A reader that reduces the impacts of radio waves while keeping the convenience during reading, and such an information providing system. The reader reads information from a RF tag attached to a product. The reader has an opening, and includes a shield that accommodates the product placed through the opening, and an antenna that radiates radio waves for communicating with the RF tag attached to the accommodated product. The reader reads information from the RF tag while keeping the shield open.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
[Problem] To reduce waiting time at a cash register caused by a reading delay of a commodity code. [Solution] A pre-handling device 300 reads a commodity code added to each commodity Gb that is in a waiting state at a cash register, and stores the read commodity code in a memory 304. When the cash register becomes available, the pre-handling device 300 extracts the commodity code stored in the memory 304, converts the extracted commodity code into a QR code (registered trademark), and displays the QR code on a touch panel display 301. The commodity code of the commodity Gb is inputted to a POS terminal 200 by reading, by means of a scanner 212 of the POS terminal 200, the QR code displayed on the touch panel display 301.
A reader includes a sensor unit having a sensor to read information from a machine-readable medium, a mobile information terminal to acquire information from the sensor unit, and an extendable rod to extend and contract, and hold the sensor unit and the mobile information terminal. The extendable rod includes a unit holder configured to hold the sensor unit, and a terminal holder at a handle that the extendable rod has and is to be grasped by a user, the terminal holder holding the mobile information terminal, and the extendable rod being extendable so as to shorten and lengthen a distance between the sensor holder and the handle.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A camera and a system capable of detecting an object for any portion of an image taken and generated. The system includes: a surveillance camera; and an information terminal that is communicable with the surveillance camera. The information terminal includes a designation unit that is configured to designate a detection area, in which a person is to be detected, for the surveillance camera in an imaging-area image acquired from the surveillance camera. The surveillance camera includes a detection unit configured to detect an object in the detection area in a generated image and a transmission unit configured to transmit a notification indicating a detection of the object to another device.
A position detection system flexibly adaptable to various services and systems includes a plurality of imaging units, a detection unit that detects a position of an object in images generated by the plurality of imaging units, a specifying unit that specifies information on the object in an area where fields of view of the imaging units are integrated, based on the position of the detected object, and a transmission unit that transmits the identified information on the object to a host system.
[Problem] To remove the need for a physical lock for an already installed door, and enable locking/unlocking even by a user not in possession of a smartphone. [Solution] This locking/unlocking system 100 is characterized by comprising: an acquisition terminal 10 installed so as to acquire biometric information of a person located in front of a door D; a locking/unlocking device 20 attached to a thumb turn S that is provided on the indoor-side of the door D; and a server 30 for authenticating the exit/entry qualification for said person with respect to the door on the basis of the biometric information of the person. The locking/unlocking system 100 is also characterized in that the locking/unlocking device 20 operates the thumb turn S in accordance with the authentication result.
[Problem] To reduce the number of applications and the number of various types of cards that are carried. [Solution] The present invention is a management system 100 that manages usage eligibility for a plurality of services in a centralized manner, and is characterized by comprising: a storage unit 40 that stores, in association with a user, eligibility information that has been granted to said user for each service; an acquisition unit 10 that acquires biological information prior to the provision of a service; an identification unit 21 that identifies the user on the basis of the acquired biological information; and a transmission unit 40 that transmits, to a business system, the eligibility information which corresponds to the identified user and is stored in the storage unit.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
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IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM, ENTRY/EXIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND POS SYSTEM
[Problem] To identify a person without requiring the person to carry an IC card or the like. [Solution] An identification system 100 comprising a smart device 10 and a server 20 capable of communicating with the smart device 10, wherein: the smart device 10 is provided with an imaging unit for imaging a person and generating an image of the person, and a transmission unit for transmitting the image of the person to the server. The server 20 is provided with a reception unit for receiving the image of the person from the smart device, and an identification unit for identifying the person on the basis of the received image of the person. The server 20 is also provided with a transmission unit for transmitting the identified person to another system.
