dot code, the corresponding stamp code is output, the code recognition device 3 reads and prints, and thereafter printing is impossible.
  • FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a coupon / points attracting service using the present invention.
  • FIG. 36A the user acquires various printed materials such as leaflets, DMs, newspapers, and magazines that provide coupon and point services.
  • FIG. 36B the user goes to the service counter with a coupon or a printed matter that provides points. Coupons and points offerers will try to attract customers by installing service counters where they need to attract customers.
  • FIG. 36C a predetermined application is activated, and the code generator 1 touches a coupon or a point-provided dot printed matter brought in, and then touches a stamp mark area of the code recognition device 3.
  • a stamp code corresponding to the dot code is set in the code generator 1 in advance. If the code generator 1 is equipped with radio, information such as a stamp code can be updated or information can be transmitted to the server 4 sequentially.
  • Either the user or the provider may press the stamp.
  • a predetermined application is activated, the printed material is touched, and the code recognition device 3 is touched, a coupon or a point screen corresponding to the printed material is displayed.
  • a stamp code corresponding to the dot code read by the code generating device 1 is output, and the code recognizing device 3 reads the code to obtain the coupon and points.
  • the code recognizing device 3 reads the stamp code, a dot code in which predetermined information is defined is displayed on the display of the code recognizing device 3, the code generating device 1 reads the dot code, and the code recognizing device 3 has already stamped the code.
  • Information such as information and personal information may be read. The information may be transmitted using wireless or the like.
  • the code recognition device 3 When the stamp area is touched by the code generator 1, the code recognition device 3 displays an image of a point card or stamp rally corresponding to the printed matter, and a point or stamp is given. Further, a dot code corresponding to point and stamp acquisition information or personal information may be displayed on the screen of the code recognition device 3 and read by the code generation device 1. The information may be transmitted using wireless or the like.
  • FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an electronic point card service using the present invention.
  • FIG. 37A when a fee is paid at a store, a point mark is pushed on a paper point card or points are accumulated on a plastic point card.
  • FIGS. 37 (B) to (D) an electronic point card service using the present invention as shown in FIGS. 37 (B) to (D) is provided.
  • FIG. 37 (B) when a predetermined application is activated and the code recognition device 3 is touched with the code generation device 1 at a store, the point card of the store is displayed.
  • FIG. 37 (B) when a predetermined application is activated and the code recognition device 3 is touched with the code generation device 1 at a store, the point card of the store is displayed.
  • the number of points and date recorded in the code generator 1 are converted into a stamp code, and when the user touches the code recognizer 3, the points of the store in the code recognizer 3 are displayed. Is added. The points may be added by pressing the operation button of the code generator 1 as many times as necessary or tapping or rotating the code generator 1. The user can know and use points for each store at any time with a predetermined application.
  • the point card of the store is displayed.
  • the code generator 1 touches the code recognition device 3 with a dot-printed number or icon to erase the number of points. Include. The points may be erased by pressing the operation button of the code generator 1 as many times as necessary, or tapping or rotating the code generator 1. Even if the operation is wrong, the point may be corrected by the same operation.
  • each store can transmit various advertising information such as campaigns to the code recognition device 3 to promote the use of the store.
  • the code generator 1 When registering the point card of the store, after touching the code recognition device 3 with the code generating device 1, a display such as "Are you sure you want to distribute information from the store?" The user approves by the method. As a predetermined method, the dot code is displayed and the code generator 1 reads the dot code, and the approval is obtained.
  • the dot code includes the ID and personal information of the code recognition device 3, and the information may be transmitted wirelessly.
  • the code generator 1 performs an addition / erase operation on the point card screen displayed by touching the code generator 1, addition / erase can be performed. It cannot be operated with the code generator 1 of another store.
  • FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an information service by a print medium using the present invention.
  • FIG. 38A a provider of various printed materials such as newspapers, membership magazines, magazines, catalogs, teaching materials, picture books, sightseeing maps printed with dot codes distributes the code generator 1 as a platform. It may be sold as a set with printed matter.
