WO2024058097A1 - 静電容量検知タグ及びタグ付き容器 - Google Patents

静電容量検知タグ及びタグ付き容器 Download PDF

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WO2024058097A1
WO2024058097A1 PCT/JP2023/032988 JP2023032988W WO2024058097A1 WO 2024058097 A1 WO2024058097 A1 WO 2024058097A1 JP 2023032988 W JP2023032988 W JP 2023032988W WO 2024058097 A1 WO2024058097 A1 WO 2024058097A1
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徳顕 樋口
経之介 山岡
燃 小林
博貴 高野
貴光 中林
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  • the present invention relates to capacitive sensing tags and tagged containers.
  • This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-144592 filed in Japan on September 12, 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein.
  • Patent Document 1 As a detection device for detecting the water level of water (contents) contained in a container, there is a float-type device that detects the water level by operating a float floating on the liquid surface (see Patent Document 1). Furthermore, a capacitance type position detection device that detects changes in capacitance in a plurality of detection electrodes is known (see Patent Document 2).
  • Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 require an external power source, they cannot detect the contents contained in the container in a place where there is no external power supply nearby. Can not. Further, the detection portion of the detection device described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 is in contact with the contents, and cannot be used for drinking water or the like from a sanitary standpoint. Furthermore, many of these water level detection devices are large or special devices, and are difficult to easily attach or use to various containers.
  • the container described in Patent Document 3 may not be preferred as a container for cosmetics or the like, which appeals to users with its appearance.
  • a container using a scale must have a structure in which the container body, a label wrapped around the body, etc. are transparent or translucent so that the remaining amount of contents can be compared with the scale.
  • Another way to check the amount remaining in the container is to check by weight rather than the water level, but in that case, you have to carry a survey meter with you at all times, and you may not be able to check the capacity at a location other than your home. is difficult.
  • the present invention has been made in consideration of these circumstances, and provides a capacitance detection tag that can be easily attached to a container and can detect the volume of the contents inside the container, and a tag that includes the capacitance detection tag.
  • the purpose is to provide a container with a
  • the capacitance detection tag is a capacitance detection tag provided in a container having a storage portion for accommodating contents whose top surface is displaced in the height direction, and in which the first electrode and a second electrode provided at a position that does not overlap with the first electrode, an antenna section that enables non-contact communication with an external device, and an electrical connection between the electrode and the antenna section.
  • an IC chip that is connected to the first electrode and the second electrode to measure the capacitance formed between the first electrode and the second electrode; Then, the capacitance measured by the IC chip is transmitted to the external device.
  • the capacitance detection tag and the tagged container equipped with the capacitance detection tag can be easily attached to the container and can detect the volume of the contents in the container. can be provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tagged container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the IC tag-attached seal of the tagged container of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. It is a figure which shows the container with the same tag in an initial state.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the same tagged container in a reduced state where the water in the storage part has decreased from the initial state. 2 is a graph showing the correlation between the capacitance of the electrode of the tagged container of FIG. 1 and the water level.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of a capacitance detection tag for a tagged container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tagged container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the IC tag-attached seal of the tagged container of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. It is a figure which shows the container with the
  • FIG. 2 shows the tagged container in an open state with the cap of the plastic bottle removed.
  • 6 is a graph showing the correlation between the capacitance of the electrode of the tagged container of FIG. 5 and the water level. It is a figure which shows the structure of the capacitance detection tag 1B of the tagged container 10B based on 3rd embodiment of this invention.
  • 9 is a graph showing the correlation between the capacitance of the electrode of the tagged container of FIG. 8 and the water level.
  • 2 is a diagram showing a modification of the tagged container of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a modification of the tagged container of FIG. 8.
  • FIG. It is a figure showing the composition of the capacitance sensing system concerning a fourth embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of a display displayed on an external device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of a display displayed on an external device.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tagged container 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the tagged container 10 has a plastic bottle 2 for a beverage placed on the ground and extends in the vertical direction.
  • the tagged container 10 may be placed horizontally during the storage or transportation process.
  • the direction in which the plastic bottle 2 extends is referred to as the vertical direction A
  • the upper side is referred to as the upper side A1
  • the lower side which is the ground side
  • the up-down direction A is the vertical direction.
  • the tagged container 10 includes a plastic bottle 2 and an IC tagged seal 100 that includes a capacitance detection tag 1.
  • PET bottle (container) 2 As the PET bottle (container) 2, a commonly known PET bottle of a portable size and shape can be used.
  • the plastic bottle 2 includes a plastic bottle main body 20 and a cap (sealing part) 25.
  • PET bottle body (container body) 20 The PET bottle body (container body) 20 includes a body 21 and a spout 23 .
  • the body portion 21 extends in the vertical direction A.
  • the body portion 21 includes a housing portion 22 therein.
  • the accommodating portion is a space that can accommodate, for example, water W (contents).
