Method for manufacturing a functional laminate, functional laminate and its use for security documents

The invention concerns a functional laminate and a method for manufacturing said functional laminate, the method comprising the following steps:—providing a substrate sheet ( 1 );—inserting at least one functional component ( 2 ) into the substrate sheet ( 1 );—wearing out the substrate sheet ( 1 ) and/or at least one layer laminated to the substrate sheet ( 1 ) in an area adjacent to the functional component ( 2 ) resulting in at least one recess ( 5 ) with a small width in proportion to dimensions of the functional component ( 2 ) before at least one lamination step;—carrying out at least one lamination step, wherein the substrate sheet ( 1 ) is laminated with at least one additional layer by heat and/or pressure and/or gluing in such a manner that the width of the at least one recess ( 5 ) is considerably reduced or the at least one recess ( 5 ) is barely shut at least by surrounding material after lamination by virtue of shrinking of the substrate sheet ( 1 ) and/or the at least one additional layer.

Multi-Channel Digital Watermarking

The present disclosure relates generally to digital watermarking including watermarking conveyed through multiple channels. One claim recites a method to detect digital watermarks carried in different channels of a physical object. The method comprising: receiving first optically captured image data, the first optically captured image data corresponding to a first channel which is detectable with visible lighting; receiving second optically captured image data, the second optically captured image data corresponding to a second channel with is detectable in a first non-visible spectrum; receiving third optically captured image data, the third optically captured image data corresponding to a third channel with is detectable in a second non-visible spectrum; and using a programmed electronic processor, analyzing the first, second and third optically captured image data to detect watermark components embedded therein. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided too.

Authenticating Identification and Security Documents and Other Objects

The application discloses identification and security documents and methods and systems for authenticating such identification and security documents. In one implementation, a document includes a first surface; and a second surface. The first surface comprises a first set of print structures and a second set of print structures. The first set of print structures and the second set of print structures cooperate to obscure the location on the first surface of the second set of print structures. The second set of print structures is arranged on the first surface so as to provide a reflection pattern. In one example, the reflection pattern includes a diffraction grating. The second set of print structures is preferably provided on the first surface with metallic ink. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided too.

Marked thermoplastic compositions, methods of making and articles comprising the same, and uses thereof

An article for laser marking can comprising: a thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an active component comprising at least one of a polymeric unit and an additive, wherein the thermoplastic polymer has a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, Procedure A, using D65 illumination, 10 degrees observer, and thickness of 1 mm; and a mark produced by chemical rearrangement of the active component generated by a laser of a first wavelength; wherein the mark exhibits at least one of: (i) a change in optical properties in the region 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength less than or equal to 500 nm; and (ii) a change in optical properties in the region of 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength greater than or equal to the first wavelength.

Method for protecting the authenticity of an object, item, document, packaging and/or a label from imitation, forgery and theft

The invention describes a method for protecting the authenticity of an object, item, document, packaging and/or a label from imitation, forgery and theft, whereas during such marking by means of graphic halftone visually encoded image keeping qualitative-quantitative data of an subject and containing a hidden verification hash code in the form of a digital watermark (DWM), square data cells of the cross-linked structure of the graphic halftone image with identical brightness values are revealed in the entire area inside the revealed square data cell, thereafter a square-cross-linked mask is formed to store the base of the revealed readable data cells, the applied digital watermark (DWM) is read and opposed by means of comparison of the brightness of color components of the central of the revealed readable data cell against the arithmetic mean value of the brightness of the components of the eight neighbor squares surrounding the revealed readable data cell.

SECURE EMBEDDED WATERMARKS

An article comprises a superficial watermark located on a first surface. The article also comprises an embedded watermark that is embedded within the article. The embedded watermark may be viewed by an X-ray camera. A method comprises applying a metal-containing mixture to an inner layer of an article, resulting in an embedded watermark within the article. The method also comprises analyzing the properties of metal particles within the mixture. The method also comprises recording the first property. 1. An article comprising:a superficial watermark located on a first surface; and 'wherein the embedded watermark may be viewed by an x-ray camera.', 'an embedded watermark embedded within the article;'}2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the embedded watermark is located between two layers of the article.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the superficial watermark provides information that identifies the location of the embedded watermark.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein an image of the superficial watermark superimposed over the embedded watermark provides an identification of the article.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the embedded watermark comprises a mixture of metal particles.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the embedded watermark comprises a metal foil.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the embedded watermark uniquely identifies the article.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the superficial watermark provides general information about the article.9. An article comprising:an embedded watermark embedded within the article, wherein the embedded watermark comprises an identifiable mixture of metal particles.10. The article of claim 9 , wherein a property of the identifiable mixture of metal particles provides information regarding the article.11. The article of claim 10 , wherein the property of the identifiable mixture comprises the concentration of a first metal element within the identifiable mixture.12. The article of claim 10 , wherein the property ...

SECURE LASER MARKING PERSONALISATION

The present invention relates to a method () for personalizing a document, said document comprising a support comprising printed patterns (), wherein said method () comprises generating at least a laser pulse on said support for carbonizing at least a printed pattern. 1. A method for personalizing a document , said document comprising a support comprising printed patterns , wherein said method comprises generating at least a laser pulse on said support for carbonizing at least a printed pattern.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the patterns are patterns printed by an offset process or an inkjet process.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the patterns are printed using an ink selected from the group consisting of an optical variable ink claim 1 , an ultraviolet ink claim 1 , and an infrared ink.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the laser pulse is a green laser or an ultraviolet laser.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein printed patterns comprise micro characters or micro shapes claim 1 , and wherein the method comprises a preliminary step of printing said micro characters or micro shapes such that the carbonization reveals a set of micro characters forming a control code.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pulse power is comprised between 500 W and 50 kW claim 1 , and the pulse lasts between some nanoseconds to some microseconds.7. A document comprising a support comprising printed patterns claim 1 , wherein at least one printed pattern is carbonized.8. The document according to claim 7 , wherein the pattern ink is an optical variable ink claim 7 , an ultraviolet ink claim 7 , or an infrared ink.9. The document according to claim 7 , wherein the printed patterns comprise micro characters or micro shapes. The present invention relates to official documents, such as an ID card, a passport or all laminated documents, and more particularly to methods for personalizing these documents.Personalization of an official ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOCOPIED DOCUMENTS

A system and method for automatic identification of photocopied documents is disclosed wherein the method is performed by capturing an image of a marked printed document; decoding a digital watermark embedded in the image, obtaining a mark identifier; recovering, by searching a database, at least one calibration parameter associated with the mark identifier; applying a discrete Fourier transform to the image, obtaining a frequency matrix; obtaining at least one maximum frequency value in the frequency matrix; comparing the at least one maximum frequency value with at least one calibration parameter; determining, on the basis of the comparison, if the marked printed document is an original document or a photocopied document. 1. A method for automatic identification of photocopied documents , comprising:capturing an image of a marked printed document with a digital watermark;obtaining, from the captured image, a calibration identifier;recovering, by searching a database a calibration threshold associated with the calibration identifier;applying a discrete Fourier transform to the image, obtaining a frequency matrix;converting the frequency matrix to a logarithmic scale;binarising the matrix converted to a logarithmic scale, so that the matrix values above a certain binarisation threshold correspond to frequency maximums;measuring the area, defined in number of pixels, of the frequency maximums that appear in the binarised frequency matrix, obtaining a maximum frequency value for each frequency maximum;comparing the maximum frequency value of each frequency maximum with the calibration threshold;determining, on the basis of the comparison, if the marked printed document is an original document or a photocopied document.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the marked printed document is determined to be a photocopied document if at least one of the maximum frequency values is outside the calibration threshold.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A mobile terminal can set a user credential used to log into an image processing apparatus and transmit print data to the image processing apparatus. The mobile terminal displays a screen that receives a print setting with respect to the print data to be transmitted. The mobile terminal also displays, in response to receipt of a user instruction to display a screen configured to receive a setting of authentication information, as a screen that receives the print setting, the screen configured to receive the setting of the authentication information to be added to the print data and on which the user credential used to log in is reflected. 1a display device;a memory device that stores a set of instructions; andat least one processor that executes the instructions, the instructions, when executed, causing the communication terminal to perform operations comprising:setting a user credential that is used to log into the image processing apparatus;displaying, on the display device, a screen that receives a print setting with respect to print data to be transmitted to the image processing apparatus; anddisplaying on the display device, in response to receipt of a user instruction to display a screen that receives a setting of authentication information to be added to the print data, the screen that receives the setting of the authentication information to be added to the print data and on which the setting of the authentication information reflects the user credential that is used to log in.. A communication terminal configured to communicate with an image processing apparatus, the communication terminal comprising: This is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/973,952 filed on May 8, 2018 which claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-101044, filed May 22, 2017, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.The present disclosure relates to a communication terminal configured to cooperate with an ...

Micro-optic device with integrated focusing element and image element structure

A micro-optic device, including: a substrate; a plurality of image elements; and a plurality of focusing elements, each focusing element focuses light towards, or causes light to be diverged from or constructively interfere at a real or imaginary focal point, the focusing elements causing the image elements to be sampled so as to project imagery which is observable to a user from at least a first viewing angle, wherein a first focusing structure including at least a first group of the focusing elements and a first imagery structure including at least a first group of the image elements are integrated into a first unitary structure on a first side of the substrate.

DIGITAL WATERMARKING AND DATA HIDING WITH NARROW-BAND ABSORPTION MATERIALS

The present disclosure relates to signal processing such as image processing, signal encoding, digital watermarking and data hiding. A sparse or dense digital watermark signal can be conveyed with a narrow-band absorption material corresponding to a center wavelength of a Point of Sale (POS) barcode scanner. The POS barcode scanner typically captures 2D imagery. Since the narrow-band absorption material absorbs over a narrow-band it is relatively imperceptible to the Human Visual System (HVS) but can be seen by the POS scanner. 1. A printed object associated with a retail item comprising a first layer , the first layer comprising a first area and a second area , in which the first area and the second area comprise non-overlapping areas , the first area comprising a first offset ink or a flexography ink printed thereon , the printed object comprising a non-contiguous coating , the coating comprising a narrow-band absorption material with a spectral absorbance peak or maximum in the range of 630 nm-710 nm , the coating applied over portions of both the first area and the second area in a 2D pattern representing an encoded signal , the 2D pattern being redundantly applied on the printed object , in which the printed object comprises more area within the first area and the second area without the coating than area with the coating , and in which one or more instances of the 2D pattern are detectable from machine-analysis of illumination of the printed package , the illumination have an illumination peak or maximum in the range of 630 nm-710 nm.2. The printed object of in which the first offset ink or the flexography ink comprises a first offset ink printed with a first dry offset printing plate.3. The printed object of in which the second area comprises a second offset ink printed thereon with a second dry offset printing plate.4. The printed object of in which the absorbance peak or maximum comprises a peak or maximum between 640 nm-680 nm.5. The printed object of in ...

WATERMARK SECURITY

Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for watermark security. An apparatus includes a watermark module configured to generate a digital watermark to be presented as part of a graphical interface based on data presented on the graphical interface. A digital watermark verifies an authenticity of data to be presented in a graphical interface. An apparatus includes a presentation module configured to embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface prior to the data being presented in the graphical interface such that the digital watermark is graphically imperceptible to a user, dynamically update the digital watermark during runtime in response to detecting a change in the at least a portion of the data that is encoded into the digital watermark, and re-embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface in response to the digital watermark being updated. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a watermark module configured to generate a digital watermark to be presented as part of a graphical interface based on data presented on the graphical interface, the digital watermark verifying an authenticity of the data to be presented in the graphical interface; and embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface prior to the data being presented in the graphical interface such that the digital watermark is graphically imperceptible to a user;', 'dynamically update the digital watermark during runtime in response to detecting a change in the at least a portion of the data that is encoded into the digital watermark; and', 're-embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface in response to the digital watermark being updated., 'a presentation module configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a content module configured to identify data to be presented in the graphical interface prior to the graphical interface being displayed on a display device.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the content module is in ...

Document Forgery Detection System

There is provided a document forgery detection system adapted to have an advanced level of document verification and scanning structure against forgery, whereby the documents gets verified by various verification methods. The forgery detection system comprises a scanning device adapted to scan the document for verification and to compare the scanned image to an original image of the document stored in a remote server associated to a relevant authority. The forgery detection system comprises a verification device adapted to receive and secure the document in place in an angle adjustable configuration, project visible and ultraviolet light on the document for exposing visible light and ultraviolet light exposable embedded marks within the document and reflect these marks to a display in optical communication with the operator. The verification device comprising a magnifier with a visible light lens and a red lens for enabling visualization of embedded marks within the document. 1. A verification device comprising:a verification device housing having a front portion, a rear portion, a top portion and a base portion;a document receiver for receiving a document for verification having a document front portion and a document rear portion extending along a document plan, the document receiver being positioned between the housing front portion and the housing rear portion such that the document front portion faces the verification device housing front portion and the document rear portion faces the verification device housing rear portion when inserted inside the reader;a visible light source positioned between the document reader and the verification device housing rear portion adapted to project visible light from behind the document in direction of the rear portion of the document for enabling reflectance of visible light embedded marks inside the document;an ultraviolet light source positioned between the document reader and the verification device housing front portion ...

System and method for multi-layered watermarking

There is provided systems and methods for generating a multi-layered watermark. The watermark incorporating one or more symbols for placement on a document. The method including: positioning a base layer of the watermark at one or more locations on the document; positioning the one or more symbols overtop of at least a portion of the base layer; and positioning a braid layer of the watermark overtop of the ID, the braid layer and the base layer are substantially aligned, the braid layer including a copy of the base layer incorporating a pattern. The pattern can include one or more of discolorations, holes, and sections of increased opacity.

Booklet

A booklet includes a book block having at least two sheets stitched together. When the sheets are folded along a line parallel with stitching so each sheet defines a leaf on each side of fold line, the sheets form an innermost and outermost sheet. The stitching's obverse side is exposed on the innermost sheet's inner surface and stitching's reverse side is exposed on the outermost sheet's outer surface. A cover member has inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface defining first and second cover pages one on each side of cover fold line. The block is attached to cover member by attaching a block's leaf to first cover page defining a first end page, the block's leaf defining the first end page being selected so the block can be opened in two different configurations to reveal respectively the stitching's obverse and reverse sides without detaching the block from cover member.