  • the user reads the dot code by touching the code generator 1 on the dot print.
  • a stamp code corresponding to the dot code is output, and the code recognition device 3 reads the stamp code. If it is for members only, the user may log in by touching the dot membership card before touching the dot printing section.
  • the password may be input by rotating the code generator 1 in a predetermined direction a predetermined number of times or by touching the code recognition device 3 with a finger.
  • the G stamp itself may issue an ID.
  • the code generator 1 is touched with various dot prints and the code recognition device 3 is touched, content browsing or a game can be started.
  • the code recognition device 3 executes content browsing and program activation / operation instructions corresponding to the stamp code (corresponding to the dot code).
  • the stamp code (corresponding to the dot code) is not registered in the memory in the code recognizing device 3, processing or content corresponding to the stamp code (corresponding to the dot code) is downloaded or streamed from the server 4 to the code recognizing device 3.
  • the code generation device 1 can be further slid on the screen of the code recognition device 3, and the next action can be determined by the operation button.
  • Game progress, purchase of goods, sightseeing route guidance, etc. are also possible. Since the code recognizing device 3 can recognize the rotation angle of the code generating device 1, the code recognizing device 1 is rotated so that the MAP displayed on the code recognizing device 3, the scroll in a predetermined direction on the drawing / photo, and the 360 degree panorama are displayed. You can browse. When a character, icon, or graphic displayed on the code recognition device 3 is selected, rotated, or moved by the code generation device 1, the next content or operation instruction is displayed. can do.
  • FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a mail order service using print media using the present invention.
  • a mail-order catalog printed with a dot code, a member card with dots, and the code generator 1 are distributed to members.
  • the user logs in by touching the dotted membership card.
  • the password may be input by rotating the code generator 1 in a predetermined direction a predetermined number of times or by touching the code recognition device 3 with a finger.
  • the code generator 1 itself may issue an ID.
  • the user touches the product photo in the mail order catalog, the “commentary icon”, the “basket icon”, and the “quantity icon” to read the dot code.
  • a stamp code corresponding to the dot code is output, and the code recognition device 3 reads the stamp code.
  • FIG. 39A a mail-order catalog printed with a dot code, a member card with dots, and the code generator 1 are distributed to members.
  • the user logs in by touching the dotted membership card.
  • the password may be input by rotating the code generator 1 in a predetermined direction a predetermined number of times or by touching the code recognition device 3 with
  • the “order icon” on the display of the code recognition device 3 is touched with the code generation device 1 and the operation button is pressed to order a product. If you want to cancel, touch the “Cancel icon” and press the operation button to cancel the order.
  • the code generator 1 is moved to either “order” or “cancel” and the operation button is pressed to select. You may select by other methods, such as a tap, without pressing an operation button.
  • FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an entertainment service using the present invention.
  • a game card, a trading card, or a board game printed with a dot code is developed as a game platform with a predetermined application. Dot printing may be performed on the entire surface or only part of the card or board.
  • the user activates a predetermined application and touches a card or board with the code generator 1 to read a dot code (game identification code value).
  • the code generator 1 is touched on the code recognition device 3 to output a stamp code corresponding to the dot code.
  • the code recognition device 3 reads the stamp code
  • the game is started. The game can be started simply by touching the card and touching the code recognition device 3.
  • FIG. 40A a game card, a trading card, or a board game printed with a dot code is developed as a game platform with a predetermined application. Dot printing may be performed on the entire surface or only part of the card or board.
  • the user activates a predetermined application and touches a card or board with the code generator 1 to read a dot code (game identification code value).
  • the code generator 1 printed on the collected characters, actions, and item cards reads the dot code, touches the code recognition device 3, and outputs a stamp code corresponding to the dot code, To proceed.
  • the XY coordinate values are also printed, and when the code generator 1 is placed on the board, the coordinate value of the position and the direction of the code generator 1 can be read.
  • the information can be input to the code recognition device 3 by converting the information into a corresponding stamp code and then touching the code recognition device 3 with the code generation device 1.