G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
G07C 9/38 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass with central registration
[Problem] To prevent moisture from entering a case of a mobile information terminal. [Solution] A case 1 for a mobile information terminal 2 having a touch panel display 2a on the front, the case 1 comprising a top case 10 disposed above the mobile information terminal 2, a bottom case disposed below the mobile information terminal 2, and a housing body 30 which is held between the top case 10 and the bottom case 30 and in which the mobile information terminal 2 is housed, the bottom case 30 having a first water-stopping part 34 disposed at the peripheral part of the touch panel display 2, the top case 10 having a frame part 11 superimposed over the first water-stopping part 34, and the bottom case 50 having locking parts 54a, 54b that lock the frame part 11 in a state of being biased against the peripheral part.
[Problem] In a gate system that controls entrance and exit of a person, biological information is smoothly acquired to promptly execute authentication of the entrance and exit. [Solution] Provided is a gate system 100 that controls entrance and exit of a person in an entrance/exit gate of a building, the gate system 100 including: a microphone module 111 that generates voice information of a person; a first camera module 112 that generates a face image of the person; a second camera module 113 that generate an eyeball image of the person; and a computer 131 capable of communicating with the microphone module 111, the first camera module 112, and the second camera module 113. The computer 131 authenticates the person on the basis of any one of the voice information acquired from the microphone module 111, the face image acquired from the first camera module 112, and the eyeball image acquired from the second camera module 113.
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
G08B 13/194 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
G08B 25/04 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using a single signalling line, e.g. in a closed loop
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
G07C 9/38 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass with central registration
[Problem] To provide a reading device capable of expanding a readable range without impairing operability. [Solution] An RFID reader 1 comprising: an RFID unit 10 having an antenna 12 for reading information from an RF tag; a mobile information terminal 20 which acquires information from the RFID unit 10; and an extendable rod 30 which holds the RFID unit 10 and the mobile information terminal 20, and which can be extended and contracted. The RFID reader 1 is characterized in that the extendable rod 30: has a unit holder 32 which holds the RFID unit 10, and a terminal holder 34 which is provided on a handle 33 that is gripped by a user, and which holds the mobile information terminal 20; and can be extended and contracted so as to increase and reduce the distance between the sensor holder 32 and the handle 33.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
[Problem] To provide a camera and a system whereby an object can be detected in any portion in an image that has been captured and generated. [Solution] The present invention comprises a surveillance camera 110 and an information terminal 120 that can communicate with the surveillance camera 110. The information terminal 120 is provided with a designation unit 22 that designates, for the surveillance camera 110, a detection area to detect a person P in a captured area image which has been acquired from the surveillance camera 110. The surveillance camera 110 is provided with a detection unit 13 that detects an object in the detection area in the generated image, and a transmission unit 14 that transmits, to another device, a notification indicating that the object has been detected.
[Problem] To provide a reading device that prevents reduction in reading efficiency, without damaging the object to be read. [Solution] A reading device 120 reads information from an RF tag 5 attached to a product M, wherein the reading device is characterized by reading the RF tag 5 while moving an antenna 121 relative to the RF tag 5.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
[Problem] To provide a position detection system that can flexibly adapt to various services and systems. [Solution] A position detection system 1 comprising: a plurality of imaging units 101; a detection unit 201 that detects the position of an object in an image generated by each of the plurality of imaging units 101; an identification unit 302 that identifies information relating to the object in an area obtained by integration of visual fields of the imaging units 101, on the basis of the detected position of the object; a transmission unit 303 that transmits the identified information relating to the object to an upper-class system 2.