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SECURITY STRUCTURES FOR SECURITY DOCUMENTS

A method of manufacturing a hybrid security structure for a security document, the method comprising the steps of: providing a document substrate; applying to the document substrate, by a first process, a first element comprising a first electrically conductive region of the hybrid security structure; applying to the document substrate, by a second process, a second element comprising a second electrically conductive region of the hybrid security structure, wherein the first process is different from the second process; and electrically coupling the first and second electrically conductive regions of the hybrid security structure for detection by a capacitance sensor. 1. A method of manufacturing a hybrid security structure for a security document , the method comprising the steps of:providing a document substrate;applying to the document substrate, by a first process, a first element comprising a first electrically conductive region of the hybrid security structure;applying to the document substrate, by a second process, a second element comprising a second electrically conductive region of the hybrid security structure, wherein the first process is different from the second process; andelectrically coupling the first and second electrically conductive regions of the hybrid security structure for detection by a capacitance sensor.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first element is applied directly to the document substrate claim 1 , and wherein the first process is printing or vapour deposition.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the second element is applied indirectly to the document substrate via a carrier substrate or a transfer element.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the second process comprises the steps of:applying metallic material to the carrier substrate to form the metallised stripe, patch or thread; andadhering the metallised stripe, patch or thread to the document substrate.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

WATERMARK SECURITY

Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for watermark security. An apparatus includes a watermark module configured to generate a digital watermark to be presented as part of a graphical interface based on data presented on the graphical interface. A digital watermark verifies an authenticity of data to be presented in a graphical interface. An apparatus includes a presentation module configured to embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface prior to the data being presented in the graphical interface such that the digital watermark is graphically imperceptible to a user, dynamically update the digital watermark during runtime in response to detecting a change in the at least a portion of the data that is encoded into the digital watermark, and re-embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface in response to the digital watermark being updated. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a watermark module configured to generate a digital watermark to be presented as part of a graphical interface based on data presented on the graphical interface, the digital watermark verifying an authenticity of the data to be presented in the graphical interface; and embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface prior to the data being presented in the graphical interface such that the digital watermark is graphically imperceptible to a user;', 'dynamically update the digital watermark during runtime in response to detecting a change in the at least a portion of the data that is encoded into the digital watermark; and', 're-embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface in response to the digital watermark being updated., 'a presentation module configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a content module configured to identify data to be presented in the graphical interface prior to the graphical interface being displayed on a display device.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the content module is in ...

MARKED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME, AND USES THEREOF

A multilayered article for laser marking can comprise: a first layer having a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80%; a second layer having a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80%, and wherein the second layer comprises an active component that will form a laser mark with an L* of less than or equal to 40, when exposed to a laser light of a wavelength of greater than 800 nm; a third layer reflective to laser light having a wavelength greater than 800 nm, wherein the third layer has a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80%; and optionally a substrate; wherein the article comprises a laser mark having an L* of less than or equal to 40 as measured according to CIELAB 1976 (specular included). 1. A multilayered article for laser marking comprising:a layer A having a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, Procedure A, using D65 illumination, 10 degrees observer, at a thickness of the layer A in the multilayer article;a layer C having a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, Procedure A, using D65 illumination, 10 degrees observer, at a thickness of the layer C in the multilayer article, and wherein the layer C comprises a component that will form a dark laser mark with an L* of less than or equal to 40 as measured according to CIELAB 1976 (specular included), when exposed to a laser light of a wavelength of greater than 800 nm;a third layer reflective to laser light having a wavelength greater than 800 nm, wherein the third layer has a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, Procedure A, using D65 illumination, 10 degrees observer, at a thickness of the third layer in the multilayer article; andoptionally a substrate;wherein the article comprises a laser mark having an L* of less than or equal to 40 as measured according to CIELAB 1976 (specular included).2. The article of claim 1 , wherein each of the ...

SECURITY DEVICE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A method of manufacturing a security device component includes: providing a photosensitive film including a diazonium compound which decomposes upon exposure to radiation of a predetermined wavelength; providing a dye coupler film comprising one or more dye coupler compositions; exposing elements of the photosensitive film to radiation of the predetermined wavelength in accordance with a predetermined pattern; and contacting at least part of the exposed photosensitive film against at least part of the dye coupler film so as to effect at least partial transfer of the one or more dye coupler compositions to the exposed photosensitive film, whereupon unexposed elements of the photosensitive film exhibit one or more colours such that the photosensitive film exhibits a reproduction of the predetermined pattern. 1. A method of manufacturing a security device component , comprising:providing a photosensitive film comprising a diazonium compound which decomposes upon exposure to radiation of a predetermined wavelength;providing a dye coupler film comprising one or more dye coupler compositions;exposing elements of the photosensitive film to radiation of the predetermined wavelength in accordance with a predetermined pattern;contacting at least part of the exposed photosensitive film against at least part of the dye coupler film so as to effect at least partial transfer of the one or more dye coupler compositions to the exposed photosensitive film, whereupon unexposed elements of the photosensitive film exhibit one or more colours such that the photosensitive film exhibits a reproduction of the predetermined pattern.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein contacting the exposed photosensitive film against the dye coupler film comprises applying a pressure urging the exposed photosensitive film against the dye coupler film claim 1 , the pressure preferably being in the range 80 to 4000 grams/linear cm.3. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising heating the ...

Multilayer Element and Method for Producing Same

A method for producing a multilayer body, with the steps: 1. A method for producing a multilayer body , comprising with the steps:a) providing a first printed layer;b) partially applying a second printed layer to the first printed layer; andc) structuring the first printed layer using the second printed layer as a mask.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , to provide the first printed layer claim 1 , a first varnish is used which reacts chemically claim 1 , in particular in a crosslinking reaction claim 1 , with a second varnish used for the application of the second printed layer.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first varnish is a water-based or solvent-based alkali-soluble varnish.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first varnish comprises dyes claim 2 , colored or achromatic pigments and/or effect pigments claim 2 , UV-excitable fluorescent pigments claim 2 , thin-film systems claim 2 , cholesteric liquid crystals claim 2 , dyestuffs and/or metallic or non-metallic nanoparticles.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the second varnish is a PVC mixed polymer of vinyl chloride claim 2 , vinyl acetate and dicarboxylic acid.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the second varnish is a polyester varnish with cellulose propionate.7. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the second varnish comprises polyisocyanate and/or polyaziridine.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first printed layer is structured by the action of an alkali hydroxide or alkali carbonate.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the alkaline etchant is used in a concentration of from 0.5% to 3% claim 8 , and/or at a temperature of from 20° C. to 50° C. claim 8 , and/or for a period of from 0.5 s to 5 s.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first printed layer is applied multicolored claim 1 , in the form of a color progression claim 1 , color gradient or true-color image.11. The method according to claim 1 , ...

Authentication of a Physical Credential

Aspects described herein may provide detection of a physical characteristic of a credential, thereby allowing for authentication of the credential. According to some aspects, these and other benefits may be achieved by detecting the physical characteristic with the credential. An image of a credential may be received. An optical characteristic of a secure feature of the credential may be determined. An expected optical characteristic of the secure feature may be determined based on known properties of the secure feature. A determination as to whether the credential is authentic may be based on a comparison of the determined optical characteristic of the secure feature to the expected optical characteristic of the secure feature. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving an image of a first credential;determining, based on a textual feature of the first credential included in the image, a type of credential corresponding to the first credential;determining a secure feature of the first credential based on the determined type of credential;determining, based on known physical characteristics corresponding to the determined type of credential, an expected optical characteristic of the secure feature of the first credential;determining, based on the image of the first credential, an actual optical characteristic of the secure feature of the first credential;determining, based on whether the actual optical characteristic of the secure feature of the first credential matches the expected optical characteristic of the secure feature of the first credential, that the first credential is authentic; andproviding an indication that the first credential is authentic.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising capturing the image of the first credential using a mobile device.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising causing activation of a light source to illuminate the first credential.4. The computer-implemented ...

Multi-Layer Body and Method for the Production Thereof

The invention relates to a method for the production of a multilayer body, in particular a security element, comprising the following steps: 146-. (canceled)47. A method for the production of a multilayer body in the form of a security element , comprising the following steps:a) producing a metal layer on a substrate;b) partial demetalization of the metal layer to form a first item of optical information in a first area of the multilayer body;c) applying a partial lacquer layer in a second area of the multilayer body to form a second item of optical information, wherein the partial lacquer layer extends at least partially beyond the metal layer;d) structuring the partial metal layer in the second area using the partial lacquer layer as mask, wherein the partial metal layer is either selectively retained or selectively removed in the areas which are covered by the partial lacquer layer.48. The method according to claim 47 , wherein the partial demetalization in step b) takes place through etching.49. The method according to claim 48 , wherein the partial lacquer layer is an etch resist claim 48 , or comprises at least one etch resist.50. The method according to claim 49 , wherein the etch resist is a lacquer that comprises:binders;colored or non-colored pigments and/or effect pigments;thin-layer film systems;cholesteric liquid crystals;dyes; and/ormetallic or non-metallic nanoparticles.51. The method according to claim 47 , wherein before the application of the partial lacquer layer in step c) claim 47 , the metal layer is partially demetalized in the second area.52. The method according to claim 51 , wherein the partial demetalization of the metal layer in the second area takes place through etching.53. The method according to claim 52 , wherein claim 52 , in the second area claim 52 , an etching base claim 52 , is printed onto the metal layer by flexographic printing.54. The method according to claim 52 , wherein claim 52 , before the etching claim 52 , a ...

System and method for producing color shifting or gloss effect and recording medium with color shifting or gloss effect

A gloss effect image pattern is created on a recording medium by electronically creating a first electronic pattern ink, the first electronic pattern ink including a first color and including holes, the holes representing areas in the first electronic pattern ink wherein the first color is absent; electronically creating an electronic image region having a pattern; electronically painting, using the first electronic pattern ink, a background of electronic image region and the pattern of the electronic image region; electronically painting a predetermined portion of the holes within the electronic image region with a second color; and rendering, using marking materials, the electronic image region on the recording medium.

HINGED LAMINATE BODY, BOOKLET, AND LAMINATE BODY

Provided are a hinged laminate body, a booklet, and a laminate body that are able to increase the installation area of a member for authenticity determination. A hinged laminate body is configured so as to be able to increase the installation area of a member for authenticity determination by being provided with: an upper transparent layer; watermarked paper that is arranged below the upper transparent layer; and a hinge layer that has a hinge portion protruding from the upper transparent layer in a plan view and that is arranged below the watermarked paper. The watermarked paper of the hinged laminate body is provided with: an inner watermarked paper section that is arranged between the upper transparent layer and the hinge layer; and an outer watermarked paper section that is provided to the hinge portion so as to be arranged contiguously with the inner watermarked paper section. 1. A hinged laminate body comprising:a transparent resin layer;a watermarked sheet material arranged below the transparent resin layer; anda hinge layer that is arranged below the watermarked sheet material and has a hinge portion protruding from the transparent resin layer in a plan view.2. The hinged laminate body according to claim 1 ,wherein the watermarked sheet material includes:an interlayer arrangement portion arranged between the transparent resin layer and the hinge layer; anda hinge arrangement portion that is provided to the hinge portion so as to be arranged contiguously with the interlayer arrangement portion.3. The hinged laminate body according to claim 2 ,wherein the watermarked sheet material has a watermark, andthe watermark is formed contiguously with the interlayer arrangement portion and the hinge arrangement portion.4. The hinged laminate body according to claim 2 ,wherein the watermarked sheet material includes a laser marking, andthe laser marking is contiguous with the interlayer arrangement portion and the hinge arrangement portion.5. The hinged laminate body ...

WATERMARK SHEET, APPARATUS, AND DOCUMENT, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME

A watermark sheet made up of a substrate layer with opposing water and fiber surfaces, a pattern of at least two watermark indicia, and a set of apertures extending from the water surface toward the fiber surface of the substrate layer, is provided. The pattern of at least two watermark indicia is distributed over a continuous area of the fiber surface. The inventive watermark sheet provides watermarks of improved quality. Also provided is a watermark sleeve made up of a cylinder mold and the inventive watermark sheet wrapped around and affixed to an outer diametric surface of the cylinder mold. In addition, methods of manufacturing the watermark sheet, the watermark sleeve, a watermarked paper and a high security document are provided, as well as products resulting from these methods of manufacture. 1. A watermark sheet comprising:a substrate layer including (i) a water surface and (ii) a fiber surface opposite the water surface;a pattern of at least two watermark indicia; anda set of apertures extending from the water surface toward the fiber surface; wherein the pattern of at least two watermark indicia is distributed over a continuous area of the fiber surface.2. The watermark sheet of claim 1 , wherein the fiber surface comprises a continuous layer comprising at least one of a plastic claim 1 , elastic claim 1 , thermoplastic or thermoset material.3. The watermark sheet of claim 1 , wherein the sheet has a width that ranges from about 50 millimeters to about 5 meters.4. The watermark sheet of wherein the substrate layer includes watermark areas and background areas where the watermark indicia are set in watermark areas surrounded by the background areas.5. The watermark sheet of claim 4 , wherein apertures in the background area extend through the full thickness of the background area.6. The watermark sheet of claim 4 , wherein the indicia comprises a relief structure having sunken places and raised places.7. The watermark sheet of claim 6 , wherein the ...

METHOD FOR ENCODING A PACKAGING CONTAINER, AND ENCODED PACKAGING CONTAINER FOR CONSUMER GOODS

The invention relates to a method for encoding a dimensionally stable packaging container or an associated constituent made of plastics material, wherein the packaging container is suitable for storing consumer goods such as food, detergents, etc., wherein a film-shaped, flat plastics material for forming the three-dimensional packaging container or the associated constituent is deep-drawn using a tool mold while, at a plurality of positions, the outer sides or the inner sides thereof undergo a first shape-changing treatment acting on the first surface thereof for producing a plurality of three-dimensional codes. 1. Method for encoding a dimensionally stable packaging container or an associated constituent made of plastics material , wherein the packaging container is suitable for storing consumer goods , characterized in thata film-shaped, flat plastics material for forming the three-dimensional packaging container or the associated constituent is deep-drawn using a tool mold while, at a plurality of positions, the outer sides or the inner sides thereof undergo a first shape-changing treatment acting on the first surface thereof for producing a plurality of three-dimensional codes.2. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that:in a preceding method step, data from at least one two-dimensional code pattern are converted by means of a data conversion device into data of a three-dimensional code pattern, taking into account a contour of the packaging container or the associated constituent.3. Method according to claim 2 , characterized in that:the three-dimensional code pattern is incorporated into second surfaces of the tool mold or mold inserts that can be arranged therein by means of a device for a non-contact processing method, in such a way that, during a second shape-changing treatment, the surface depressions and/or surface elevations are contained in the second surface in the form of tiny dots or other tiny cross-sectional areas.4. Method according to ...