  • the code recognizing device 3 can recognize the rotation angle of the code generating device 1, the code recognizing device 1 can be rotated so that the game screen displayed on the code recognizing device 3 can be scrolled in a predetermined direction or viewed in a 360 degree panorama. it can. Moreover, the icon displayed on missile launch and the code
  • FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an information transfer service using the present invention.
  • the code recognition device 3-1 activates a predetermined application to take a picture or a moving image or display various contents.
  • a dot code for specifying the displayed content is displayed in a part or all of the display.
  • the stamp code corresponding to the dot code and the associated content are uploaded to the cloud or the server 4. It may be uploaded in advance. Upload the content corresponding to the stamp code to the cloud.
  • FIG. 41C when a predetermined application is activated in the code recognition device 3-2 that receives information and an information reception mode is selected, a seal mark of the code recognition device 3-2 is displayed.
  • the dot code displayed by the code recognition device 3-1 is read and converted into a corresponding stamp code.
  • the code generation device 1 touches the mark area (any graphic) displayed on the code recognition device 3-2, and outputs the stamp code.
  • the stamp code read by the code recognition device 3-2 is transmitted to the cloud or the server 4, and the content corresponding to the already registered stamp code is downloaded or streamed, and the code recognition device 3- 2 can be recorded and viewed.
  • the big advantage is that the content can be easily transferred without giving the address to the other party.
  • the transferred content can be set not to be retransferable. Download the content corresponding to the stamp code from the cloud, or perform streaming.
  • FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a dot code forming medium information link using the present invention.
  • the code recognition device 3-1 starts a predetermined application in the code generation device 1, and takes pictures and moving images, and various contents (live video and audio taken by the code recognition device 3). Etc.) are displayed. The content may be displayed after the stamp code for content association is read.
  • FIG. 42B the information link mode of a predetermined application is set, the code generator 1 is touched on a seal or various media on which the dot code is formed, the dot code is read, and the corresponding stamp code is read. Converted. Next, the code generator 1 touches the mark area (any graphic) displayed on the code recognition device 3-1, outputs a stamp code, and the code recognition device 3-1 Read. The code generator 1 may set the information link mode after reading the dot code and outputting the stamp code.
  • the information link mode may be set on the code recognition device 3-1 side, the dot code indicating the dedicated information link mode may be read by the code generator 1, or the code generator 1 main body You may carry out by button operation. Furthermore, the dot code formed on stickers and various media also includes instructions for setting the information link mode.
  • the code generator 1 reads the dot code and touches the code recognition device 3-1. By simply reading the stamp code, the information link mode is set, and the stamp code and content are linked.
  • the stamp code corresponding to the dot code is associated with the content displayed in FIG. 42A, and the content is uploaded to the cloud or the server 4. The content may be uploaded in advance. Upload the content corresponding to the stamp code to the cloud.
  • a stamp code-content name table may also be registered. In FIG.
  • the code generator 1 touches a seal or various media on which the dot code to which the content of FIG. 42B is linked is formed, reads the dot code, and converts it to the corresponding stamp code.
  • the code recognition device 3-1 By converting and touching the code recognition device 3-1, the content can be browsed and executed. Thereafter, even when a predetermined application is activated again, it can be viewed and executed in the same manner. Further, it can be browsed and executed by the code recognition device 3-2.
  • the stamp code may be output by touching the medium on which the dot code associated with the content is formed and touching the code recognition device 3-2. In FIG.
  • a predetermined application is started, a first dot code corresponding to the stamp code associated with the displayed content is displayed, read by the code generator 1, Touch the medium on which the dot code 2 is formed to associate the second dot code with the stamp code, and then touch the medium and touch the code recognition device 3-2 to output the stamp code.
  • the content can be viewed and executed. Download or stream the content corresponding to the stamp code from the cloud.
  • FIG. 43 (A) information dots are arranged diagonally above, below, left, and right of the virtual point, and when information dots are not arranged, information dots are arranged at virtual points or not arranged. It is possible to increase the amount of information.
