WO2018008765A1

WO2018008765A1 - Cover system, cover, cover affixing method, screen position verifying method, image providing method, and cover providing method

Info

Publication number: WO2018008765A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/025053
Authority: WO
Inventors: 正明塩川
Original assignee: 株式会社Ｍｓソリューションズ
Priority date: 2016-07-08
Filing date: 2017-07-07
Publication date: 2018-01-11
Also published as: JP2019149590A

Abstract

A cover system applying the present invention is provided with: a protective film 4 that covers, on a mobile device 6 having an image display unit 7 for displaying a prescribed standby image 20, the device top surface 9 to which the image display unit 7 is provided, in a manner such that the image display unit 7 is visible, and that is disposed in a manner enabling at least a portion of a first related image 21 relating to the standby image 20 to be contiguous with an outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7; and an information card 3 or a memory card 8 that stores image data 20c for the standby image 20 or identifier information storing download information for the standby image 20.

Description

Cover system, cover, cover sticking method, screen position confirmation method, image providing method, and cover providing method

The present invention relates to a cover system, a cover, a cover attaching method, a screen position confirmation method, an image providing method, and a cover providing method. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cover system, a cover, a cover attaching method, a screen position confirmation method, an image providing method, and a cover providing method that can give a design sense of unity to the appearance of an image display device.

In portable electronic devices such as portable music players, smartphones that are multifunctional mobile phones, and tablets that are plate-shaped electronic devices, protection that protects the portable electronic devices by attaching them later in order to meet diverse user needs. Covers with various appearance designs are popular.

Here, the conventional protective cover has no mark as a base point when pasted on one side surface having the image display unit, and the protective cover covers a part of the image display unit and can be pasted with high accuracy. It was difficult.

In the case where the image display unit is an image display device capable of continuously displaying a plurality of standby screens individually, which screen of the plurality of screens in which the currently displayed screen is continuously displayed is displayed. In order to check whether this is the case, the screen was moved to the first screen or the last screen, and the screen position was estimated from the number of operations.

In order to display images (still images, moving images) for viewing and device operation, and visible images (hereinafter simply referred to as “images”) such as figures, characters, and symbols on portable electronic devices. The image display unit is provided. Normally, the image displayed on the image display unit is protected from the image displayed on the image display unit unless the user of the portable electronic device separately obtains image data corresponding to the appearance of the protective cover and changes the image data by himself / herself. The appearance of the cover was not unity.

Therefore, conventionally, the image on the image display unit is automatically changed in conjunction with the attachment of a protective cover to a device having an image display unit (hereinafter referred to as “image display device”) such as a portable electronic device. This technique is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this technique, specific information of the protective cover is input to the image display device from the terminal electrode of the protective cover via the detection terminal of the image display device, and based on this specific information, a control unit provided in the image display device A predetermined image is displayed on the image display unit. Thereby, an image related to the appearance of the protective cover can be displayed on the image display unit.

JP 2008-48071 A

In the above technique, an image related to the appearance of the protective cover is displayed on the image of the image display unit.

However, images that are common to some or all of the images on the image display unit, or images that have a common theme with the image displayed image (hereinafter referred to as “related images”) are protected. Even when arranged on the cover, the image on the image display unit and the related image on the protective cover are arranged as a single image, and the image on the image display unit and the image on the protective cover cooperate to form one image. As in the case of forming the image display device, it is impossible to have a sufficient design sense of unity in the appearance of the image display device.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a cover system, a cover, a cover pasting method, a screen position confirmation method, and an image that can give a design sense of unity to the appearance of an image display device. It is an object to provide a method and a method for providing a cover.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the cover system of the present invention, the image display unit visually recognizes one side surface of the image display device having the image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image. A first protective cover that is covered so that at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image can be continuously arranged on an outer periphery of the image display unit; and image data of the basic image Includes a recorded recording medium, a recording medium on which download information of the image data is recorded, identifier information including the download information of the image data, and access information accessible to a site where the image data can be downloaded. At least one of the identifier information.

Here, an image display device having an image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image is provided with a first protective cover that covers one side surface provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered in a state in which the image displayed on the display unit is kept visible without being obscured. As will be described later, by arranging the first related image related to the basic image on the first protective cover, a sense of unity in design can be given.

Furthermore, at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is provided with the first protective cover that is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit, whereby the first arranged on the first protective cover. The appearance that the related image is connected to the image display unit can be brought about, the first related image can be closely associated with the basic image, and a design sense of unity can be given to the appearance of the image display device.

In addition, it is possible to access a recording medium on which basic image data is recorded, a recording medium on which image data download information is recorded, identifier information including image data download information, and a site where image data can be downloaded. By providing at least one of the identifier information including various access information, the image data can be read by the image display device. That is, the basic image related to the first related image can be reliably displayed on the image display unit of the image display device, and arbitrary image data can be recorded. A sense of unity and various variations can be added.

That is, in a recording medium on which image data of a basic image is recorded, the basic image can be displayed on the image display unit by reading the image data of the basic image recorded on the recording medium. Alternatively, in a recording medium on which image data download information is recorded, the download information such as a URL indicating the location of the server on which the basic image image data is recorded is read and accessed. By downloading the image data, the basic image can be displayed on the image display unit.

In addition, image data of an arbitrary basic image can be recorded on the recording medium, and arbitrary image data can also be recorded on a server on which the image data is recorded, so that it is suitable for various first related images. The basic image can be displayed on the image display unit by causing the image display device to read the basic image. As a result, various combinations of the basic image and the first related image are possible, and a design sense of unity and various variations can be added to the appearance of the image display device.

In addition, the image data is inserted into the reader unit of the image display device, and the image data is read or the download information of the image data is read, so that the basic image related to the first related image is stored in the image display unit. Can be displayed. Note that the recording medium on which the image data of the basic image and the download information of the image data are recorded is mainly an SD card or a USB memory.

In the identifier information including the download information of the image data, it is possible to display the basic image on the image display unit by reading the download information from the identifier information including the download information and downloading the image data. Alternatively, in the identifier information including access information accessible to a site where image data can be downloaded, the access information is read from the identifier information including the access information to the site, and then the site is accessed. The basic image can be displayed on the image display device by downloading the image data recorded on the same server or by moving to the server where the image data is recorded and downloading the image data.

The identifier information including the download information of the image data and the identifier information including the access information accessible to the site where the image data can be downloaded are mainly a matrix type two-dimensional code or a one-dimensional code. It can be a bar code.

The first related image related to the basic image is not only an image that is visually continuous with the basic image to form one image, but also an image having substantially the same shape as at least a part of the basic image, the basic image An image that can be roughly recalled from the image, for example, a combination of the following images.

The combination of the basic image and the first related image is “an image of a character with a predetermined posture and an image of the same character with a different posture” “an image of a character and an image of another character paired with it "An image of a character and an image of another character in the story in which the character appears" "An image of a character and a character that reminds the character like the name of the character" "An image of a character and its “Silhouette image”, “an image of a character and an image obtained by deforming, simplifying, or omitting the shape of the character”, “an image of a character, and a color or design reminiscent of the image of the character” can be considered. As described above, by setting the basic image as the image related to the first related image, it is possible to give a sufficient design unity to the appearance of the image display device.

In addition, at least a part of the first related image has a first related configuration in which at least a part of the basic image is continuous, and at least a part of the first related image has substantially the same shape as at least a part of the basic image. In the case of having at least one of the second related configurations, the first related image is visually displayed on the basic image in the image display unit according to either the first related configuration or the second related configuration on the surface that is most easily noticed by the user. A continuous appearance is provided. That is, by the first related configuration or the second related configuration, it is possible to give a visual influence as if the image display unit has been enlarged and displayed in the area covered with the protective cover.

In addition, in the case of including the second protective cover that covers the other side of the image display device and in which the second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is disposed, At the same time, since it is possible to provide a design relationship with at least one of the basic image and the first related image, it is possible to give a design sense of unity to the appearance of the image display device.

A holding cover portion that covers the other side surface of the image display device and to which a holding frame that holds the other side surface is fixed; and a screen cover portion that is bent and extended from the holding cover portion so as to cover one side surface. And the second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image includes a second protective cover disposed on at least one of the holding cover part and the screen cover part. When not in use, the screen cover portion can be bent to one side surface to cover the image display portion, and the image display portion can be double protected by the first protective cover and the screen cover portion.

In addition, since the second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is arranged on the image display unit and the second protective cover that are easily noticed when using the image display device, the image display unit The second protective cover can be related sufficiently closely. That is, it is possible to enhance the protection of the image display unit while providing a design sense of unity and various variations to the basic image and the second protective cover or the first related image and the second protective cover.

