JP2002352014A - Visiting card information delivery system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a visiting card information delivery system which considerably reduces the cost of re-input and improves the accuracy and the speed of processing. SOLUTION: An information storage server 30 where information recorded on visiting cards is stored is included, and a visiting card 1 where a URL 7 as access information to the information storage server 30 is used to access the information storage server 30 in accordance with the URL 7 by a terminal device D34 connected to the information storage server 30 through a communication line, and information recorded on the visiting card 1 is received from the information storage server 20 by the terminal device D 34 and can be preserved in an information preserving means. Thus the information storage server 30 can be accessed through the communication line on the basis of the access information to preserve user information data in a data storage part 74 even when a reader is not near at band.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a business card information distribution system capable of directly inputting information described on a business card to a computer or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in business sites, it is customary to introduce oneself using business cards. Therefore, data described on business cards is often used in business partners and customer management. Therefore, conventionally, as a method of managing business cards, a method of storing business cards arranged in the order of eyewear or the like as they are in a business card box or filing them in a binder or the like has been used. In such a management method, for example, when sending mail,
In each case, the business card must be taken out and addressed. In addition, it was not possible to perform a sufficient search based on the name, company name, etc., which was very inconvenient.

Therefore, as a method of managing business cards using a computer device, individual data such as name, address, work place, etc. are manually read from the business card, and the data is manually stored in spreadsheet software, database software, address book software, or the like. The typing has been done. Also, put the business card on the scanner,
In some cases, individual data such as name, address, and workplace are converted into text data by an OCR (optical character reader) or the like, and the data is input to spreadsheet software or database software for management. .

[0004]

However, manually reading and inputting data one by one has a problem that the operation is complicated and an input error easily occurs. In the method of reading using the OCR, although reading and input operations are somewhat labor-saving, the business card styles vary widely, and the accuracy of character recognition is limited. Checking and correcting is almost indispensable, and it is difficult to completely eliminate input errors due to oversight or the like. As described above, in any of the methods, the processing operation requires time and effort and the accuracy of the processing is insufficient.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to provide a business card information distribution system capable of significantly reducing the cost of re-input and improving the accuracy and speed of processing. I do.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a business card information distribution system according to the present invention is an information distribution system using a computer device, the information storage server storing information recorded on a business card. Using a business card in which access information to the information storage server is described,
An information storage means for accessing the information storage server by a terminal device connected to the information storage server via a communication line in accordance with the access information, receiving information recorded on a business card from the information storage server at the terminal device; The gist is that it can be stored at

[0007] That is, a business card information distribution system of the present invention includes an information storage server in which information recorded on a business card is stored, and uses the business card in which access information to the information storage server is described. The information storage server is accessed according to the access information by a terminal device connected to the server via a communication line, and the information recorded on the business card is received from the information storage server by the terminal device and stored by the information storage means. Because it has become
For example, even when the reading device is not at hand, the user can access the information storage server via the communication line or the like based on the access information, retrieve the user information data, and store it by the information storage unit. Therefore, input errors and the like as in the related art are almost eliminated, and the processing operation can be extremely labor-saving. Therefore, the cost of re-input is greatly reduced, and the accuracy and speed of the processing are greatly improved.

[0008] In the business card information distribution system of the present invention,
The information storage server stores information corresponding to the information request command described on the business card, and the terminal device transmits the information request command recorded on the business card, so that the information corresponding to the command is received. If you have
Since predetermined information can be automatically obtained by inputting the information request command, the information obtaining operation is simplified and convenient.

[0009] In a second aspect of the present invention, a business card in which information is recorded by a bar code is provided.

[0010] Since the information on the business card is recorded in a bar code, the information in the bar code can be directly read and stored. Therefore, input errors and the like as in the related art are almost eliminated, and the processing operation can be extremely labor-saving. The cost of re-input is greatly reduced, and the accuracy and speed of the processing are greatly improved.

In the case where the information includes information relating to a user who uses the business card, the information relating to the user of the business card can be directly read and stored.

If the information includes image information in the business card, image information such as a photograph of the user's face can be read directly from the business card and stored.

When the information includes voice information in the business card, for example, voice information such as how to read an address and a name and a voice of a user can be read directly from the business card and stored.

In the business card, when the barcode is a multi-dimensional barcode, the amount of recordable information is extremely large, which is advantageous for recording information such as images and sounds.

In the business card, the recording area in which the information recording by the barcode is performed is performed by a recording section in which information is recorded in a predetermined recording location for each type of information, and a recording area in which a recording area is recorded. In the case where the information includes a definition section in which the definition information is recorded as to whether the information is allocated and recorded, it is possible to perform recording with a high degree of freedom even when there is an increase or decrease in the type of data, A limited information recording area such as a business card can be used effectively.

[0016] The present invention also provides a business card creating apparatus comprising means for inputting information to be recorded on a business card, means for converting the input information into a barcode, and means for outputting the barcode to a business card. Is the third gist.

The present invention also provides a program for causing a computer to execute a procedure for inputting information to be recorded on a business card, a procedure for converting the input information into a barcode, and a procedure for outputting the barcode to a business card. The fourth aspect is a computer-readable recording medium on which is recorded.

[0018] The business card creation device includes means for inputting information to be recorded on a business card, means for converting the input information into a barcode, and means for outputting the barcode to a business card. Further, the computer-readable recording medium of the present invention includes a computer-readable recording medium including a procedure for inputting information to be recorded on a business card, a procedure for converting the input information into a barcode, and a procedure for outputting the barcode to a business card. Is recorded. Therefore, the business card of the present invention can be easily obtained.

In the above-mentioned business card creation device, if the system is provided with a price detection means for detecting payment of the price, and the barcode is output to the business card by detecting the price,
Since the fee for use can be automatically collected, it can be used as a vending machine.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business card information management system using a computer device, wherein the information is read by the information input means for inputting the information of a business card recorded with a bar code. A fifth gist is a business card information management system including a database management unit that stores information in a database.

The business card information management system includes information input means for inputting the information of the business card in which the information is recorded by a bar code, and database management means for storing the information read by the information input means in a database. Therefore, the information recorded on the business card can be directly read and stored in a database for management. For this reason,
The processing work can be extremely labor-saving without input mistakes and the like, and information retrieval and the like can be easily performed.

In the business card information management system, when the information input means includes a code reading means for reading a barcode recorded on the business card, the information recorded on the business card is read directly from the business card and managed. Can be.

In the business card information management system, when the information input means is a reading means for reading information recorded on a recording medium, the information is read from the recording medium on which the information recorded on the business card is recorded. Can be read and managed.

In the business card information management system, when the information input means is a receiving means for receiving information via a communication line from a storage server storing the information,
The information can be received and managed from a storage server in which the information recorded on the business card is stored.

According to the present invention, there is provided code reading means for reading the bar code of a business card on which information is recorded by a bar code, and conversion means for converting the read bar code into information that can be stored and managed by a computer device. A sixth aspect of the present invention provides a business card information reading device including

A business card information reading apparatus according to the present invention comprises a code reading means for reading the bar code of a business card on which information is recorded by a bar code, and converts the read bar code into information which can be stored and managed by a computer device. With the conversion means, it is possible to directly read the barcode recorded on the business card, convert the data, and input it to a computer device or the like to manage it.

In the above business card information reading apparatus, when the portable information terminal is connected to the portable terminal and the converted information can be inputted to the connected mobile terminal, the information such as the telephone number read from the business card is read. It is convenient because it can be directly input to the mobile terminal.

According to the present invention, there is provided code reading means for reading the bar code of a business card on which information is recorded by a bar code, and conversion means for converting the read bar code into information that can be stored and managed by a computer device. A portable terminal provided with is referred to as a seventh aspect.

The portable terminal includes code reading means for reading the bar code of a business card on which information is recorded as a bar code, and conversion means for converting the read bar code into information that can be stored and managed by a computer device. Since the provided business card information reading device is provided, information such as a telephone number read from the business card can be directly input to the portable terminal, which is convenient.

When the portable terminal is provided with an information storage unit for storing information read and converted by the business card information reader, information such as a telephone number read from the business card is directly input to the portable terminal and stored. Being convenient.

