JP2007015711A - Recording medium-storing container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information recording medium-storing container which is excellent in versatility, can suppress increase in cost, has an extremely high degree of appeal, and can display advertisement. <P>SOLUTION: The recording medium-storing container can store a recording medium D in a container body 1 so as to freely take out the recording medium. This container body 1 has a box shape, and is equipped with a storing part 6 for storing the recording medium, a storing part 13 for storing image information, an image-displaying part 3 having a screen for displaying the image information, and a controlling part 14 indicating to this image-displaying part to display the image information stored in the storing part. At least one of the maximum face of the container body and a face continuously connected with this maximum face is made as a displaying face, and the image-displaying part is arranged so as to face this displaying face. A window part through which the screen of the image-displaying part can be visually confirmed from outside is formed on the displaying face. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a recording medium storage container, and more particularly to a recording medium storage container that includes a display unit that allows a recording medium to be taken in and out and displays image information.

Conventionally, a video cassette such as VHS (registered trademark) or a disc such as a CD (Compact Disk) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) is stored in a recording medium storage container for storing these, and displayed as a product at a store or the like. Sold.
These storage containers use paper or the like (information display means) for displaying information related to the contents recorded on the stored recording medium, on the surface when an opaque material is used, and a transparent material. In some cases, it is provided inside the container so that it can be seen from the outside.
By these information display means, the store visitor can grasp the contents of the product, so this information display means is used as a basis for determining whether or not to purchase the product.

Accordingly, the content of the information display means and the display method greatly affect the sales volume of the product, and it is necessary to more effectively appeal the product content to the consumer.
For the purpose of improving the appeal, the storage case is provided with an image display unit capable of continuously changing a plurality of images and displaying them as a series of moving images, and a member holder for storing the image display member. An article decoration storage container is described in Patent Document 1.
JP 2001-80691 A

By the way, the image display unit of the article decoration storage container described in Patent Document 1 includes a lenticular plate, and a plurality of images are display members that can be viewed three-dimensionally according to the viewing position. Accordingly, it is disclosed that a stereoscopic image can be visually recognized in a substantially moving image.
Although a method for fixing a plurality of images to the image display unit is not disclosed, a specific image is fixed to at least one image display unit, and when changing the display contents, replacement is performed for each image display unit. It is understood that it is necessary to carry out.

That is, it is necessary to prepare an image display unit according to the content recorded on the storage medium to be stored. When the recording medium is replaced or when the content to be displayed is updated, a new image display unit is provided. Must be created. Therefore, there is a problem that the versatility is poor and the cost is high.
Further, since the display does not shine by itself, external lighting is always required, and the installation location is limited. In addition, there is little effect of making a store visitor aware of the article decoration storage container itself, and further improvement in appeal is desired.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information recording medium container that is excellent in versatility, can suppress an increase in cost, has a very high appeal, and can display an advertisement.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration as means.
That is, in a recording medium storage container in which the recording medium (D) can be taken out and stored freely in the container body (1).
The container body (1) is box-shaped, and a storage unit (6) for storing the recording medium (D), a storage unit (13) for storing image information (11), and the image An image display unit (3) having a screen (3a) for displaying information (11), and image information (11) stored in the storage unit (13) is displayed on the image display unit (3). A control unit (14) for instructing, wherein at least one of the maximum surface (1c) of the container body (1) and the surface (1d) connected to the maximum surface is a display surface, The image display unit (3) is disposed oppositely, and a window (2a) through which the screen (3a) of the image display unit (3) can be visually recognized from the outside is formed on the display surface. The recording medium storage container (50).

  According to the present invention, excellent versatility, cost increase can be suppressed, and an extremely high appeal degree can be obtained.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an embodiment of a recording medium storage container of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an assembly diagram illustrating an embodiment of the recording medium storage container of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the internal structure in the embodiment of the recording medium storage container of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the recording medium storage container of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing a modification of the embodiment of the recording medium storage container of the present invention.

The recording medium storage container in this embodiment is a disk storage container for storing a CD or DVD, and is formed in the same box shape as a known general disk case in vertical and horizontal dimensions.
The thickness is also formed in common with the normal single jacket size or double jacket size.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the recording medium storage container as a case 1 having a main body 1A and a lid body that opens and closes by rotating in the direction of an arrow around a rotation axis P with respect to the main body 1A. 1B.
The main body 1A and the lid body 1B are formed by injection molding of a resin material, and at least the surface portion 1B1 of the lid body 1B is formed transparent so that the inside can be visually recognized.
From this surface portion 1B1, an information display sheet 2 housed inside (back side) of the lid 1B, and an image display element disposed inside the case 1 from a window portion 2a formed in the information display sheet 2 3 images 11 can be visually recognized. Hereinafter, this image 11 is also referred to as first advertisement information 11.
On the information display sheet 2, second advertisement information 12 such as a pattern, a picture, a photograph, or a character designed according to the content of the product is printed.
In this figure, the window portion 2a is provided at substantially the center of the surface portion 1a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the window portion 2a can be provided at any location and size according to the design of the first advertisement information 12. . Moreover, the number is not limited to one and may be plural.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic assembly view of the information recording medium storage container, FIG. 3 shows a state after the assembly, and the internal structure will be described with reference to both drawings.
For ease of understanding, the main body 1A and the lid body 1B are separated from each other and each is shown in a flat plate shape.
The main body 1 </ b> A on the right side of FIG. 2 includes a disc storage portion 6 including a disc clamp portion 4 provided substantially at the center and a recess 5 formed concentrically with the disc clamp portion 4.
The shape of the recess 5 corresponds to the outer shape of the disc D to be stored. Moreover, the power receiving part 7 which can receive electric power through non-contact or a cord is provided.

An image display unit 3, an information display sheet 2, a circuit board 8, a speaker 9, and a battery 10 are attached to the lid 1B on the left side of FIG.
The operation unit 16 is connected to the circuit board 8 with a wire and is provided at an end of the case 1 or the like.
As described above, the image display unit 3 is attached so that the screen can be viewed from the window 2a formed on the information display sheet 2. The window portion 2 a is formed on the maximum surface 1 c of the case 1.
The battery 10 may be omitted when the non-contact or connection type power receiving unit 7 described above is provided.
A memory 13 and a CPU 14 are mounted on the circuit board 8.
In the memory 13, image information to be displayed on the image display unit 3 is recorded in advance.
The CPU 14 controls the entire operation such as display of the image display unit 3.

Next, image display in the recording medium storage container 50 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The image information displayed on the image display unit 3 is a moving image or a still image, and is stored in the memory 13 in advance. It can also be obtained from an external device 18 via the communication unit 15. When obtained from the outside, it may be displayed in real time or may be stored in the memory 13 at one end.
In any case, the control unit 14 controls the operation in accordance with an operation on the operation unit 16.

The image information to be displayed is preferably related to the content recorded on the recording medium stored in the storage container 50. Thereby, the purchase willingness of goods can be raised, efficient advertising can be performed, and sales performance can be improved.
The image display unit 3 is preferably an organic EL element. This is because it is self-luminous and has a very wide viewing angle and high definition. With this feature, advertisements can be transmitted to customers with high appeal.
When used with a liquid crystal display element, a light emitting means is provided.

The power receiving unit 7 is preferably capable of receiving power by electromagnetic induction because the installation location is not specified and high versatility is obtained. Of course, an AC adapter may be used to receive power by wire.
When the power receiving unit 7 is provided, the battery 10 can be omitted. However, since the battery 10 can be used in an installation place without a power supply facility, the battery 10 is preferably mounted.

  The memory 13 can be a built-in or removable solid memory. Communication means with the outside is not limited. Communication is performed wirelessly or by wire.

  In addition to the image information described above, audio information may be handled. Audio information stored in the memory 13 or supplied from an external device is radiated as sound from the audio output unit 9 under the control of the control unit.