  • a seal 100 with an IC tag which will be described later, is attached to the outer surface (outer surface) 21a of the body 21 in the circumferential direction R.
  • a label sheet for displaying information such as a product name, product details, and an image may be further attached to the body portion 21 so as to cover the outer surface 21a, or a label sheet similar to that described above may be attached to the outer surface 21a.
  • Information display may be printed.
  • the body portion 21 is formed to be transparent, but is not particularly limited, and may be opaque.
  • the spout part 23 is an annular member connected to the upper side A1 of the body part 21.
  • a male threaded portion 23a is formed on the outer surface of the spout portion, and is screwed into a female threaded portion (not shown) of a cap 25, which will be described later.
  • the opening 24 is formed in the spout 23.
  • the opening portion 24 is an entrance/exit port through which water W can be taken in and out of the storage portion 22 .
  • the water level WA of the water W stored in the storage section 22 (height of the upper surface (water surface) of the water W) decreases. is displaced (changed). Since the water W is displaced in the vertical direction within the storage portion 22 due to gravity, the height direction of the water level WA is the vertical direction. That is, the height direction is the same direction as the up-down direction A in this embodiment.
  • the area where water W is accommodated in the accommodating portion 22 in the vertical direction A is defined as the accommodating area.
  • the storage area is also referred to as an area where the water level WA of water W changes from the upper end of the body 21 where the water level WA is the highest to the bottom surface of the body 21 where the water level WA is the lowest.
  • the position where the water level WA is the highest and the lowest in the housing part 22 are not particularly limited, and may be set at predetermined positions in the housing part 22 to serve as the housing area.
  • the cap (sealing portion) 25 is removable from the PET bottle body (container body) 20 and opens and closes the opening 24.
  • the cap 25 has a female threaded portion (not shown) on its inner surface, which is screwed together with a male threaded portion of the spout portion to enable opening and closing of the opening 24.
  • the PET bottle 2 is formed, for example, by connecting the body portion 21, spout portion 23, and cap 25 of the PET bottle main body 20 in this order from the lower side A2 to the upper side A1 along the vertical direction A.
  • the IC tag-attached sticker 100 is attached to the outer surface 21a of the body portion 21 with an adhesive or the like, and is arranged with the vertical direction A as its longitudinal direction.
  • the IC tag-attached seal 100 includes a base material 3 and a capacitance detection tag 1.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view showing the IC tagged seal 100 of the tagged container 10.
  • the base material 3 is an insulating sheet-like base material. As shown in FIG. 2, the base material 3 is arranged with the back surface 3g attached to the outer surface 21a of the body 21 of the PET bottle main body 20 of the PET bottle 2. With this configuration, the IC tag-attached seal 100 is provided on the plastic bottle 2.
  • the base material 3 is formed into a rectangular shape having long sides and short sides facing each other on the outer surface 21a.
  • the base material 3 preferably has flexibility so that it can be attached along the outer surface 21a of the body section 21 that is curved in the circumferential direction R.
  • the base material 3 is formed by bending along the circumferential direction R of the outer surface 21a of the body section 21, but is not particularly limited. It may be formed along a plane tangential to a portion of the side surface 21a.
  • the base material 3 is formed using, for example, a PET base material.
  • the material of the base material 3 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a glass epoxy or paper base material, or a base material made of a composite of a plurality of materials. When a paper base material is used, the environmental load can be further reduced.
  • the base material 3 may be transparent or opaque.
  • the base material 3 is attached to the PET bottle 2 using an adhesive or the like.
  • the adhesive may be provided on the back surface 3g that contacts the PET bottle 2, or the base material 3 may be attached by providing the PET bottle 2 with an adhesive.
  • an electrode 4 of a capacitance detection tag 1, which will be described later, an IC chip 5, and an antenna section 6 are mounted on the surface 3f of the base material 3.
  • the electrode 4, the IC chip 5, and the antenna section 6 constitute a support body of the capacitance detection tag 1. Note that the base material 3 is not an essential component.
  • the capacitance detection tag 1 is provided on a plastic bottle 2.
  • the capacitance detection tag 1 performs contactless communication with a non-contact external device such as a smartphone or reader/writer that supports UHF or NFC, and detects water contained in the storage section 22 of the plastic bottle 2. This is a tag that can detect the water level WA of W.
  • the capacitance detection tag 1 includes an electrode 4, an IC chip 5, and an antenna section 6.
  • the electrode 4 is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3, as shown in FIG.
  • the electrode 4 is a detection unit that detects the water level WA of the water W contained in the storage part 22 of the PET bottle 2 .
  • Examples of manufacturing methods for the electrode 4 include laser cutting or punching of a metal plate or metal foil, etching of a metal foil or metal layer, and arrangement of metal wires.
  • the electrode 4 includes a first electrode 41 and a second electrode 42.