Further, at least a part of the second related image has a third related configuration in which at least a part of the second related image has substantially the same shape as that of at least a part of the basic image and the first related image. When it has at least one of the 4th related composition which has the united image which the related image united, in the field which a user tends to pay attention at the time of use of an image display device, it depends on either the 3rd related composition or the 4th related composition An image is obtained in which the second related image is conceptually continuous with the basic image or the first related image. In other words, with the third related configuration or the fourth related configuration, a predetermined story can be sensed from the basic image, the first related image, and the second related image, and a design unity feeling sufficient for the appearance of the image display device. Can be given.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the cover system of the present invention, the image display unit visually recognizes one side surface of the image display device having the image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image. A first protective cover that covers the base image and at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is arranged continuously on the outer periphery of the image display unit; and image data of the basic image And an input function for inputting to an image display device.

Here, an image display device having an image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image is provided with a first protective cover that covers one side surface provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered in a state in which the image displayed on the display unit is kept visible without being obscured.

In addition, at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image includes a first protective cover that is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit, whereby the first arranged on the first protective cover. It is possible to provide an appearance that the related image is connected to the image display unit, to have a visual effect as if the size of the display screen is enlarged, and to closely relate the first related image to the basic image. As a result, the image display device can have a sense of unity in design.

And, by providing an input function for inputting image data of basic images to an image display device, it is possible to cope with various variations. That is, the basic image can be displayed by directly reading the image data into the image display device.

Furthermore, since arbitrary image data can be recorded on the recording medium, a basic image suitable for various first related images can be displayed on the image display unit, and a wide variety of basic images and first related images can be displayed. Combinations are possible, and a sense of unity and various variations can be added to the appearance of the image display device.

In order to achieve the above object, a cover sticking method of the present invention is an image display device having an image display unit, and includes a basic image display step for displaying a basic image on the image display unit, and the image display unit. In one aspect, a temporary placing step of bringing a first protective cover having a first related image related to the basic image into contact with the basic image so that the first related image is close to the basic image; A sticking and covering step of attaching the first protective cover to one side of the image display device so that the images are continuous.

Here, an image display device having an image display unit includes a basic image display step of displaying a basic image on the image display unit, so that the user can freely form a basic image having a shape and size suitable for a mark for alignment. It can be selected and displayed, and can function as a mark for a basic image.

Moreover, by providing the temporary protection process which contacts the 1st protection cover which has the 1st related image relevant to a basic image on the one side which provided the image display part so that a 1st related image may adjoin to a basic image. Alignment based on the basic image can be quickly performed with high accuracy. That is, the first protective cover is moved in advance to a position near a predetermined application position, and the subsequent application / coating process can be performed smoothly.

Then, by providing a paste covering step of attaching the first protective cover to one side surface of the image display device so that the first related image is continuous with the basic image, it is easy to just match the first related image to the basic image. In operation, the first protective cover can be attached to one side of the image display device with high accuracy.

In order to achieve the above object, the screen position confirmation method of the present invention includes an image display unit capable of displaying a plurality of screens individually and continuously and displaying different basic images for each screen. A cover covering step of covering one side surface of the display device provided with the image display unit with a first protective cover having a first related image related to all of the basic images, and any of the basic images on the image display unit Current screen information about the screen on which the basic image is displayed is acquired by a basic image display step for displaying the basic image, the basic image displayed in the basic image display step, and a first related image continuous to the basic image. A current screen position confirmation process.

Here, a plurality of screens can be displayed individually and continuously by an image display device having an image display unit capable of displaying a different basic image for each screen, and a plurality of screens are displayed individually and continuously. A basic image unique to each screen can be displayed. Further, the current screen information representing the information of the basic image of each screen, for example, the screen number is arranged in the first related image, and the screen number is specified by the basic image displayed on each screen, so that it is currently displayed. The information on the screen can be accurately represented.

In addition, one aspect of the image display device having an image display unit that can display a plurality of screens individually and continuously and can display different basic images for each screen is provided with all the basic images. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit is maintained in a state in which the image displayed on the image display unit is kept visible without being covered by a cover covering step of covering with the first protective cover having the first related image related to Can be coated.

Then, by providing a basic image display step of displaying any of the basic images on the image display unit, any one of a plurality of displayable images can be displayed.

Furthermore, the screen includes a current screen position confirmation step for acquiring current screen information regarding the screen on which the basic image is displayed by using the basic image displayed in the basic image display step and the first related image continuous with the basic image. It is possible to specify which screen among the plurality of images that can be displayed is the screen currently displayed on the display unit. For example, the screen information of the screen can be obtained by, for example, indicating the screen number of the screen described in the first related image by the basic image displayed on the image display unit. That is, predetermined information can be obtained from an image generated by displaying the basic image and the first related image in association with each other.

In addition, the ease of handling the image display device can be improved. For example, even if the screen is switched by operating the image display unit, it is possible to immediately grasp which screen is the screen using the basic image, and it is difficult to check the screen to the end screen. There is no need to move and estimate the screen.

In order to achieve the above object, the cover of the present invention has an image display unit for displaying the basic image by inputting image data of a predetermined basic image, and an image on one side provided with the image display unit. An image display including a first protective cover that covers the display unit so that the display unit can be visually recognized and at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is arranged continuously on the outer periphery of the image display unit. It is a device cover, and includes a second protective cover that covers the other side of the image display device and in which a second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is arranged.

Here, when the image display device is provided with an image display unit for displaying a basic image by inputting image data of a predetermined basic image, various variations can be dealt with. That is, since the basic image can be displayed by inputting image data of an arbitrary basic image, the basic image and the basic can be displayed by displaying the basic image suitable for various first related images on the image display unit. Various combinations of the first related image related to the image are possible.

In addition, the image display device can be viewed without obscuring the image displayed on the image display unit by including the first protective cover that covers the side surface on which the image display unit is provided so that the image display unit can visually recognize the image display unit. In this state, the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered.

Then, the image display device includes a first protective cover in which at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit. The first related image arranged on the image display unit can be given an appearance, and the display screen can be visually influenced as if the size of the display screen is enlarged. By closely associating with the basic image, the image display device can have a sense of unity in design.

Furthermore, the image display device is provided with a first protection by providing a second protective cover that covers the other side of the image display device and in which a second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is disposed. The cover and the second protective cover can be double protected, and various variations can be given to the appearance design of the image display device. That is, related images can be arranged on both sides of the image display device, and various combinations of the basic image, the first related image, and the second related image are possible.

Note that the second related image related to at least one of the basic image or the first related image is approximately an image having the same shape as at least a part of the basic image or the first related image, the basic image, or the first related image. An image that can be uniquely recalled, for example, a combination of the following images.

The combination of the basic image, the first related image, and the second related image is “a character image having a predetermined posture and two images having the same character and different posture” “an image of a character and , "Two images of other characters that are paired with it," "An image of a character and two images of other characters in the story in which the character appears," "An image of a character, the name of the character, etc. "Two characters reminiscent of a character" "An image of a character and its two silhouette images" "An image of a character and two images that have deformed or simplified or omitted the shape of the character" "A certain character And two types of colors and designs reminiscent of the character's image. " .

In order to achieve the above object, the cover of the present invention has an image display unit for displaying the basic image by inputting image data of a predetermined basic image, and an image on one side provided with the image display unit. An image display including a first protective cover that covers the display unit so that the display unit can be visually recognized and at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is arranged continuously on the outer periphery of the image display unit. A device cover that covers the other side surface of the image display device, a holding cover portion to which a holding frame that holds the other side surface is fixed, and a bent portion that covers the one side surface from the holding cover portion And a second cover image that is related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is disposed on at least one of the holding cover section and the screen cover section. Protection Provided with a cover.

Here, when the image display device is provided with an image display unit for displaying a basic image by inputting image data of a predetermined basic image, various variations can be dealt with. That is, since the image data of the basic image can be arbitrary image data, various basic images can be read into the image display device.

In addition, an image display device having an image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image is provided with a first protective cover that covers one side surface provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered in a state where the image displayed on the unit is kept visible without being obscured.

Then, at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is provided with the first protective cover that is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit, whereby the first arranged on the first protective cover. It is possible to provide an appearance that the related image is connected to the image display unit, to have a visual effect as if the size of the display screen is enlarged, and to closely relate the first related image to the basic image. As a result, the image display device can have a sense of unity in design.

Furthermore, the other side surface of the image display device is covered, a holding cover portion to which a holding frame for holding the other side surface is fixed, and a screen that is bent and extends from the holding cover portion so as to cover the one side surface. A second protective image having a cover portion, wherein a second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is disposed on at least one of the holding cover portion and the screen cover portion. In addition, it is possible to enhance the protection of the image display unit while giving a design unity and various variations to the appearance design of the image display device. That is, when the image display device is not used, the screen cover portion can be bent to one side to cover the image display portion, and the image display portion can be double protected by the first protective cover and the screen cover portion. it can.

In order to achieve the above object, the cover of the present invention allows the image display unit to visually recognize one side surface of the image display device having the image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image, provided with the image display unit. In addition, at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is provided with a first protective cover that is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit.