  • FIG. 43B information dots are arranged in a total of four virtual areas of 2 rows ⁇ 2 columns. However, if information dots are arranged near the boundary, erroneous recognition may occur.
  • FIG. 43C shows an embodiment in which adjacent virtual regions are arranged at a constant interval. Note that it is possible to increase the amount of information including the case where a plurality of information dots are arranged in the four virtual areas or the information dots are not arranged.
  • FIG. 43D shows information dots arranged in a total of nine virtual areas of 3 rows ⁇ 3 columns. It is possible to increase the amount of information including a case where a plurality of information dots are arranged in nine virtual regions or no information dot is arranged.
  • FIG. 43 (E) shows a case where information dots are arranged in a total of eight virtual areas by connecting all the midpoints and diagonal lines of a square with straight lines or virtual lines. It is possible to increase the amount of information including a case where a plurality of information dots are arranged in the eight virtual areas or no information dot is arranged.
  • the virtual areas in FIGS. 43B to 43E are rectangles or triangles. However, as shown in FIG. 43C, the virtual areas do not need to touch each other, and any shape such as a circle or another polygon can be used. It does not matter. Furthermore, the amount of information can be increased by increasing the number of virtual areas.
  • the arrangement of information dots in the virtual area is the same as the information dot arrangement method shown in FIG. 43A, which is arranged with a predetermined distance shifted from the virtual point in a predetermined direction. This is because when creating print data, in any virtual area, it is necessary to determine the placement position with coordinate data indicating one of the positions. There is no difference from calculating.
  • dot recognition such as a circle or rectangle centering around multiple placement positions where information dots may be placed It can be said that the same information dot reading method can be obtained by setting a determination region and determining whether or not there is a dot in the dot recognition determination region to recognize the dot.
  • code values such as a company code, for example, and as shown in FIG. 44 (B), one code format is “X coordinate value”. It may be assigned to two data areas of “Y coordinate value” or as shown in FIG. 3C, it is assigned to three data areas of “code value”, “X coordinate value”, and “Y coordinate value”. It may be assigned. When assigning coordinate values to a rectangular area, the data areas of “X coordinate value” and “Y coordinate value” may be different in order to reduce the amount of data. Further, although not shown, a “Z coordinate value” may be further assigned to define the height in the position coordinates.
  • FIGS. 45 to 48> The first example of the dot pattern is called by the present applicant as a temporary name “GRID0”.
  • GRID0 The feature of “GRID0” is that it can recognize at least one of the range and direction of the dot pattern by using key dots.
  • GID0 has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.
  • the information dot is for storing information.
  • Reference dots are arranged at a plurality of preset positions.
  • the reference dot is for specifying the position of a virtual point or a virtual area described later.
  • the key dots are arranged by shifting the reference dots or, in addition to the positions shifted from the arrangement positions of the reference dots, as shown in FIG.
  • the key dot also serves as the original reference dot, and it is desirable that the position of the original reference dot can be estimated from the arrangement of other reference dots.
  • the reference dot and the key dot are arranged in the vicinity.
  • the key dot is used to specify a reference dot and an information dot with respect to a virtual point, or a reference dot and a direction serving as a reference of an information dot arranged in the virtual area. By determining the reference direction, information can be given and read in the direction of the information dot with respect to the virtual point. Furthermore, it is also possible to specify a dot pattern range that defines one data with a plurality of information dots. As a result, even if the dot patterns are arranged vertically and horizontally, the dot pattern range can be read and the data can be decoded.
  • the virtual point or virtual area is specified by the arrangement of reference dots.
  • the information may be defined with respect to the direction of the dot pattern by the key dots described above.
  • the distance may be based on a distance between predetermined reference dots.
  • the center or representative point of a plurality of virtual areas for assigning one piece of information is used as the virtual point, and the position of the virtual point is determined by the arrangement of the reference dots as described above.
  • the virtual region may be defined by the distance and direction from the virtual point.