When the portable terminal has a dial-up device for dial-up connection based on the information read and converted by the business card information reader, information such as a telephone number read from the business card is transmitted to the portable terminal. Dial-up is possible based on the information entered directly, which is convenient.

Further, the present invention relates to an information conversion service system using a computer network, comprising: means for inputting information desired to be recorded on a business card; and means for outputting the input information via the computer network. A conversion device, comprising: a customer device that includes: a device that receives information output from the customer device and converts the information into a barcode; and a device that outputs the converted barcode to the customer device via a computer network. An information conversion service system including the above is an eighth aspect.

The information conversion service system includes a customer device including a unit for inputting information desired to be recorded on a business card, a unit for outputting the input information via a computer network, and a device output from the customer device. A conversion device including means for receiving the information and converting the converted barcode into a barcode, and means for outputting the converted barcode to a customer device via a computer network; Even a customer who has no means can obtain information converted into a barcode and create a business card.

[0034]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a business card used in the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1A, the business card 1 has various types of user information on a user who uses the business card printed on the surface thereof. In this example, the user information includes a name 21, a company name 20, a position 22, and a zip code 2.
3, an address 24, a telephone number 25, a FAX number 26, and an e-mail address 27. Further, on the surface of the business card 1, a URL (access information to the server) 7 of a server (described later) in which the user information recorded on the business card 1 is stored is described.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the business card 1 has a two-dimensional code 2 printed on its back surface.
The two-dimensional code 2 is obtained by converting various types of user information printed on the surface of the business card 1 into a two-dimensional code.

The recording area in which the information recording by the two-dimensional code 2 is performed includes a definition area 3 that defines a recording location where individual personal information is recorded, and a portion corresponding to the recording location defined by the definition area 3. And a data area 4 for recording individual personal information.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the data area 4 is divided into a plurality of recording locations 6. In the definition area 3, for example, name data is recorded in the recording location AA, address data is recorded in the recording location AB, telephone number data is recorded in the recording location AC, and so on. Which personal information is recorded in which recording location 6 among the plurality of recording locations 6 is recorded.

In the data area 4, actual personal information data such as name data, address data, telephone number data and the like are recorded at each recording location 6 defined in the definition area 3. By doing so, it is possible to perform recording with a high degree of freedom even when the type of personal information data increases or decreases, and the limited information recording area of the business card 1 can be used effectively. In FIG. 2, definitions, data, and the like are shown in Japanese for convenience, but all of these definition data are displayed by codes.

Here, the two-dimensional code 2 usable for the information recording is not particularly limited, and various codes can be used. For example, PDF417,
CODE16K, CODE49, coder block, ultra code, etc., one-dimensional barcodes consisting of thick and thin bars (or thick and thin spaces) stacked in sub-multiple stages, code one, data code,
Array tag, QR code, box figure code, maxi code, veri code, soft strip, CP code,
A matrix-type code, such as a Karla code or an Aztec code, which is obtained by converting data into binary (0, 1) and expressing black and white cells, can be given. Among these, a matrix type code that can convert data into binary and record it is preferably used.

As described above, since the information about the user of the business card 1 is recorded as binary data by the two-dimensional code 2, the information to be recorded includes the name 21, the company name 20, and the post 22 as described above. , Postal code 23,
The information is not limited to information including characters such as an address 24, a telephone number 25, a FAX number 26, and an e-mail address 27. Audio information can also be recorded.

The business card 1 contains information on the user as 2
Since the data read from the two-dimensional code 2 is recorded as binary data or the like by the two-dimensional code 2, the data read from the two-dimensional code 2 can be stored in a server or the like, and can be transmitted and received via a communication network.

FIG. 3 is an overall configuration diagram of a system for transmitting and receiving information recorded on the business card 1 via the communication network using the business card 1. In the figure, reference numeral 30 denotes a server, which is connected to the Internet 19 via a path control device and a telephone line, receives information to be recorded on the business card 1, converts it into a two-dimensional code 2, stores it in a database, and the like. I do. 31 to 35 are terminal devices, respectively.
Like the server 30, it is connected to the Internet 19 and transmits information to be recorded on the business card 1 and receives information from the database of the server 30.

FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram showing the server 30. In the figure, reference numeral 41 denotes a server control means, which is composed of a CPU and the like, controls each unit, transfers data,
Various operations and temporary storage of data are performed.
A transmission / reception control unit 40 controls data input from each of the terminal devices 31 to 35 connected via the Internet 19 and data output to each of the terminal devices 31 to 35.

Reference numeral 42 denotes a data conversion unit, and the terminal unit 31
Information to be recorded on the business card 1 received from
Data conversion means for converting the data into two-dimensional code 2 data. The two-dimensional code 2 converted by the data conversion unit 42
Are transmitted to the terminal devices 31 to 35 via the transmission / reception control unit 40 and the Internet 19.

Reference numeral 44 denotes an information storage database for storing information to be recorded on the business card 1 received from the terminal devices 31 to 35, and reference numeral 43 denotes the information storage database 44.
This is a database management unit that manages the transfer of information into and out of the database. The information stored in the information storage database 44 is transmitted from the terminal devices 31 to 35 via the transmission / reception control unit 40 and the Internet 19 and stored, and is also stored in the terminal devices 31 to 35 by access from the terminal devices 31 to 35. 35 is output.

FIG. 5 shows the server 30 and the Internet 1
FIG. 9 is a system configuration diagram showing a terminal A connected via the terminal 9. The terminal A31 functions as a business card creating device that creates the business card 1 in which information on the user is recorded by the two-dimensional code 2.

In the figure, reference numeral 52 denotes a terminal A control means, which comprises a CPU and the like, controls various parts, transfers data,
Various operations and temporary storage of data are performed.
A transmission / reception control unit 51 controls data input from the server 30 connected via the Internet 19 and data output to the server 30.

Reference numeral 56 denotes a program storage unit, a procedure for inputting information to be recorded on the business card 1, a procedure for converting the input information into data of the two-dimensional code 2, and a procedure for converting the two-dimensional code 2 into the business card 1. A conversion program for causing a computer device to execute a printing procedure is stored. The conversion program is read by the terminal A control means 52, expanded on a memory, and executed. Further, the above program is provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a floppy disk. Also,
It can also be distributed via a communication network.

Reference numeral 54 denotes an information input unit such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel for inputting information to be recorded on the business card 1 as the two-dimensional code 2. The information entered is
The above-mentioned program is converted into a two-dimensional code 2 by the terminal A control means 52 having read the program. A printer 57 prints the converted two-dimensional code 2 on the business card 1.
The printer is not particularly limited as long as it is suitable for printing the two-dimensional code 2 and the business card 1, and various printers can be used. For example, an ink jet printer, a laser printer, a thermal transfer printer, a sublimation printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, an instant film printer, and the like can be given.

Reference numeral 55 denotes a coin detection unit which detects the insertion of a coin and starts execution of the conversion program.
Is printed. Reference numeral 53 denotes a display unit such as a CRT or a liquid crystal panel, which displays information necessary for inputting information or performing a printing operation to a user.

In the terminal A31, information desired to be recorded on the business card 1 is input with the two-dimensional code 2, and the business card 1 obtained by converting the information into the two-dimensional code 2 is printed. The recorded business card 1 can be obtained. Then, it is possible to connect to the server 30 as required, transmit the input information to the server 30 via the Internet 19, and store it in the information storage database 44 of the server 30.

In this example, the insertion of a coin is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a banknote, a prepaid card, a credit card, a cash card, or the like having a value equivalent to money can be traded. In this case, various objects can be used, and various objects can be used as long as the system detects the payment of the compensation.

In this example, the vending machine is used as an example of the business card creation device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The computer device reads a recording medium on which the conversion program is recorded and executes the program. By doing so, the business card 1 can also be created.

FIG. 6 shows the server 30 and the Internet 1
FIG. 9 is a system configuration diagram showing a terminal B connected via the terminal 9. The terminal B32 functions as a business card information management system that reads and manages information of the business card 1 recorded as the two-dimensional code 2.