Here, in an image display device having an image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image, the first protective cover that covers one side provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized is provided on the image display unit. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered in a state in which the displayed image is kept visible without being obscured.

Further, the first related image arranged on the first protective cover is provided by the first protective cover in which at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit. By providing an appearance that is connected to the image display unit, and having a visual effect as if the size of the display screen has been enlarged, and closely associating the first related image with the basic image, A design sense of unity can be given to the image display device.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the image providing method of the present invention, it is possible that one side provided with the image display unit can visually recognize the image display unit by the first protective cover on which the first related image is arranged. A method for providing an image to be displayed on an image display device covered with a recording, in which image data of a basic image related to the first related image at least a part of which is continuous at an outer peripheral edge of the image display unit is recorded. One of a medium, a recording medium on which the download information of the image data is recorded, identifier information including the download information of the image data, and access information accessible to a site where the image data can be downloaded is provided A providing step.

Here, one side surface provided with the image display unit is displayed on the image display unit by an image display device that is covered by the first protective cover on which the first related image is arranged so that the image display unit can be visually recognized. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered in a state in which the image is kept visible without being obscured.

And a recording medium on which image data of a basic image related to a first related image at least a part of which is continuous at the outer periphery of the image display unit is recorded, a recording medium on which image data download information is recorded, and image data download By providing a providing step of providing one of identifier information including information and access information accessible to a site where image data can be downloaded, an image can be reliably displayed on an image display device by a simple operation. Data can be entered.

For example, an image can be easily provided by providing a memory such as a memory card such as a micro SD card in which image data is recorded as a recording medium. Alternatively, use application software to read identifier information such as a one-dimensional code such as a barcode or matrix type two-dimensional code in which information related to a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating a specific website is recorded By reading the identifier information, it is possible to reliably access a site where the image data of the basic image can be obtained, so that the image can be easily provided.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the image providing method of the present invention, it is possible that one side provided with the image display unit can visually recognize the image display unit by the first protective cover on which the first related image is arranged. A method for providing an image to be displayed on an image display device that can be coated on a recording medium, in which image data of a basic image related to the first related image at least a part of which is continuous at an outer periphery of the image display unit is recorded One of a medium, a recording medium in which the download information of the image data is recorded, identifier information including the download information of the image data, and access information accessible to a site where the image data can be downloaded. A providing step of providing.

Here, one side surface provided with the image display unit is displayed on the image display unit by an image display device that can be covered with the first protective cover on which the first related image is arranged so that the image display unit can be visually recognized. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered in a state in which the image is kept visible without being obscured.

And a recording medium on which image data of a basic image related to a first related image at least a part of which is continuous at the outer periphery of the image display unit is recorded, a recording medium on which download information of the image data is recorded, and the image data By providing a providing step of providing one of identifier information including download information and access information accessible to a site where the image data can be downloaded, the image display device can be surely provided with simple operations. Image data can be input.

In order to achieve the above object, a cover providing method according to the present invention provides an image display unit having an image display unit having an image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image. And providing a first protective cover in which at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit. .

Here, by providing a first protective cover that covers an image display device having an image display unit that displays a predetermined basic image so that the image display unit can visually recognize one side surface provided with the image display unit. The outer peripheral edge of the image display unit can be covered in a state in which the image displayed on the image display unit is kept visible without being obscured.

Further, by providing a first protective cover in which at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is continuously arranged on the outer peripheral edge of the image display unit, the first protective image is provided on the first protective cover. The first related image to be arranged can have an appearance that is connected to the image display unit, can have a visual effect as if the size of the display screen has been enlarged, and is based on the first related image. By closely associating with an image, it is possible to give a design sense of unity to the image display device.

A cover system, a cover, a cover attaching method, a screen position confirmation method, an image providing method, and a cover providing method according to the present invention can provide a design sense of unity to the appearance of an image display device. .

It is a perspective view showing the whole cover system composition concerning the present invention. 2A and 2B are external views of the protective cover set 1, in which FIG. 2A is a plan view of a state in which a protective film 4 and a protective case 5 are mounted on a portable device, and FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a portable apparatus. FIGS. 4A and 4B are external views of the protective cover set 1A, in which FIG. 4A is a plan view of a state in which a protective film 4A and a protective case 5A are mounted on a portable device, and FIG. FIG. 5A is an external view of the protective cover set 1B, FIG. 5A is a plan view of a state in which the protective film 4 and the protective case 16 are mounted on a portable device, and FIG. FIGS. 6A and 6B are external views of the protective cover set 1 </ b> C, in which FIG. 6A is a plan view of a state in which a protective film 33 and a protective case 5 </ b> B are mounted on a portable device, and FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the sticking work condition of the protective film 33 to a portable apparatus. FIG. 8A is a plan view of a state in which a protective film and a protective case are attached to various protective cover sets. FIG. 8A is a plan view of the protective cover set 1D, and FIG. 8B is a protective cover set 1E. FIG. 8A is a plan view of the protective cover set 1F. It is a top view of the state which attached the protective cover set 1G to the portable apparatus. FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing a procedure of a cover sticking method, and FIG. 10B is a flowchart showing a procedure of a screen position confirmation method. FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing a procedure of a basic image providing method, FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing a procedure of an image providing method via an SD card, and FIG. 11B is an image providing method via an e-mail. FIG. 11C is a flowchart showing the procedure of the image providing method via the server. FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing a procedure of a basic image providing method, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing a procedure of an image providing method for providing an image on a specific website, and FIG. 12B is a specific website. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an image providing method for providing an image by moving to a site where image data is recorded. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure of a basic image acquisition method by a recipient, and FIG. 13A shows image data from a network area such as a LAN prepared by a provider, for example, image information. FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram in which the recipient obtains image data or the like from a network area such as a WAN prepared by a communication carrier. FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of an assumed basic image and a first related image. FIG. 14A shows the basic image as an image of a specific character, and the first related image has a posture different from that of the basic image. FIG. 14B shows a combination of character images, and the basic image is a specific character image, and the first related image is an image of another character paired with the basic image character. FIG. 14C shows one combination in which the basic image is an image of a specific character, the first related image is a character indicating the character of the basic image, and FIG. 14D is a basic image. FIG. 14E shows a combination of a specific character image and the first related image as a silhouette image of the basic image. FIG. And the first related image is a combination of images obtained by transforming, omitting, or simplifying the basic image. FIG. 14F shows the basic image as the image of a specific character, and the first related image as It is a combination of multiple images that are uniquely associated with the character. The above combinations are given as examples, and other combinations are also conceivable.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention relating to a cover system will be described with reference to the drawings to provide an understanding of the present invention.
The direction indicated by the arrow T in FIG. 1 is upward, the direction indicated by the arrow F is forward, the direction indicated by the arrow R is rightward, and the position and direction of each part described below are above, forward, rightward. It is based on.

First, an overall configuration of a protective cover set 1 which is an example of a cover system to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, this protective cover set 1 is a protective cover for covering and protecting the surface of a portable device 6 that is an image display device having an image display unit 7 formed of liquid crystal or the like. 2 and an information card 3 as a recording medium capable of executing an input function for inputting image data 20c of a standby image 20 as a predetermined basic image into the portable device 6 in the image display unit 7. .

Of these, the protective cover 2 is a protective film 4 as a first protective cover that covers the device upper surface 9 that is one side surface of the portable device 6 provided with the image display unit 7, and the other side surface of the portable device 6. A protective case 5 serving as a second protective cover for covering the portable device 6 extends from the device lower surface 10 to the outer peripheral side surface 11 that is gradually erected from the periphery thereof.

The protective film 4 is a normal protective cover formed by cutting a transparent thin plate-like resin or hard glass into a rectangular shape, and includes an expensive terminal electrode for recording and outputting unique information. It is not provided, but the film lower surface 4c of the protective film 4 is attached to the portable device 6 such that the film lower surface 4c is attached to the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6 via an adhesive layer (not shown).

In the protective film 4, a portion overlapping the image display unit 7 when attached to the mobile device 6 is a window portion 4 a that remains transparent or is perforated into a rectangular hole, and the image display unit of the mobile device 6 7 is always visible from the outside.

On the other hand, a predetermined first related image 21 is arranged on the rectangular frame-shaped frame portion 4b surrounding the window portion 4a so as to be integrally formed or printed thereon. ing.

Furthermore, speaker holes 4b1 and button holes 4b2 are formed in the front and rear end portions of the frame portion 4b where the speakers 13 and the operation buttons 14 overlap with each other when the portable device 6 is attached. Even if the mobile phone 6 is mounted on the mobile phone 6, the mobile phone 6 is not disturbed in calling and operation.

With the configuration as described above, the protective film 4 is a normal protective cover, and can be applied to a portable device 6 without a dedicated detection terminal or control circuit for specific information, and also for the protective film 4 itself. Therefore, it is possible to omit an expensive terminal electrode for recording and outputting the unique information.