  • the arrangement positions of all the virtual areas may be directly specified from the arrangement of the reference dots. Adjacent virtual regions may be connected, but in this case, if information dots are arranged near the boundary, there is a possibility of erroneous recognition being sent, so it is desirable to arrange the virtual regions at a certain interval.
  • FIG. 45 shows a general-purpose example of a dot pattern of “GRID0”.
  • FIG. 45A shows an example in which reference dots are arranged in a substantially positive character shape
  • FIG. 45B shows an increase in the number of information dots arranged.
  • Examples (C) show examples in which the reference dots are arranged in a hexagon.
  • the general-purpose example of the dot pattern is not limited to the substantially positive character shape and the substantially hexagonal shape illustrated in FIGS. 45 (A) to (C).
  • FIG. 46 shows a modification of FIG. 45 in which key dots are arranged in addition to the positions deviated from the arrangement positions of the reference dots, and as a result, two reference dots and key dots are arranged in the vicinity. become.
  • FIG. 47 shows a modified example of the dot pattern of “GRID0”.
  • FIG. 47A shows an example in which the reference dots are arranged in a substantially square shape
  • FIG. 47B shows an example in which the reference dots are arranged in a substantially L shape
  • (C) shows an example in which the reference dots are arranged in a substantially cross shape or a substantially plus shape.
  • modification of the dot pattern is not limited to the substantially square shape, the substantially L shape, the substantially cross shape, or the substantially plus shape exemplified in FIGS. 47 (A) to (C).
  • FIG. 48A shows a dot pattern in which reference dots are arranged in a substantially square shape, and a part of the reference dots is shown. It is the example of a connection arranged adjacently so that it may be common. The condition for the connection is that the dot positions at the upper and lower and / or left and right ends of one dot pattern must be the same position. In addition, you may connect only up and down or right and left.
  • FIG. 2B shows a first connection example in which a plurality of dot patterns in which reference dots are arranged in a substantially L shape are arranged independently of each other.
  • FIG. 49A shows a second connection example in which a plurality of dot patterns in which reference dots are arranged in a plus shape are arranged independently of each other.
  • the articulation is a method of arranging dot patterns vertically and horizontally with a predetermined interval.
  • FIG. 49B is a connection example in which a plurality of dot patterns in which reference dots are arranged in a hexagonal shape are arranged adjacent to each other so that some of the reference dots are common.
  • connection examples or connection examples of the dot pattern are not limited to the arrangements illustrated in FIGS. 48A and 48B and FIG.
  • “GRID5” is configured such that the range and direction of the dot pattern can be recognized by “a method of arranging the reference dots” instead of the key dots of “GRID0”. In order to recognize the direction of the dot pattern by “how to place the reference dots”, no matter how much the reference dot placement is rotated around any point (except 360 °) It must be non-axisymmetric which is not the same. Furthermore, the dot pattern range and orientation must be recognizable even when the dot patterns are repeatedly arranged side by side in the vertical and / or left and right directions. In “GRID5”, the direction of the dot pattern is recognized using pattern recognition. That is, the shape of the dot pattern formed by the reference dots is stored in the storage means. And the direction of a dot pattern is known by collating the image of the read dot pattern with the shape memorize
  • GRID0 the key dot is recognized as a reference dot
  • GRID5 dot pattern having no key dot is determined as the range and direction of “GRID5” by “how to place the reference dot”. Can be recognized.
  • FIG. 50 shows a general example of a dot pattern of “GRID5”.
  • FIG. 50A shows an example in which the reference dots are arranged in a substantially house shape asymmetric in the vertical direction
  • FIG. 50B shows the reference dots in the vertical direction.
  • (C) shows an example in which the reference dots are arranged in a substantially isosceles triangle that is asymmetric in the vertical direction.
  • the general-purpose example of the dot pattern is not limited to the substantially house shape, the substantially cruciform shape, or the substantially triangular shape illustrated in FIGS. 50 (A) to (C).
  • FIG. 51 shows a modification of the dot pattern of “GRID5”.
  • FIG. 51A shows an example in which the reference dots are arranged in an asymmetrical substantially square shape
  • FIG. 51B shows that the key dots are used together.
  • FIG. 9C shows an example in which key dots are used in combination and the reference dots are arranged in an asymmetrical substantially cross shape in the vertical direction.
  • the general-purpose example of the dot pattern is not limited to the vertically asymmetrical substantially rectangular shape, substantially L-shaped shape, or substantially cruciform shape illustrated in FIGS.
  • the dot pattern is drawn in a lattice pattern, but the reference dots may be arranged arbitrarily arbitrarily if they are non-axisymmetric.
  • the reference dots may be arranged in any manner, as long as the dots can be recognized by the pattern.
  • FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a case where reference dots or virtual points are arbitrarily arranged in “GRID5”.
  • the reference dot pattern is a non-axisymmetric unique arrangement, and the virtual dot arrangement pattern can be recognized.
  • the reference dot arrangement pattern is recognized from the virtual point arrangement pattern by pattern recognition (matching with the virtual point arrangement pattern)
  • the reference dot arrangement pattern is not a non-axisymmetric unique arrangement pattern. Also good.
  • the virtual dot pattern is a non-axisymmetric unique arrangement, and the reference dot arrangement pattern can be recognized.
  • the virtual dot arrangement pattern is recognized from the reference dot arrangement pattern by pattern recognition (matching with the reference dot arrangement pattern), the virtual dot arrangement pattern is not a unique non-axisymmetric arrangement pattern. Also good.
  • the reference dot pattern and the virtual point pattern are arranged in association with each other.
  • information dots are arranged starting from a virtual point. If the reference dot arrangement pattern is recognized from the virtual dot arrangement pattern by pattern recognition, the virtual dot arrangement pattern can be obtained by recognizing the information dot arrangement pattern so that a virtual point exists in the neighboring area. The virtual point arrangement pattern can be recognized by collating with the virtual point pattern (pattern recognition).
  • the dot pattern in the dot pattern range to be read in an arbitrary area, when either the left or right information dot is read beyond the range, the information dot located at the opposite end to the information dot is ,
  • defined numerical values are the same, and are arranged at positions shifted by the same distance in the same direction with respect to the virtual point.
  • a line segment connecting these two information dots becomes a horizontal line, and the horizontal line passing through the virtual point can be accurately recognized by translating the horizontal line.
  • the parallel movement amount is the distance until the reference dot is positioned on the horizontal line if the corresponding reference dot exists.
  • the virtual point can be accurately obtained by obtaining the position of the intersection of the horizontal line and the vertical line.
  • the dot pattern is imaged by tilting the optical reading device, and the virtual point can be accurately obtained even if the dot arrangement is greatly deformed, and the numerical value indicated by the information dot can be accurately recognized.

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La présente invention vise à amener un dispositif électronique, tel qu'un téléphone intelligent, à reconnaître un code même si le code est successivement varié. La présente invention vise également à amener le dispositif électronique à présenter des informations, lorsque le dispositif électronique peut reconnaître le code, et à amener un dispositif de génération de code à lire les informations. Dans le dispositif de génération de code, une unité de lecture d'informations (11) lit des informations prédéterminées. Une unité de génération de code (12) génère, sous forme de code de modèle, un code qui représente les informations prédéterminées en utilisant un modèle dans lequel un ou plusieurs symboles sont disposés dans l'espace et/ou dans le temps. Chaque fois que l'unité de génération de code (12) génère un code de modèle, une unité de sortie de code (13) délivre un code en conformité avec le ou les symboles agencés du code de modèle généré, qui indiquent chacun si une sortie doit être faite pour activer un capteur, ce qui permet de délivrer un code de modèle correspondant au code de modèle généré par l'unité de génération de code (12). En outre, lorsque le dispositif électronique peut lire le code de modèle de sortie, le dispositif électronique présente des informations prédéterminées dans un format qui peut être reconnu par l'unité de lecture d'informations (11), et l'unité de lecture d'informations (11) lit les informations prédéterminées présentées.
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