This system includes a business card 1 on which the above-mentioned user information is recorded by a two-dimensional code 2 and a reading device 10 provided with a reading unit 28 for reading the two-dimensional code 2.
And information storage means 11 for storing the user information read by the reading device 10.

As the reader 10, various optical barcode readers can be used. For example, when a stack type code is used as the two-dimensional code 2,
Various scanners and the like can be used as long as they can read the thick bar and the thin bar (or the thick space and the thin space). In addition, when a matrix-type code is used as the two-dimensional code 2, various scanners and the like can be used as long as the device can read white and black cells.

A computer device is used as the information storage means 11, and is composed of a CPU or the like, and is a processing unit 12 for processing data read by the reading device 10 and the like.
A database 9 for storing data processed by the processing unit 12, a database management unit 13 for managing the transfer of data to and from the database 9, and a reading device 10
And a program storage unit 14 for storing an execution program for executing data conversion from the data of the two-dimensional code 2 read by the computer to information that can be stored and managed by a computer device.

In the figure, reference numeral 16 denotes a display unit which comprises a CRT, an LCD, and the like, and displays the processing status of data processing, data conversion, search, and the like. Reference numeral 17 denotes an output device such as a printer that outputs data to recording paper or the like. Reference numeral 15 denotes the processed data and the like stored on a floppy disk, MO, CD-
This is an external storage means for storing data in R or the like.

Reference numeral 18 denotes an input / output control unit, which is connected to the Internet 19 via a communication line such as a telephone line and transmits data processed by the processing unit 12 to the server 30.
And performs data control when the server 30 is accessed.

Next, the operation of the business card information management system will be described.

First, the reading device 10 reads the two-dimensional code 2 printed on the back of the business card 1. The data read here is sent to the processing unit 12, where data conversion processing and the like are performed. At this time, first, from the data recorded in the definition area 3, it is determined which personal data is recorded in which recording location 6 in the data area 4, and based on the definition, the name, address, telephone number, etc. The data is identified and read out.

Next, the converted personal data such as name, address, telephone number and the like are stored in the database 9. At this time, for example, a personal file is created for each individual,
In this personal file, names, addresses, telephone numbers, and the like are classified and stored. The personal file can be stored on a floppy disk, MO, CD-R or the like by the external storage means 15 as necessary.

The stored personal data can be used for an address book, telephone directory, address printing, and the like, if necessary.

The personal file and the personal data stored in the personal file can be transmitted to the outside via the Internet 19 if necessary. Then, the information is stored in the information storage database 44 of the server 30.

Further, not only the converted personal file and personal data but also the binary data itself read by the reading device 10 are transmitted to the server 3 via the Internet 19.
0, and may be converted by the data converter 42 of the server 30 and stored in the information storage database 44.

FIG. 7 shows a second example of the business card information management system.
Here is an example. In this system, the reading device 10 includes a reading unit 28 that reads the two-dimensional code 2 and a conversion that converts data of the two-dimensional code 2 read by the reading unit 28 into information that can be stored and managed by a computer device. Part 2
9 is provided. Then, in the information storage means 11,
Data is stored in the database 9 and data conversion is not executed. The other parts are the same as those shown in FIG. 6, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In each of the business card information management systems described above, the reading device 10 for reading the two-dimensional code 2 recorded on the business card 1 has been described as the information input means, but the information input means may be a recording medium such as a CD-ROM. It is also possible to use a reading means for reading the information recorded in the server or a receiving means for receiving the information via the Internet 19 from the server 30 storing the information.

FIG. 8 shows the server 30 and the Internet 1
FIG. 9 is a system configuration diagram showing a terminal C connected via the terminal 9. The terminal C33 functions as an information conversion service system for inputting information desired to be recorded on the business card 1 using the two-dimensional code 2, converting the input information into data of the two-dimensional code 2, and providing the data.

In the figure, reference numeral 61 denotes a terminal C control means, which is composed of a CPU and the like, and controls various parts, transfers data,
Various operations and temporary storage of data are performed.
An input / output control unit 60 controls data input from the server 30 connected via the Internet 19 and data output to the server 30.