  • the first electrode 41 is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3 and extends along the vertical direction A.
  • the first electrode 41 is formed in a rectangular shape along the up-down direction A, and has a long side and a short side facing each other. As shown in FIG. 1, the first electrode 41 is arranged in a detectable region F that faces the storage region with the outer surface 21a of the plastic bottle 2 interposed therebetween. Note that at least a portion of the first electrode 41 may be disposed in the detectable region F.
  • the first electrode 41 is provided on one side R1 in the circumferential direction R of the central axis O1 of the base material 3 in the up-down direction A.
  • the first electrode 41 includes a first water level detection section 410 and a first electrode connection section 411.
  • the first water level detection section 410 is a plate-shaped electrode that detects the water level WA of the water W contained in the storage section 22 of the PET bottle 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the first water level detection section 410 extends along the vertical direction A and is formed in a rectangular shape. Note that the size and shape of the first water level detection section 410 are not particularly limited.
  • the first electrode connection section 411 electrically connects the first water level detection section 410 and the IC chip 5.
  • the first electrode connection section 411 is not an essential component, and may be omitted by directly connecting the first water level detection section 410 and the IC chip 5.
  • the second electrode 42 is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3 and extends along the vertical direction A.
  • the second electrode 42 is formed in a rectangular shape along the up-down direction A, and has a long side and a short side facing each other.
  • the second electrode 42 is arranged within the detectable region F in the vertical direction A, as shown in FIG. Note that at least a portion of the second electrode 42 may be disposed in the detectable region F.
  • the second electrode 42 is provided on the other side R2 in the circumferential direction R with respect to the central axis O1.
  • the second electrode 42 includes a second water level detection section 420 and a second electrode connection section 421.
  • the second water level detection section 420 is a plate-shaped electrode that detects the water level WA of the water W contained in the storage section 22 of the PET bottle 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the second water level detection section 420 extends along the vertical direction A and is formed in a rectangular shape. Note that the size and shape of the second water level detection section 420 are not particularly limited.
  • the second electrode connection section 421 electrically connects the second water level detection section 420 and the IC chip 5.
  • the second electrode connection part 421 is not an essential configuration, and may be omitted by directly connecting the second water level detection part 420 and the IC chip 5.
  • the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 face each other in the circumferential direction R with the central axis O1 in between.
  • a space S1 is formed between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42. This space S1 extends in the vertical direction A at substantially equal intervals. That is, the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 are arranged in the detectable region F at substantially equal intervals in the vertical direction A.
  • a voltage is applied to the electrode 4 by a high-frequency electromagnetic field generated by a transmitting/receiving circuit of a non-contact type external device (not shown), which induces a high-frequency voltage in the antenna section 6 (described later), and the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 to accumulate capacitance between the two.
  • This capacitance changes as the dielectric constant changes due to changes in the water level WA of water W.
  • the IC chip 5 is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3, as shown in FIG.
  • the IC chip 5 is disposed above the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 , and is connected to both the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 .
  • the IC chip 5 communicates with an external device via the antenna section 6 and realizes the wireless communication function of the capacitance detection tag 1. Specifically, the IC chip 5 is supplied with power via the antenna section 6.
  • the IC chip 5 can perform wireless communication, obtain commands from external devices, and perform communication in response to commands.
  • the IC chip 5 has a function of acquiring a command from an external device and measuring the capacitance accumulated between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42. Further, the IC chip 5 can transmit the measured capacitance to an external device by wireless communication.
  • the IC chip 5 can detect the water level WA by storing the correlation between the measured capacitance and the water level WA of the water W. Specifically, since the space S1 between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 extends at substantially equal intervals, the water level WA of the water W is substantially directly proportional to the increase/decrease in capacitance. That is, the IC chip 5 can detect the water level WA of the water W contained in the storage portion 22 based on the magnitude of the measured capacitance.
  • the IC chip 5 does not need to store the correlation between the measured capacitance and the water level WA of the water W.
  • the external device stores the correlation between the capacitance measured by the IC chip 5 and the water level WA of the water W in the application, thereby changing the capacitance obtained from the IC chip 5 by wireless communication. It is possible to detect the water level WA of the water W according to the water level.
  • the IC chip 5 may store information regarding the water W and identification information for the plastic bottle 2 to which the IC chip 5 is attached. In this case, the IC chip 5 can transmit information regarding the water W and identification information to the external device. Furthermore, information may be added or updated to the IC chip 5 by an external device.
  • the antenna section 6 is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3, as shown in FIG.
  • the antenna section 6 is a loop-shaped conductor arranged above the IC chip 5 A1 and connected to the IC chip 5 .
  • the antenna section 6 can use a conventionally known antenna, and is designed to have an antenna length and antenna line width compatible with the UHF band or HF band, for example.
  • the antenna part 6 is formed in two or more turns so as to draw a circular shape around the central axis O2 in the thickness direction of the base material 3 orthogonal to the circumferential direction R, and is provided in a spiral shape. Note that the arrangement position of the antenna section 6 is not particularly limited.
  • the base end portion of the antenna portion 6 near the central axis O2 and the tip portion formed on the outermost conductive wire of the antenna portion 6 are respectively caulked or form a through hole, and the base material 3 Although they are connected by bridging wiring 60 on the back surface 3g of the base material 3, there is no particular limitation, and they may be connected by providing a wiring circuit on the front surface 3f of the base material 3 using jumper wiring at the base end and the tip end.
  • the antenna section 6 enables contactless communication with a contactless external device such as a reader/writer or a mobile phone.
  • the IC chip 5 that has communicated with an external device through the antenna section 6 is supplied with power, can acquire commands from the external device, and can perform communication in response to the commands.
  • FIG. 3A is a diagram showing the tagged container 10 in its initial state.
  • FIG. 3B is a diagram showing the tagged container 10 in a reduced state where the water W in the storage section 22 has decreased from the initial state.
  • the tagged container 10 is formed by pasting the IC tagged sticker 100 onto the plastic bottle 2 using an adhesive or the like. Water W is accommodated in the accommodating portion 22 of the PET bottle 2 of the tagged container 10, as shown in the initial state of FIG. 3A.
  • the water level WA of the water W at this time is defined as a first water level P1.
  • the water level WA of the water W at this time is defined as a second water level P2.
  • the water level WA of the water W decreases (changes) from the first water level P1 to the second water level P2.
  • FIG. 4 is a graph showing the relationship between the water level WA of the water W in the storage area of the storage section 22 of the tagged container 1 and the capacitance of the detectable area F measured by the IC chip 5.
  • the horizontal axis shows the water level WA
  • the vertical axis shows the capacitance.
  • the water level WA is the bottom surface of the body portion 21 where the left end is the lowest, and the water level WA becomes higher toward the upper side A1 in the vertical direction A as it goes to the right.
  • the capacitance When the water level WA decreases (changes) from the first water level P1 to the second water level P2, as shown in FIG. 4, the capacitance also decreases in proportion to the water level WA.
  • the IC chip 5 can acquire a command from an external device, measure the capacitance that changes in this way, and transmit the measured capacitance to the external device by wireless communication.
  • the capacitance detection tag 1 includes electrodes 4, which are arranged in the detectable region F at substantially equal intervals in the vertical direction A. Further, the IC chip 5 can measure the capacitance between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 of the electrode 4. Therefore, the IC chip 5 can detect the water level WA of the water W accommodated in the accommodating portion 22 of the PET bottle 2.
  • the IC chip 5 of the capacitance detection tag 1 can measure the capacitance between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 of the electrode 4. Therefore, the IC chip 5 can detect the water level WA by storing the correlation between the measured capacitance and the water level WA of the water W.
  • the IC tag-attached seal 100 including the capacitance detection tag 1 can be used without being brought into direct contact with water W. Therefore, it can be used safely in terms of hygiene and can be suitably used in various situations. Furthermore, since the container body, which is the PET bottle 2, does not have to be transparent, it can be easily used for various containers.
  • the IC tag-attached seal 100 including the capacitance detection tag 1 can be used repeatedly. Therefore, costs can be reduced.
  • the IC tag attached sticker 100 including the capacitance detection tag 1 can be easily attached to the plastic bottle 2 without requiring a power source. Therefore, the IC tag attached sticker 100 can be used anywhere.
  • the capacitance detection tag 1 is embedded in the PET bottle 2 during manufacture, so that the capacitance detection tag 1 is attached to the PET bottle body. 20 may be integrally molded.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of a capacitance detection tag 1A of a tagged container 10A according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the capacitance detection tag 1A is provided with the vertical direction A of the capacitance detection tag 1A upside down with respect to the plastic bottle 2, as compared to the first embodiment.
  • the base material 3A is attached and arranged on the PET bottle body 20 and cap (sealing part) 25 of the PET bottle 2.
  • the IC tagged seal 100A is provided on the plastic bottle 2.
  • the electrode 4A is provided on the surface 3Af of the base material 3A, and includes a first electrode 41A and a second electrode 42A.
  • the first electrode 41A is provided on the surface 3Af of the base material 3A and extends along the vertical direction A.
  • the first electrode 41A is provided on one side R1 in the circumferential direction R with respect to the central axis O1 of the base material 3A.
  • the first electrode 41A includes a first electrode part 412, a second electrode part 413, a connecting part 414, and a first electrode connecting part 411.
  • the first electrode part 412 is formed in an elongated rectangular shape along the vertical direction A, and is formed in a rectangular shape having long sides and short sides facing each other.
  • the second electrode part 413 has a larger contact area with the outer surface 21a (plastic bottle 2) in the detectable region F than the first electrode part 412.
  • the second electrode part 413 is formed in a rectangular shape that is wider in the circumferential direction R than the first electrode part 412. It is formed into a rectangular shape with short sides. Therefore, when viewed from the front, the area where the second electrode section 413 overlaps the detectable region F is wider than the area where the first electrode section 412 overlaps.
  • a plurality of second electrode parts 413 are provided, and in this embodiment, seven second electrode parts 413 are provided. Furthermore, the shapes and sizes of the plurality of second electrode parts 413 are substantially the same. "Substantially the same size" means that the dimension in the vertical direction A and the dimension in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction A are the same.
  • the connecting portion 414 is formed in an elongated rectangular shape along the up-down direction A, and is formed in a rectangular shape having long sides and short sides facing each other.
  • the width of the connecting portion 414 in the circumferential direction R is approximately the same as that of the first electrode portion 412. As shown in FIG. 5, the connecting portion 414 extends so as to straddle the PET bottle main body 20 and the cap 25.
  • the combined strength of the connecting portion 414 spanning the PET bottle body 20 and the cap 25 and the base material 3A is weaker than the force with which the cap 25 is removed by the user. Therefore, when the cap 25 is removed by the user, the portions of the connecting portion 414 and the base material 3A that are attached to the cap 25 are torn off.
  • the first electrode section 412 connects each of the plurality of second electrode sections 413.
  • the first electrode part 412 and the second electrode part 413 are provided alternately along the vertical direction A.
  • the connecting part 414 is closest to the cap 25 among the plurality of second electrode parts 413, and as shown in FIG.
  • the second electrode part 413 and the second electrode part 413 provided on the cap 25 so as to be adjacent to each other are connected.
  • the second electrode 42A is provided on the surface 3Af of the base material 3A and extends along the vertical direction A, similarly to the first electrode 41A.
  • the second electrode 42A is provided on the other side R2 in the circumferential direction R with respect to the central axis O1 of the base material 3A.
  • the second electrode 42A includes a first electrode part 422, a second electrode part 423, a connecting part 424, and a second electrode connecting part 421, like the first electrode 41A.
  • the first electrode 41A and the second electrode 42A are opposed to each other in the circumferential direction R with the central axis O1 in between.
  • a space S1 is formed between the first electrode 41A and the second electrode 42A, and extends in the vertical direction A at substantially equal intervals.
  • the second electrode part 413 and the second electrode part 423 provided on the cap 25 are not arranged in the detectable area F, when a voltage is applied, the second electrode part 413 and the second electrode part 423 423, a slight capacitance is accumulated between it and 423.
  • the IC chip 5 can measure this capacitance.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the tagged container 10 in an opened state with the cap 25 of the PET bottle 2 removed from the PET bottle body 20.
  • FIG. 7 is a graph showing the correlation between the capacitance of the electrode 4A of the tagged container 10A and the water level WA.
  • the IC chip 5 communicates with an external device in the unopened state of the tagged container 10A shown in FIG. Measure the capacitance.
  • the entire capacitance at this time is defined as capacitance Q1.
  • the space S1 between the first electrode 41A and the second electrode 42A extends at substantially equal intervals; It has a first electrode part 412 and a second electrode part 413 each having a different size. Therefore, the capacitance of the water W with respect to the water level WA has a zigzag-like correlation as shown in FIG.
  • the IC chip 5 can detect the water level WA by storing the correlation between the measured capacitance and the water level WA of the water W as shown in FIG.
  • the user In order to take out the water W, the user removes the cap 25 of the plastic bottle 2 from the unopened state of the tagged container 10A shown in FIG. 5 to the tagged container 10A shown in FIG. 6. Then, the connecting portion 414 and the base material 3A are torn off, and the second electrode portion 413 and the second electrode portion 423 provided on the cap 25 are electrically disconnected.
  • the IC chip 5 communicates with an external device and measures the capacitance accumulated in the first electrode 41A and the second electrode 42A. Then, the overall capacitance becomes capacitance Q2, which is slightly smaller than capacitance Q1. That is, because the second electrode part 413 and the second electrode part 423 provided on the cap 25 are electrically disconnected, the capacitance of the electrode 4A changes even if the water level WA of the water W does not change.
  • the capacitance also decreases.
  • the tagged container 10A has a first electrode part 412 and a second electrode part 413, each having a different size. Therefore, the difference in the change in capacitance for each water level WA changes significantly, improving the measurement accuracy of the IC chip 5, and making it possible to detect the water level WA in stages such as water levels P1 to P6. .
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of a capacitance detection tag 1B of a tagged container 10B according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the electrode 4B is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3 and includes a first electrode 41B and a second electrode 42B.
  • the first electrode 41B is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3 and extends along the vertical direction A.
  • the first electrode 41B is provided on one side R1 in the circumferential direction R with respect to the central axis O1 of the base material 3.
  • the first electrode 41B includes a first electrode part 412B, a second electrode part 413B, and a first electrode connection part 411.
  • the first electrode portion 412B is formed in a long, narrow rectangle along the vertical direction A.
  • one second electrode part 413B is provided on the lower side A2 of the central axis O3, which passes through the center of the base material 3 in the vertical direction A and is perpendicular to the vertical direction A. Specifically, the second electrode part 413B is arranged at a position close to the bottom surface of the plastic bottle 2.
  • the second electrode 42B is provided on the surface 3f of the base material 3 and extends along the vertical direction A, similarly to the first electrode 41B.
  • the second electrode 42B is provided on the other side R2 in the circumferential direction R with respect to the central axis O1 of the base material 3.
  • the second electrode 42B like the first electrode 41B, includes a first electrode part 422B and a second electrode part 423B.
  • the first electrode 41B and the second electrode 42B are opposed to each other in the circumferential direction R with the central axis O1 in between.
  • a space S1 is formed between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42, and extends in the vertical direction A at substantially equal intervals. Further, a slight gap S2 is formed between the first electrode part 412B of the first electrode 41B and the first electrode part 422B of the second electrode 42B.
  • FIG. 9 is a graph showing the correlation between the capacitance of the electrode 4B of the tagged container 10B and the water level WA.
  • the first electrode part 412B is formed in an elongated rectangular shape along the vertical direction A, so that the water W is As shown in FIG. 9, the capacitance with respect to the water level WA does not change substantially.
  • a second electrode portion 413B is arranged at a position close to the bottom surface of the plastic bottle 2. Therefore, the capacitance with respect to the water level WA of the water W at a position close to the bottom surface changes more than the water level WA where the first electrode portion 412B is located. Therefore, the IC chip 5 can detect the water level WA by storing the correlation between the measured capacitance and the water level WA of the water W as shown in FIG.
  • the IC chip 5 can accurately detect the water level at any position by detecting the capacitance that changes significantly.
  • the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 of the capacitance detection tag 1 according to the embodiment described above may be attached to the base material 3 with their directions in the circumferential direction R reversed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the capacitance detection tag 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the electrode 4A is formed in a loop shape in which the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 are electrically connected. You can.
  • the tagged seal 100 of the tagged container 10 is provided with an opening portion 43b at the lower end of the electrode 4A.
  • the unsealing portion 43b is surrounded by perforations 43a. When the unsealing portion 43b is opened, the electrode 4A is separated into a first electrode 41 and a second electrode 42. That is, the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42 are electrically disconnected.
  • the capacitance value in the initial state may vary. When the capacitance value fluctuates, it is difficult to determine whether it is in the initial state.
  • the electrode 4A has a loop shape as in this modification, the capacitance value in the initial state is a fixed value, so it becomes easier to determine that the electrode is in the initial state.
  • the first electrode 41A and the second electrode 42A are connected to each other in the cap 25 of the plastic bottle 2. It may be formed into an electrically connected loop.
  • the electrode 4A is divided into a first electrode 41A and a second electrode 42A by removing the cap 25 from the PET bottle body 20 instead of using the perforation 43 described above.
  • the action and effect when the water level WA decreases are illustrated, but this is not particularly limited, and it is also effective when the water level rises when the user refills the water W into the plastic bottle 2. be.
  • the second electrode part 413 and the second electrode part 423 according to the second embodiment may not be provided in the cap 25.
  • at least one of the second electrode section 413 and the second electrode section 423 may be disposed at a position closest to the cap 25 in the detectable region F.
  • perforations etc. are provided in the base material 3A so that when the user removes the cap 25 of the plastic bottle 2, the second electrode part 413 and the second electrode part 423 can be easily separated and electrically disconnected. You can.
  • the sizes and shapes of the first electrode and second electrode according to the above-described embodiments are not particularly limited.
  • the positions where the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged are not particularly limited.
  • the tagged seal 100C of the tagged container 10C wraps the first electrode 41C and the second electrode 42C of the electrode 4C of the capacitance detection tag 1C in the circumferential direction of the plastic bottle 2. It is provided on the base material 3C provided for.
  • the first electrode 41C and the second electrode 42C are formed in the circumferential direction R so as to pass through the center of the PET bottle 2 in the vertical direction A.
  • the IC chip 5 can suitably measure the water level WA that has reached approximately half or less of the PET bottle 2. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the timing to replenish the water W into the accommodating portion 22 of the PET bottle 2 next.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of a capacitance detection system 200 according to the fourth embodiment.
  • a capacitance detection system 200 according to the fourth embodiment includes the tagged container 10 according to the first embodiment, a server 300, and a non-contact external device 400.
  • the tagged container 10 uses the tagged container according to the first embodiment.
  • Tagged container 10 includes a capacitive sensing tag 1 .
  • the IC chip 5 of the capacitance detection tag 1 is capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device 400 via the antenna section 6.