The protective case 5 is formed in a thin shell-type box shape in which a thin resin, metal, or the like is composed of a bottom wall portion 5a and a peripheral wall portion 5b. It is attached to the lower part of the portable device 6 so as to pass through.

A predetermined second related image 22 is arranged on the case lower surface 5d in a state of being attached to the portable device 6 so as to be integrally formed or printed thereon.

Further, the lens case 5e and the microphone hole 5f are formed in the front and rear portions of the protective case 5 in portions where the camera lens 15 and the microphone 12 overlap when mounted on the portable device 6, respectively. The mobile phone 6 is kept attached to the mobile device 6 so that the mobile phone 6 does not have any troubles in taking pictures and moving pictures and making calls.

In this embodiment, the protective film 4 and the protective case 5 are included in the protective cover set 1 together. However, the protective film 4 is provided for retrofitting only for the protective film 4 or for the portable device 6 with the protective film 4 attached. Only the protective case 5 may be used, and as will be described in detail later, at least a part of the first related image 21 is continuous with the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7 in the covering state of the protective film 4, that is, the mounted state. If you do.

Also, in the information card 3, a reading code 3b such as a matrix type two-dimensional code and a bar code and an information sentence 3c are described on one surface of a sheet 3a made of paper or resin. Although the method of providing the matrix type two-dimensional code will be described in detail later, it is not only printed and provided on paper as described in this embodiment, but also recorded on a recording medium or attached to an e-mail. It can also be provided via the Internet.

These read code 3b and information sentence 3c describe various information for obtaining the standby image 20 corresponding to the first related image 21 of the protective film 4 and the second related image 22 of the protective case 5. . For example, related image ID information for specifying the first related image 21 and the second related image 22, a URL of a download site on the Internet for acquiring the standby image 20, and the like are described.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the portable device 6 includes a wireless communication unit 23, an image display unit 7, the operation button 14 such as the operation button 14 that is input by the user, and a micro SD card. (Hereinafter referred to as “SD card”) is inserted through an external input unit 25 in which a rewritable memory card 8 or the like to be described later is inserted and a reader 25 a for reading the contents is formed, the microphone 12 and the speaker 13. A voice processing unit 26 that processes voices input and output, a camera processing unit 27 that captures and processes photographs and moving images via the lens 15, and a controller 28 that controls these various functions.

The controller 28 has a built-in recording unit 28a, in which an operating system program and an application program necessary for controlling various functions of the above-described units are recorded. The instruction code is sequentially read and executed.

Thereby, for example, the application program for reading the code stored in the recording unit 28a of the controller 28 is started, and the reading code 3b is automatically read by pointing the lens 15 at the reading code 3b of the information card 3. , It is converted into a URL indicating the location of the server in which the image data 20c is recorded.

Thereafter, by operating the operation unit 24 and accessing a predetermined URL indicating the location of an external server or the like via the wireless communication unit 23, information such as related image ID information described in the information sentence 3c described above is obtained. When input, the image data 20 c of the standby image 20 corresponding to the first related image 21 of the protective film 4 and the second related image 22 of the protective case 5 is automatically downloaded via the wireless communication unit 23.

When the image data 20c is recorded in the recording unit 28a, the operation unit 24 is operated to start a standby image display application program, and the image data 20c is read from the recording unit 28a. The standby image 20 can be displayed on the image display unit 7.

Further, a memory card 8 may be provided instead of the information card 3. As the memory card 8, an SD card, a USB memory, or the like can be mainly considered. Also in this memory card 8, download information for acquiring the image data 20c of the standby image 20 corresponding to the first related image 21 of the protective film 4 and the second related image 22 of the protective case 5 is recorded. .

Then, for example, the memory card 8 is inserted into the reader 25 a of the external input unit 25, the operation unit 24 is operated to start a standby image display application program, and the image data of the standby image 20 is read from the memory card 8. By reading 20c, the standby image 20 can be displayed on the image display unit 7 described above.

As described above, the image data 20c of the standby image 20, the recording medium such as the memory card 8 and the information card 3 in which the download information of the standby image 20 is recorded, the identifier information including the download information of the image data 20c, etc. The image data 20c is read from the matrix type two-dimensional code or bar code such as identifier information including access information accessible to a site where the matrix type two-dimensional code or bar code and the image data 20c can be downloaded. The basic image can be displayed on the image display unit 7. In addition, it is possible to omit a dedicated detection terminal and control circuit for the unique information of the mobile device 6, and it is possible to display the standby image 20 suitable for various

related images

21 and 22 on the image display unit 7. Various combinations of the received image 20 and the

related images

21 and 22 are possible.

In detail, the memory card 8 is inserted into the reader 25a of the portable device 6 and the image data 20c is read, or the download information that can download the image data 20c is read, and the standby image 20 that matches the

related images

21 and 22 is read. Is displayed on the image display unit 7.

Also, the information card 3 reads the reading code 3b such as a barcode or a matrix type two-dimensional code into the portable device 6, accesses the server in which the image data 20c is recorded, and downloads the image data 20c. Alternatively, from the access information accessible to the site where the image data 20c can be downloaded, the image data 20c is moved to the server where the image data 20c is recorded, and the image data 20c is downloaded from the server. In this way, the standby image 20 related to the

related images

21 and 22 is displayed on the image display unit 7.

That is, in a matrix type two-dimensional code such as identifier information including download information of the image data 20c, a predetermined site can be automatically accessed by reading the matrix type two-dimensional code with a dedicated application, and an image can be accessed from the site. The data 20c can be downloaded to the mobile device 6.

Further, in a matrix type two-dimensional code such as identifier information including download information of image data, a predetermined site is displayed by reading the matrix type two-dimensional code with a dedicated application, and thereafter image data 20c is displayed from the site. By moving to the recorded site, the image 20c can be downloaded.

As a result, the standby image 20 suitable for the

related images

21 and 22 can be obtained by a simple operation of simply reading a matrix type two-dimensional code including a recording medium such as an SD card or the server URL on which the image 20c is recorded. Can be reliably displayed on the image display unit 7 of the portable device 6. Further, a complicated communication device or the like is not required, and the protective cover set 1 that is a cover system can be made compact and low in cost.

In the present embodiment, the portable device 6 receives the image data 20c of the standby image 20 or identifier information including download information of the image data and access information accessible to the site having the server on which the image data is recorded. Although the information card 3 which is a recording medium has been described as the input to, other information may be used as long as the input function to the portable device 6 can be exhibited. For example, a connection cable necessary for inputting the image data 20c to the external input unit 25 of the portable device 6, an installation location of the information terminal for connecting the connection cable and extracting the image data 20c, and a related image ID input to the information terminal It may be an information card in which the information is described.

Next, detailed configurations of the standby image 20, the first related image 21, and the second related image 22 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

The first related image 21 is printed on the front right corner of the frame portion 4b of the protective film 4 described above. The rear end portion 21a and the right end portion 21b of the first related image 21 are in visual contact with the front edge portion 7a1 and the right edge portion 7a2 of the image display portion 7 from the outside, and are visually continuous with the screen display portion 7. It is displayed as it is. In the present embodiment, the first related image 21 is an image that displays a single character. However, the first related image 21 may be composed of a plurality of images as in a first related image 21A described later. The number and type are not particularly limited.

Thereby, by providing the protective film 4 in which the 1st related image 21 is arrange | positioned so that at least one part can be visually connected with the screen display part 7 visually at the outer periphery 7a of the image display part 7 by the covering state. 4 can provide the appearance that the first related image 21 arranged on the image display unit 7 is connected, and the first related image 21 is closely associated with the standby image 20, so that the appearance of the mobile device 6 can be obtained. A design-like sense of unity can be imparted.

On the other hand, the standby image 20 is displayed in the upper right corner of the image display unit 7. The front end portion 20a and the right end portion 20b of the standby image 20 are displayed in contact with the front edge portion 7a1 and the right edge portion 7a2 of the image display portion 7 from the inside, respectively. In this embodiment, the time character string 29 is always displayed as a standby image in the substantially central portion of the first half of the image display unit 7 so as to improve the convenience of the user. 29 may be hidden or may be changed to a date character string or another image, and the standby image displayed simultaneously is not particularly limited.

With the above configuration, at least a part of the first related image 21 can be visually continued to at least a part of the standby image 20 via the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7, and the user can In terms of easy attention, the first related image 21 has an appearance directly connected to the standby image 20 in the image display unit 7, and the first related image 21 can be more closely associated with the standby image 20. Thereby, a design-like sense of unity can be given to the appearance of the mobile device 6.

The combination of the standby image 20 and the first related image 21 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (f).

[Combination 1]
As shown in FIG. 14 (a), a standby image F of a snowman is displayed as a basic image on the screen display unit 7, and an image having a different posture of the snowman is defined as a first related image F1. As a result, it is possible to provide a design integral to the appearance of the mobile device 6.

[Combination 2]
As shown in FIG. 14B, the snowman standby image F is displayed as a basic image on the screen display unit 7, and another snowman image paired therewith is defined as a first related image F2. Thereby, a design-like sense of unity can be given to the appearance of the mobile device 6.

[Combination 3]
As shown in FIG. 14C, the snowman standby image F is displayed on the screen display unit 7 as a basic image, and an image on which characters indicating the snowman character are displayed is a first related image F3. Thereby, a design-like sense of unity can be given to the appearance of the mobile device 6.

[Combination 4]
As shown in FIG. 14D, a snowman standby image F is displayed on the screen display unit 7 as a basic image, and an image representing the snowman silhouette is defined as a first related image F4. Thereby, a design-like sense of unity can be given to the appearance of the mobile device 6.

[Combination 5]
As shown in FIG. 14E, a standby image F of a snowman is displayed as a basic image on the screen display unit 7, and an image obtained by deforming, omitting, or simplifying the snowman image is defined as a first related image F5. . Thereby, a design-like sense of unity can be given to the appearance of the mobile device 6.

[Combination 6]
As shown in FIG. 14F, a standby image F of a snowman is displayed as a basic image on the screen display unit 7, and an image that uniquely associates this snowman is defined as a first related image F6. Thereby, a design-like sense of unity can be given to the appearance of the mobile device 6. Note that other combinations of the standby image and the first related image are conceivable as long as the standby image and the first related image have some visual, conceptual, or morphological relationship.

Furthermore, the second related image 22 is printed on the latter half of the case lower surface 5d of the protective case 5 described above. As a result, the

related images

21 and 22 can be arranged on both sides of the device upper surface 9 and the device lower surface 10 of the mobile device 6, and various combinations of the standby image 20 and the two

related images

21 and 22 are possible. It becomes possible, and various variations can be given to the appearance of the mobile device 6.

Moreover, the second related image 22 is an enlargement or reduction of the combined image in which the standby image 20 and the first related image 21 are combined. Thereby, the standby image 20, the first related image 21, and the second related image 22 can all be closely related to each other, and a design sense of unity can be imparted to the appearance of the mobile device 6. In the present embodiment, the standby image 20 and the first related image 21 are merged to form the entire second related image 22. However, the second related image 22 is obtained from a part of the merged image. It may be configured.

Next, various other forms of the protective cover set 1 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 4 to 10.

In the protective cover set 1A shown in FIG. 4, the standby image 20A, the first related image 21A, and the second related image 22A are all composed of a plurality of images, and the first related image 21A is set as the standby image 20A. In this case, the appearance design of the portable device 6 is given gorgeousness and spread without being continued.

Of these, the standby image 20A is composed of a plurality of separate images 30a to 30h, and is displayed at the approximate center of the image display unit 7 in plan view. All the images 30a to 30h are displayed away from the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7.

The first related image 21A has substantially the same shape as the images 30a to 30h of the standby image 20A, and is composed of a plurality of separate images 31a to 31m. Among these, the images 31a to 31h are frame portions of the protective film 4A. 4Ab is printed at the front, and the remaining images 31i to 31m are printed at the rear of the frame 4Ab.

Of these, the

images

31b, 31d, 31f, and 31h are in contact with the front edge 7a1 of the image display unit 7 from the outside, and the images 31i and 31l are in contact with the rear edge 7a3 of the image display unit 7 from the outside. These are displayed so as to be continuous with the outer peripheral edge 7 a of the image display unit 7. However, all of the images 31a to 31m of the first related image 21A are arranged apart from the images 30a to 30h of the standby image 20A, and are displayed so as not to be continuous with the standby image 20A.

The second related image 22A is also substantially the same shape as the images 30a to 30h of the standby image 20A, and is composed of a plurality of separate images 32a to 32n. It is printed.

With such a configuration, the

related images

21A and 22A can be arranged on both sides of the device upper surface 9 and the device lower surface 10 of the portable device 6, and the standby image 20A and the two

related images

21A and 22A are used in various ways. In addition to enabling various combinations, a large number of images are arranged in a dispersed state without being connected to each other, so that the appearance design of the portable device 6 can be gorgeous and spread.

Further, another type of protective cover set 1B shown in FIG. 5 uses a foldable notebook-type protective case 16 instead of the shell-type protective case 5 of the protective cover set 1 described above, whereby the image display unit 7 This is an improved protection.

The protective case 16 is formed in a rectangular shape made of synthetic leather, artificial leather, genuine leather, or the like, and can be opened and closed left and right around a vertical fold 16c at the center of the left and right.

A holding cover portion 16a to which a shell-type holding frame 17 is fixed is formed on the right side of the fold line 16c, and the device lower surface 10 of the portable device 6 is fitted and held on the holding frame 17. Yes. On the other hand, on the left side of the fold line 16c, a screen cover portion 16b is formed which extends from the holding cover portion 16a so as to cover the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6 so as to be bent.

Furthermore, in this protective cover set 1B, the standby image 20A and the second related image 22 related to the first related image 21 are printed on the screen cover portion 16b side of the case lower surface 16d which is the outer surface of the protective case 16. However, it may be arranged so as to straddle the holding cover portion 16a side or the holding cover portion 16a and the screen cover portion 16b. In this manner, by arranging the second related image 22 on the holding cover portion 16a and the screen cover portion 16b side, it is possible to give a design sense of unity to the protective cover set 1B that is the appearance of the mobile device 6.

In addition, the portable device 6 is held and fixed to the holding frame 17 of the protective case 16, and when the portable device 6 is not used, the screen cover 16 b faces the device upper surface 9 side of the portable device 6 as indicated by an arrow 18. The image display unit 7 can be covered by bending the image display unit 7, and the image display unit 7 is doubly protected by the protective film 4 and the screen cover unit 16 b, so that the appearance of the portable device 6 can be integrated with a variety of designs. The protection of the image display unit 7 can be enhanced while providing various variations.

The image display unit 7 that displays the

standby images

20 and 20A described above and the first

related images

21 and 21A related to the

standby images

20 and 20A are at least part of the outer periphery of the image display unit 7. The second

related images

22 and 22A as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are arranged for the portable device 6 provided with the

protective films

4 and 4A that can be continuously arranged on 7a. It is preferable to use a shell-type

protective case

5, 5A or a notebook-type protective case 16.

Thereby, as described above, these normal

protective cases

5, 5A, 16 can be applied to the portable device 6 without a dedicated detection terminal for specific information and a control circuit, and the protective cases 5, 5A. , 16 itself, it is possible to omit expensive terminal electrodes for recording and outputting the unique information.

Furthermore, also in this case, the first

related images

21 and 21A arranged on the

protective films

4 and 4A can provide an appearance such that the first

related images

21 and 21A are visually connected to the image display unit 7. 21A is closely associated with the

standby images

20 and 20A, and a design sense of unity is imparted to the appearance of the portable device 6.

In addition, by displaying on the image display unit 7 standby images that match various related images, a wide variety of

standby images

20, 20A, first

related images

21, 21A, and second

related images

22, 22A can be obtained. Combination is possible, and various variations can be given.

In particular, in the notebook-type protective case 16, as described above, when the portable device 6 is not used, the screen cover portion 16 b can be bent toward the device upper surface 9 side of the portable device 6 to cover the image display portion 7. The display unit 7 can be double protected by the protective film 4 and the screen cover unit 16b.

In addition, protective cover sets 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F of different forms shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are predetermined when the protective films 33 to 36 are attached to the upper surface 9 of the portable device 6 to the protective cover set 1 described above. By applying a mark function indicating the position of the film, the position accuracy of the protective films 33 to 36 is improved.

Here, as described above, the protective film is formed by cutting a transparent thin plate-like resin or hard glass into a rectangular shape, and the protective film is accurately placed at a predetermined position on the upper surface 9 of the device. Since it is necessary to affix or to prevent air bubbles from remaining between the protective film and the image display unit 7, it is extremely difficult to apply the protective film to the device upper surface 9.

On the other hand, in the case of the protective cover set 1 </ b> C shown in FIG. 6, in a state where the protective film 33 is covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the mobile device 6, the linear portion 41 a and the linear portion that constitute the first related image 41. The standby image 40 and the first related image 41 are adjusted so that 41b continues to the straight line portion 40a and the straight line portion 40b constituting the standby image 40 via the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7, respectively. Has been.

In such a configuration, when the protective film 33 is pasted, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 10A, first, as described above, the image data of the standby image 40 is read or downloaded. The standby image 40 is displayed on the image display unit 7 of the portable device 6 by acquiring information or access information and downloading image data (step S1: basic image display step). As a result, the image display unit 7 allows the user to freely select and display the standby image 40 having a shape and size suitable for the alignment mark, and has a function as a mark of the standby image 40. improves. That is, information about the alignment of the protective film 33 can be obtained from an image generated by displaying the basic image and the related image in association with each other.

Subsequently, the protective film 33 having the first related image 41 related to the standby image 40 is brought into contact with the upper surface 9 provided with the image display unit 7 so that the first related image 41 is close to the standby image 40. (Step S2: Temporary placement process). As a result, the protective film 33 can be moved to the vicinity of a predetermined sticking position in advance, and the next sticking / coating process can be performed smoothly, and positioning based on the standby image 40 can be performed quickly with high accuracy. be able to.

Then, the protective film 33 is pasted on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6 so that the first related image 41 is continuous with the standby image 40 (step S3: pasting and covering step). Specifically, as described above, the straight line portion 41 a and the straight line portion 41 b of the first related image 41 are respectively transferred to the straight line portion 40 a and the straight line portion 40 b of the standby image 40 via the outer peripheral edge 7 a of the image display unit 7. It sticks on the apparatus upper surface 9, adjusting the position of the protective film 33 so that it may continue. As a result, even when the protective film 33 is made of a thin plate-like hard glass or the like, the protective film 33 can be applied to the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6 with a simple operation of aligning the first related image 41 with the standby image 40. It can be applied with high accuracy, and the ease of handling of the image display device can be enhanced.

At this time, in the protective cover set 1C, the

linear portions

40a, 40b, 41a continuous through the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7 in a state where the protective film 33 is covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6. , 41b are provided on the standby image 40 and the first related image 41, so that the protective film 33 can be accurately applied to a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6 and no special attaching jig is required. It becomes.

Note that the second related image 42 printed on the protective case 5B constituting the protective cover set 1C that performs the cover sticking method as described above is also similar to the protective cover set 1 in that the standby image 40 and the first related image 41 Are combined images, and a design sense of unity can be imparted to the portable device 6.

The protective cover set 1D shown in FIG. 8A is provided with a cover sticking according to the present invention by providing a difference in the interval width between the linear portions of the standby image 43 and the first related image 44 in the protective cover set 1C. The workability of the pasting work by the method is improved.

In the case of this protective cover set 1D, in a state where the protective film 34 is covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6, a front end region 43c between the straight ends 43a and 43b constituting the standby image 43 is provided. The standby image 43 and the first related image 44 are adjusted so that the rear end region 44c between the rear ends of the straight line portion 44a and the straight line portion 44b constituting the first related image 44 is continuous.

The sticking operation of the protective film 34 in such a configuration is also performed by the cover sticking method described above. At that time, in the sticking and covering step S3, the rear end region of the first related image 44 is located in the front end region 43c via the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7 with the front end region 43c of the standby image 43 as a mark. While the position of the protective film 34 is fine-adjusted so that 44c continues, it affixes on the apparatus upper surface 9. FIG. That is, information on the pasting position can be obtained from an image generated by displaying the standby image 43 and the first related image 44 in association with each other.

At this time, in the protective cover set 1D, the protective film 34 is continuous through the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7 in a state where the protective film 34 is covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6, and there is a difference in width. Since the front end area 43c and the rear end area 44c, which are the interval areas, are provided in the standby image 43 and the first related image 44, one of the interval areas falls within the other interval area when a very high paste position accuracy is not required. Thus, it is only necessary to make it continuous, positioning becomes easier than making the straight portions continuous, and workability of the pasting work can be improved.

The protective cover set 1E shown in FIG. 8 (b) is one in which the location accuracy of the protective film 35 by the cover pasting method according to the present invention is further enhanced by increasing the number of mark locations.

In the case of this protective cover set 1E, the standby image 45 is composed of

images

45a and 45b arranged at two positions on the left and right corners of the front end of the image display unit 7, and the first related image 46 is protected. It is composed of an image 46a and an image 46b arranged at two positions on the left and right corners of the front portion of the frame portion 35b of the film 35.

In a state where the protective film 35 is covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the mobile device 6, the

images

46 a and 46 b of the first related image 46 are respectively connected via the outer peripheral edge 7 a of the image display unit 7. The positions of the standby image 45 and the first related image 46 are adjusted so as to be continuous with the

images

45 a and 45 b of the standby image 45.

The pasting operation of the protective film 35 in such a configuration is also performed by the cover pasting method described above. At that time, in the paste covering step S3, the

images

45a and 45b of the standby image 45 are used as marks, and each of the

images

45a and 45b is connected to the first related image via the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7. 46, the image 46a and the image 46b of 46 are continuously attached to the upper surface 9 of the apparatus while finely adjusting the position of the protective film 34.

At this time, in the protective cover set 1E, in a state where the protective film 35 is covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6, images 45a continuous through the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display unit 7 at a plurality of locations. Since 45b, 46a, and 46b are provided in the standby image 45 and the first related image 46, it is possible to perform alignment with a plurality of places as marks, and to improve the pasting position accuracy.

The protective cover set 1F shown in FIG. 8 (c) improves the workability of the pasting work by the cover pasting method according to the present invention by changing the first related image 49 into a shape in which the movement width is easily visible. That is, the ease of handling of the image display device is enhanced.

In the case of this protective cover set 1F, the standby image 40 is the same as the protective cover set 1C, but the first related image 49 that is continuous with it is formed in a ruler shape, and the protective film 36 is the upper surface of the portable device 6. 9, the straight line portion 40 a and the straight line portion 40 b constituting the standby image 40 are connected to the scale 49 a and the scale 49 b of the first related image 49 via the outer peripheral edge 7 a of the image display unit 7. The standby image 40 and the first related image 49 are adjusted in position so as to be continuous with each other.

The sticking operation of the protective film 36 in such a configuration is also performed by the cover sticking method described above. At that time, in the sticking and covering step S3, the straight line portion 40a and the straight line portion 40b of the standby image 40 are used as marks, and the straight line portion 40a and the straight line portion 40b are respectively connected via the outer peripheral edge 7a of the image display portion 7. The fine film 49 is pasted on the upper surface 9 of the apparatus while finely adjusting the position of the protective film 36 so that the scale 49a and the scale 49b of the first related image 49 are made continuous.

At this time, in the protective cover set 1 </ b> F, the

linear portions

40 a and 40 b that are continuous through the outer peripheral edge 7 a of the image display unit 7 with the protective film 36 covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6, scales. Since 49a and 49b are provided in the standby image 40 and the first related image 49, the

scale

49a and 49b can be positioned while confirming the deviation from a predetermined position, thereby improving the workability of the pasting work. Can be made.

Further, another type of protective cover set 1G shown in FIG. 9 has a screen position display that can specify a screen in the image display unit 7 that can display a standby screen as a plurality of home screens on the protective cover set 1 described above. By adding a function, the ease of handling of the image display device is enhanced.

When the portable device 6 has a plurality of standby screens 38 virtually and has a function capable of displaying a standby image 50 different for each standby screen on the image display unit 7, the image display unit 7 is currently present. In order to check the number of the standby screen displayed on the screen, for example, as described above, the screen is moved to the

end standby screen

38a or 38d, and the screen position is estimated from the number of operations. There was a need to do.

On the other hand, in the case of the protective cover set 1G, the

standby screens

38a, 38b, 38c, and 38d from No. 1 to No. 4 have

images

50a, 50b, 50c, and 50d having the same shape and different display positions, respectively. It is displayed. On the other hand, a first related image 51 composed of

images

51a, 51b, 51c, 51d arranged in order from the left is printed on the front end portion of the frame portion 37b of the protective film 37, and each of the

images

51a, 51b, 51c, In 51d, the screen number of the standby screen is printed together.

In a state where the protective film 37 is covered at a predetermined position on the device upper surface 9 of the portable device 6, it corresponds to the screen number of the current standby screen among the

images

51a, 51b, 51c, 51d of the first related image 51. The standby image 50 and the first related image 51 are arranged such that corresponding ones of the

images

50 a, 50 b, 50 c, and 50 d of the standby image 50 are continuous via the outer peripheral edge 7 a of the image display unit 7. Is aligned.

In such a configuration, when confirming the position of the current standby screen, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10B, first, the image display unit 7 is provided by the above-described cover pasting method or the like. The device upper surface 9 is covered with the protective film 37 having the first related image 51 related to the standby image 50 (step S4: cover covering step). Thus, the current screen information indicated by the predetermined standby image 50 displayed in the next process, for example, the screen number can be arranged in the first related image 51, and the display of the selected current screen information is displayed. In other words, the current screen information can be obtained from an image generated by displaying the standby image 50 and the first related image 51 in association with each other.

Subsequently, a predetermined standby image 50 is displayed on the current standby screen 38 displayed on the image display unit 7 (step S5: basic image display step). Thereby, the screen information of the current standby screen is displayed by, for example, instructing the screen number of the current standby screen described in the first related image 51 by the standby image 50 displayed on the image display unit 7. And the current standby screen is specified.

Thereafter, the current screen information indicated by the standby image 50 and the first related image 51 continuous with the standby image 50 is confirmed (step S6: current screen position confirmation step). Specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the image 51 b of the standby image 50 continues to the image 51 b in which the screen number 2 is displayed among the

images

51 a, 51 b, 51 c, and 51 d of the first related image 51. If so, the standby screen displayed on the image display unit 7 is identified as the second standby screen 38b. As a result, even when the image display unit 7 is being operated and the screen is being switched, the standby image 50 can be used to immediately determine which standby screen is the current standby screen. In order to confirm the screen, for example, there is no need to bother to move to the

end standby screens

38a and 38d to estimate the current standby screen 38b, and the ease of handling of the image display device can be improved.

Next, a method for providing the first basic image will be described with reference to FIG.
The first basic image providing method is a method of providing a memory card 8 such as an SD card, which is an example of a basic image recording medium, in which the image data 20c of the standby image 20 is recorded. This is performed by the steps (S10 to S12).

Step 10 (S10): Preparation Step The image data 20c of the standby image 20 to be recorded on the SD card is prepared. The standby image 20 may be an image obtained by the recipient of the protective film 4 or taken by himself / herself, which is an example of image information from the outside.

Step 11 (S11); Recording Step The image data 20c prepared in step 10 (S10) is recorded on the SD card.

Step 12 (S12); Providing Step The SD card prepared in Step 11 is provided to the recipient of the protective film 4.
Note that the memory card 8 is not limited to the SD card, and a memory having a certain recording capacity such as a USB memory is also conceivable. It is also conceivable that the SD card is provided separately by handing or mailing simultaneously with the provision of the protective film 4 or before and after the provision of the protective film 4.

The recipient of the protective film 4 who received the SD card reads the image data 20c from the SD card using the reader 25a, and transfers the image data 20c to the portable device 6, thereby waiting on the screen display unit 7. The image 20 can be displayed.

That is, the image data 20c can be directly provided to the recipient by being provided via a recording medium such as the memory card 8 on which the image data 20c is recorded.

Before the memory card 8 is provided, a list of a plurality of images is presented to the recipient, the recipient selects one of the images, and the image specified by this selection is verbally or telephoned to the provider. It is also conceivable that image data of a specified image is recorded and provided in the memory card 8 by transmitting it by e-mail, FAX or the like.

Next, a second basic image providing method will be described with reference to FIG.
The second basic image providing method is a method of sending information necessary for accessing the image data 20c of the standby image 20 to the recipient of the protective film 4 via a communication means such as an electronic mail. Specifically, the following steps (S20 to S22) are performed.

Step 20 (S20): Preparation Step A matrix type two-dimensional code, which is an example of identifier information, is recorded, which is attached to an e-mail and records access information accessible to the site where the image data 20c of the standby image 20 is recorded. To do. That is, the access information is provided via identifier information such as a matrix type two-dimensional code in which the access information is recorded. Further, the standby image 20 may be an image obtained or taken by the recipient of the protective film 4 as an example of image information from the outside.

Step 21 (S21); Mail Creation Step An email to be sent to the recipient of the protective film 4 is created.

Step 22 (S22); Mail Sending Step The matrix type two-dimensional code prepared in Step 20 is attached to the mail created in Step 21 (S21) and sent to the recipient of the protective film 4.
The identifier information is not limited to the matrix type two-dimensional code, and a barcode that is a one-dimensional code is also conceivable. In addition to attaching an electronic image file such as a matrix type two-dimensional code to the mail, the identifier information may be displayed as an image in the mail text. It is also conceivable that the URL of a specific site as access information is attached to the mail as character information or text data in the body of the mail instead of as a matrix type two-dimensional code.

Thus, the access information is provided via an e-mail in which the access information is written as character information, or an e-mail in which identifier information recording the access information is attached or displayed as an image. Thereby, the recipient uses the identifier information attached to the e-mail to access the server in which the image data 20c is recorded, downloads the necessary image data 20c to the portable device 6, and displays the image display unit. 7 can display the standby image 20.

In other words, the access information can be accessed by providing an e-mail attached with a matrix type two-dimensional code in which the access information is recorded, or an e-mail in which the matrix type two-dimensional code is described in the text. While being able to move easily to the server indicated by the information, it is possible to reliably provide image data to the recipient. It is also conceivable to provide the image data 20c of the basic image by directly attaching it to an email.

A list of multiple images is attached to the e-mail, and the recipient selects one of them, and informs the provider by e-mail, telephone, or fax of information that can identify the selected image. It is also conceivable to provide image data specified later.

Next, a third basic image providing method will be described with reference to FIGS. 11C and 13A.
The third basic image providing method is a method of providing an image by accessing a specific server in which the image data 20c of the standby image 20 is recorded using a network such as a LAN. This is performed by the steps (S30 to S32).

Step 30 (S30); Preparation Step Information (hereinafter referred to as “ID information”) that records the image data 20c of the standby image 20 on the predetermined server SV1 and identifies the recipient given to the recipient of the protective film 4 And the image data 20c recorded in the server SV1 can be downloaded (hereinafter referred to as “download information a”) to make the image data 20c downloadable from the server SV1. Note that the standby image 20 may be an image acquired or taken by the recipient of the protective film 4 as an example of basic image information acquired from the outside.

Step 31 (S31); associating step The image data 20c is associated with specific ID information, and when the specific ID information is used, the image data 20c can be downloaded. Thereby, if the ID information and the download information a are accurately used, the image data 20c recorded in the server SV1 can be easily downloaded.

Step 32 (S32); Download Information etc. Providing Step The ID information associated with the image data 20c in step 31 and the image data 20c recorded in the server SV1 are provided with the download information a to the recipient of the protective film 4. .

The download information a can be mainly a matrix type two-dimensional code, but it can also be a character code. Further, the download information a may be sent to the recipient by attaching the download information a to an email in addition to printing on the paper and providing it to the recipient when the protective film 4 is provided.

Thus, the image data 20c is provided by accessing the server SV1 in which the image data 20c is recorded using the download information a via the portable device 6 and downloading the image data 20c. Since the server SV1 can be accessed and the ID information and the image data 20c are associated with each other, the image data 20c can be downloaded accurately.

Next, a procedure for the recipient to acquire image data will be described with reference to FIG.
The recipient receives the provision of the download information a, and then uses the download information a to access the server SV1 in which the image data 20c is recorded in a network environment using a LAN. And the standby image 20 can be displayed on the image display unit 7.

That is, since the image data 20c is provided by accessing the server SV1 in which the image data 20c is recorded using the download information a via the portable device 6, it can be surely provided to the recipient.

Before providing the image data 20c to the recipient, a list of a plurality of images is presented to the recipient, and one of the recipients can select and select the selected image. It may be possible to provide the specified image data later by telling the provider verbally, by telephone, fax, or e-mail.

Next, a fourth basic image providing method will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 (a) and 13 (b).
The fourth basic image providing method is a method of providing an image by allowing the image data recording server SV2 in which the image data 20c of the standby image 20 is recorded to be accessed in a network environment using a WAN. Is performed by the following steps (S40 to S42).

Step 40 (S40); Image Data Upload Process The image data 20c of the standby image 20 is uploaded onto the image data recording server SV2 on which the image data is recorded, and is made accessible using the access information b described above. . The standby image 20 may be an image obtained by the recipient of the protective film 4 or captured by the recipient of the protective film 4, which is an example of image information from the outside.

Step 41 (S41); associating step The image data 20c is associated with specific ID information, and when the specific ID information is used, the image data 20c can be downloaded. Thus, if the ID information is used accurately, the image data 20c can be easily downloaded.

Step 42 (S42): Access information providing step The ID information associated with the image data 20c in step 41 and the access information b accessible to the image data recording server SV2 are provided to the recipient of the protective film 4. The access information b is mainly considered to be a matrix type two-dimensional code, but may be a character code.

In addition to printing the access information b on paper and providing it to the recipient, it is conceivable that the access information is attached to an email and sent to the recipient. The access information b is printed on paper when the protective film 4 is provided, and is provided to the recipient. Alternatively, the access information b may be separately attached to the email before and after the provision of the protective film 4. Conceivable.

Next, a procedure for the recipient to acquire the image data 20c will be described with reference to FIG.
After receiving the provision of the access information b, the recipient accesses the image data recording server SV2 using the access information b in a network environment such as a WAN, as shown in the route 1 (RT1). 20 c can be downloaded to the mobile device 6, and the standby image 20 can be displayed on the image display unit 7.

That is, the image data 20c is provided by directly accessing the image data recording server SV2. That is, since the access information b is accessible to the server SV2 in which the image data 20c is recorded, and the ID information is associated with the image data 20c, the image data 20c is surely provided to the provider by inputting the ID information. Can be made available for download.

In addition, before providing the image data 20c to the recipient, a list of a plurality of images is presented to the recipient, the recipient selects one of them, and information that can identify the selected image is provided. It may be possible to provide the image data specified later by telling the provider by oral, telephone, fax, or e-mail.