Reference numeral 62 denotes information input means such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel, and inputs information to be recorded as the two-dimensional code 2 on the business card 1. The information entered is
The data is transmitted to the server 30 via the Internet 19, is converted into the data of the two-dimensional code 2 by the data conversion unit 42 of the server 30, and the converted data is transmitted from the server 30 to the terminal C33 via the Internet 19 again. At this time, the information received by the server 30 can be stored in the information storage database 44 of the server 30 as needed.

Reference numeral 63 denotes a printer for printing the two-dimensional code 2 received from the server 30 on the business card 1. The printer is not particularly limited as long as it is suitable for printing the two-dimensional code 2 and the business card 1, and various printers can be used. For example, an ink jet printer, a laser printer, a thermal transfer printer, a sublimation printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, an instant film printer, and the like can be given. And 6
4 is the information input by the information input means 62 or the server 30
It is a data storage unit for storing information received from the server as necessary.

In the terminal C 33, information desired to be recorded on the business card 1 is input by the two-dimensional code 2, and the information is transmitted to the server 30.
And converts the data into two-dimensional code 2 data.
The data converted from 0 is received, the two-dimensional code 2 is printed on the business card 1, and the business card 1 can be obtained.

FIG. 9 shows the server 30 and the Internet 1
FIG. 9 is a system configuration diagram showing a terminal D connected via the terminal 9. The terminal D34 is an embodiment of the business card information distribution service system of the present invention using the server 30.

In the figure, reference numeral 71 denotes a terminal D control means, which is composed of a CPU and the like, and controls each part, transfers data,
Various operations and temporary storage of data are performed.
An input / output control unit 70 controls data input from the server 30 connected via the Internet 19 and data output to the server 30.

Reference numeral 72 denotes input means for inputting the URL 7 or the like of the server 30 when connecting to the server 30. Then, by inputting the URL 7, the terminal D34 is connected to the server 30.
To retrieve the information of the user of the business card 1 from the information storage database 44 of the server 30. Reference numeral 74 denotes a data storage unit that stores the extracted information and the like, and 73 denotes a printer that prints the information and the like.

In the business card information distribution service system,
The information stored in the business card 1 is stored in the information storage database 44 of the server 30, and the recipient of the business card 1 can use the URL 7 described in the business card without having a special two-dimensional code 2 reader or the like. Thus, information can be obtained from the information storage database 44.

Further, an information request command is printed on the business card 1, a predetermined amount of necessary information is stored in the information storage database 44 of the server 30 for each information request command, and the terminal D34 is connected to the server 30. At this time, by inputting the information request command to the terminal D34,
A predetermined amount of information corresponding to the information request command may be transmitted. By doing so, a predetermined amount of information can be automatically obtained by inputting the information request command, so that the information obtaining operation is simplified and convenient.

In the business card information distribution service system, a computer device, a portable computer device, a portable information terminal, a portable telephone, or the like can be used as the terminal D34.

FIG. 10 is a system configuration diagram showing a terminal E connected to the server 30 via the Internet 19. The terminal E35 is a portable terminal that can read the two-dimensional code 2 recorded on the business card 1.

In the figure, reference numeral 84 denotes a reading unit for reading the two-dimensional code 2 of the business card 1, and 83 converts the data of the two-dimensional code 2 read by the reading unit 84 into information that can be stored and managed by a computer device. It is a conversion unit. Also,
Reference numeral 82 denotes an information storage unit for storing the information converted by the conversion unit 83, and reference numeral 81 denotes a dial for dialing up from the telephone number or the like of the information stored in the storage unit 82 to the telephone number via a telephone line. It is an up device.

According to the terminal E35, information such as a telephone number read from the business card 1 can be directly input to the portable terminal, and dial-up based on the telephone number is convenient. As the terminal E35, for example, a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, a portable computer device, or the like can be suitably used. In the terminal E35, an example in which the reading unit 84 and the conversion unit 83 are incorporated in the terminal device has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a business card information reading device including the reading unit 84 and the conversion unit 83 may be used. It may be made separately from the mobile terminal, the business card information reader may be connected to the mobile terminal, and the converted information may be input to the connected mobile terminal.

In the business card 1, the two-dimensional code 2 printed on the business card 1 can be photographed by a digital camera or read by a scanner or the like to create an image file, and this image file can be transmitted to another terminal device. . In this case, the terminal device that has received the image file prints the image of the received image file to generate a two-dimensional code 2, reads the printed two-dimensional code 2 with the reading device 10, processes the data, and stores the data. Is done.

In the system described above, the server 30
Although an example is shown in which the terminal devices 31 to 35 are connected via the Internet 19, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, analog telephone lines, high-speed digital lines (ISDN lines), wireless, optical fibers, mobile phones Telephone line (for example, DoPa etc.), PHS line (for example, PIA)
FS, αDATA32, etc.), Integrated Intelligent Communication Network (UIC)
N), new advanced information communication (VI & P), ZAQ, satellite communication line, cable broadcasting, data communication and data transfer using various communication cables, and various communication lines can be used.
Further, the connection via the communication line may be a constant connection or a dial-up connection.

[0085]

As described above, according to the business card information distribution system of the present invention, even when the reader is not at hand, the information storage server is accessed based on the access information via the communication line or the like. The user information data can be taken out and stored by the information storage means. Therefore, there are almost no input errors as in the past, and
Processing work can also be extremely labor-saving. Therefore, the cost of re-input is greatly reduced, and the accuracy and speed of the processing are greatly improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a business card used in the present invention;
(A) is a front view and (b) is a back view.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the concept of a business card definition area and a data area.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram showing a system for transmitting and receiving information using the business card via a communication network.

FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of a server.

FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of a terminal A;

FIG. 6 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of a terminal B.

FIG. 7 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a second example of the terminal B.

FIG. 8 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of a terminal C;

FIG. 9 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of a terminal D which is an embodiment of the business card information distribution system of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of a terminal E.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 business card 10 reading device 11 information storage means

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[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a business card information distribution system according to the present invention is an information distribution system using a computer device, wherein information recorded on the business card is described on the business card. Information request command,
An information storage server in which information corresponding to the information request command is stored, wherein the access information of the business card in which the access information to the information storage server is written is the information
Enter the terminal device connected to the storage server via the communication line.
Is input to the force means, to access the information storage server according to the access information by the terminal device, the terminal
Send the information request command recorded on the business card by the device
By doing so, of the information recorded on the business card stored in the information storage server,
The gist is that information can be received by the terminal device from the information storage server and stored in the information storage means.

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[Correction target item name] 0085

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[0085]

As described above, according to the business card information distribution system of the present invention, even when the reader is not at hand, the information storage server is accessed based on the access information via the communication line or the like. The user information data can be taken out and stored by the information storage means. Therefore, there are almost no input errors as in the past, and
Processing work can also be extremely labor-saving. Therefore, the cost of re-input is greatly reduced, and the accuracy and speed of the processing are greatly improved. Also, information storage
The server responds to the information request command described on the business card.
Information is stored on the business card by the terminal device.
By sending a report request command,
Because information is received, the information request frame
Required information can be automatically obtained by inputting
Therefore, the task of obtaining information is simplified and convenient.

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Claims (5)

[Claims] An information distribution system using a computer device, comprising: an information storage server in which information recorded on a business card is stored, wherein a business card in which access information to the information storage server is described is used; An information storage unit that accesses the information storage server according to the access information by a terminal device connected to the information storage server via a communication line, and receives the information recorded on the business card from the information storage server at the terminal device; A business card information distribution system characterized in that it can be stored in a business card. 2. An information storage server stores information corresponding to an information request command described on a business card, and the terminal device transmits the information request command recorded on the business card to receive the information corresponding to the information request command. The business card information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the business card information is distributed. 3. An information storage server comprising: a data conversion unit for converting information recorded on a business card into a two-dimensional code; and a unit for transmitting the information converted by the data conversion unit to a terminal device. The business card information distribution system according to claim 1. 4. The business card information distribution system according to claim 3, wherein the information converted into the two-dimensional code includes at least one of image information and audio information. 5. The business card information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is at least one of a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, and a portable computer device.