WATERMARKED PAPER

A watermarked paper which allows for arbitrary changing of a watermark pattern or displaying of recorded optical image information even during observation from the same field of view. The watermarked paper is obtained by mixing into a paper layer an intermediate layer with a thickness of 6-300 μm that has a dimmer of which a light transmission amount changes according to a voltage state, characterized in that the watermarked paper includes a power supply for supplying power to the dimmer in the intermediate layer or on a paper surface, and a watermark image is changed by switching the dimmer between a transparent state and a mirror state by controlling a voltage by power supplied from the power supply. 1. A watermarked paper , comprising:an intermediate layer, having a thickness of about 6-300 μm and having a dimmer of which a light transmission amount changes according to a voltage state,a power supply for supplying power to the dimmer in the intermediate layer or on a paper surface, anda watermark image capable of being changed by switching the dimmer between a transparent state and a mirror state by controlling a voltage by power supplied from the power supply.2. The watermarked paper of claim 1 , wherein the dimmer is formed in a pattern corresponding to the watermark image.3. The watermarked paper of claim 1 , wherein the watermarked paper comprises a windowed part where a part of the intermediate layer is exposed.4. The watermarked paper of claim 3 , further comprising a diffraction structure part on which optical image information that serves as the watermark image is recorded claim 3 , the diffraction structure part being laminated on the dimmer on the side of the windowed part.5. The watermarked paper of claim 4 , wherein a pattern of the dimmer and optical image information of the diffraction structure part are matched in position.6. The watermarked paper of claim 4 , wherein a pattern of the dimmer and optical image information of the diffraction ...

WATERMARK SECURITY

Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for watermark security. An apparatus includes a content module configured to identify data to be presented in a graphical interface. An apparatus includes a watermark module configured to generate a digital watermark to be presented in a graphical interface based on identified data. A digital watermark verifies an authenticity of data to be presented in a graphical interface. An apparatus includes a presentation module configured to embed a digital watermark into a graphical interface prior to data being presented in the graphical interface such that the digital watermark is graphically indistinguishable to a user in the graphical interface. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a content module configured to identify data to be presented in a graphical interface;a watermark module configured to generate a digital watermark to be presented in the graphical interface based on the identified data, the digital watermark verifying an authenticity of the data to be presented in the graphical interface; anda presentation module configured to embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface prior to the data being presented in the graphical interface such that the digital watermark is graphically indistinguishable to a user in the graphical interface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the watermark module is further configured to generate the digital watermark by encoding at least a portion of the data to be presented in the graphical interface into the digital watermark.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the presentation module is further configured to embed the digital watermark into the graphical interface at a location of the graphical interface that is a predetermined distance from the at least a portion of the data that is encoded into the digital watermark.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the watermark module is further configured to dynamically update the digital watermark in response to ...

OPTICALLY DERIVING INFORMATION FROM A SECURITY ELEMENT

According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of deriving information from an optically readable security element, the method comprising: optically reading the optically readable security element, the optically readable security element comprising one or more optically readable structures, optically readable in response to excitation of the one or more optically readable structures, the one or more optically readable structures being arranged to interact with one or more proximal structures of the optically readable security element, the interaction being such that an excitation-emission relationship for the one or more optically readable structures interacting with the one or more proximal structures, is different to an excitation-emission relationship for the one or more optically readable structures and the one or more proximal structures in isolation; the reading comprising: determining data indicative of an optical property of the optically readable security element using first emission electromagnetic radiation, emitted in response to first excitation of the one or more optically readable structures; and deriving the information from the determined data. 1. A method of deriving information from an optically readable security element , the method comprising:optically reading the optically readable security element, the optically readable security element comprising one or more optically readable structures, optically readable in response to excitation of the one or more optically readable structures, the one or more optically readable structures being arranged to interact with one or more proximal structures of the optically readable security element, the interaction being such that an excitation-emission relationship for the one or more optically readable structures interacting with the one or more proximal structures, is different to an excitation-emission relationship for the one or more optically readable structures and the one or ...

METHOD FOR THE SURFACE APPLICATION OF A SECURITY DEVICE OVER A PAPER MACHINE MADE HOLE

A sheet material having a security device applied over a paper machine made or ‘soft-edged’ through-hole and a method for preparing such a sheet material is provided. By way of the inventive method, the through-hole(s) is formed in a forming fibrous web before it becomes sufficiently consolidated and then the security device is applied onto the fibrous web and preferably over the through-hole(s) at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Applying the security device and then further consolidating the region underlying the device at this stage of paper manufacture when the fibers would not be displaced, greatly reduces (if not eliminates) the possibility of the through-hole(s) becoming occluded or blocked. Moreover, papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Further, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof. 1. A fibrous sheet material having opposing surfaces , a recess in one opposing surface , and one or more through-holes that extend from the recess through an opposing surface of the fibrous sheet material , wherein the one or more through-holes are ‘soft-edged’ through-holes , the sheet material comprising:a fibrous sub-region that is disposed beneath the recess and that surrounds the one or more through-holes, and an immediate adjoining bulk region disposed next to the recess and the sub-region;a surface applied security device disposed in the recess over the one or more through-holes; andan interface between the surface applied security device and the fibrous sub-region and bulk region.2. The fibrous sheet material of claim 1 , wherein fibers in the sub-region are further ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTILAYER DATA MEDIUM WITH REFLECTING METALLISED INSCRIPTIONS

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a multilayer data medium having reflecting metallised inscriptions () visible from at least one outer surface (). A basic pattern () is imprinted onto a transparent impression layer (), the pattern being selected so as to be able to receive the inscriptions (), to be transparent and to have a surface tension of more than 40 dynes/cm and a smooth surface condition with specular reflection of more than 50% measured according to the ISO 2813 standard at an angle of 60°, and no glass-transition temperature in the rolling temperature range; then the inscriptions () are imprinted in contact with the basic pattern (), and then hot rolling under pressure of a stack including the impression layer () is carried out. 110231110. Method of manufacturing a multilayer data medium () by hot rolling under pressure of a stack of a plurality of superimposed layers comprising at least one layer of at least one thermoplastic material , said multilayer data medium having inscriptions , named reflecting metallised inscriptions () , having a metallic appearance , being at least partially reflective and visible from at least one outer surface () of said multilayer data medium () , said hot rolling being effected in a temperature range , named rolling temperature range , wherein:{'b': 22', '21', '24', '23, 'claim-text': a surface tension of more than 40 dynes/cm and a smooth surface condition with specular reflection of more than 50% measured according to the ISO 2813 standard at an angle of 60°,', 'no glass-transition temperature in the rolling temperature range,, 'one surface, named impression surface (), of at least one transparent layer, named impression layer (), of said stack is imprinted with a varnish composition in a pattern, named the basic pattern (), selected to be able to receive said reflecting metallised inscriptions (), said varnish composition being selected in order—after curing—to be transparent and to have{'b': 23', '24, 'said ...

Security sheet or document having one or more enhanced watermarks

The invention generally relates to a security sheet or document having one or more enhanced watermarks. In one exemplary embodiment, the inventive security sheet or document is a single-ply paper that is made up of a paper layer including one or more watermarks, and a micro-optic security device (e.g., a patch or thread) that at least partially covers an upper or face portion of the watermark(s). The overlying patch or thread increases the durability of the watermark(s), thereby allowing for the watermark(s) as well as reduced fiber density areas therein to be made larger, and further allowing for the reduced fiber density areas to be made thinner. In a preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device projects one or more synthetic images that coordinate or link in with the watermark design(s). In a more preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device offers a machine detectable/readable feature in the form of enhanced IR-brightness, especially when measured in transmission. As will be readily appreciated, the inventive security sheet or document offers greatly improved counterfeit-resistance.

Multilayer structure

A multilayer structure contains a first security element, in particular a watermark or pseudo-watermark. A diffusing structure having a diffusing region that at least partially covers the first security element. A first luminescent layer at least partially covers the first security element and is capable of emitting a visible light of a first color when subjected to a predefined excitation radiation. The first luminescent layer extends between the first security element and the diffusing structure or the diffusing structure extends between the first security element and the first luminescent layer. In one variation, the first security element is observable in light transmitted through the multilayer structure when the structure is subjected to a predefined excitation radiation and/or in white light, only from the face of the structure situated on the same side as the first security element.

Use of radiofrequency wave absorbing markets for the authentication of security documents

The present invention relates to the use of non-deactivatable security compositions comprising the combination of at least two types of particles of oxide materials, where said particles have a different size and/or morphology, and where the inorganic oxide materials have at least one transition metal or one lanthanide element, and radiofrequency wave absorption properties. The invention also relates to security articles, documents or elements incorporating these compositions, as well as to a method and to a system for detection thereof.

AUTHENTICATING IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND OTHER OBJECTS

The application discloses apparatus and systems for authenticating physical object, identification documents and security documents. Some such methods and apparatus involve signal encoding or digital watermarking. 1. A method comprising:obtaining captured image data or video data associated with a physical object, the physical object comprising a plurality of features, the plurality features comprising a plurality of lines, the plurality of lines comprising modulations forming a pattern used for authenticating the physical object, the modulations carried by line modulations or angle modulations;evaluating the captured image data or video data to obtain actual characteristics of the plurality of features, the actual characteristics of comprising spatial positioning information for the pattern used for authenticating the physical object;obtaining expected characteristics of pattern used for authenticating the physical object;based at least on the expected characteristics and the actual characteristics, controlling display of user feedback on a display carried by a mobile device, the user feedback facilitating a determination of authenticity of the physical object.2. The method of in which the user feedback corresponds to an expected spatial positioning of the plurality of features relative to the physical object claim 1 , the user feedback also corresponding to an actual spatial positioning of the plurality of features.3. The method of in which the plurality of features comprise a plurality of fibers.4. The method of in which the modulations are carried by line modulations claim 1 , the line modulations comprising line shifting.5. The method of in which the modulations are carried by angle modulations claim 1 , and in which the modulations are oriented with respect to a known angle of a structure provided on the physical object.6. The method of in which the modulations comprise line modulations claim 1 , in which the line modulations comprise contour changes to the ...

METHOD OF GENERATING A SECURE IMAGE

A secure image for a security document is generated by performing a rasterization process for each of a plurality of mono-color base images using a plurality of different threshold functions. For each base image, the plurality of threshold functions cover different intensity regions and result in a complex rasterization pattern depending on the intensity of the input image. The resulting binary images obtained by the rasterization process are combined using offset printing with fluorescent inks of different colors, to result in a multi-color fluorescent output image including a plurality of different complex rasterization patterns. 115-. (canceled)16. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising executable code , that when executed by one or more processors , causes the one or more processors to:{'sub': min', 'max, 'separate a multi-color input image comprising a plurality of pixels into a plurality of mono-color base images, each pixel in each base image having an intensity value I(x, y) between a minimum intensity value Iand a maximum intensity value I;'} divide the base image into a plurality of cells;', {'sub': 1', '2', 'n', 'max', 'min, 'provide at least two two-dimensional threshold functions T(x, y), T(x, y), . . . , T(x, y) for each cell, wherein the threshold functions do not intersect each other and define a plurality of intervals between Iand I; and'}, comparing the intensity value I(x, y) of each pixel to the at least two threshold functions to determine an interval including the intensity value of the pixel; and', 'setting the intensity value of each pixel to one of a first value or a second value associated with the interval, the first value and the second value being alternatingly associated with adjacent intervals; and, 'generate a binary image by, for each cell], 'for each base imagegenerate the secure image by combining all the binary images generated for all the base images.17. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 16 , ...

DIGITAL WATERMARKING AND DATA HIDING WITH NARROW-BAND ABSORPTION MATERIALS

The present disclosure relates to signal processing such as image processing, signal encoding, digital watermarking and data hiding. A sparse or dense digital watermark signal can be conveyed with a narrow-band absorption material corresponding to a center wavelength of a Point of Sale (POS) barcode scanner. The POS barcode scanner typically captures 2D imagery. Since the narrow-band absorption material absorbs over a narrow-band it is relatively imperceptible to the Human Visual System (HVS) but can be seen by the POS scanner. 1. A method of offsetting color casting for a printed object associated with a retail product , said method comprising:providing a first additive that absorbs light energy at or around a center wavelength of an illumination source;providing a second additive that absorbs in the ultra-violet spectrum, yet fluoresces at or around the center frequency of the illumination source, wherein a combination of spectral responses of the first additive and the second additive offset color casting;printing the first additive, second additive and a color on the printed object, wherein the printing conveys an encoded plural bit signal.2. The method of in which the encoded plural bit signal is conveyed with digital watermarking.31. The method of in which the printed object comprises project packaging.4. The method of in which said printing comprises offset printing or flexo printing.5. The method of in the center wavelength comprises a wavelength at or around 660 nm.6. A method comprising:scanning a printed object with a red illumination scanner, the red illumination scanner having a wavelength at or around 660 nm, said scanning a printed object yielding scan data,wherein the printed object includes a process color printed thereon through an offset or flexo printing press, the process color including a narrow-band absorption material that has a peak absorbance at or around 660 nm, the process color printed in a manner to convey redundant instances of an ...

SECURITY BOOKLET

A security booklet has a cover foldable about an axis; a set of page sheets stitched together along the axis about which they can be folded to define a set of pages, wherein each page sheet is formed of a single fibrous sheet; wherein one part of one of the page sheets laterally offset from the axis is adhered to the cover, while another part of the one page sheet can be folded separately from the cover and the other pages about the axis. 1. A security booklet comprisingi) a cover foldable about an axis;ii) a set of page sheets stitched together along the axis about which they can be folded to define a set of pages, wherein each page sheet is formed of a single fibrous sheet; whereiniii) one part of one of the page sheets laterally offset from the axis is adhered to the cover, while another part of the said one page sheet can be folded separately from the cover and the other pages about the axis.2. A booklet according to claim 1 , wherein said one part of said one page sheet is adhered as an end page to the cover.3. A booklet according to claim 1 , wherein said one page sheet includes a further part adhered to the cover on the opposite side of the axis to the side to which said one part is adhered.4. A booklet according to claim 3 , wherein said further part comprises a second end page.5. A booklet according to claim 3 , wherein said one page sheet is formed in a concertina fashion.6. A booklet according to claim 5 , wherein said one page sheet has a width equivalent to four or six pages claim 5 , adjacent pages being folded about respective fold lines.7. A booklet according to claim 5 , further comprising an electronic chip and antenna combination and/or electromagnetic screening elements provided between adjacent folded sections of the concertina.8. A booklet according to claim 5 , wherein adjacent folded sections of the concertina provide a cooperating see-through feature.9. A booklet according to claim 8 , wherein the see-through feature is defined by a ...