In this case, data related to a list of a plurality of images (hereinafter, referred to as “image list data”) is recorded in the server SV2, and the recipient receives access to the image list data by inputting the access information b described above. enable. The recipient who has obtained the image list data selects an arbitrary image from the image list data, and inputs specific information (hereinafter referred to as “image specifying information”) for specifying the image, so that the image specifying information is used. Image data of the identified image can be obtained.

Next, a fifth basic image providing method will be described with reference to FIG.
In the fifth basic image providing method, the home server SV3 of a specific website (hereinafter referred to as “home site”) in which the download information b is recorded is accessed using a network such as WAN, and then the image is displayed. This is a method of providing an image by moving it to the data recording server SV2, which is performed in detail by the following steps (S50 to S52).

Step 50 (S50); Download Information Upload Step The download information b accessible to the image data recording server SV2 is uploaded onto the home server SV3 of the home site, and the image data 20c is uploaded to the image data recording server SV2. When the recipient of the protective film 4 accesses the home server SV3, the access information c is used to make the home server SV3 accessible. Note that the standby image 20 may be an image obtained or taken by the recipient of the protective film 4 as an example of image information from the outside.

Step 51 (S51); association step By associating the image data 20c with specific ID information, the home server SV3 can be accessed when specific ID information is used. Thereby, if the ID information is accurately used, the home server SV3 can be easily accessed.

Step 52 (S52); Download Information Providing Step ID information associated with the image data 20c in step 51 and access information c accessible to the home server SV3 are provided to the recipient of the protective film 4.
The access information c is mainly considered to be a matrix type two-dimensional code, but may be a character code.
In addition to printing the access information c on the paper when providing the protective film 4 and providing it to the recipient, it is conceivable to send the access information c attached to a mail.

Next, a procedure for the recipient to acquire the image data 20c will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in the route 2 (RT2), the recipient receives the provision of the ID information in step 52 (S52) and the access information c accessible to the home server SV3, and then uses the access information c to the server SV3. Access using a network such as WAN. Then, after obtaining the download information b recorded in the home server SV3 and accessible to the image data recording server SV2, as shown in the route 3 (RT3), the image data recording server SV2 is accessed and the image data 20c is stored. It is possible to download to the mobile device 6 and display the standby image 20 on the image display unit 7.

That is, the access information c has information for accessing the home server SV3, the download information b has information for accessing the image data recording server SV2, and the ID information is associated with the image data 20c. Thus, by accessing in a network environment such as WAN, the image data 20c can be accessed and downloaded to the mobile device 6, and the standby image 20 can be displayed on the display screen.

Before providing the image data 20c to the recipient, a list of a plurality of images is presented to the recipient, and one of the recipients can select and select the selected image. It is also conceivable to provide image data specified later by verbally telling the provider.

In this case, it is possible to access the image data recording server SV2 via the home server SV3 by recording the image list data in the image data recording server SV2 and inputting the access information c, ID information and download information b. Thus, the image list data recorded in the image data recording server SV2 is obtained. The recipient who has obtained the image list data selects the desired image from the image list data and obtains the image data of the image specified by the specified information by inputting the image specifying information for specifying this image. Can do.

As described above, the cover system, the cover, the cover attaching method, the screen position confirmation method, the image providing method, and the protective cover providing method to which the present invention is applied have a simple configuration, and the appearance design of the image display device. In addition, it is possible to give a sense of unity of design and various variations, and facilitate various operations.

1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G Protective cover set (cover system)
3 Information card (second recording medium, recording medium, input function)
4, 4A, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Protective film (protective cover, first protective cover)
5, 5A, 16 Protective case (protective cover, second protective cover)
6 Mobile devices (image display devices)
7 Image display section 7a Outer peripheral edge 8 Memory card (first recording medium, recording medium, input function)
9 Equipment top (one side)
10 Equipment bottom (other side)
16a Holding cover portion 16b Screen cover portion 17

Holding frame

20, 20A, 40, 43, 45, 50 Stand-by image (basic image)

20c Image data

21, 21A, 41, 44, 46, 49 First related image (related image)
22, 22A, 42 Second related image (related image)
S1 Basic image display process S2 Temporary placement process S3 Adhesion coating process S4 Cover coating process S5 Basic image display process S6 Current screen position confirmation process

Claims

An image display device having an image display unit for displaying a predetermined basic image covers one side surface provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized, and has a first relationship related to the basic image. A first protective cover in which at least a part of the image is arranged continuously on the outer periphery of the image display unit;
Access to a recording medium in which image data of the basic image is recorded, a recording medium in which download information of the image data is recorded, identifier information including the download information of the image data, and a site where the image data can be downloaded A cover system comprising at least one of identifier information including possible access information.
A first related configuration in which at least a part of the first related image is continuous with at least a part of the basic image;
The cover system according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the first related image has at least one of a second related configuration exhibiting substantially the same shape as at least a part of the basic image.
The second protective cover according to claim 1, further comprising a second protective cover that covers the other side of the image display device and in which a second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is disposed. Cover system.
A holding cover portion that covers the other side surface of the image display device and to which a holding frame that holds the other side surface is fixed, and a screen cover that is bent and extends from the holding cover portion so as to cover the one side surface. And
The second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image includes a second protective cover disposed on at least one of the holding cover part and the screen cover part. Cover system.
A third related configuration in which at least a part of the second related image has substantially the same shape as at least a part of the basic image and the first related image;
5. The cover system according to claim 3, wherein at least a part of the second related image has at least one of a fourth related configuration including a combined image of the basic image and the first related image.
An image display device having an image display unit for displaying a predetermined basic image covers one side surface provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized, and has a first relationship related to the basic image. A first protective cover in which at least a part of the image is arranged continuously on the outer periphery of the image display unit;
A cover system comprising an input function for inputting image data of the basic image to an image display device.
In an image display device having an image display unit, a basic image display step of displaying a basic image on the image display unit;
A temporary placing step of bringing a first protective cover having a first related image related to the basic image into contact with a side surface provided with the image display unit so that the first related image is close to the basic image;
A cover pasting method comprising: a pasting and covering step of pasting the first protective cover on one side of the image display device so that the first related image is continuous with the basic image.
An aspect of the image display device having an image display unit capable of displaying a plurality of screens individually and continuously and displaying a different basic image for each screen is provided with all the basic images. A cover covering step of covering with a first protective cover having a first related image related to
A basic image display step of displaying any of the basic images on the image display unit;
A current screen position confirmation step for obtaining current screen information relating to a screen on which the basic image is displayed by the basic image displayed in the basic image display step and a first related image continuous with the basic image; Position confirmation method.
An image display unit for displaying the basic image by inputting image data of a predetermined basic image;
The side surface provided with the image display unit is covered so that the image display unit can be visually recognized, and at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is arranged continuously on the outer periphery of the image display unit. A cover of an image display device comprising a first protective cover,
A cover comprising a second protective cover that covers the other side of the image display device and in which a second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is disposed.
An image display unit for displaying the basic image by inputting image data of a predetermined basic image;
The side surface provided with the image display unit is covered so that the image display unit can be visually recognized, and at least a part of the first related image related to the basic image is arranged continuously on the outer periphery of the image display unit. A cover of an image display device comprising a first protective cover,
A holding cover portion that covers the other side surface of the image display device and to which a holding frame that holds the other side surface is fixed, and a screen cover that is bent and extends from the holding cover portion so as to cover the one side surface. A second protective cover, wherein a second related image related to at least one of the basic image and the first related image is disposed on at least one of the holding cover portion and the screen cover portion.
An image display device having an image display unit for displaying a predetermined basic image covers one side surface provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized, and has a first relationship related to the basic image. A cover comprising a first protective cover in which at least a part of an image is continuously arranged on an outer peripheral edge of the image display unit.
One aspect of providing the image display unit is a method of providing an image to be displayed on an image display device that is covered so that the image display unit can be visually recognized by the first protective cover on which the first related image is arranged.
A recording medium in which image data of a basic image related to the first related image at least a part of which is continuous at an outer periphery of the image display unit is recorded; a recording medium in which download information of the image data is recorded; and the image data A providing method of providing one of identifier information including download information and access information accessible to a site where the image data can be downloaded.
One aspect of providing the image display unit is a method for providing an image to be displayed on an image display device that can be covered so that the image display unit can be visually recognized by the first protective cover on which the first related image is arranged.
A recording medium in which image data of a basic image related to the first related image at least a part of which is continuous at an outer periphery of the image display unit is recorded; a recording medium in which download information of the image data is recorded; and the image data A providing method of providing one of identifier information including download information and access information accessible to a site where the image data can be downloaded.
An image display device having an image display unit for displaying a predetermined basic image covers one side surface provided with the image display unit so that the image display unit can be visually recognized, and has a first relationship related to the basic image. A method for providing a cover, comprising: a providing step of providing a first protective cover in which at least a part of an image is continuously arranged on an outer periphery of the image display unit.