  • Server 300 is a communicable information processing device.
  • the server 300 operates in response to requests sent from the external device 400.
  • the server 300 includes a communication section 301, a storage section 302, and a control section 303.
  • Communication unit 301 is a communication interface. Communication unit 301 communicates with external device 400 via network 900 .
  • the communication unit 301 may be a device that communicates with a router connected to the Internet using a predetermined protocol such as a wired LAN.
  • the communication unit 301 may be, for example, a device that communicates with an access point connected to the Internet using a predetermined protocol such as a wireless LAN.
  • the storage unit 302 is configured using a storage device such as a magnetic hard disk device or a semiconductor storage device.
  • the storage unit 302 stores program data of applications running on the server 300.
  • the storage unit 302 may store data to be transmitted to and from other external devices via the communication unit 301.
  • the control unit 303 is configured using a processor such as a CPU.
  • the control unit 303 functions when the processor executes a program stored in the storage unit 302.
  • External device 400 is, for example, a communication terminal device that can be carried by a user.
  • the external device 400 is, for example, a mobile phone such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a portable personal computer, a wearable terminal, or the like.
  • the external device 400 can communicate with the tagged container 10 in a non-contact manner.
  • External device 400 includes an input section 401, a display section 402, a communication section 403, an external antenna section 404, a storage section 405, and a control section 406.
  • the input unit 401 is configured using existing input devices such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, tablet, etc.), buttons, a touch panel, etc.
  • the input unit is operated by a user when inputting user instructions to the mobile terminal device.
  • the input unit may be an interface for connecting the input device to the external device 400.
  • the display unit 402 is an image display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a liquid crystal display, or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display.
  • the display section 402 displays the upper part of the data.
  • the display unit 402 may be an interface for connecting the image display device to the external device 400.
  • the communication unit 403 is a communication interface. Communication unit 403 communicates with server 300 via network 900.
  • the communication unit 403 may be a device that performs wireless communication with a base station provided in a mobile communication network using a predetermined protocol, for example.
  • the communication unit 403 may be a device that communicates with an access point connected to the Internet using a predetermined protocol such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network).
  • a wireless LAN Local Area Network
  • the external antenna section 404 is a communication interface.
  • the external antenna section 404 wirelessly communicates with the antenna section 6 provided on the capacitance detection tag 1 of the tagged container 10 using, for example, NFC (Near Field Communication).
  • the storage unit 405 is configured using a storage device such as a magnetic hard disk device or a semiconductor storage device.
  • the storage unit 405 stores, for example, program data of an application running on the external device 400.
  • the storage unit 405 may further store other information.
  • the control unit 406 is configured using a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
  • the functions of the control unit 406 are realized by the processor executing the program stored in the storage unit 405.
  • the capacitance detection system 200 operates in both an offline state and an online state.
  • offline is a state when the external device 400 is not communicating with the server 300 via the network 900.
  • Online is a state in which the external device 400 can communicate with the server 300 via the network 900.
  • the user installs a predetermined application on the external device 400 in advance by operating the external device 400 that the user carries.
  • a predetermined application on the external device 400 in advance by operating the external device 400 that the user carries.
  • information on the correlation between the capacitance in specific identification information and the water level WA of water W, detailed information on the plastic bottle 2, and other information are registered in advance by the user's operation, good.
  • the user holds the external device 400 and brings the external antenna section 404 (external device 400) close to the antenna section 6 of the capacitance detection tag 1. Then, the IC chip 5 of the capacitance detection tag 1 is supplied with power via the antenna section 6, measures the capacitance between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42, and sends it to the external device 400. information can be sent to. Further, the IC chip 5 can transmit identification information for the plastic bottle 2 to the external device 400. External device 400 stores the acquired information in storage unit 405.
  • the remaining amount of water W in the plastic bottle 2 is detected. Then, the detected information can be transmitted to the external device 400. Further, when the external device 400 stores information on the correlation between the capacitance and the water level WA of the water W in the application, the IC chip 5 transmits the measured value of the capacitance to the external device 400. The external device 400 can detect the remaining amount of water W in the plastic bottle 2 from the measured value and generate detection information.
  • control unit 406 determines whether the water W in the storage unit 22 is full or half the amount remaining, based on the capacitance measured by the IC chip 5. You can check whether the remaining amount of water W is low. Therefore, the user can easily start the next action by refilling the water W or preparing the next PET bottle 2.
  • the identification information of the plastic bottle 2 indicates, for example, the remaining amount of water W in the container 10. Displayed in the provided application.
  • the model number (type), ID, URL of product information, remaining amount of the container 10, threshold value, illustration 402a of a plastic bottle, etc. are displayed. Note that it is sufficient that the display unit 402 displays at least an illustration 402a of a plastic bottle that allows the remaining amount to be visually confirmed.
  • an illustration showing a state filled with water is displayed in the plastic bottle illustration 402a.
  • an illustration 402a of a plastic bottle displays a state in which there is only a small amount of water. In this way, the user can instantly check the remaining amount by visually checking the illustration 402a.
  • the container is translucent or opaque, it is difficult to know the remaining amount of water W in the container 10.
  • the user can check the remaining amount by holding the external terminal 400 over the container 10 and viewing the illustration 402a displayed on the display section 402. Thereby, even if the container is translucent or opaque, the amount remaining in the container 10 can be easily confirmed.
  • the control unit 406 of the external device 400 can display the remaining amount of the tagged container 10 in the identification information on the display unit 402. can. By checking the display section 402, the user can easily start the next action. Further, the user can further confirm detailed information regarding the plastic bottle 2.
  • the external device 400 can transmit information input by the user via the input unit 401 to the IC chip 5.
  • the IC chip 5 can add and record the acquired information or update it.
  • the user can add information in the identification information and send it to the IC chip 5.
  • the user can periodically cause the external device 400 to communicate with the capacitance detection tag 1, and record the time and place of communication, and the state at that time, in the IC chip 5 in association with each other.
  • the tagged container 10 allows the user to imagine the timing of refilling the water W, the action of preparing the next PET bottle 2, etc. to a certain extent via the external device 400.
  • the operation of the capacitance detection system 200 in the online state will be explained.
  • the user holds the external device 400 and brings the external antenna section 404 close to the antenna section 6 of the capacitance detection tag 1.
  • the IC chip 5 of the capacitance detection tag 1 is supplied with power via the antenna section 6, measures the capacitance between the first electrode 41 and the second electrode 42, and sends it to the external device 400. Capacitance measurement value information or detection information can be transmitted to. Further, the IC chip 5 can transmit identification information for the plastic bottle 2 to the external device 400.
  • the communication unit 403 of the online external device 400 manually or automatically transmits the received information to the server 300 via the network 900.
  • the control unit 303 of the server 300 When the control unit 303 of the server 300 receives capacitance measurement value information or detection information and identification information via the communication unit 301, it stores this information in the storage unit 302 in association with other information. Specifically, the control unit 303 of the server 300 can detect the water level WA of the water W in the plastic bottle 2 based on the measurement value information, and can generate detection information. In addition, the control unit 303 of the server 300 can, for example, use the received identification information to provide detailed information (for example, production area, etc.) about the content (water) contained in the plastic bottle 2 of the identification information, The time (information indicating time), the place of reception (information indicating position), and information on other plastic bottles related to the identification information can be collectively generated as capacitance detection information. The control unit 303 can transmit detection information or capacitance detection information to the external device 400. Note that the capacitance detection information may include detection information.
  • a user can obtain detection information or capacitance detection information by accessing the server 300 from an application via the network 900 using the external device 400.
  • the detection information or capacitance detection information may be automatically sent to the external device 400 using an email if an email address is registered in advance in the application. Further, the detection information or the capacitance detection information may be automatically transmitted using a push notification to an application of the external device 400.
  • the user can check the detection information or capacitance detection information via the display unit 402.
  • the capacitance detection system 200 according to the present embodiment allows the user to easily check the remaining amount of water W using the external device 400 both online and offline. Furthermore, the capacitance detection system 200 according to the present embodiment allows the user to acquire new information, which can be easily linked to the next action or sales promotion.
  • a plastic bottle is cited as an example of a container used as a container with a tag, but the container is not particularly limited.
  • the container may be a bottle, tube, pouch, box, glass, paper pack, or the like.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the container and opening is not particularly limited, and may be circular, triangular, rectangular, or any other shape.
  • the size of the container is not particularly limited either.
  • the sealing portion is not limited to a cap, and may be any member that seals the opening.
  • liquid water is cited as the content contained in the PET bottle, but the content does not need to be liquid.
  • the content may be a solid substance such as yogurt or jelly.
  • the capacitance detection tag according to the present embodiment described above is not limited to the UHF band as long as it is a frequency band in which wireless communication is possible, but can also be used in the HF band, microwave band (around 2.45 GHz), and LF band (135 kHz or less). ).
  • the capacitance detection tag according to the present embodiment described above further includes additional components such as a protective mold, various resistors, capacitors, rectifying elements, surge killers, power supplies, power generation elements, display parts, and modularized electronic circuits. It may also be provided.
  • the capacitance detection tag according to the present embodiment described above includes two electrodes, a first electrode and a second electrode, it is not particularly limited and may include three or more electrodes.
  • the capacitance detection tag and the container with the tag according to the present invention can be easily attached to the container and can detect the volume of the contents in the container.
  • a tagged container can be provided that includes a detection tag.
  • the capacitance detection tag and the tag equipped with the capacitance detection tag can be easily attached to the container and can detect the volume of the contents in the container. It is industrially applicable because it can provide a container.

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