A reader that reduces the impacts of radio waves while keeping the convenience during reading, and such an information providing system. The reader reads information from a RF tag attached to a product. The reader has an opening, and includes a shield that accommodates the product placed through the opening, and an antenna that radiates radio waves for communicating with the RF tag attached to the accommodated product. The reader reads information from the RF tag while keeping the shield open.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A reader includes a smartphone configured to read information from an image of a symbol included in a photographed image created by a camera module, and a unit attached to the smartphone. The unit includes a semiconductor laser to display a marker in a photographing range of the camera module. A user simply adjusts the orientation of the reader so that the marker overlaps on the symbol for reading processing of the smartphone, whereby information can be read from the symbol.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets
[Problem] To provide a reading device capable of expanding a readable range without impairing operability. [Solution] An RFID reader 1 is characterized by comprising: an RFID unit 10 having an antenna 12 for reading information from an RF tag; a base unit 20 which transmits information generated on the basis of the output of the antenna 12 to a mobile information terminal; and a connection unit 30 which connects the RFID unit 10 to the base unit 20 via a wire, wherein the connection unit 30 is expandable and contractable so as to increase or decrease the distance between the RFID unit 10 and the base unit 20.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
[Problem] To provide an antenna unit that improves consistency in polarization direction in relation to RF tags attached to goods. [Solution] An antenna unit 8 of an RFID reader 2 that reads information from an RF tag. The antenna unit 8 comprises a plurality of antennas 30a, 30b, 30c that output radio waves to the RF tag. The plurality of antennas 30a, 30b, 30c are disposed such that the radio waves have the same traveling direction, and such that the radio waves have polarization planes that are mutually inclined at an equal angle around the traveling direction.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
A wearable device enables a user to switch the device to another state while the user is pointing a finger at an object at a distant position. A wearable camera that a user wears on a finger includes a release switch configured to switch to another state in response to an operation of the user, who is pointing an index finger at an object, with a thumb that is different from the index finger. Such switching of the release with the thumb enables the user to shoot an image of an object at a distant position.
[Problem] To provide a reading device and a reading stage with which it is possible to read information of an object being read easily. [Solution] This reader is provided with a reading stage 10 on which a passport P is placed, and a camera module 52 of a smartphone 50 installed on the outside of the reading stage 10 to capture an image of the face of the passport P. The reading stage 10 has a first window 14 provided in an upper portion 22 thereof and over which the face is placed facing downward, and an opening 28 at which the camera module 52 is disposed. The reader is characterized in that the camera module 52 captures an image of the face to be read through the inside of the case 12.
A reading system includes a portable information terminal configured to recognize information in a symbol on the basis of an acquired image, and a wearable camera that functions as a peripheral device for the portable information terminal. The camera has an image sensor configured to generate the image, and is configured to transmit the generated image to the portable information terminal.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
[Problem] To provide a wearable device with which switching can be carried out when pointing is occurring, even when an object being pointed at is at a distance. [Solution] A wearable camera 2 (wearable device) worn on a finger and equipped with a release switch 8 (switch unit) that, in a state in which pointing with the index finger F2 is occurring, is switched by an operation by the thumb F1, which is different from the pointed index finger F2. Thus, the release switch 8 can be switched by the thumb F1; therefore, an object being pointed at can be photographed even when the object is at a distance.
[Problem] To provide a connector and a connection adapter which make it possible to reliably fasten a portable information terminal and a peripheral device thereof and establish a communication path simultaneously. [Solution] A connector 32 connects a portable information terminal 12 and a reading device 14. The connector 32 is provided with a first connector 38 disposed on a back surface of the portable information terminal 12, and a second connector 44 provided in the reading device 14, the first connector 38 and the second connector 44 respectively having lock structures that are locked to each other by relatively sliding in the planar direction of the back surface of the portable information terminal 12, and terminals 50a-50d, 78a-78d that are electrically connected to each other at the time of the sliding.
[Problem] To provide a reader and information-providing system that ensure convenience when reading, while reducing the effect of radio waves. [Solution] A reader 20 reads information from an RF tag 12 attached to a product P. The reader 20 is provided with a shield part 44 that has an opening 30 formed therein and accommodates the product P via the opening 30, and an antenna 60 that emits radio waves for communicating with the RF tag 12 attached to the accommodated product P. The reader 20 reads information from the RF tag 12 when the shield part 44 is open.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
[Problem] To provide a reading system and a camera that reduce cost. [Solution] A reading system 10 that comprises: a portable information terminal 12 that recognizes symbol information on the basis of an acquired image; and a wearable camera 14 that functions as a peripheral device for the portable information terminal 12, that has an image sensor 46 that generates the image, and that transmits the generated image to the portable information terminal 12.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/015 - Aligning or centring of the sensing device with respect to the record carrier
G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographsApparatus therefor
G03B 15/03 - Combinations of cameras with lighting apparatusFlash units
G03B 15/05 - Combinations of cameras with electronic flash apparatusElectronic flash units
G03B 17/00 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor
A mobile connection unit, configured to connect a mobile terminal having a first terminal with a mobile reading unit having a second terminal and configured to read data from an information medium, includes a main body, a first terminal portion, a second terminal portion, and an electrical pathway. The main body is attached to the mobile terminal, and the reading unit is attached to and detached from the main body. The first terminal portion is disposed at the main body, and contacts the first terminal of the mobile terminal for electrical connection with the mobile terminal. The second terminal portion is disposed at the main body, and contacts the second terminal of the reading unit for electrical connection with the reading unit. The electrical pathway is disposed between the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion to connect the mobile terminal and the reading unit.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
H04M 1/21 - Combinations with auxiliary equipment, e.g. with clocks or memoranda pads
[Problem] To provide a reading device, a program, and a unit for enabling an intuitive reading operation. [Solution] A reading device 2 is provided with: a smartphone 8a for reading information from an image of a symbol 6 included in a taken image generated by a camera module; and a unit 30 attached to the smartphone 8a. The unit 30 is provided with a semiconductor laser 42 for displaying a marker 62 within an image-taking range S of the camera module. Simply by adjusting the attitude of the reading device 2 in such a manner that the marker 62 is superposed on the symbol 6, information relating to the symbol 6 can be read by a reading process of the smartphone 8a.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
[Problem] To reduce susceptibility to the effects of noise, and to prevent as far as possible damage to a portable information terminal associated with an operation to replace a reading unit. [Solution] An information processing device 1 includes a smartphone 3 having a connector 13, an RFID unit 5 which reads data from an RF tag 71 and has a protruding electrode 47, and a connection unit 7 interposed between the smartphone 3 and the RFID unit 5, characterized in that the connection unit 7 is provided with: a main body 23 to or from which the RFID unit 5 is attached or detached with the main body 23 connected to the smartphone 3; a connector 25 with which the main body 23 is provided, and which is electrically connected to the smartphone 3 by coming into contact with the connector 13 of the smartphone; a pattern electrode 27 with which the main body 23 is provided, and which is electrically connected to the protruding electrode 47 of the RFID unit 5 by coming into contact therewith; and an electric circuit interposed between the connector 25 and the pattern electrode 27, connecting the smartphone 3 to the RFID unit 5.
H04M 1/21 - Combinations with auxiliary equipment, e.g. with clocks or memoranda pads
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A cover set includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover have device fitting parts that have the same shape and size. A peripheral device is fitted in the device fitting parts. The first cover and the second cover have terminal fitting parts that have different shapes and sizes. A first mobile information terminal having a large size is fitted in the terminal fitting part of the first cover. Another mobile information terminal having a small size is fitted in the terminal fitting part of the second cover. This allows a user to select a mobile information terminal that is used together with the peripheral device as appropriate.
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
H04B 1/3888 - Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers
A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer programs and software; computer software for
database management; application software; computer
application software for handheld computers, namely,
software for use in database management; computer software
for application and database integration; bar code readers;
readers [data processing equipment]; radio-frequency
identification [RFID] readers.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer application software for handheld computers, namely, software for use in database management; computer software for application and database integration; bar code readers; radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers