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING PATTERN HAVING OPTICALLY VARIABLE STRUCTURE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

An anti-counterfeiting pattern having an optically variable structure, comprising lithographic lines and gravure blind embossed relief lines printed on a carrier. The lithographic lines are a set of lithographic curve lines having a curvature, the widths of the lithographic curve lines changing from thick to thin, or thin to thick. The gravure blind embossed relief lines are a set of curve lines corresponding to the lithographic lines, and having the same curvature. The relief lines are overprinted on the lithographic lines with a width variation identical to that of said lithographic lines. Accurate overprinting of the two printing types forms a curved relief structure wherein the width of the lines changes continuously. When a printed product is rotated and observed, a continuously variable optical effect will be seen, which is visual, readily to identify, anti-copying and difficult to forgery. 1. An anti-counterfeiting pattern having the optically variable structure , comprising lithographic lines and gravure blind embossed relief lines printed on a carrier;the lithographic lines are a set of lithographic curve lines, the widths of the lithographic curve lines changes from thick to thin, or thin to thick;the gravure blind embossed relief lines are a set of curve lines corresponding to the lithographic lines; the relief lines are overprinted on the lithographic lines, the widths of the gravure blind embossed relief lines changes from thick to thin, or thin to thick;the widths of the lithographic curve lines gradually and continuously changes from 200-500 μm to 20-50 μm, or gradually and continuously changes from 20-50 μm to 200-500 nm;{'sup': −1', '−1, 'curvatures of the lithographic curve lines continuously changes from 0.01-0.02 mmto 1-2 mm;'}widths of the relief lines is slightly 2-5 μm larger than that of the lithographic lines at the same point.2. The anti-counterfeiting pattern having the optically variable structure according to claim 1 , characterized in ...

Single color blend fluorescent effect

A method and system for reducing the appearance of a security feature viewed under UV (Ultra Violet) illumination can include selecting a colorant, wherein the colorant comprises a first UV spectral reflectance property, selecting a matching colored media, which matches a color of the colorant and which comprises a second UV spectral reflectance property that is different from the first UV spectral reflectance property, and adjusting the color of the colorant and a color of the matching color media to match one another and produce an adjusted colorant that facilitates a reduction in a visibility of the security feature based on the adjusted colorant.

IMPROVEMENTS IN SECURITY SUBSTRATES

Improvements in security substrates that are used in the production of security documents are provided. The security substrate includes a base substrate having a plurality of openings extending through a thickness of the base substrate. The plurality of openings define a frame of the base substrate with an island of the base substrate lying within the frame. The island is connected to the frame by a plurality of spurs formed from the base substrate, with the spurs being spaced around a periphery of the island and being separated by the plurality of openings. The frame has an inner periphery, where at least 50% of the inner periphery lies adjacent to the plurality of openings. 122-. (canceled)23. A security substrate comprising a base substrate having a plurality of openings extending through a thickness of the base substrate , the plurality of openings defining a frame of the base substrate and at least one island of the base substrate lying within the frame , the island being connected to the frame by a plurality of spurs formed from the base substrate , the spurs being spaced around a periphery of the at least one island and being separated by the plurality of openings , wherein at least 50% of an inner periphery of the frame lies adjacent to the plurality of openings.24. The security substrate as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the island has a perimeter of with a different shape to the inner periphery of the frame.25. The security substrate as claimed in claim 23 , wherein at least 70% of the inner periphery of the frame lies adjacent to the plurality of openings.26. The security substrate as claimed in claim 23 , wherein 80% of the inner periphery of the frame lies adjacent to the plurality of openings.27. The security substrate as claimed in claim 23 , further comprising:a first cover layer applied to at least a part of a surface of the base substrate, the first cover layer covering at least the frame, the plurality of openings, and the at least one island; ...

SECURITY SHEET OR DOCUMENT HAVING ONE OR MORE ENHANCED WATERMARKS

The invention generally relates to a security sheet or document having one or more enhanced watermarks. In one exemplary embodiment, the inventive security sheet or document is a single-ply paper that is made up of a paper layer including one or more watermarks, and a micro-optic security device (e.g., a patch or thread) that at least partially covers an upper or face portion of the watermark(s). The overlying patch or thread increases the durability of the watermark(s), thereby allowing for the watermark(s) as well as reduced fiber density areas therein to be made larger, and further allowing for the reduced fiber density areas to be made thinner. In a preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device projects one or more synthetic images that coordinate or link in with the watermark design(s). In a more preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device offers a machine detectable/readable feature in the form of enhanced IR-brightness, especially when measured in transmission. As will be readily appreciated, the inventive security sheet or document offers greatly improved counterfeit-resistance. 1. A security sheet or document having one or more enhanced watermarks or watermark designs , which comprises:a fibrous sheet material including one or more watermarks or watermark designs, wherein each watermark design has one or more first regions with reduced fiber densities relative to surrounding regions of the fibrous sheet material and one or more second regions with similar or increased fiber densities relative to surrounding regions of the sheet material, and wherein each watermark design has an upper or face portion and a lower or back portion; and a) one or more film-like or foil-like security elements at least partially covering the face or the back portion of the one or more watermark designs, wherein the one or more film-like or foil-like security elements is in the form of a band, strip, stripe, thread, or patch;', i. recognizable or discernible ...

Method for Producing a Multi-Layer Body

A method for producing a multilayer body with the steps of 1. A method for producing a multilayer body comprising:a) applying a first varnish layer made of a water-based photoresist to a surface of a base body;b) exposing the first varnish layer in a first region, wherein the first varnish layer is not exposed in a second region; andc) removing the first varnish layer in the second region.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the base body comprises at least one second varnish layer made of a solvent-based varnish.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first varnish layer is applied to a surface of the second varnish layer.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one further layer is applied to the first varnish layer.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , after the application of the at least one further layer claim 4 , the first varnish layer and the at least one further layer are removed in the first region.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the first varnish layer and the at least one further layer are removed by treatment with an acidic sodium metaperiodate solution.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the treatment with the acidic sodium metaperiodate solution is effected at a temperature of from 15° C. to 70° C. claim 6 , and/or with a treatment duration of from 600 s to 1 s.8. The method according to wherein a non-ionic surfactant is added to the acidic sodium metaperiodate solution claim 6 , the non-ionic surfactant being selected from the group ethoxylate claim 6 , alkoxylates of primary or secondary fatty alcohols claim 6 , alkyl phenols claim 6 , ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers claim 6 , amine ethoxylates claim 6 , alkyl polyglycolides claim 6 , fatty amine oxides claim 6 , fatty acid alkanolamides claim 6 , fatty acid alkyl glucamides.9. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one further layer is or comprises a third varnish layer claim 4 , made of a solvent-based ...

WATERMARK AND OTHER SECURITY FEATURES FOR THERMOPLASTIC SECURITY DOCUMENTS

Micro-structures are formed within multilayer laminate security documents by embossing and/or debossing one or more thermoplastic layers prior to lamination of the layers. The embossed and/or debossed structures are arranged and/or formed in a way that creates a number of different security features, including a watermark formed by a relief micro-structure pattern on an opaque film (layer), a multi-color optically variable device, a 3-dimensional feature over kinegram/metallic ink and/or embossment/debossment over printed surfaces. 1. A method for making a security document comprising an embedded micro-structure security feature in laminated thermoplastic layers of the security document , the method comprising:(a) embossing and/or debossing a thermoplastic layer to provide a thermoplastic layer comprising embossed and/or debossed structures; and,(b) laminating the thermoplastic layer comprising embossed and/or debossed structures with another thermoplastic layer using high temperature/high pressure wherein the lamination forms the embedded micro-structure security feature in the laminated thermoplastic layers of the security document.2. The method of wherein the layer of thermoplastic material of step (a) is opacified polycarbonate and the micro-structure security feature is a watermark.3. The method of wherein the embossing and/or debossing of step (a) uses a first lamination step comprising hot laminating the layer of thermoplastic layer using an embossed lamination plate claim 2 , wherein the microstructure is formed by the embossments of the lamination plate and step (b) uses a second lamination step for laminating the opacified layer with at least the other layer wherein the other layer(s) comprise transparent or clear polycarbonate.4. The method of the embossing and/or debossing of the opacified polycarbonate layer during the first lamination step is performed at or higher than the polycarbonate's glass transition temperature.5. The method of wherein the ...

HANDLING DEVICE FOR A VALUABLE ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HANDLING DEVICE

The invention relates to a handling device for a valuable article that is usable as a means of payment and is of flat extent or punctiform. The handling device comprises a carrier element of flat extent that is foldable and bendable into a wave form and at least one valuable article fixed thereto. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing a handling device for a valuable article. 1. A handling device for a valuable article that is usable as a means of payment and is of flat extent or punctiform , the handling device comprising a carrier element of flat extent that is foldable and bendable into a wave form , and at least one valuable article fixed thereto.2. The handling device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the carrier element takes a rectangular form in plan view.3. The handling device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the carrier element is made from a paper material or is formed as a plastics foil.4. The handling device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one valuable article is in strip form.5. The handling device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one valuable article is chemically inert.6. The handling device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one valuable article is a precious metal claim 1 , consists of a precious metal or comprises such a precious metal.7. The handling device in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the precious metal is gold or platinum.8. The handling device in accordance with claim 6 , wherein a mass of the precious metal is approximately 0.025 g to 0.5 g.9. The handling device in accordance with claim 6 , wherein a thickness of the precious metal is approximately 5 μm to 60 μm.10. The handling device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one valuable article has an identifier by way of which at least one of a value and an origin of the at least one valuable article is verifiable.11. The handling device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the handling ...

AUTHENTICATING IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND OTHER OBJECTS

This patent document discloses physical documents including metameric ink pairs. One claim recites a document comprising: a first surface; a second surface, in which the first surface comprises a first set of print structures and a second set of print structures, in which the first set of print structures and the second set of print structures collective convey an encoded signal discernable from optical scan data representing at least a first portion of the first surface, in which the first set of print structures is provided on the first surface with a first ink and the second set of print structures is provided on the first surface with a second, different ink, and in which the first ink and the second, different ink comprise a metameric pair. Of course, other claims and combinations are described as well. 123-. (canceled)24. A document comprising:a first surface;a second surface, in which the first surface comprises a first set of print structures and a second set of print structures,in which the first set of print structures and the second set of print structures collective convey an encoded signal discernable from optical scan data representing at least a first portion of the first surface,in which the first set of print structures is provided on the first surface with a first ink and the second set of print structures is provided on the first surface with a second, different ink, andin which the first ink and the second, different ink comprise a metameric pair.25. The document of in which the second set of print structures are arranged on the first surface so as to provide a reflection pattern claim 24 , and in which the second claim 24 , different ink comprises a metallic ink.26. The document of in which the reflection pattern comprises a diffraction grating.27. The document of in which the second ink comprises a metallic ink.28. The document of in which the first ink and the second ink comprise a visually similar color.29. The document of in which the first ...

ANTI-COUNTERFEIT PRINTED MATTER

An anti-counterfeit printed matter which forms an invisible image that can be visualized clearly to prevent a visible image from impeding visibility of a visualized invisible image. A plurality of object elements are arranged at a predetermined pitch in a matrix, each object element including a first object and a second object arranged along a first direction on both sides of a boundary at a center to oppose each other, and a third object and a fourth object arranged along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on both sides of a boundary at the center to oppose each other. The first object and the second object, and the third object and the fourth object of each object element have a negative/positive relationship. The first object and/or the second object form a first invisible image. The third object and/or the fourth object form a second invisible image. 1. An anti-counterfeit printed matter comprising:a plurality of units are periodically printed at a pitch in a region on an upper outer surface of a planar base material, each unit including a first object and a second object arranged along a first direction on both sides of a boundary at a center so as to oppose each other,in each of the plurality of units printed on the upper outer surface of the planar base material, the first object and the second object have a negative/positive relationship, the same area, and the same color,the first object and the second object form an invisible image by combining one object turned on with the other object turned off, anda third object having an object area ratio substantially ½ that of the first object and the second object and substantially the same color as that of the first object and the second object is arranged on a boundary line between the first object and the second object to relax density imbalance, in the region of the plurality of units arranged adjacent, at a position where, out of the first objects and the second objects arranged to form ...

Printed document control with verified unique watermarks

Systems and methods are directed towards generating a verified unique watermark. More specifically, the systems and methods are directed towards generating a watermark that is as long as possible without any repetition. Such watermarks are possible by selecting characteristics of the watermark and methods for producing the watermarks (e.g., dandy rollers). By producing longer unique watermarks, users would be capable of generating longer rolls of paper whereby more sheets can be produced that each possesses a unique watermark. With the unique watermark, users can identify what information is printed on each sheet as well as authenticate the contents of each individual sheet.

METHOD OF PROVIDING AN OVD ON A SECURITY DOCUMENT BY LASER MARKING

A method of providing an Optical Variable Device (OVD) on a security document by exposing the security document with a laser. The security document includes an overlay provided on a core and the overlay includes a halogenated homo- or copolymer. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of providing an Optical Variable Device on a security document , the method comprising:exposing the security document with a laser; whereinthe security document includes an overlay provided on a core; andthe overlay includes a halogenated homopolymer or copolymer.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the overlay includes an adhesive layer provided on a transparent support claim 16 , and the adhesive layer includes the halogenated homopolymer or copolymer.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the transparent support includes transparent biaxially stretched polyethylene terephthalate.19. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the halogenated homopolymer or copolymer includes vinyl chloride or a vinylidene chloride homopolymer or copolymer.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the halogenated homopolymer or copolymer includes a vinyl chloride-vinylacetate copolymer claim 19 , and an amount of the vinyl chloride is at least 85 wt % based on a total weight of the vinyl chloride-vinylacetate copolymer.21. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the core includes polyvinyl chloride claim 17 , polycarbonate claim 17 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 17 , or synthetic paper.22. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the adhesive layer further includes a laser additive.23. The method according to claim 22 , wherein the laser additive includes carbon black.24. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the adhesive layer further includes a copolymer of vinyl butyral claim 17 , vinyl acetate claim 17 , and vinyl alcohol.251. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the Optical Variable Device has a maximum value of GSD() over any observation angle α of at least 2; ...

OPTICAL DEVICE HAVING A HIDDEN DEPICTION

An optical device, preferably a security device for a security document, including: a transparent or translucent substrate having a first side and a second side; a first depiction layer located on the first side of the substrate defining a first depiction; and a first masking layer, comprising a first optically variable ink, and a second masking layer, comprising an optically variable ink, located at least partially overlapping the first depiction layer, wherein the first depiction is at least substantially opaque and has a low contrast with respect to the appearance of the first and second masking layers when viewed in reflection, such that the first depiction is identifiable and substantially more visible when viewed in transmission than when viewed in reflection, and method for the manufacture thereof. 116.-. (canceled)17. An optical device , preferably a security device for a security document , including:a transparent or translucent substrate having a first side and a second side;a first depiction layer located on the first side of the substrate defining a first depiction; anda first masking layer, comprising a first optically variable ink, located at least partially overlapping the first depiction layer,a second masking layer comprising a second optically variable ink located on the first side or the second side at least partially overlapping the first depiction layer wherein the first depiction layer is located between the first masking layer and the second masking layer is at least substantially opaque and has a low contrast with respect to the appearance of the first masking layer and the second masking layer when viewed in reflection,such that the first depiction is identifiable and substantially more visible when viewed in transmission than when viewed in reflection, through either the first or second masking layers.18. The optical device of claim 17 , wherein the first depiction is defined by a printed ink or wherein the first depiction is applied using ...

MARKED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME, AND USES THEREOF

An article for laser marking can comprising: a thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an active component comprising at least one of a polymeric unit and an additive, wherein the thermoplastic polymer has a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, Procedure A, using D65 illumination, 10 degrees observer, and thickness of 1 mm; and a mark produced by chemical rearrangement of the active component generated by a laser of a first wavelength; wherein the mark exhibits at least one of: (i) a change in optical properties in the region 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength less than or equal to 500 nm; and (ii) a change in optical properties in the region of 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength greater than or equal to the first wavelength. 1. An article , comprising:a layer E including a reflective laser mark and comprising a non-reflective thermoplastic composition capable of absorbing light having a wavelength less than or equal to 500 nanometers;wherein the light mark was formed by contacting the substrate with a laser light having a wavelength of less than or equal to 500 nanometers; andwherein the light mark resulted from an increase the reflectivity of the thermoplastic material contacted by the laser light.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the layer E has a maximum reflection in the visible spectrum represented by a substrate L* value of less than 25 when measured with a black background according to ASTM E308-08 and CIELAB 1976 claim 1 , and {'br': None, 'i': L', 'L*+, 'mark *≧the substrate 20.'}, 'the reflective laser mark has a mark L* represented by the following formula'}3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the mark has an increase in L* of greater than or equal to 25 compared to the thermoplastic material.4. The article of claim 1 , further comprisinga layer C having a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, ...

SECURITY ELEMENT, PARTICULARLY A SECURITY LABEL

The invention relates to a security element, particularly for security labels, having a carrier substrate () which has on one surface a colour-shift effect structure consisting of a layer of metal clusters (), a spacer layer () and a layer () that reflects electromagnetic waves, characterized in that the spacer layer () consists of two sub-layers () of identical or different composition situated one on top of the other, wherein the first sub-layer () facing toward the cluster layer () exhibits greater adhesion to the cluster layer than to the second sub-layer (), and the second sub-layer () facing toward the layer () that reflects electromagnetic waves exhibits greater adhesion to the layer () that reflects electromagnetic waves than to the first sub-layer (). 112363454255664. A security element in particular for security labels , having a supportive substrate () which on one surface has an assembly producing a color-shift effect , composed of a layer made of metallic clusters () , of a spacer layer () , and of a layer () reflecting electromagnetic waves , characterized in that the spacer layer () is composed of two sublayers ( , ) of identical or different composition situated on top of one another , where the first sublayer () , facing toward the cluster layer () , has greater adhesion to the cluster layer than to the second sublayer () , and the second sublayer () , facing toward the layer () reflecting electromagnetic waves , has greater adhesion to the layer () reflecting electromagnetic waves than to the first sublayer ().2101. The security element as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that a partial release-lacquer coating () has been applied on the supportive substrate () underneath the assembly producing the color-shift effect.345. The security element as claimed in or claim 1 , characterized in that the two sublayers ( claim 1 , ) are respectively mutually independently composed of inorganic materials claim 1 , for example of metal oxides claim 1 , ...

DATASHEET FOR A SECURITY AND/OR VALUABLE DOCUMENT

The invention relates to a data sheet () for integration in a preferably book-like security and/or valuable document, wherein the data sheet () is formed of at least two stacked layers () of an organic polymeric material, wherein at least in a partial section between the layers () and outside of the layers (), a paper material layer () forming a flap () is disposed, and wherein the paper material layer () is coated and/or wet through on one or both sides at least in the region between the layers () at least partially with an organic binding agent (), and is bonded with the two layers () by means of the binding agent (). 1. A data sheet for integration in a preferably book-like security and/or valuable document ,wherein the data sheet is formed of at least two stacked layers of an organic polymeric material,wherein at least in a partial section between the layers and outside of the layers, a paper material layer forming a flap is disposed, andwherein the paper material layer is coated and/or wet through on one or both sides at least in the region between the layers at least partially with an organic binding agent, and is bonded with the two layers by means of the binding agent.2. The data sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the organic polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of PC (polycarbonate claim 1 , in particular bisphenol A polycarbonate) claim 1 , PET (polyethylene terephthalate) claim 1 , PMMA (poly(methyl methacrylates)) claim 1 , TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers) claim 1 , PE (polyethylene) claim 1 , PP (polypropylene) claim 1 , PI (polyimide or poly-trans-isoprene) claim 1 , PVC (polyvinyl chloride) claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyacrylates and methacrylates claim 1 , vinyl esters claim 1 , ABS and copolymers such as polymers claim 1 , cycloolefin copolymers claim 1 , polysulfones claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , PET claim 1 , PEN claim 1 , polycarbonate/polyester blends claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , PC/CoPET claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY ELEMENT HAVING TWO SECURITY FEATURES AND USE OF THE METHOD

To simplify the production of a security element with a first security feature and a second security feature the following method is proposed: (a) Provision of a light-sensitive film which comprises at least one carrier layer and in surface-to-surface contact with this a light-sensitive function layer (b) Exposure of the light-sensitive film at least area by area, with the formation of a pattern in the light-sensitive function layer wherein the security element () is formed with a first security feature (); (b′) Optional fixing of the exposed light-sensitive film; and (c) Printing of the carrier layer and, as appropriate, of the protective layer wherein a second security feature is produced. 1. A method for producing a security element , comprising the following method steps:(a) providing a light-sensitive film, at least comprising at least one carrier layer and, in surface-to-surface contact with this, a light-sensitive function layer; and(b) exposing the light-sensitive film at least region by region with the formation of a pattern in the light-sensitive function layer, wherein the security element is formed with a first security feature;characterized in that the method additionally comprises the following method step:(c) printing on the carrier layers, wherein a second security feature is produced.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , after method step (b) claim 1 , a protective layer is applied on the side of the light-sensitive function layer which is opposite the carrier layer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method additionally comprises the following method step: (b′) fixing of the exposed light-sensitive film claim 1 , which is performed between the method steps (b) and (c).4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method additionally comprises the following method step: (b′) fixing the light-sensitive film claim 1 , which is performed after the method steps (b) and (c).5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

SECURITY DOCUMENT HAVING A PROTECTED WINDOW AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

The present invention provides an improved security document having a “see-through” security feature that protects a window of the security document in which personalization information may be displayed, such as an image of the authorized document holder. The “see-through” security feature is provided by front and back side images, such as text (e.g. micro-text or encoded indicia), graphics or other image type, that may be laser marked onto the document substrate from a front side thereof through the window to a back side of the window. At least a part of the front image and at least a part of the back image are in front-to-back registration in window, the registration of the images being subject to verification by suitable inspection of the window. The front and back images may be partial images of a composite image when joined together at a juncture with the front-to- back registration of the partial images located at the juncture so that the images together have an appearance of the composite image in the window. Ahernatively, at least a part of the first and second images may be identical with the front-to-back registration of the images located at least one of the identical parts so that the first and second images have an appearance in the window of a single image at those identical parts of the front-to-back registration. 2: A security feature according to wherein the first and second images are partial images of a composite image when joined together at a juncture claim 1 , the front-to-back registration of the partial images is at the juncture claim 1 , and the first and second images together have an appearance of the composite image in the window.3: A security feature according to wherein the security document comprises a thermoplastic substrate and the first and second images are laser marked on the thermoplastic substrate.4: A security feature according to wherein the first image extends from an opacified area of the security document into the area of ...

METHOD FOR THE SURFACE APPLICATION OF A SECURITY DEVICE TO A SUBSTRATE

A method for applying a security device (e.g., a micro-optic security thread) to a fibrous web during manufacture is provided. By way of the inventive method, the security device is preferably applied onto the fibrous web at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Moreover, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof. 2. The fibrous sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the security device has a thickness ranging from about 10 to about 75 microns claim 1 ,orwherein the surface applied security device has a caliper differential that ranges from about −10 to about 25 microns, or optionally, wherein the caliper differential ranges from about 0 to about 15 microns.3. The fibrous sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous sheet material demonstrates at least one of (a) improved durability characterized by at least one of minimal damage at the interface claim 1 , or almost no hinge effect claim 1 , when subjected to at least one durability test cycle claim 1 , or (b) acceptable ink adhesion claim 1 , or (c) improved CD tensile strength claim 1 , or (d) minimal or no show-through.4. The fibrous sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the amount of fibers in the fibrous sub-region are substantially equivalent to the amount of fibers in a bulk-region disposed next to the recess and the sub-region claim 1 ,orwherein the density of fibers in the fibrous sub-region is greater than the density of fibers in at least the immediate adjoining bulk-region.5. The fibrous sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the security device comprises an array of cylindrical or non- ...

Security papers and documents

A security paper is provided that includes at least one layer of fibrous substrate and a security deposit thereon. The at least one layer has a main body of a substantially uniform thickness and at least one aperture and/or zone of reduced thickness. The reduced thickness is non-zero and at least 15% less than the thickness of the main body. The security deposit includes at least one element that partially covers the fibrous substrate exposed in the at least one aperture and/or zone of reduced thickness. Therefore, when the at least one layer is split through its thickness into first and second portions, a hole is provided in the first portion and the at least one element is provided on the fibrous substrate of the second portion. A method of manufacturing the security paper and security documents including the security paper are also provided.

Forensic Feature For Secure Documents

A forensic feature for a secure document comprises a base document layer and a covert material applied to the base document layer. The covert material includes a carrier and forensic material within the carrier. The forensic material includes a ratio of salts or oxides of metals, such as rare earth metals. The ratio is selected to correspond with a source of the document. The forensic material may be mixed into a coating or ink that is applied at predetermined locations on a secure document. The ratio is then measurable from metal ion signals of the salts or oxides. This ratio, or some metric derived from it, may be linked with information embedded elsewhere in the document to enable verification of the document. Another forensic document feature has a forensic metric that is measurable from a covert material in the document, and this forensic metric corresponds to a source of the document. A blocking layer applied over the covert material prevents access to the covert material such that at least partial destruction of the document is required to measure the forensic metric. The blocking layer may have a blocking property that blocks electromagnetic waves from activating the covert material, or blocks the electromagnetic waves from the covert material in response to the activating waves. The blocking layer is deconstructed to access the forensic feature, verify the document and perform forensic tracking. 1. (canceled)2. A method of making a forensic feature for a document comprising:providing a base document layer;applying a covert material to a portion of the base document layer, the covert material including a carrier and a mixture of forensic materials within the carrier, the mixture of forensic materials including a ratio of materials selected from the group comprising a salt and an oxide of metal;applying a blocking layer over the covert material;applying a protective layer over the blocking layer, the blocking layer and protective layer preventing access to ...

METHOD FOR GENERATING VARIABLE GUILLOCHE PATTERNS, IMPLEMENTING DEVICE AND IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT COMPRISING SUCH PATTERNS

Generation of one dimensional guilloche patterns able to be affixed on a document, each guilloche pattern being able to encode variable alphanumeric data providing a different appearance to each guilloche pattern, by formatting alphanumeric data to be encoded in the form of a predefined number of data blocks with a predefined size, generating a carrier function having a plurality of parameters, the formatted data blocks forming at least one of the parameters, and modulating the carrier function by the formatted data blocks so as to encode the alphanumeric data graphically, each data block defining a guilloche pattern, the number of data blocks defining the number of guilloche patterns, the carrier function associated with a formatted data block is modulated locally, each datum of the block being encoded locally in the guilloche pattern, by interpolation of a predefined point associated with the carrier function. 1. A method for generating one dimensional guilloche patterns able to be affixed on a document , each guilloche pattern being able to encode alphanumeric data providing a variable appearance to each guilloche pattern , the method comprising:formatting alphanumeric data to be encoded in the form of a predefined number of data blocks with a predefined size;generating, per block, at least one carrier function comprising a plurality of parameters, the formatted data blocks forming at least one of the parameters; andmodulating the carrier function by the formatted data blocks so as to encode the alphanumeric data graphically, each data block defining a guilloche pattern, the number of data blocks defining the number of guilloche patterns, andthe carrier function associated with a formatted data block is modulated locally, each datum of the block being encoded locally in the guilloche pattern, by interpolation of a predefined point associated with the carrier function.2. The method for generating guilloche patterns according to claim 1 , wherein the formatting is ...

WATERMARKING

The present invention relates to a watermark formation element for forming watermarks in paper, a cylinder mould cover comprising such a watermark formation element, a method of making such a cylinder mould cover, a method of making paper using such a cylinder mould cover and paper made thereby. The watermark formation element has an integrated body comprising a watermark forming surface, which has one or more watermark forming regions, and a drainage surface. A plurality of drainage channels extend from front surface apertures in the watermark forming surface to the drainage surface. At least some of the front surface apertures are shaped to define at least one of an alphanumeric, a symbol or a pictorial image. A filter layer located between the watermark forming surface and the drainage surface having filter layer apertures which have a maximum width which is less than a smallest width of the front surface apertures. 1. A watermark formation element for forming at least one watermark in a paper , the watermark formation element comprising:an integrated body comprising a watermark forming surface, which has one or more watermark forming regions, and a drainage surface, the watermark formation element having a plurality of drainage channels extending from front surface apertures in the watermark forming surface to the drainage surface, wherein at least some of the front surface apertures are shaped to define at least one of an alphanumeric, a symbol or a pictorial image, and further comprising a filter layer located between the watermark forming surface and the drainage surface having filter layer apertures which have a maximum width which is less than a smallest width of the front surface apertures which define the at least one of an alphanumeric, a symbol or a pictorial image.2. The watermark formation element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shape of the watermark formation element is an alphanumeric claim 1 , symbol or pictorial image.3. The watermark ...

PRINTED SECURITY ELEMENT COMPRISING A RAINBOW FEATURE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

There is described a printed security element () comprising a rainbow feature () exhibiting, at least in part, a gradual transition from a first colour (C) to a second colour (C) distinct from the first colour (C), wherein the rainbow feature () extends over a colour-gradient area (A) of the printed security element () where first and second printed patterns (P P) are partly superimposed or juxtaposed, each of the first and second printed patterns (P P) comprising a first, respectively second set of linear or curvilinear elements (), the first and second printed patterns (P P) being printed in register one with the other by means of two distinct printing plates (PP PP) so that the first and second sets of linear or curvilinear elements () are partly superimposed or juxtaposed in the colour-gradient area (A) and thereby generate the rainbow feature (), the first printed pattern (P) exhibiting the first colour (C) and being printed by means of a first printing plate (PP) and the second printed pattern (P) exhibiting the second colour (C) and being printed by means of a second printing plate (PP), where at least the first or second printed pattern (P P) exhibits, in the colour-gradient area (A), a modulation of line width or line structure such as to cause, when superimposed or juxtaposed with the other printed pattern (P P), a gradual transition from the first colour (C) to the second colour (C), wherein, in the colour-gradient area (A), the second printed pattern (P) is printed on top of the first printed pattern (P) and wherein the second colour (C) is darker than the first colour (C). Also described is a method of producing the aforementioned printed security element. 1. A printed security element comprising a rainbow feature exhibiting , at least in part , a gradual transition from a first colour to a second colour distinct from the first colour , wherein the rainbow feature extends over a colour-gradient area of the printed security element where first and second ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A GENUINE PRINTED DOCUMENT

A system and method for verifying that a document is included in a document management system is disclosed. This system and method includes scanning of a scan track of a document, generating document data dependently upon the scanning, comparing the generated document data to stored document data, the stored document data generated dependently upon a prior scanning of the scan track of the document, and outputting an indication of the document being included in the document management system as determined by the comparing. 1producing, in a secure manufacturing facility in accordance with a customer requirement, ticket material (base stock) containing a plurality of randomly distributed passive resonators positioned within each of a plurality of scan tracks, the scan tracks positioned to ensure at least a portion of at least one track will be included with each of a plurality of ticket blanks formed using the base stock;printing a non-variable visual element and a variable visible serial number on ones of a plurality of the ticket blanks, suitable for tickets to an event;directing an interrogation signal to individual ones of the ticket blanks, operative to cause resonators disposed within the scan track portions included therein to collectively emit a response signal specific to the individual ticket blank;deriving a random serial number from the response signal, and storing the random serial number in a database in association with the visible serial number printed on the ticket blank;providing one of the printed ticket blanks with stored random and visible serial numbers as a ticket to a ticket holder in a transaction, and storing transaction data in the database in association with the random and visible serial numbers of the ticket;presenting the ticket to a ticket interrogation device;directing, by the interrogation device, a confirmation interrogation signal similar to the previously directed interrogation signal to cause the resonators in the ticket to emit a ...

PAPER INCLUDING ONE OR MORE MULTI-TONAL WATERMARKS HAVING FULL TONALITY, AND AN IMPROVED WATERMARKING TOOL FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH PAPER

A paper including one or more multi-tonal watermarks having full tonality (depth), and an improved watermarking tool for manufacturing such paper, is provided. The improved watermarking tool is selected from the group of: (a) an assembly that is made up of an electrotype element representing a halftone image of a watermark, and a wire-mesh for use in the manufacture of watermarked paper, wherein the electrotype element is affixed to the wire-mesh, and wherein the electrotype element and the wire-mesh are pressed or embossed, either separately or together in register, with the image of the watermark represented by the electrotype element; and (b) an enhanced wire-mesh made up of woven wires which may be arranged in a regular or substantially regular grid, wherein areas of the grid are filled with a polymeric material which forms regions of blocked drainage, wherein the wire-mesh including open areas as well as those areas filled with the polymeric material are pressed or embossed either separately or together with an image of a watermark. 1. A watermarking device comprising:a wire-mesh element including an embossed wire area having a wire-mesh relief structure; andan electrotype element including an embossed electrotype area having an electrotype relief structure, and including a perforation pattern;wherein the electrotype element is coupled to the wire-mesh element such that the wire-mesh relief structure and the electrotype relief structure are at least partially overlapped to form an overlapping area bound by the area of overlap between the electrotype relief structure and the wire-mesh relief structure.2. The watermarking device of claim 1 , wherein the electrotype relief structure and the wire-mesh relief structure are fully overlapped.3. The watermarking device of claim 1 , wherein he electrotype relief structure and the wire-mesh relief structure are the same.4. The watermarking device of claim 1 , wherein the perforations extend from a top surface of the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A GENUINE PRINTED DOCUMENT

A system and method for verifying that a document is included in a document management system is disclosed. This system and method includes scanning of a scan track of a document, generating document data dependently upon the scanning, comparing the generated document data to stored document data, the stored document data generated dependently upon a prior scanning of the scan track of the document, and outputting an indication of the document being included in the document management system as determined by the comparing. 1. (canceled)2. A method for verifying that a document is included in a document management system , the method comprising:producing in accordance with a customer requirement, material containing a plurality of randomly distributed passive resonators positioned within each of a plurality of scan tracks, the scan tracks positioned to ensure at least a portion of at least one track will be included with each of a plurality of document blanks formed using the material;printing a non-variable visual element and a variable visible serial number on ones of the plurality of the document blanks;directing an interrogation signal to individual ones of the document blanks, operative to cause resonators disposed within the scan track portions included therein to collectively emit a response signal specific to the individual document blank;deriving a random serial number from the response signal, and storing the random serial number in a database in association with the visible serial number printed on the document blank;providing one of the printed document blanks with stored random and visible serial numbers as a document to a document holder in a transaction, and storing transaction data in the database in association with the random and visible serial numbers of the document;presenting the document to a document interrogation device;directing, by the interrogation device, a confirmation interrogation signal similar to the previously directed interrogation ...

Anti-counterfeiting pattern having optically variable structure and preparation method thereof

An anti-counterfeiting pattern having an optically variable structure, comprising lithographic lines and gravure blind embossed relief lines printed on a carrier. The lithographic lines are a set of lithographic curve lines having a curvature, the widths of the lithographic curve lines changing from thick to thin, or thin to thick. The gravure blind embossed relief lines are a set of curve lines corresponding to the lithographic lines, and having the same curvature. The relief lines are overprinted on the lithographic lines with a width variation identical to that of said lithographic lines. Accurate overprinting of the two printing types forms a curved relief structure wherein the width of the lines changes continuously. When a printed product is rotated and observed, a continuously variable optical effect will be seen, which is visual, readily to identify, anti-copying and difficult to forgery. The dynamic optically variable anti-counterfeiting pattern and the preparation method thereof can be applied in the anti-counterfeiting of securities.

METHOD FOR THE INSERTION OF GUILLOCHE PATTERNS, METHOD FOR THE EXTRACTION OF GUILLOCHE PATTERNS, METHOD FOR THE AUTHENTICATION OF THESE GUILLOCHE PATTERNS AND DEVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

A method of inserting guilloche patterns in a document, each guilloche pattern being capable of encoding variable alphanumeric data ensuring a different aspect at each guilloche pattern so as to render said document secure using an operation of determining an insertion intensity of each guilloche pattern previously generated on the basis of a mid-gray level of the document near said guilloche pattern. A device for implementing this insertion method. The method further provides for extracting guilloche patterns from a secure document likely to be degraded by determining a contrast card of at least one portion of the secure document that includes the guilloche patterns, identifying, on this contrast card an optimal percolation trajectory, and extracting the optimal percolation trajectory, said trajectory corresponding to the guilloche pattern. The method further provides for authentication of the guilloche patterns of a secure document likely to be degraded, by the extraction operations, and comparing each extracted guilloche pattern with a corresponding theoretical guilloche pattern. 1. A method of inserting guilloche patterns in a document , each guilloche pattern being capable of encoding variable alphanumeric data ensuring a different aspect at each guilloche pattern so as to render said document secure ,the method comprising determining an insertion intensity of each guilloche pattern previously generated on the basis of a mid-gray level of the document near said guilloche pattern and in that the insertion intensity of said guilloche pattern involves a contrast value and a thickness of said guilloche pattern.2. The method of inserting guilloche patterns according to claim 1 , further comprising calculating claim 1 , in each pixel of said guilloche pattern claim 1 , the contrast value between an internal area of the guilloche pattern and an external area near said internal area.3. The method of inserting guilloche patterns according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

Digital watermarking and data hiding with narrow-band absorption materials

The present disclosure relates to signal processing such as digital watermarking and data hiding. A sparse or dense digital watermark signal can be conveyed with a narrow-band absorption material corresponding to a center wavelength of a Point of Sale (POS) barcode scanner. The POS barcode scanner typically captures 2D imagery. Since the narrow-band absorption material absorbs over a narrow-band it is relatively imperceptible to the Human Visual System (HVS) but can be seen by the POS scanner.

Printed Authentication Pattern for Low Resolution Reproductions

A document includes an authenticity-indicating feature configured such that a reproduction of the document renders the printed feature visually distinctive from an original rendering of the document. The printed feature includes printed elements arranged on the substrate in a latent image region and a background region. The printed elements in the latent image region include a plurality of regularly spaced printed shapes arranged with a spatial frequency less than about 50 per inch. The printed elements are printed with a carbon-based ink, toner, or dye, and separated from one another by contrasting regions that do not include the carbon-based ink, toner, or dye. The printed elements in the background region are at least partially surrounded by the latent image region such that, in the original rendering of the document, the plurality of regularly spaced printed shapes is not readily distinguishable from the background.

WATERMARK RECORDING DEVICE, WATERMARK DETECTION DEVICE, WATERMARK RECORDED PRINTED MATTER, AND METHOD AND PROGRAM

A device and a method that achieve a watermark that can be easily recorded and does not significantly impair the appearance of a printed matter are provided. A watermark recording unit () that records watermark dots having a color having a small difference from an area color of an area in which a watermark is recorded, and a watermark recording mode determination unit () that determines a color of the watermark dots are included. The watermark recording mode determination unit () determines a color of the watermark dots in such a way that a wavelength difference Δλ, which is a difference between a color wavelength of the watermark dots and an area color wavelength of a recording area of the watermark dots, is less than a wavelength resolution of human eye. Moreover, the color of the watermark dots is determined in such a way that the wavelength difference Δλ is equal to or higher than a wavelength resolution of a spectroscopic camera (hyperspectral camera) () that captures an image for watermark analysis. 1. A watermark recording device comprising a watermark recording unit that records watermark dots having a color having a small difference from an area color of an area in which a watermark is recorded.2. The watermark recording device according to claim 1 , further comprising a watermark recording mode determination unit that determines a color of the watermark dots claim 1 ,wherein the watermark recording mode determination unit determines a color of the watermark dots in such a way that a wavelength difference Δλ, which is a difference between a color wavelength of the watermark dots and an area color wavelength of a recording area of the watermark dots, is less than a wavelength resolution of human eye.3. The watermark recording device according to claim 2 , wherein the watermark recording mode determination unit determines the color of the watermark dots in such a way that the wavelength difference Δλ is equal to or higher than a wavelength resolution of a ...

METHOD FOR MAKING WINDOW, EMBEDDED WATERMARK AND OTHER INTEGRATED SECURITY FEATURES IN A THERMOPLASTIC SECURITY DOCUMENT

The present invention provides improved methods for making a multiple layer thermoplastic security document having a window using COlaser cutting and engraving in combination with a vision system for precision registration of cut windows of each layer and layer to layer registration and further provides application and registration of security features between layers within the security document body including an embedded gray scale watermark.

Insert for passport booklet data sheet

The invention relates to an insert for a passport booklet data sheet, formed by a multilayer complex having at least a first layer and a second layer having a hinge that has a folding zone where the insert is intended to be sewn or stapled into a passport booklet, said second layer having, in combination, at least one layer of plastics material and at least one metal reinforcing layer that together form an extension which extends a certain distance beyond said folding zone of the hinge, so as to reinforce the resistance of said data sheet to being ripped out and torn with respect to the passport booklet, characterized in that said layer of plastics material and said metal reinforcing layer extend over the entire surface area of the insert.

MANUFACTURING OF A SECURITY DOCUMENT

A method for manufacturing a security document including a security pattern generation method includes the steps of selecting a bounding region, an image object, and a raster image or a function; cutting the image object into image object partitions; and repeating the image object as a pattern, preferably a lattice pattern, in the bounding region wherein each of the image object partitions of an image object is transformed depending on the position area of the image object in the lattice pattern and the rank of the image object partition. 1. A variable repeat pattern generated from a raster image by a raster image processor , the variable repeat pattern comprising:a plurality of image objects each including a plurality of segments; whereinat least one of the plurality of segments is translated according to a position area in the variable repeat pattern and a gray value or an averaged gray value determined from pixels at the position area relative to the raster image; andthe plurality of image objects are arranged in a lattice pattern.2. The variable repeat pattern according to claim 1 , wherein the lattice pattern is selected from the group consisting of a rectangular lattice claim 1 , a parallelogrammic lattice claim 1 , an equilateral triangular lattice claim 1 , a rhombic lattice claim 1 , a square lattice claim 1 , and a hexagonal lattice.3. The variable repeat pattern according to claim 2 , whereinthe variable repeat pattern is rendered from a document including the raster image by the raster image processor in a prepress workflow system; andthe pattern is for printing on an offset press, a toner-based printer, or an inkjet printer.4. The variable repeat pattern according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of segments is scaled according to the gray value or the averaged gray value.5. The variable repeat pattern according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of segments is rotated according to the gray value or the averaged ...

Method and Application Device for Applying a Transfer Layer of a Film to a Substrate

A method for applying a transfer ply of a foil to a substrate, with the steps of: 1. A method for applying a transfer ply of a foil to a substrate , comprising:a) regionally applying a radically curable adhesive to the transfer ply and/or the substrate by means of an inkjet printhead;b) precuring the adhesive by UV irradiation;c) applying the transfer ply to the substrate by means of a stamping apparatus;d) fully curing the adhesive by UV irradiation;e) peeling a carrier ply of the foil, to leave at least one first subregion of the transfer ply on an application region of the substrate, and at least one second subregion of the transfer ply on the carrier ply;f) winding up or recoiling the carrier ply with the remaining second subregion of the transfer ply; andg) applying at least one further subregion of the transfer ply remaining on the carrier ply to the substrate by at least once repeating steps a) to f).2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:applying a thermoplastic toner to at least one subregion of the substrate and/or to at least one subregion of a transfer ply of a further foil;applying the transfer ply to the substrate;causing an applied pressure and heat to act on the transfer ply and/or the substrate;peeling a carrier ply of the foil from the at least one subregion of the transfer ply.3. A method for applying a transfer ply of a foil to a substrate claim 1 , comprising:a) applying a thermoplastic toner to at least one subregion of the substrate and/or to at least one subregion of the transfer ply of the foil;b) applying the transfer ply to the substrate by means of a stamping apparatus;c) causing an applied pressure and heat to act on the transfer ply and/or the substrate;d) peeling a carrier ply of the foil, to leave at least one first subregion of the transfer ply on an application region of the substrate, and at least one second subregion of the transfer ply on the carrier ply;e) winding up or recoiling the carrier ply with the ...

MANUFACTURING OF A SECURITY DOCUMENT

A method for manufacturing a security document including a security pattern generation method includes the steps of selecting a bounding region, an image object, and a raster image or a function; cutting the image object into image object partitions; and repeating the image object as a pattern, preferably a lattice pattern, in the bounding region wherein each of the image object partitions of an image object is transformed depending on the position area of the image object in the lattice pattern and the rank of the image object partition. 1. A method for manufacturing a security document including a pattern , the method comprising the steps of:selecting a bounding region in a document, an image object, and a raster image;cutting the image object into image object partitions;selecting a task including a sequence of image transformations, a minimum one of the image transformations depending on input parameters of the task;duplicating the image object as the pattern in the bounding region; anddetermining for each of the image objects in the pattern a position area in the bounding region, a set of values from pixels in the raster image at the position area relative to the raster image, and transforming each of the image object partitions by the task with the set of values as an input value of the task; whereinan image transformation from the sequence of image transformations includes a translation.2. The method for manufacturing a security document according to claim 1 , wherein each of the image transformations from the sequence of image transformations is selected from the group consisting of a geometric transformation claim 1 , a color transformation claim 1 , a line thickness transformation claim 1 , and a dashed line transformation.3. The method for manufacturing a security document according to claim 2 , wherein the step of cutting the image object into the image object partitions includes cutting through one or more axes of symmetry of the image object.4. The ...

Flexible Band

A flexible band configured to be connected to a data page and to a booklet, wherein the flexible band extends along a main direction and includes an upper side and a lower side as well as a plurality of apertures, wherein the flexible band includes at least one security element, wherein the security element is provided by at least one security print pattern; or the security element is provided by at least one security thread; or the security element is provided by at least one security print pattern in combination with at least one security thread. 1. A flexible band configured to be connected to a data page and to a booklet , wherein the flexible band extends along a main direction and comprises an upper side , a lower side , and a plurality of apertures , wherein the flexible band comprises at least one security element ,wherein said at least one security element includes at least one security print pattern,at least one security thread, orthe at least one security print pattern and the at least one security thread.2. The flexible band according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one element includes said at least one security print pattern claim 1 , wherein the at least one security print pattern includes at least one print color that is printed on at least one of the upper side and the lower side.3. The flexible band according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one print color extends at least partly into the flexible band as seen from at least one of said upper side and said lower side.4. The flexible band according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one print color includes at least one of a specific visual appearance claim 2 , a specific fluorescence behavior claim 2 , a specific absorbance behavior claim 2 , or any combination thereof.5. The flexible band according to claim 4 , wherein the specific visual appearance of the at least one print color under normal ambient illumination is different from the specific visual appearance of the at least one print color ...

System and Method for Identifying the Source of Counterfeit Copies of Multimedia Works Using Layered Simple Digital Watermarks

A system and method is provided for management of digital watermarks, including a system and method for identifying the source of counterfeit copies of multimedia works using layered simple digital watermarks which are difficult to locate, identify and circumvent. The layered digital watermarks may be modulated in a variety of ways, and may be individualized to assist in detection of unlawful copyrighted material infringement by endpoint device and/or the user committing the copyright infringement. In addition, multiple layers of watermarks may be selected and applied by various schemes, such as on-the-fly remotely by the distributor of the copyrighted material. This system and method for management of digital watermarks effectively makes it impossible for a potential copyright infringer to have complete confidence that they located and disabled all of the watermarks in the copyrighted material, and therefore substantially increases the risk of infringer identification and prosecution for copyright violations. 1. A method for applying a plurality of watermarks to a broadcast multimedia work , comprising the steps of:transmitting the broadcast multimedia work to a broadcast system endpoint device with a plurality of watermarks and a watermark strategy configured to vary at least one of the plurality of watermarks over time;executing the watermark strategy at the device to vary the at least one watermark of the plurality of watermarks over time,wherein the plurality of watermarks identifies at least one of the broadcast system endpoint device, an origin of the multimedia work, and an identity of the multimedia work in a manner enabling identification of an origin of an unauthorized copy of the broadcast multimedia work.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identification of the origin of an unauthorized copy of the broadcast multimedia work identifies a user associated with the device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of watermarks ...

AUTOMATIC CONTINUOUS IMAGE ENGRAVING DEVICE

Provided are an automatic continuous image engraving device capable of decreasing in size of an installing space of the device. The device comprises an unengraved medium accommodating part, an engraved medium accommodating part, a medium dispenser, a medium positioning and conveying part, and an image engraving part, wherein the medium dispenser releases the unengraved card-shaped engraving medium to cause the same to be succeeded at the succeeding position, the medium positioning and conveying part returns the engraved card-shaped engraving medium after image engraving from the engraving position to the succeeding position, and the medium dispenser adsorbs the engraved card-shaped engraving medium at the succeeding position, moves the same upward, travels above the engraved medium accommodating part, and releases the engraved card-shaped engraving medium to be accommodated. 1. An automatic continuous image engraving device comprising:an unengraved medium accommodating part that accommodates unengraved card-shaped engraving media vertically stacked;an engraved medium accommodating part that is arranged adjacent to the unengraved medium accommodating part and accommodates engraved card-shaped engraving media;a medium dispenser that adsorbs a highest one of the stacked unengraved card-shaped engraving media from an upper part of the unengraved medium accommodating part, moves the highest one to an outside of a region above the unengraved medium accommodating part and linearly travels in an adjacent direction of the unengraved medium accommodating part and the engraved medium accommodating part;a medium positioning and conveying part arranged in a traveling direction of the medium dispenser and configured to succeed to the unengraved card-shaped engraving medium at a succeeding position, move the unengraved card-shaped engraving medium, and position the unengraved card-shaped engraving medium at an engraving position;an image engraving part arranged at the engraving ...

PRINTED WATERMARK

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a substrate with an embedded, UV-visible pattern, wherein a liquid treatment composition comprising at least one acid is deposited onto a substrate, which comprises at least one optical brightener and optionally a filler, wherein the filler comprises 0 to 60 wt.-% of a salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound, based on the total weight of the substrate. 1. A method of manufacturing a substrate with an embedded , UV-visible pattern , the method comprising the following steps:a) providing an uncoated substrate comprising at least one optical brightener and optionally a filler, wherein the filler comprises from 0 to 60 wt.-% of a salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound, based on the total weight of the substrate,b) providing a liquid treatment composition comprising at least one acid, andc) applying the liquid treatment composition onto at least one region of the substrate in form of a preselected pattern to form an embedded, UV-visible pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filler comprises the salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound in an amount of at least 1 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably in an amount of at least 5 wt.-% claim 1 , more preferably in an amount of at least 10 wt.-% claim 1 , and most preferably in an amount of at least 20 wt.-% claim 1 , based on the total weight of the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical brightener is present in an amount of at least 0.001 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably at least 0.1 wt.-% claim 1 , more preferably at least 0.5 wt.-% claim 1 , even more preferably at least 1 wt.-% claim 1 , and most preferably at least 1.2 wt.-% claim 1 , based on the total weight of the substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical brightener is selected from the group consisting of stilbene derivates claim 1 , pyrazolin derivates claim 1 , cumarin derivates claim 1 , benzoxazol derivates claim 1 , naphthalimide derivates claim 1 , pyrene ...

DATASHEET FOR A SECURITY AND/OR VALUE DOCUMENT

The invention relates to a datasheet () for integrating into a preferably book-like security and/or value document. The datasheet () is made of at least two stacked layers () made of an organic polymer material. A textile () is arranged at least in a sub-region between the layers () and outside of the layers () so as to form a tab (), and the textile () is at least partly coated on one or both sides and/or saturated with an organic binder () at least in the region between the layers () and is bonded to the two layers () by means of the binder (). 11. A data sheet () for integration in a book format security or valuable document ,{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'wherein the data sheet () is comprised of at least two stacked layers (, ) of an organic polymeric material,'}{'b': 2', '3', '2', '3', '5', '4, 'wherein at least in a partial section between the layers (, ) and outside the layers (, ), a textile () forming a flap () is disposed, and'}{'b': 5', '2', '3', '6', '2', '3', '6, 'wherein the textile () is coated or wet on one or both sides at least in the region between the layers (, ) and at least partially with an organic binding agent () and is bonded with the two layers (, ) by way of the binding agent ().'}21. The data sheet () according to claim 1 , wherein the organic polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of PC (polycarbonate claim 1 ,) claim 1 , PET (polyethylene terephthalate) claim 1 , PMMA (poly(methyl methacrylates)) claim 1 , TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers) claim 1 , PE (polyethylene) claim 1 , PP (polypropylene) claim 1 , PI (polyimide or poly-trans-isoprene) claim 1 , PVC (polyvinyl chloride) claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyacrylates and methacrylates claim 1 , vinyl esters claim 1 , ABS and copolymers consisting of polymers claim 1 , cycloolefin copolymers claim 1 , polysulfones claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , PET claim 1 , PEN claim 1 , polycarbonate/polyester blends claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , PC/CoPET claim 1 , polycarbonate/ ...

DISPLAY BODY

A prism layer has an uneven surface that includes at least one display region. An interface layer is adjacent to the uneven surface. The interface layer has a difference in refractive index from the prism layer such that a refractive index of a side of an interface between the uneven surface and the interface layer at which the prism layer is located is higher than a refractive index of a side of the interface at which the light interference layer is located. The display region includes inclination elements. The inclination elements adjacent to each other in an array direction contact each other in a plan view facing a plane along which the prism layer expands. The inclination elements include first inclination elements among which the inclination angle increases by the even angles along the array direction. 1. A display body comprising:a light interference layer that incident light enters at an incidence angle and that emerge reflected light, the incident light having a certain wavelength range, the reflected light having a given wavelength which is a part of the certain wavelength range, the given wavelength according to the incidence angle;a prism layer having optical transparency that transmits the incident light to the light interference layer, the prism layer having an uneven surface that includes at least one display region; andan interface layer that is next to the uneven surface, the interface layer having a difference refractive index from the prism layer such that a refractive index of the prism layer locating side of an interface of the uneven surface is higher than a refractive index of the light interference layer locating side of the interface, whereinthe display region includes a plurality of inclination elements, the inclination elements being inclined at predetermined angles with respect to a plane along that the prism layer expands, the inclination elements being arrayed in an array direction along the arrangement axis on the plane and elongating ...

Method for Producing a Film Element

The invention concerns a process for producing a film element having mutually registered metallic layers () and a film element which can be produced by such a process. A first metallic layer () provided on a first surface of a flexible single-layer or multi-layer carrier film () and a masking layer () provided on the second surface of the carrier film (), opposite to the first surface, are structured in accurate register relationship with each other by means of mutually synchronised structuring procedures. After structuring of the first metallic layer () and the masking layer () one or more further layers are applied to the first metallic layer (). Applied to the one or more further layers () is a second metallic layer () to which a first photoactivatable layer () is applied. The first photoactivatable layer () is structured by means of trans-exposure through the masking layer (), the first metallic layer, the one or more further layers and the second metallic layer () from the side of the masking layer () by means of electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength to which the first photoactivatable layer () is sensitive, or the first photoactivatable layer is exposed controlledly through the masking layer from the side of the film body that is opposite to the masking layer. 134-. (canceled)35. A film element comprising:a flexible single-layer or multi-layer carrier film;a first metallic layer provided on a first surface of the carrier film;a masking layer provided on a second surface of the carrier film opposite to the first surface;a second metallic layer arranged on the side of the first surface; andone or more further layers arranged between the first and second metallic layers,wherein the masking layer comprises a pattern of regions including regions in which material of the masking layer is present and regions in which material of the masking layer is not present, andwherein the first metallic layer and the second metallic layer respectively comprises first regions ...

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION BASED ON HIDDEN COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for hiding copyright information in printable materials. One of the methods includes generating, by a computing device, a unique identifier (ID) based on copyright information associated with digital content, wherein the copyright information and the digital content are recorded on a blockchain of a blockchain network; determining one or more features associated with one or more printable materials; and converting the unique ID to a digital watermark based on the one or more features, the digital watermark not being apparent to an unaided human eye when printed on the one or more printable materials and enabling retrieval of the copyright information from the blockchain based on the unique ID. 1. A computer-implemented method for hiding copyright information in printable materials , the method comprising:generating, by a computing device, a unique identifier (ID) based on copyright information associated with digital content, wherein the copyright information and the digital content are recorded on a blockchain of a blockchain network, and wherein the copyright information comprises one or more of a change in copyright ownership associated with the digital content, a modification to the digital content, an update to the digital content, and a change in licensing associated with the digital content;determining, by the computing device, one or more features associated with one or more printable materials; andconverting, by the computing device, the unique ID to a digital watermark based on the one or more features; andprinting, to the one or more printable materials, a printed version of the digital content, including printing the digital watermark, the printed digital watermark not being apparent to an unaided human eye, wherein the printed digital watermark enables retrieval of the copyright information from the blockchain based on the unique ID.2. ...

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION BASED ON HIDDEN COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for hiding copyright information in printable materials. One of the methods includes generating, by a computing device, a unique identifier (ID) based on copyright information associated with digital content, wherein the copyright information and the digital content are recorded on a blockchain of a blockchain network; determining one or more features associated with one or more printable materials; and converting the unique ID to a digital watermark based on the one or more features, the digital watermark not being apparent to an unaided human eye when printed on the one or more printable materials and enabling retrieval of the copyright information from the blockchain based on the unique ID. 130-. (canceled)31. A computer-implemented method for hiding copyright information in printable materials , the method comprising:generating, by a computing device, a plurality of unique identifiers (ID) based on copyright information associated with digital content, wherein the copyright information and the digital content are recorded on a blockchain of a blockchain network, each of the plurality of unique IDs comprising a corresponding timestamp of an update associated with the digital content;determining, by the computing device, one or more features associated with one or more printable materials; and 'the one or more digital watermarks are not apparent to an unaided human eye, the one or more digital watermarks provide a timeline of updates associated with the digital content when extracted from the one or more printable materials, and the one or more digital watermarks enable retrieval of the copyright information from the blockchain based on the plurality of unique IDs.', 'converting the plurality of unique IDs to one or more digital watermarks based on the one or more features, wherein, when the one or more digital watermarks are printed on the one or ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY VERIFYING THE AUTHENTICITY OF DOCUMENTS

A method and system for automatically verifying the authenticity of documents is provided. The method has: scanning a document to be verified in the visible and ultraviolet light spectrum; detecting in the scanned document digital watermarks printed with visible and ultraviolet ink; decrypting the marks, thereby obtaining an ultraviolet mark identifier and a variable data mark identifier; validating the percentage of the mark by checking for the presence of the digital watermark in different areas of the scanned document; comparing the mark identifiers obtained with mark identifiers stored in a database; and determining the validity of the document on the basis of the comparison. The invention allows the validity of the data printed in the document to be checked automatically, reducing the possibility of the undetected falsification, modification or total or partial alteration of a document. 1. A method for automatically verifying the authenticity of documents comprising:scanning a document to be verified in a visible and ultraviolet light spectrum;detecting in the scanned document a digital watermark printed with ultraviolet ink and a digital watermark printed with visible ink;decrypting the digital watermark printed with ultraviolet ink, thereby obtaining an ultraviolet mark identifier;decrypting the digital watermark printed with visible ink, thereby obtaining a variable data mark identifier;validating the percentage of the mark by checking for the presence of the digital watermark in different areas of the scanned document, wherein the mark percentage validation comprises:scanning the scanned document by areas;detecting the presence or absence of the digital watermark in the different areas of the scanned document; anddetermining the adulteration of the document based on said detections;comparing the mark identifiers obtained with mark identifiers stored in at least one database; anddetermining the validity of the document on the basis of said comparison.2. The ...