To further explain the form, as described above, the recording medium storage container 50 has the same outer size as a normal disk case for storing a disk such as a CD having an outer diameter of 12 cm.
Therefore, it can be displayed on the same shelf as a general CD or DVD without an image display function. Moreover, it can be packed in the same packing box, and the handling is very good.

The first advertisement information 11 and the second advertisement information 12 may be closely associated with each other. Specifically, the first advertisement information 11 may be supplemented with the pattern of the second advertisement information 12 or a part of a sentence printed on the second advertisement information 12 may be displayed. it can.
In addition, a plurality of option marks are printed and displayed on the second advertisement information 12, and a selection mark indicating which option mark is selected is displayed on the first advertisement information 11, and the corresponding option mark is displayed. It is also possible to associate the information further by displaying it or guiding it by voice.

According to the recording medium storage container having the above-described configuration, even if the stored recording medium is replaced, the display content can be easily replaced or updated from the outside without replacing any member. Is expensive.
In addition, since a high-definition display element such as an organic EL element can be used, and a non-simple moving image can be displayed, the image is fine and the amount of information that can be transmitted is extremely large.
Furthermore, since the image display unit 3 emits light by itself, the visibility is excellent and the appeal degree is extremely high.

The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the configuration and procedure described above, and it goes without saying that modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 5, the image display unit 3 </ b> A may be arranged on a side surface 1 d that is a surface connected to the largest surface 1 c of the case 1 as an elongated shape. Of course, you may arrange | position to the surface 1e used as the back which is the lower side surface of FIG. 5, and another side surface.
This makes it possible to display the contents of an ordinary product that does not have an image display part with an image even in the case of arranging and displaying the back part so that the back portion can be visually recognized, which is often performed on the product display shelf. Since it can be displayed, the amount of information is large, and since the screen emits light, the visibility is very high and a very good advertising effect can be obtained.

In addition, a disk reproducing apparatus having a thickness equivalent to a double jacket and including a disk drive unit and an optical pickup may be incorporated.
With this configuration, the image and sound information recorded on the stored disc itself can be transmitted from the image display unit and the sound output unit, and the advertisement can be performed more directly and the advertisement effect is excellent. .

  An image display method is not limited. Not only the normal display of moving images and still images, but also a method of appealing by scrolling or moving characters, or simply by changing luminance (such as repeated blinking) or changing color.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the recording medium is a disk has been described. However, it is needless to say that the recording medium can be configured with the same technical idea.

It is an external appearance perspective part which shows the Example of the recording-medium storage container of this invention. It is an assembly drawing explaining the Example of the recording-medium storage container of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal structure in the Example of the recording-medium storage container of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the Example of the recording-medium storage container of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the modification in the Example of the recording-medium storage container of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 1A (Case) Main body 1B (Case) Lid 1c The largest surface 1d The surface 2 connected (to the largest surface) 2 Information display sheet 2
2a Window part 3 Image display element 3a Screen 4 Disc clamp part 5 Recess 6 Disc storage part 7 Power receiving part 8 Circuit board 9 Speaker 10 Battery 11 Image (first advertisement information)
12 Second advertisement information 13 Memory 14 CPU (control unit)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 Communication part 16 Operation part 17 Voltage conversion part 18 External apparatus 50 Recording medium storage container P Rotating shaft D Recording medium

Claims (1)

In a recording medium storage container that can be freely stored by taking out the recording medium in the container body,
The container body has a box shape, and a storage unit for storing the recording medium, a storage unit for storing image information, an image display unit having a screen for displaying the image information, and the image display A control unit that instructs the unit to display the image information stored in the storage unit,
At least one of the largest surface of the container main body and the surface connected to the largest surface is used as a display surface, the image display unit is disposed opposite to the display surface, and the image display unit is disposed on the display surface. A recording medium storage container, wherein the screen is formed with a window portion that can be visually recognized from the outside.

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