Production of composite articles composed of thin layers

Production of composites articles composed of thin layers

A method is described of producing thin layers (below 10µm in thickness) by directing droplets (preferably by inkjet printing techniques) onto precise locations on a substrate, the liquid of the droplets having a viscosity such that the droplets, on impact with the substrate, spread out to form relics on the substrate that are at least 1.4 times the diameter of the droplets in flight, adjacent droplets merging to form a continuous layer on the substrate. The droplets may have different compositions to form images within the layer. Successive layers may be added to built up a three dimensional structure whose properties can be tailored by the compositions used to build up a composite.

Personal document authentication system using watermarking

An identification document includes a unique identifier, and a picture of a person. Steganographically embedded in the picture is information corresponding to the identifier, by which the document can be authenticated. A verification apparatus reads the identifier from the document (e.g., by OCR or a machine-readable feature), and collects scan data corresponding to the picture. The scan data is processed to extract the embedded information. The embedded information is then compared for expected correspondence with the identifier. A remote database can store information related to the card, and can be queried in connection with the authentication.

Digital authentication with digital and analog documents

The present invention relates generally to systems for creating and authenticating printed objects using authentication information. One implementation recites: An apparatus for determining authenticity of a digital representation of an object. The digital representation includes embedded first authentication information. The apparatus includes: a storage system in which stored second authentication information is associated with stored reference codes; and a processor which receives the digital representation and a reference code associated therewith. The processor includes: an authentication information reader, and the processor: i) employs the reference code to retrieve the second authentication information associated therewith from the storage system, ii) employs the authentication information reader to recover the embedded first authentication information, and iii) employs recovered first authentication information and the second authentication information to determine authenticity of the digital representation. Other implementations are provided and claimed as well.

Security marks with bragg diffraction

FIELD: physics. SUBSTANCE: method of marking articles illuminated with a water mark comprises steps on which an ordered regular array of particles is deposited on the article in a configuration which marks the article, where radiation with detected wavelength is diffracted on the said array. An article with a water mark made using the said method is also proposed. The method of making an article which shows an image comprises steps on which an ordered regular array of particles is deposited in an image configuration, the said particle array is covered by a matrix composition and the coating of the particle array is fixed such that the image is visible when radiation is diffracted on the said array. EFFECT: invention can protect documents, verify the source of product, identify a product or can be used for decorative purposes. 28 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 387 546 (13) C1 (51) МПК B41M 3/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 05.01.2006 US 11/325,998 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ППГ ИНДАСТРИЗ ОГАЙО, ИНК. (US) (45) Опубликовано: 27.04.2010 Бюл. № 12 2 3 8 7 5 4 6 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 01/90260 А2, 29.11.2001. GB 1462086 A, 19.01.1977. WO 87/06161 A1, 22.10.1987. RU 2263355 C1, 27.10.2005. (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 05.08.2008 2 3 8 7 5 4 6 R U (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2007/079453 (12.07.2007) C 1 C 1 (86) Заявка PCT: US 2007/000173 (03.01.2007) Адрес для переписки: 103735, Москва, ул.Ильинка, 5/2, ООО "Союзпатент", пат.пов. Ю.Б.Перегудовой, рег. № 1103 (54) ЗАЩИТНЫЕ ЗНАКИ С БРЭГГОВСКОЙ ДИФРАКЦИЕЙ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к водяным знакам, способам их получения и их использованию в качестве защитных устройств. Способ маркировки изделия облучаемым водяным знаком содержит этап, на котором наносят упорядоченный периодический массив частиц на изделие в конфигурации, ...

Datasheet for security and/or valuable document

FIELD: printing industry. SUBSTANCE: datasheet (1) is made of at least two stacked layers (2, 3) of an organic polymer material, where paper material layer (5) is arranged at least in an area between layers (2, 3) and outside layers (2, 3), forming tab (4), and wherein paper material layer (5) at least in the area between layers (2, 3) is at least partially soaked with organic binder (6) and is permanently connected to both layers (2, 3) by means of binder (6). EFFECT: invention relates to datasheet (1) for inserting into a preferably book-like security and/or valuable document. 12 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 660 514 C2 (51) МПК B42D 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B42D 1/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016106000, 05.06.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 06.07.2018 29.08.2013 DE 102013014309.8 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 04.10.2017 Бюл. № 28 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 2116390 A2, 11.11.2009. EP 1516749 A2, 23.03.2005. EP 1502765 A1, 02.02.2005. EP 1245407 A2, 02.10.2002. DE 102005034134 A1, 25.01.2007. RU 2409473 C2, 20.01.2011. (45) Опубликовано: 06.07.2018 Бюл. № 19 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 29.03.2016 2 6 6 0 5 1 4 (73) Патентообладатель(и): БУНДЕСДРУККЕРАЙ ГМБХ (DE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 05.06.2014 (72) Автор(ы): ШПРИНГМАНН Эдвард (DE), МЕРТЕНС Детлеф (DE), ЗИБЕРТ Мартин (DE), ФЕЛЬСКЕ Томас (DE), ГУТМАНН Роланд (DE) DE 2014/000277 (05.06.2014) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 6 6 0 5 1 4 WO 2015/027971 (05.03.2015) Адрес для переписки: 105082, Москва, Спартаковский пер., 2, стр. 1, секция 1, этаж 3, ЕВРОМАРКПАТ (54) ЛИСТ ДАННЫХ ДЛЯ ЗАЩИЩЕННОГО ОТ ПОДДЕЛКИ ИЛИ ЦЕННОГО ДОКУМЕНТА (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к листу (1) данных для (2), а также вне слоев (2, 3) расположен, образуя включения в ...

Papel de seguranca composto,processo de fabricacao do mesmo,e sistema de autenticacao de documento

Counterfeit-proof document

FIELD: printing industry. SUBSTANCE: counterfeit-proof document relates to data media. It contains graphical ornament for visual reproduction of data on a person and/or item. Ornament includes at least one image and/or text data, and with the help of specified printing logic it is applied onto secured document so that it has electromagnet characteristic specified by printing logic and read by means of logical circuit contained in secured document. Electromagnetic characteristic of electroconductive ornament is inductance, capacitance or frequency characteristic. Graphical ornament is applied onto secured document in the form of linear raster. At the same time lines of linear raster are joined to each other in the form of meander or are arranged in parallel. Version of counterfeit-proof document is the document with graphical ornament applied by electroconductive invisible paint transparent for human eye onto counterfeit-proof document. Other characteristics of this document are identical to characteristics of the first version document specified above. EFFECT: enhanced protection against document forgery. 10 cl, 7 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 407 650 (13) C2 (51) МПК B42D B42D B44F D21H D21H D21H ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА G07D ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, G06K 15/00 15/10 1/12 21/40 21/44 21/48 7/00 7/00 (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008118015/12, 20.09.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 20.09.2006 (73) Патентообладатель(и): БУНДЕСДРУКЕРАЙ ГМБХ (DE) R U (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 06.10.2005 DE 102005048033.0 (72) Автор(ы): КУН Кристиан (DE) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.11.2009 2 4 0 7 6 5 0 (45) Опубликовано: 27.12.2010 Бюл. № 36 2 4 0 7 6 5 0 R U (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 06.05.2008 (86) Заявка PCT: EP 2006/009158 (20.09.2006) (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2007/039116 (12.04.2007) ...

Object formed by concealed image stencils

FIELD: process engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to object formed by stencils of concealed image applied on valuable printed paper, said, bank notes, stock, etc, to be protected against counterfeit. Proposed object comprises, at least on a part of substrate surface, a concealed image area located along at least a part of said concealed image and background area located against the background of said concealed image area and said outline area. In concealed image area, multiple first elements of convex or concave profile are arranged at first spacing in first direction. In background area, multiple first elements are arranged at first spacing in first direction in phase that differ from that of first elements in said concealed image area. In outline area, multiple first elements are arranged at first spacing in first direction in phase that differ from that of first elements in said concealed image or background area that adjoins said outline area. In concealed image area, background area and outline area, multiple second elements feature coloring that differs from that of substrate and are located at second spacing in second direction. EFFECT: better protection against counterfeit. 19 cl, 80 dwg, 11 ex РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 500 542 (13) C2 (51) МПК B41M 3/14 (2006.01) B42D 15/00 (2006.01) G07D 7/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (72) Автор(ы): ФУРУИЕ Макото (JP), КИТАГАВА Синити (JP), МОРИНАГА Сигеру (JP) (21)(22) Заявка: 2012107491/12, 30.07.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.07.2010 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.09.2013 Бюл. № 25 (73) Патентообладатель(и): НЭШНЛ ПРИНТИНГ БЮРО, ИНКОРПОРЕЙТЕД ЭДМИНИСТРЕЙТИВ ЭДЖЕНСИ (JP) 2 5 0 0 5 4 2 (45) Опубликовано: 10.12.2013 Бюл. № 34 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: JP 2008265189 A, 06.11.2008. JP 2009090531 A, 30.04.2009. JP 2006123355 A, 18.05.2006. RU 2362684 C2, 27.07.2009. JP 2004174997 A ...

シート状材料を製造する方法

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Защищенный от подделки документ

1. Защищенный от подделки документ с графическим узором (4) для визуального воспроизведения данных о личности и/или изделии, содержащий, по меньшей мере, одно изображение и/или текстовые данные, наносимые посредством заданного алгоритма печатания на защищаемый документ (1) таким образом, чтобы в них содержалась информация о заданной печатным алгоритмом электромагнитной характеристике, считываемой содержащейся в защищенном документе логической схемой (6). ! 2. Защищенный от подделки документ с графическим узором (4), нанесенным прозрачной для человеческого глаза и, следовательно, невидимой краской посредством заданного алгоритма печатания на защищаемый документ (1) таким образом, что он обладает заданной печатным алгоритмом электромагнитной характеристикой, которая считывается содержащейся в защищенном документе (1) логической схемой (6). ! 3. Защищенный от подделки документ по п.1 или 2, в котором нанесенный узор (4) состоит из электропроводящего и/или полупроводящего материала. ! 4. Защищенный от подделки документ по п.1, в котором графический узор (4) нанесен в виде растра на защищаемый документ (1). ! 5. Защищенный от подделки документ по п.4, в котором на защищаемый документ (1) наносится растр в виде линейного растра (5). ! 6. Защищенный от подделки документ по п.5, в котором линии (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) линейного растра (5) выполнены разными печатными красками. ! 7. Защищенный от подделки документ по п.5 или 6, в котором линии (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) линейного растра (5) соединены между собой в виде меандра. ! 8. Защищенный от подделки документ по п.5 или 6, в котором линии (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) линейного растра (5) соединены параллельно. ! 9. Защищенный от подделки документ РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2008 118 015 (13) A (51) МПК B42D 15/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (71) Заявитель(и): БУНДЕСДРУКЕРАЙ ГМБХ (DE) (21), (22) Заявка: 2008118015/12, 20.09.2006 (30) ...

图像卡、图像雕刻装置以及图像雕刻方法

在通过雕刻针与雕刻板的相对运动，以扫描方式在特殊合成纸或塑料制成的薄板上，通过雕刻形成了图像的图像卡中，无法形成由于视点的差异而可见的隐藏图像，或者无法在同一平面上形成通过镂空形成的图像和上述隐藏图像。在图像卡上，通过与图像的浓淡相符合地改变条纹状图案的条纹的角度来进行雕刻，由此形成了隐藏图像。并且，在图像雕刻装置中具备旋转驱动部，通过使上述隐藏图像的条纹状的槽的伸展方向与雕刻的形成方向相同来进行雕刻，由此始终通过相同的雕刻针侧面形成槽的壁面，在槽的壁面上产生的凹凸消失。另外，底面也同样地成为相同的形状。结果，隐藏图像的精度提高，作为隐藏图像的效果进一步提高。

Information display medium and manufacturing method therefor

위조 방지 효과를 높일 수 있는 정보 표시 매체를 제공한다. 정보 표시 매체(100)는, 기재의 한쪽 면의 일부 또는 전부에, 금속 또는 금속 산화물을 포함하는 광 반사층(20)이 배치되고, 광 반사층(20)에, 외연 형상 및 요철 영역의 형상 중 한쪽 또는 양쪽의 조합으로 제1 정보를 표시하는 제1 영역(30)과, 일부 또는 전부가 제1 영역(30) 중의 제1 정보를 표시하는 광 반사층(20)에 중첩되도록 설정되고, 광 반사층(20)의 부분적인 재료 제거로 형성된 식별 정보를 표시하는 제2 정보 표시 영역(21)을 갖는다. An information display medium capable of enhancing the anti-counterfeiting effect is provided. In the information display medium 100, a light reflection layer 20 containing a metal or metal oxide is disposed on a part or all of one surface of a base material, and the light reflection layer 20 has either an outer edge shape or a shape of an uneven region. or a combination of both, the first region 30 displaying the first information and a part or all of the first region 30 are set to overlap the light reflective layer 20 displaying the first information in the first region 30, and the light reflective layer ( 20) has a second information display area 21 for displaying identification information formed by partial material removal.

一种生成由至少一种树脂的至少一层组成的薄膜的方法

本发明公开了通过把液滴(优选用油墨喷射印刷技术)喷向一种底材上的精确位置来生产薄层的方法，所述液滴的液体有一定的粘度，以致这些液滴在冲击底材时展开，在底材上形成痕迹，该痕迹是飞落中的液滴直径的至少1.4倍，相邻的液滴合并，在底材上形成一个连续层。这些液滴可具有不同的组成，以形成层内的图像。连续层可以增添，以构成三维结构，该三维结构的性能可根据用于构建复合材料的组合物进行设计。

Polymer layer composite for a secure and/or valuable document, and method for the production thereof

Method for the surface application of a security device to a substrate

A method for applying a security device (e.g., a micro-optic security thread) to a fibrous web during manufacture is provided. By way of the inventive method, the security device is preferably applied onto the fibrous web at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Moreover, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof.