СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРСОНАЛИЗАЦИИ, ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ, ДВУХ КАРТ И КАРТА, ПОЛУЧЕННАЯ ТАКИМ СПОСОБОМ

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НОСИТЕЛЬ ИНФОРМАЦИИ С ЗАЩИТНОЙ МАРКИРОВКОЙ

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Изобретение относится, в частности, к способу печати, позволяющему защитить печатные материалы от поддельных перепечаток, например при изготовлении денежных знаков, акций, чеков и других представляющих ценность бумаг. Предложена печатная жидкость для печати через узкие сопла на предметы, в частности при изготовлении денежных знаков, акций, чеков, содержащая несущую среду и наночастицы солей металлов в виде кристаллических твердых частиц со средним диаметром менее 300 нанометров, флуоресценцирующих или фосфоресцирующих при возбуждении УФ-излучением диапазона А, В или С или видимым светом, при этом испускаемое излучение флуоресценции или фосфоресценции не лежит в диапазоне частот видимого света, диапазон частот возбуждения и диапазон частот испускания сдвинуты по частоте. Наночастицы содержат дотирующие добавки, по крайней мере, одного вида с диапазоном частот возбуждения и диапазоном частот испускания для флуоресценции или фосфоресценции. Также предложен способ печатания, включающий операцию ...

СПОСОБ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ С ПОМОЩЬЮ СРЕДСТВ ЭЛЕКТРОНИКИ РИСУНКА ЗАЩИТЫ, ПЕЧАТНАЯ ПЛАСТИНА И ЦЕННАЯ БУМАГА

Изобретение касается выполнения с помощью средств электроники рисунка защиты, предназначенного для печати на ценных бумагах, в частности на банковских билетах и бумажных денежных знаках. С помощью компьютера создают сетку параллельных линий с заданным соотношением ширины и расстояния между последовательно расположенными линиями. Последовательно модулируют расстояние и ширину линий так, чтобы их соотношение было равно заданному. Затем можно по выбору трансформировать прямые линии в линии другой формы или воздействовать на ширину линий для воспроизводства геометрических или художественных изображений. За счет этого обеспечивается возможность образования рисунков, формирующих муаровые эффекты при их цифровом копировании, и предотвращается подделка ценных бумаг. 3 с. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

ЗАЩИЩЕННЫЙ ДОКУМЕНТ С ЗАЩИТНОЙ МАРКИРОВКОЙ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Защищенный документ имеет защитную маркировку для предотвращения подделки. Защитная маркировка содержит множество отверстий, которые образуют рисунок на документе, при этом диаметр отверстий таков, что этот рисунок, по существу, не виден в отраженном свете невооруженным глазом, но виден в проходящем свете. Изобретение позволяет получить технический результат, связанный с созданием в документе защитных маркировок такого типа, который легко идентифицируется без специального знания или оборудования. 2 с. и 21 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

НОСИТЕЛЬ ИНФОРМАЦИИ С ЗАЩИТНОЙ МАРКИРОВКОЙ

... 1. Многослойный носитель информации, имеющий основу, на которой выполнен защитный элемент с металлическим слоем, проявляющий со стороны его рассматривания оптический эффект, отличающийся тем, что металлический слой (32) имеет не различимые или в крайнем случае лишь с трудом различимые невооруженным глазом при дневном свете сквозные отверстия (50), образующие маркировку (60). ! 2. Носитель информации по п.1, отличающийся тем, что на основе (10) под защитным элементом (30) выполнен слой (20) из материала, способного светиться при его возбуждении неразрушающим физическим воздействием извне. ! 3. Носитель информации по п.1, отличающийся тем, что на основе (10) под защитным элементом (30) выполнен люминесцирующий, предпочтительно флуоресцирующий, слой (20). ! 4. Носитель информации по п.1, отличающийся тем, что диаметр (D) сквозных отверстий (50) составляет максимум 100 мкм. ! 5. Носитель информации по п.1, отличающийся тем, что люминесцирующий слой (20) представляет собой слой, нанесенный методом ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДВУХСТОРОННЕЙ ПЕРСОНАЛИЗАЦИИ ПЛОСКИХ НОСИТЕЛЕЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

Изобретение относится к области графической и электронной персонализации плоских носителей информации, к персонализации ID-карт. Устройство двухсторонней персонализации плоских носителей информации, имеющее зону персонализации с расположенным в ней первым устройством персонализации, содержит поворотный рабочий стол, предназначенный для установки на него плоского носителя информации с возможностью обработки его противоположных поверхностей в зоне персонализации первым устройством, а также второе устройство персонализации, выполненное в виде антенного узла, установленного с возможностью электронной персонализации плоского носителя информации. Рабочий стол выполнен подвижным с возможностью перемещения и переворота плоского носителя вне зоны персонализации для последующей обработки противоположной стороны носителя первым устройством. Устройства персонализации расположены с противоположных обрабатываемых сторон плоского носителя информации при его размещении в зоне персонализации, при этом антенный ...

ЗАЩИЩЕННЫЙ СЛОЙ ЛИНЗ

Предложен защищенный лист или слой линз, пригодный к использованию в микрооптической системе, выполненный из множества соединенных частых матриц линз (напр., соединенных частых матриц лентикулярных и/или нецилиндрических линз). Каждая матрица обладает шагом линз, отличающимся от примыкающих или смежных матриц, и/или ориентирована в направлении, отличающемся от примыкающих или смежных матриц. Также предоставляется микрооптическое защитное устройство, использующее изобретенный защищенный лист линз и одну или более лежащих выше или ниже структур пиктограмм изображений микроразмера (напр., линейных данных). Структура(-ы) пиктограмм изображений и защищенный слой линз сконфигурированы так, что защитное устройство проецирует одно или более синтетических изображений. Подобные спроецированные изображения могут демонстрировать множество различных оптических эффектов. С таким комбинированным слоем линз некоторые участки могут быть оптически активными при наклоне устройства в одну сторону, некоторые ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДИНАМИЧЕСКОЙ ЗАЩИТЫ

Защитное устройство проявляет по меньшей мере одну динамическую реакцию на ускорение или на изменение ориентации по отношению к гравитации, причем динамическая реакция продолжается после прекращения ускорения или изменения ориентации. Кроме этого, динамическая реакция может быть оптической, так что она видима невооруженным человеческим глазом. Альтернативно, реакция может быть машиночитаемой. В некоторых случаях динамическая реакция имеет продолжительность приблизительно от 0,01 с приблизительно до 100 с или от приблизительно 1 с до приблизительно 10 с. 22 з.п. ф-лы, 18 ил.

УЗОР С УЛУЧШЕННЫМ ДИНАМИЧЕСКИМ ОПТИКОПЕРЕМЕННЫМ ЭФФЕКТОМ ЗАЩИТЫ ОТ ПОДДЕЛКИ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к узору с улучшенным динамическим оптикопеременным эффектом защиты от подделки и способу его изготовления, причем узор с улучшенным динамически оптически варьируемым эффектом защиты от подделки состоит из полностраничной цветной печатной формы и цветной печатной формы с высокими узкими стереоскопическими линиями, причем цветная печатная форма с высокими узкими стереоскопическими линиями напечатана поверх полностраничной цветной печатной формы, причем цветная печатная форма с высокими узкими стереоскопическими линиями имеет форму, образованную комбинированными линиями, включающими в себя искривленную линию, прямую линию, точечный растр или комбинацию данных элементов, причем интервал между линиями составляет от 100 до 300% ширины линий, и высота линий составляет от 10 до 100% ширины линий, при этом цвет цветной печатной формы с высокими узкими стереоскопическими линиями представляет собой цвет, являющийся дополнительным в пространстве цветовой палитры по отношению ...

ЗАЩИТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ТАКОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

НОСИТЕЛЬ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

... 1. Носитель информации, ! отличающийся тем, что ! по меньшей мере частично нанесенный липкий слой расположен на электропроводящей подложке, так, чтобы он совпадал по меньшей мере с единичным информационным слоем, причем указанный липкий слой и информационный слой нанесены в виде покрытий за счет процесса переноса, преимущественно за счет процесса переноса фольги и предпочтительнее за счет процесса переноса холодной фольги, при этом по меньшей мере участок структурированного информационного слоя служит в качестве кодера для емкостного считывающего устройства. ! 2. Носитель информации по п.1, ! отличающийся тем, что ! по меньшей мере одна область подложки, покрытая структурированным информационным слоем, имеет другой слой, расположенный над ним, в виде слоя бумаги и/или слоя фольги и/или слоя краски и/или слоя лака, или же их комбинации. ! 3. Носитель информации по одному из пп.1 и 2, ! отличающийся тем, что ! информационный слой изготовлен из металлов, графита, углеродной сажи и/или из диэлектрических ...

СПОСОБЫ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ СЛОЕВ С ОПТИЧЕСКИМ ЭФФЕКТОМ С ПРИМЕНЕНИЕМ РЕМЕННОГО ПРИВОДА

МАРКИРОВОЧНЫЙ СОСТАВ

ЗАЩИТНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ДЛЯ ОБОЗНАЧЕНИЯ ИЛИ ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИИ ПРЕДМЕТОВ И ЖИВЫХ СУЩЕСТВ

... 1. Защитный элемент для маркировки, удостоверения подлинности или идентификации предметов, в частности документов, ценных бумаг, знаков оплаты, этикеток, денежных знаков, банкнот, удостоверений, удостоверений личности, карточек идентификации, заграничных паспортов, чип-карточек, карточек доступа, кредитных карточек, удостоверений для контролирования доступа, билетов, удостоверений водителей, документов на транспортное средство, чеков, почтовых знаков оплаты, виньеток, картин, предметов искусства, мебели, измерительных приборов, машинных частей, машин, транспортных средств, фотоаппаратов, мобильных телефонов, компьютеров, приборов, аналогичных компьютерам, носителей данных, печатных изданий, книг, тканей, предметов моды и спорта, технических приборов, бумаги, картона, упаковок, а также изделий и подобного, или живых существ, таких как люди, звери или растения, содержащий один или несколько расположенных рядом друг с другом или друг над другом или расположенных внахлестку слоев из материалов ...

ПЕРМАНЕНТНОЕ ОКРАШИВАНИЕ ПОКРЫТЫХ ЛАКОМ ЗАЩИЩЕННЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ

... 1. Защищенный документ, покрытый защитным лаком на по меньшей мере одной стороне на от около 70% до около 90% и содержащий на от около 10% до около 30% одну или более свободных от лака областей, содержащих одну или более свободных от лака выемок, где указанные проценты приведены в расчете на полную площадь поверхности одной стороны защищенного документа.2. Защищенный документ по п. 1, в котором одна или более свободных от лака областей содержат одну или более свободных от лака выемок и от около 0% до около 50% одной или более свободных от лака функциональных зон, где указанный проценты приведены в расчете на полную площади поверхности одной или более свободной от лака области.3. Защищенный документ по п. 1 или 2, в котором защитный лак является водным лаком или лаком на основе растворителя.4. Защищенный документ по п. 1 или 2, в котором защитный лак является композицией двойного отверждения, объединяющей в себе компоненты, отверждаемые облучением, и физически сушащие компоненты.5. Защищенный ...

BILDVERBESSERUNG

Schutzschichtübertragungsblatt

VORLÄUFIGE FICHE, VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN VON DOKUMENTEN MIT WECHSELENDE AUFSCHRIFTEN

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Sicherheitsmerkmals

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Sicherheitsmerkmals auf Spezialpapier für Dokumente, Wertpapiere und Banknoten nach Verfahrensschritten der konventionellen Herstellung einer Papierbahn über ein Langsieb (1) oder ein Rundsieb (2) und Prägen eines Wasserzeichens (24), wobei über einen Vorratsbehälter (16) auf eine Merkmalsstoffübertragungswalze (7) und von dieser auf Prägesegmente (25) einer Prägewalze (5) ein elektrisch leitender Merkmalsstoff auf die Papierbahn oder die Papierstoffbahn mit dem Prägevorgang zur Herstellung des Wasserzeichens (24) aufgetragen und eingeprägt wird, wobei der Merkmalsstoff ein Pigment oder ein elektrisch leitendes und transparentes Polymer ist.

Markierungszusammensetzung, deren Verwendung und diese enthaltende Gegenstände

Markierungszusammensetzung, umfassend eine Infrarot absorbierende partikuläre Komponente sowie ein Kohlenstoffderivat, wobei das Gewichtsverhältnis von Infrarot absorbierender Komponente zu Kohlenstoffderivat im Bereich von 100:1 bis 10.000:1 liegt, wobei die Infrarot absorbierende Komponente ausgewählt ist aus anorganischen Stoffen der Stoffklassen der Oxide, Sulfide und Selenide von Zinn, Zink, Antimon, Molybdän, Wolfram, Wismut und deren Mischverbindungen, wobei Zinnoxide ausgewählt werden aus mit Antimon dotiertem Zinnoxid und mit Fluor dotiertem Zinnoxid, und wobei das Kohlenstoffderivat ausgewählt ist aus Rußen, Graphit, Fullerenen, Graphenen und Carbon-Nanotubes, deren Derivaten sowie deren Mischungen.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Sicherheitsmediums und Sicherheitsmedium

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Sicherheitsmediums (1), das auf einer Oberfläche eines nichtmagnetischen Trägers (2) mit magnetisch wechselwirkenden Partikeln ausgestattet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass (a) ein flüssiges Beschichtungsmittel, das magnetisierbare oder magnetische Partikel (3) in homogener Verteilung enthält, auf die Oberfläche des Trägen (2) aufgebracht wird, (b) das flüssige Beschichtungsmittel auf dem Träger (2) einem inhomogenen oder definiert strukturieren Magnetfeld ausgesetzt wird, das die homogene Verteilung der magnetisierbaren oder magnetischen Partikel aufhebt, (c) das Magnetfeld inhomogen lokale Anhäufungen der Partikel in einem oder mehreren Teilbereichen des flüssigen Beschichtungsmittels erzeugt, und (d) das flüssige Beschichtungsmittel getrocknet und verfestigt wird.

A method for generating a random marker

Coin discriminator voucher anticounterfeit method

A method of providing a voucher in a coin discriminator with a printer, includes the steps of placing visible marks on a substrate using a marking medium, such as fluorescent ink, which has a different appearance when photocopied, and using the printer to print an indication of the voucher value on the substrate. The voucher may include a thermal paper substrate, text at different angles, printing near the edge of the voucher, non-visible marks for rubbing with a coin, identifier symbols and/or perforations in a curved pattern. The non-visible mark may include titanium oxide.

IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

... 1,200,021. Preventing fraud; identification cards. ADDRESSOGRAPH - MULTIGRAPH CORP. 12 Jan., 1968 [12 Jan., 1967], No. 1958/68. Heading B6A. [Also in Division B8] A credit card 12 of thermoplastic material is provided with a signature area 20 to which a thin thermoplastic signature strip is heat bonded, the signature strip being receptive to ink and bearing a distinctive non-reproducible pattern 30 on its surface, whereby attempted removal of a portion of the signature causes defacing of a portion of the pattern. The area beneath the signature strip may be provided with indicia 28 voiding the device. The distinctive pattern 30 may be formed on a thin protective film of thermoplastic material bonded to the signature strip. The signature strip is applied to the card base by a method comprising providing a carrier strip (34), Fig. 4 (not shown), for the signature strip, applying the assembly of the carrier strip and signature strip to the card base by heat and pressure, and removing the carrier ...

HOLOGRAM DEVICES

Security device and method of manufacture

A security device 10 comprises: an array of focusing elements 14 arranged on a two dimensional grid; each focusing element 14 focusing light in at least two orthogonal directions x, y; an array of elongate image elements 17, 18 overlapping the array of focusing elements 14, configured such that each focusing element 14 can direct light from any one of a respective set of at least two elongate image elements 17, 18 to the viewer, in dependence on the viewing angle; wherein In a first region R1 the elongate image elements 17 extend along a first direction D1, and in a second region R2 of the security device 10, the elongate image elements 18 extend along a second direction D2 which is different to the first direction D1. Preferably the first R1 and second R2 regions display at least two different images or colours as the security device 10 is tilted. The focusing elements 14 are preferably spherical or aspherical lenses or mirrors.

Methods of manufacturing a die form and applying a pattern to a support layer

A method of preparing a die form comprises the steps of: (i) providing a die form body 1, having an upper surface comprising an arrangement of elevations 2 and depressions 3 defining a pattern; (ii) applying a soluble material 5 to the upper surface such that said soluble material 5 is received in the depressions 3; (iii) applying a film material 7 to the upper surface of the die form body to cover the upper surface of the die form body 1, coating the elevations 2 and the soluble material 5 in the depressions 3; and (iv) removing the soluble material 5 by exposure to a solvent; wherein removal of the soluble material 5 using the solvent causes the removal of the film material 7 from the die form body 1 in regions corresponding to the depressions 3, and not in regions corresponding to the elevations 2, the film material 7 thereby forming a mask in accordance with the pattern. A method of applying a pattern using a die form including a mask and curable materials is also disclosed ...

Security device, method of making a security device and method of authenticating a product

A method of producing a security device comprises ink jet printing a liquid crystal material onto a first region 1 of a substrate and ink jet printing the same liquid crystal material onto a second region 2 of the substrate; the volume of the liquid crystal material printed per unit area of the substrate in the first region 1 is different to the volume of the liquid crystal material printed per unit area in the second region 2 of the substrate such that the wavelength of the peak reflectance of the liquid crystal material is different in the first and second regions. Each region displays a different colour when viewed. The liquid crystal material is preferably cholesteric and the regions preferably appear different when viewed from different angles. A security device and authentication method of security device including first and second regions as detailed above is also disclosed.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS HAVING A RELIEF SURFACE

IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING IDENTIFICATION CARDS

... 1413832 Electro-photography RICOH K K 18 Dec 1972 [20 Dec 1971] 58258/72 Heading G2H [Also in Division B6] An identification card is produced by making an electro-photographic picture of a person, adding data to the developed picture and applying a transparent protective layer. Preferably the picture is made by exposing a photo-conductive member, which may be the card or a member which transfers a latent charge image to the card, through a halftone grid or screen. Alternatively a photo-sensitive screen may be imaged, and used to control a flow of corona ions which images the card. Then data are added and a synthetic resinous film is laminated to the card, or a lacquer is applied. The card may comprise a paper or resinous support, an aluminium layer and a surface layer of a dielectric such as an acrylic resin, a methacrylic resin, polyvinyl chloride or a photo-conductive material such as zinc oxide or poly-N-vinyl carbazole carried by a bonding agent. Electrically conductive rubber or sheet ...

Security device, method of making a security device and method of authenticating a product

Environmental history monitor with positional displacement and security features

Environmental monitors for monitoring a predetermined environmental exposure, for example, an historical temperature exposure such as a cumulative ambient heat exposure and/or a peak ambient heat exposure may include an environmental indicator material and a security material. The environmental monitor may be configured to attach to a host product for monitoring the predetermined environmental exposure of the host product, and additionally serve as an anti-counterfeiting indicator. In one embodiment, a historical temperature exposure monitor 11 comprises: a substrate; an optically readable, thermally sensitive indicator element supported by the substrate, the indicator element further comprising an indicator material 18 configured to move in response to a predetermined temperature exposure; and a security material supported by the substrate and further comprising a luminescent material configured to give a bright appearance of a predetermined colour when exposed to specific light wavelengths ...

MARKING PLASTIC-BASED PRODUCTS

Optical security device with nanoparticle ink

Permanent staining of varnished security documents

Permanent staining of varnished security documents

Permanent staining of varnished security documents

MARKING PLASTIC-BASED PRODUCTS

BILDELEMENT

EXPOSURE STATION FOR FOIL COURSES

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR AN ID CARD OR A LIKE AND AN ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SUCH MAP

SECURITY CHARACTERISTIC FOR SAFETY DOCUMENTS

Process for producing a safety document

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines ersten Sicherheitsdokuments, wobei das Sicherheitsdokument eine erste periodische Anordnung von Bildelernenten, die auf eine erste Oberfläche eines transparenten Substrats aufgebracht ist und sich in eine erste Richtung erstreckt; und eine erste periodische Anordnung von sichtbar machenden Elementen, die auf eine gegenüberliegende Oberfläche des Substrats aufgebracht ist und sich in eine zweite Richtung erstreckt, umfasst, wobei die erste periodische Anordnung von sichtbar machenden Elementen die erste periodische Anordnung von Bildelernenten derart überlagert, dass zwischen mindestens einem ersten Betrachtungswinkel und einem zweiten Betrachtungswinkel ein optischer veränderlicher Effekt beobachtet werden kann. Das Verfahren umfasst die Schritte: (a) Bestirmnen eines oder mehrerer Merkmale von Moirebändern, deren Hinweggehen über die erste periodische Anordnung von Bildelernenten, während das Sicherheitsdokument relativ zu einem Beobachter zwischen mindestens ...

AUSWEISKARTE

SAFETY MEMBER

PROCEDURE FOR THE CHANGE OF THE OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS, AS WELL AS CARRIERS WITH AT LEAST ONE INDICATION AREA

MULTI-LAYER BODY, IN PARTICULAR MULTI-LAYER FOIL AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR THE INCREASE FALSIFICATION SAFENESS A MULTI-LAYER BODY

PLASTIC BODY AS FOIL, E.G. TRANSFER FOIL OR LAMINATING FOIL TRAINED OR WITH SUCH A FOIL MISTAKE AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MULTI-COLOR PICTURE ON OR INTO SUCH PLASTIC BODY

Documents and methods of manufacture thereof

A method of manufacturing a document (10) of a series of documents which are identical in content except for a respective identifier which uniquely identifies each document within the series, each identifier comprising at least a first indicium (14), the or each indicium defining a boundary (14a); the method comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; applying a first background print (12) on the substrate, the first background print defining at least part of the boundary of an indicium receiving area (11); applying the respective identifier on the substrate, such that the first indicium is provided in the indicium receiving area; the first background print and the respective identifier being applied such that when the document is viewed in at least one of transmission and reflection the juxtaposition of the first background print and the first indicium is such that a keyline (16) extending around at least a portion of the boundary of the first indicium is defined between the first ...

Security element and security product

Disclosed are an anti-counterfeiting element and an anti-counterfeiting product. The anti-counterfeiting element comprises: a base material; and one or more magnetic units located on the base material, wherein the measurement width a1 of a magnetic code generated by at least a first magnetic unit in the one or more magnetic units is less than the visual width c1 of the first magnetic unit.

Security element

Optical security device

An improved form of optical security device for use in the protection of documents and articles of value from counterfeit and to verify authenticity is provided. The inventive device, which is made up of an optionally embedded array of icon focusing elements, at least one grayscale in-plane image, and a plurality of coextensive control patterns of icons contained on or within the in-plane image, each control pattern being mapped to areas of the grayscale in-plane image having a range of grayscale levels, provides enhanced design capability, improved visual impact, and greater resistance to manufacturing variations.

Methods for printing tactile security features

The present invention is related to a process for manufacturing a security feature comprising a tactile pattern, said method comprising the steps of applying on a substrate a radiation-curable basecoat composition by a process selected from the group consisting of inkjet, offset, screen printing, flexo printing and rotogravure; at least partially or fully radiation-curing said radiation-curable basecoat composition so as to obtain a radiation-cured basecoat; applying on the radiation-cured basecoat obtained under step ii) a radiation-curable topcoat composition in a form of indicia by a process selected from the group consisting of screen printing, flexo printing and rotogravure; radiation-curing said radiation-curable topcoat composition so as to form a radiation-cured topcoat, wherein the radiation-curable basecoat composition and/or the radiation-curable topcoat composition comprises one or more machine readable feature substances independently selected from the group consisting of cholesteric ...

Security document comprising a security feature having a layer with particles

Method for producing a multilayer element, and multilayer element

The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer element (100, 200, 300, 400) and to a multilayer element (100, 200, 300, 400) produced using said method. A single-layer or multi-layer first décor layer (3) is applied to a carrier layer having a first side (11) and a second side (12). A metal layer (5) is applied to the side of the first décor layer (3) facing away from the carrier layer and is structured such that the metal layer (5) has a first thickness in one or more first zones (8) and a second thickness, different from the first thickness, in one or more second zones (9), wherein the second thickness is in particular equal to zero. A single-layer or multi-layer second décor layer (7) is applied to the side of the metal layer (5) facing away from the first décor layer (3), and using the metal layer (5) as a mask, is structured in such a manner that the first décor layer (3) and/or second décor layer (7) is at least partially removed in the first zones (8) or second zones ...

METHODS FOR MULTI-CHANNEL IMAGE INTERLACING

Abstract A method is provided for generating one or more optically variable devices, said optically variable device including a lens array provided on one surface of a substrate and an array of image elements provided on an opposing surface of the substrate, the method including the following steps: providing an original interlaced image formed by interlacing a plurality of images, said interlaced image including an array of image pixels and blank pixels, selectively blanking one or more image pixels to create a continuum of blank pixels, thereby forming a modified interlaced image, wherein an extent of the continuum of blank pixels is determined based on a resolution limit of a printing technique used to apply the image elements on the substrate based on the modified interlaced image.

Multi-layered body, in particular a multi-layered film and method for increasingthe forgery protection of multi-layered body

IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

METHOD FOR MARKING A MATERIAL AND RESULTING MARKED MATERIAL

BANK NOTES AND THE LIKE

METAMERIC SECURITY DEVICES

A security device including a color match at a predetermined viewing angle under a variety of lighting conditions has been a goal. There is disclosed a security device, including a substrate; a first color-shifting pigment on a first region of the substrate; and a second pigment, including at least three dielectric layers, on a second region of the substrate; wherein the first color-shifting pigment and the second pigment color match at a first viewing angle, and wherein the first color-shifting pigment includes a dielectric material that is different from a dielectric material in the second pigment. Methods of making and using the security device are also disclosed.

MACHINE READABLE SECURITY FEATURES

The present invention relates to the field of security inks suitable for printing machine readable security features on substrate, security documents or articles as well as machine readable security feature made from said security inks, and security documents comprising a machine readable security feature made from said security inks. In particular, the invention provides security inks comprising one or more IR absorbing materials selected from the group consisting of crystal water-free iron(II) orthophosphates of the general formula Fe3(PO4)2 and having a graftonite crystal structure, crystal water-free iron(II) metal orthophosphates, crystal water-free iron(II) metal phosphonates, crystal water-free iron(II) metal pyrophosphates, crystal water-free iron(II) metal metaphosphates of the general formula FeaMetb(POc)d, wherein said security ink is an oxidative drying security ink, a UV-Vis curable security ink, a UV-Vis curable security ink or a combination thereof.

MANUFACTURING LIGHT FIELD PRINTS

Techniques for manufacturing a light field print using a printing press. The techniques include: identifying at least one characteristic of the printing press at least in part by printing at least one calibration pattern; obtaining content to be rendered using the light field print, the content comprising multiple scene views; generating, based at least in part on the content and the at least one characteristic of the printing press, a front target pattern and a back target pattern; and using the printing press to: print the front target pattern on a first side of a substrate; and print the back target pattern on a second side of the substrate.

SECURITY ELEMENT HAVING A LASER MARKING

The invention relates to a security element (12) for security papers, value documents, and similar. Said security element (12) comprises a laser-markable transparent or translucent marking layer (14) into which visually recognizable marks (16) are introduced in the form of patterns, letters, numbers, or images under the effect of laser radiation. According to the invention, each mark (16) encompasses one lamellar structure (18) that is composed of a plurality of essentially parallel lamellae (14) which extend into the depth of the marking layer (14) and are characterized by the parameters color, width, height, lateral orientation, angle of inclination, and distance.

SECURITY IMAGE COATED WITH A SINGLE COATING HAVING VISUALY DISTINCT REGIONS

MULTI-LAYER BODY AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer body, in particular a security element, wherein a partial first layer or a partial first layer system is created on a substrate, said partial first layer or partial first layer system being provided in a first portion and not in a second portion. Subsequently, a partial second layer or a partial second layer system is created, said partial second layer or partial second layer system being provided in a third portion and not in a fourth portion, which third portion overlaps with the first and second portions. The partial first layer or the partial first layer system is then formed as a mask structure using the partial second layer or the partial second layer system.

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS WITH INTELLIGENT MICROPRINT

A negotiable instrument such as a check includes a unique microprint identifier that allows for authentication while preventing unauthorized reproduction and alternation. A printing system generates the identifier after receiving a customer order for printing a plurality of negotiable instruments, to allow inclusion of information that is specific to the customer order and/or the printing process. In various embodiments, the identifier is unique to each or each subset of the plurality of negotiable instruments and facilitates authentication of each of the negotiable instruments when needed.

A METHOD OF GENERATING A RANDOM MARKER

There is disclosed by the present invention a method of generating a marker to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit goods by applying to surfaces of items, articles, goods, vehicles, fabrics and/or premises, the method comprising: applying at least one coding to the surface, wherein the coding is applied randomly such that the coding provides a unique pattern when subjected to a particular type of stimulus.

Procedimento per la protezione di carte con materiale termoplastico e carta protetta secondo detto procedimento.

Card-shaped means of payment

BADGE WITH RELIEF-WELL-BEHAVED SURFACE.

Optical security device with nanoparticle ink and method of making.

Eine optische Sicherheitsvorrichtung, die ein Substrat (102) mit einer ersten Fläche und einer zweiten Fläche und eine metallische Nanoteilchentinte (104), die intermittierend in wenigstens einem Bereich auf der ersten Fläche (102) bereitgestellt ist, um einen reflektierenden oder teilreflektierenden Fleck oder reflektierende oder teilreflektierende Flecke zu erzeugen, aufweist, wobei eine erste Beschichtung (106) über dem Bereich oder den Bereichen (108) aufgebracht ist, worin die metallische Nanoteilchentinte bereitgestellt ist, wobei die erste Beschichtung (106) an der ersten Fläche (102) haftet, wo die metallische Nanoteilchentinte nicht vorhanden ist, wodurch die metallische Nanoteilchentinte (104) zwischen der ersten Fläche (102) und der ersten Beschichtung (106) gehalten ist.

Optical security device with nanoparticle ink and method of making.

Eine optische Sicherheitsvorrichtung, die ein Substrat (102) mit einer ersten Fläche und einer zweiten Fläche und eine metallische Nanoteilchentinte (104), die intermittierend in wenigstens einem Bereich auf der ersten Fläche (102) bereitgestellt ist, um einen reflektierenden oder teilreflektierenden Fleck oder reflektierende oder teilreflektierende Flecke zu erzeugen, aufweist, wobei eine erste Beschichtung (106) über dem Bereich oder den Bereichen (108) aufgebracht ist, worin die metallische Nanoteilchentinte bereitgestellt ist, wobei die erste Beschichtung (106) an der ersten Fläche (102) haftet, wo die metallische Nanoteilchentinte nicht vorhanden ist, wodurch die metallische Nanoteilchentinte (104) zwischen der ersten Fläche (102) und der ersten Beschichtung (106) gehalten ist.

COMPUTER CARD AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE.

Optically variable color.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sicherheitselement, welches umfasst: ein durchsichtiges oder durchscheinendes Substrat, eine Mehrzahl Fokussierelemente auf einer ersten Oberfläche des durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Substrats, eine Mehrzahl Bildregionen auf einer zweiten Oberfläche des durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Substrats, die gegenüber der ersten Oberfläche des durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Substrats liegt, wobei jede Bildregion einem Fokussierelement zugeordnet ist, jede Bildregion mindestens zwei gedruckte Schichten umfasst, die erste gedruckte Schicht von einer Referenzachse in der Bildregion um eine erste vorbestimmte Entfernung versetzt ist, die zweite gedruckte Schicht von der Referenzachse in der Bildregion um eine zweite vorbestimmte Entfernung versetzt ist, und jede Bildregion mindestens eine erste und eine zweite Subregion umfasst, wobei die ersten Subregionen angeordnet sind, um ein erstes Bild in einem ersten Blickwinkelbereich zu bilden, und die zweiten Subregionen ...

With radiation hardenable coined/shaped ink safety devices for safety documents.

Es werden ein Sicherheitsdokument (10) und ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Sicherheitsdokuments (10) bereitgestellt, bei dem eine mit Strahlung härtbare Tinte (18) auf zumindest eine Seite eines Substrates (11) aufgebracht wird, die zumindest einen Bereich eines transparenten Kunststoffmaterials umfasst, der einen Fensterbereich oder Halbfensterbereich (16) bildet. Die Tinte (18) wird geprägt, während sie weich ist, und mit Strahlung gehärtet, um eine geprägte Sicherheitseinrichtung (19) innerhalb des Fensterbereichs oder des Halbfensterbereichs zu bilden, die eine diffraktive Struktur und/oder eine Linsenstruktur oder ein anderes Sicherheitselement mit einer Reliefstruktur umfasst.

Verfahren zur unwahrnehmbaren Markierung.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum nicht wahrnehmbaren Markieren eines Objekts und ein Verfahren zum Detektieren einer solchen Markierung. Zweckmäßigerweise weist das Objekt eine erste und eine zweite Oberfläche parallel zur ersten Oberfläche auf, wobei die zweite Oberfläche nicht wahrnehmbar markiert ist, wobei die Markierung durch Beleuchten der ersten Oberfläche mit elektromagnetischer Strahlung detektiert wird. Die reflektierte Strahlung zeigt die auf der zweiten Oberfläche angebrachte Markierung. Derartige Markierungen können zu Sicherheitszwecken verwendet werden, um ein unbefugtes Kopieren zu verhindern oder die Echtheit eines Produktes zu verifizieren.

METHOD OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENT MANUFACTURING AND DETERMINATION OF ITS AUTHENTICITY

APPLICATION OF THE MARKING ON PLASTIC PRODUCTS

The security device and manufacturing method

Method and application apparatus for applying a transfer layer of a film to a substrate

PLASTIC CARD THIN SLICE PLUS-PROTECTED

PROCEDE DE REALISATION DE TOUS DOCUMENTS NOMINATIFS

PROCEDE DE REALISATION DE TOUS DOCUMENTS NOMINATIFS COMPORTANT L'INSCRIPTION DE DONNEES SOUS UNE FORME VISIBLE, D'AUTRES SOUS UNE FORME INVISIBLE ET LEUR COLORISATION SELECTIVE. IL COMPORTE LE REPORT SUR UN SUPPORT SOLIDE DE DONNEES CONCERNANT LE TITULAIRE: NOM, ADRESSE, NUMEROS, SIGNES DIVERS, ETC., SOUS LA FORME D'ENSEMBLES DE POINTS EN CREUX OU EN RELIEF ET L'INSCRIPTION DE DONNEES COMPLEMENTAIRES SUR LA SURFACE D'UN OU DE PLUSIEURS DES POINTS AINSI REALISES, PAR EXEMPLE SOUS LA FORME DE MARQUES MINUSCULES FAITES AU MOYEN D'UN LASER. IL COMPORTE EGALEMENT LA COLORISATION SELECTIVE DE POINTS DU DOCUMENT PAR APPLICATION SUR CEUX-CI DE SUBSTANCES SUSCEPTIBLES DE RESTITUER DES COULEURS EN RAPPORT AVEC CELLES DE DONNEES A REPRODUIRE, UNE IMAGE DU TITULAIRE PAR EXEMPLE. APPLICATION A LA REALISATION DE CARTES D'IDENTIFICATION OU DE CARTES DE CREDIT PAR EXEMPLE.

SUBSTRATE OF SAFETY AND METHOD Of AUTHENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF the ATTEMPTS AT FALSIFICATION

Substrat de sécurité et méthode d'authentification et de mise en évidence des tentatives de falsification Un substrat de sécurité comportant au moins une zone d'authentification et/ou de mise en évidence des tentatives de falsification par des solvants, caractérisé en ce que ladite zone comprend des particules individualisées de base polymère ou copolymère comportant au moins un marqueur et en ce que ledit polymère ou copolymère est au moins partiellement soluble dans les solvants de falsification.

METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING SECURITY ELEMENT SHARED N IMAGES BY SUPERIMPOSING COLOR MEMBRANE AND METHOD THEREFOR

L'invention concerne un procédé d'authentification d'un élément de sécurité par superposition de N images partagées en couleur pour obtenir au moins une couleur cible, procédé comprenant une phase de construction d'un système authentificateur comprenant au moins : - une étape de sélection d'une couleur cible, - une étape de sélection d'une série de N couleurs de décomposition qui par superposition permettent ensemble d'obtenir la couleur cible, - une étape d'enregistrement des N images partagées chacune avec une couleur de décomposition de la série. L'invention se rapporte également à un élément de sécurité comprenant au moins une image partagée obtenue selon ce procédé.

INK COATINGS FOR SECURITY DOCUMENTS TO PREVENT FORGERY BY MEANS OF HEAT SENSITIVE ERASABLE INK

LASER TRANSFER OF SECURITY FEATURES

The invention relates to a method for increasing counterfeit protection of high-value products, value documents, and security documents by means of copy-proof security features which are transferred into the respective material using laser technology. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

método e dispositivo de personalização de pelo menos dois cartões e cartão obtido por tal método

Laminate body and laminating inlay and method for producing the same

The invention relates to a method for producing a laminate body and a laminating inlay and a laminate body, a laminating inlay and a security document, in particular in the form of a bank card, ID card or credit card, with such a laminate body.

METHOD FOR DECORATING SURFACES

ID CARD CREATION SYSTEM AND ID CARD CREATION METHOD

When re-creating an ID card, it is possible to create an ID card of preferable image quality. A card creation system (100) includes face image acquisition means for acquiring a face image and outputting face image data, first storage means for storing face image data from the face image acquisition means, second storage means for receiving the face image data stored in the first storage means from the face image acquisition means and storing it, and card creation means for creating an ID card by using the face image data stored in the second storage means. These means are connected to a common data transmission path. The card creation means creates an ID card by using the face image data stored in the first storage means.

CARD HAVING METALLIC CORE LAYER AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARD MANUFACTURING

A card manufacturing system includes a locating device and a separation device. The locating device is configured to identify a position of one or more information carrying cards formed integrally with a laminate sheet and generate information corresponding to the position of the one or more information carrying cards. The separation device includes at least one singulation mechanism configured to separate each of the one or more information carrying cards from the laminate sheet. The singulation mechanism separates the one or more information cards based on the information corresponding to the position of the one or more information carrying cards. 1. A card manufacturing system , comprising:a locating device configured to identify a position of one or more information carrying cards formed integrally with a laminate sheet, wherein the locating device is configured to generate information corresponding to the position of the one or more information carrying cards; anda separation device comprising at least one singulation mechanism configured to separate each of the one or more information carrying cards from the laminate sheet, wherein the singulation mechanism separates the one or more information cards based on the information corresponding to the position of the one or more information carrying cards.2. The card manufacturing system of claim 1 , wherein the locating device includes an imaging modality configured to generate an image of the position of the one or more information carrying cards within the laminate sheet.3. The card manufacturing system of claim 2 , wherein the imaging modality comprises a non-visible spectrum imaging modality.4. The card manufacturing system of claim 3 , wherein the imaging modality is selected from the group consisting of: an x-ray imager claim 3 , an ultrasonic imager claim 3 , a nuclear imager claim 3 , an ultraviolet imager claim 3 , and a sonogram imager.5. The card manufacturing system of claim 1 , wherein the locating ...

Security element for marking or identifying objects and living beings

A security element for marking, authenticating or identifying objects or living beings, such as people, animals or plants is provided that includes one or more layers of materials that are arranged next to or on top of each other or that overlap, which have security markings. At least one layer of the security element has, at least regionally, a crackle pattern in form of tears or cracks, nicks, wear areas or shrinkages and possible impurities, which can be scanned and detected together or separately as security features. A method for producing such a security element and to a use thereof for authenticating a person or an object, or for authorizing, triggering, continuing, carrying out and ending an action is also provided.

Methods and devices for securing and authenticating documents

A method for securing a document, includes: a step of determining print conditions of the document; a step of determining physical characteristics of cells of at least one shape, according to the print conditions, such that the proportion of cells printed with a print error coming solely from unanticipated unknowns in printing is greater than a pre-defined first value and less than a pre-defined second value; a step of representing an item of information by varying the appearance of cells presenting the physical characteristics and a step of printing the shape utilizing the print conditions, the shape being designed to enable the detection of a copy modifying the appearance of a plurality of the cells.

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.

Indirect transfer medium and forgery prevention medium producing apparatus

According to one embodiment, an indirect transfer medium includes: a base material; and an image receiving layer on which an image is capable of being formed by ink-jet printing. The image receiving layer includes a vinyl acetate maleate copolymer as thermo-adhesive material. The image receiving layer is laminated on the base material.

Method for printing a printing, which is designed as a color-tilting surface, onto the surface of at least one object

A method for printing a printing designed as a color-tilting surface onto an object surface includes a) printing a relief structure having strip-shaped webs onto the object surface, the strip-shaped webs being spaced apart and raised relative to the surface and each having first and second side flanks, and b) conformal printing of a pattern with first color strips parallel to but laterally offset from the webs. As a result, the first color strips more strongly determine color, brightness and/or another visual, optical or wavelength-related property viewed obliquely from the first side flanks than viewed obliquely from the second side flanks. At least in step b) a digital printing technique carries out the printing to permit variable predetermination of at least the first color strip dimensions, positions and/or contours. A colored isotropic printing ink and/or printing compound is used as the printing ink and/or printing compound.

Unique identifier and high security device related to said unique identifier

Marking of a substrate, comprising a mono-dimensional and/or bidimensional code and a distribution of flakes, the flakes being the same or different, the distribution of flakes at least partially overlapping the mono-dimensional and/or bidimensional code. Also, provided are items or goods including one or more markings, methods of making the marking and methods of using the marking as well as container including the markings.

DOCUMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A method of manufacturing a document of a series identical documents in content except for a respective identifier which identifies each document within the series, each identifier having at least a first indicium, the or each indicium defining a boundary; the method having the steps of: providing a substrate; applying a first background print, defining part of the boundary of an indicium receiving area; applying the respective identifier on the substrate, such that the first indicium is provided in the indicium receiving area; the first background print and the respective identifier being applied such that when the document is viewed in at least one of transmission and reflection the juxtaposition of the first background print and the first indicium is such that a keyline extending around a portion of the boundary of the first indicium is defined between the first indicium and the boundary of the indicium receiving area. 169-. (canceled)71. A method according to claim 70 , wherein the substrate is at least semi-transparent.72. A method according claim 70 , further comprising applying a second background print on the substrate claim 70 , wherein the first background print and the second background print are applied to opposing sides of the substrate.wherein the second background print defines said at least part of the boundary of the indicium receiving area.73. A method according to wherein the substrate is at least semi-transparent and wherein a portion of the second background print may be observed in transmission through the keyline from the first side of the substrate claim 72 ,74. A method according to claim 70 , wherein either: the first background print and the identifier are applied on opposing sides of the substrate; or,', 'a first part of the respective identifier is applied on a first side of the substrate, and a second part of the respective identifier is applied on the second side of the substrate', 'wherein the first part of the respective identifier ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARKING COLLECTIBLES TO INCREASE THEIR UNIQUENESS

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for marking collectible items to increase their collectible uniqueness includes creating a multiplicity of unique date codes, each of the multiplicity of unique date codes including a representation of a calendar month and a representation of a day in the calendar month, randomly selecting one of the multiplicity of unique date codes, and affixing the randomly selected one of the multiplicity of unique date codes to a collectible item. According to other embodiments, a system with a computer and a marking device may apply a date code to a collectible item. According to yet other embodiments, a method for marking collectibles includes creating at least three hundred sixty-five collectibles in a time period shorter than a year, and marking each with a unique date code combination such that no two visually identical collectibles share the same date code. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for marking collectible items to increase their uniqueness , the method comprising:creating at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items in a time period shorter than three hundred sixty-five days; andmarking each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items with a randomly selected unique combination, the randomly selected unique combination comprising a month and a day of the month,wherein each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items is visually identical except for the marking.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the time period is shorter than one month.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the time period is shorter than twenty-four hours.13. The method of claim 10 , further comprising marking each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items with a year.14. The method of claim 10 , further comprising marking each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items with a trademark.15. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:marking each of the at least three ...

SECURITY SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION AND FOR REVEALING ATTEMPTS AT FORGERY

A security substrate may include at least one area for authentication and/or for revealing attempts at forgery using solvents. The at least one area may include individualized polymer- or copolymer-based particles comprising at least one visible or detectable marker. The polymer or copolymer may be at least partially soluble in solvents used for forgery. 121-. (canceled)22. A security substrate comprising:at least one area for authentication and/or for revealing attempts at forgery using solvents, wherein the at least one area comprises individualized polymer- or copolymer-based particles comprising at least one visible or detectable marker, and wherein the polymer or copolymer is at least partially soluble in solvents used for forgery.23. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the solvents are nonpolar.24. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , if the marker is not visible or detectable claim 22 , the security substrate is not authentic and/or has been forged.25. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the at least one area for authentication and/or for revealing attempts at forgery using solvents is positioned in a body and/or at a surface of the security substrate.26. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the individualized particles comprise a single type of polymer or a mixture of polymers having differing solubilities in solvents used for forgery.27. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the individualized particles comprise at least one polymer which is soluble in polar or nonpolar solvents.28. The security substrate of claim 27 , wherein the at least one polymer is soluble in nonpolar solvents.29. The security substrate of claim 28 , wherein the at least one polymer is soluble in hydrocarbon-based nonpolar solvents.30. The security substrate of claim 29 , wherein the at least one polymer is soluble in at least one of alcohols claim 29 , ketones claim 29 , esters claim 29 , halogenated solvents claim 29 , amines claim ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SECURITY ELEMENTS AND HOLOGRAMS

The present invention relates to a method for forming a surface relief microstructure, especially an optically variable image (an optically variable device) on a transparent or translucent substrate and a product obtainable using the method. A further aspect of the invention is the use for the prevention of counterfeit or reproduction of a document of value and a method of forming a coating showing an angle dependent color change. 1: A method for forming a surface relief microstructure , especially an optically variable image on a substrate comprising the steps of: a1) an ethylenically unsaturated resin, a monomer or a mixture thereof;', 'a2) a photoinitiator selected from the group consisting of a monoacylphosphine oxide compound and a bisacylphosphine oxide compound; and', 'a3) a metal pigment which is in the form of platelet shaped transition metal particles having a longest dimension of edge length of from 5 nm to 1000 nm, and a thickness of from 1 nm to 100 nm, wherein the metal is Ag;, 'A) applying a curable composition to at least a portion of a front side of the substrate wherein the substrate is transparent or translucent, and wherein the curable composition comprisesB) contacting at least a portion of the curable composition with a surface relief microstructure;C) curing the composition with at least one UV lamp, which is arranged on a backside of the transparent or translucent substrate.2: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the lamp is a gallium or iron doped medium pressure mercury lamp.3: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the curable composition further comprises a second photoinitiator selected from the group consisting of a benzophenone compound claim 1 , an alpha-hydroxy ketone claim 1 , alpha-alkoxyketone claim 1 , and alpha-aminoketone compound.4: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the curable composition comprises:(a) 5.0 to 0.6% by weight of the photoinitiator;(b) 94.9 to 11.9% by weight of the ethylenically unsaturated ...

PRINTING METHOD WITH OXIDATIVE-DRYING INTAGLIO INK AND UV-VIS-CURABLE INTAGLIO INKS

The present invention relates to the field of the intaglio printing process. In particular, the present invention relates to a method that combines intaglio inks curable by oxidation with UV-VIS-curable intaglio inks on one intaglio plate or cylinder. The disclosed method results in an intaglio printed security element using advantageously the unalike properties of the different inks while enabling the printing on a standard printing press in one printing step. 1. Process for printing a security element on at least one side of a substrate with two or more intaglio inks characterized in thatat least one of said two or more intaglio inks is an oxidative drying intaglio ink, at least one other of said two or more intaglio inks is a UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink, and the said one and one other of said two or more intaglio inks are printed in one printing step using one intaglio printing device,and the excess of the said two or more intaglio inks are wiped off from said intaglio printing device using a polymeric wiping cylinder and an alkaline aqueous wiping solution2. Process for printing a security element on at least one side of a substrate with two or more intaglio inks characterized in thatat least one of said two or more intaglio inks is an oxidative drying intaglio ink, at least one other of said two or more intaglio inks is a UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink, and the said one and one other of said two or more intaglio inks are printed in one printing step using one intaglio printing device,and the excess of the said two or more intaglio inks are wiped off from said intaglio printing device using a paper or a tissue wiping system.3. Process according to characterized in thatsaid alkaline aqueous wiping solution comprises sodium hydroxide in a mass concentration between 0.3 wt-% and 1.2 wt-% and a surfactant in a mass concentration between 0.3 wt-% and 1 wt-%, the weight percent being based on the total weight of said alkaline aqueous wiping solution.4. Process according ...

THIN ALUMINIUM FLAKES

The present invention relates to aluminium flakes having a thickness between 7 and 9 nm, coating compositions containing them and the use of the coating compositions for forming (security) products. When the compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast. 13-. (canceled)4. A coating composition comprising aluminium flakes having a thickness between 8 and 9 nm and a mean particle diameter D50 of 9 to 10 μm ,wherein the optical density of the aluminium flakes is in the range of 0.16 to 0.24 as measured on the McBeth densitometer, andwherein the aluminium flakes are obtained by vacuum deposition with an operating range of 7 to 9 nm.5. The coating composition according to further comprisinga binder,wherein the ratio of the aluminium flakes to binder is sufficiently high as to permit the alignment of the aluminium flakes to the contours of the diffraction grating.6. The coating composition according to claim 5 , wherein the composition further comprises a solvent.7. The coating composition according to claim 6 , wherein the solvent comprises any one or more of the group comprising an ester claim 6 , a ketone claim 6 , an alcohol claim 6 , an aromatic hydrocarbon and water.8. The coating composition according to claim 5 , wherein the binder comprises any one or more selected from the group consisting of nitrocellulose claim 5 , ethyl cellulose claim 5 , cellulose acetate claim 5 , cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) claim 5 , cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) claim 5 , alcohol soluble propionate (ASP) claim 5 , vinyl chloride claim 5 , vinyl acetate copolymers claim 5 , vinyl acetate claim 5 , vinyl claim 5 , acrylic claim 5 , polyurethane claim 5 , polyamide claim 5 , rosin ester claim 5 , hydrocarbon claim 5 , aldehyde claim 5 , ketone claim 5 , urethane claim 5 , polyethyleneterephthalate claim 5 , terpene phenol claim 5 , ...

SECURITY DEVICES

A security device is disclosed having public recognition features for use with security substrates to make security documents. The security device has a partial opaque layer having light transmissive regions surrounded by one or more opaque regions. The transmissive regions define negative indicia which are visible when viewed in transmission but not in reflection. Security features are provided on opposing sides of the partial opaque layer forming sides of the security device. At least one of the security features has indicia which are visible when viewed in reflection from one of the sides and at least partially overlap with the negative indicia. The security device has a low optical density layer which is semitransparent in the visual spectral region and is provided within the transmissive regions. The low optical density layer has a substantially continuous layer of a semitransparent material or a screen of opaque screen elements. 1. A security device comprising:a partial opaque layer comprising a plurality of light transmissive regions surrounded by one or more opaque regions, the light transmissive regions defining negative indicia which are visible when the security device is viewed in transmission but not in reflection, the negative indicia having a minimum dimension of 200 μm;a first security feature on one side of the partial opaque layer forming a first side of the security device; anda second security feature on an opposing side of the partial opaque layer forming a second side of the security device;wherein at least one of the first and second security features comprises indicia which are visible when the security device is viewed in reflection from one of the first or the second side of the security device and at least partially overlap with the negative indicia; anda low optical density layer which is semitransparent in the visual spectral region is provided within the light transmissive regions, the low optical density layer comprising a ...

TIME-DEPENDENT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure provides for identification systems and related methods of use. The disclosed identification systems can include a first ink and a second ink, each of which can comprise one or more time-dependent properties. The first and second inks can be disposed in a spatial pattern on a substrate. A time-dependent property of the first ink can cause a portion of the first ink to migrate from one location to another location over time, and a time-dependent property of the second ink can cause a portion of the second ink to migrate from one location to another location over time. Migration of the inks can also cause the spatial pattern to change from a first state at a first time to a second state at a second time. Evaluation and/or interpretation of the state of the spatial pattern at a second time can provide information about a product. 1. An identification system , comprising:a first ink; anda second ink;the first ink and the second ink being disposed in a spatial pattern on a substrate;wherein a first portion of the first ink migrates from a first location at a first time to a second location at a second time, and a first portion of the second ink migrates from a third location at the first time to a fourth location at the second time;wherein migration of the first portions of the first and second inks causes the spatial pattern to change from a first state at the first time to a second state at the second time;wherein interpretation of the spatial pattern in the second state provides identifying information about a product.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the first ink migrates from the first location to the second location via wicking through the substrate.34-. (canceled)5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a rate of migration of the first ink differs from a rate of migration of the second ink.613-. (canceled)14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the spatial pattern comprises a pattern selected from the group consisting of a ...

SECURITY DEVICE

An optical security device () is provided which includes a transparent or translucent substrate (), at least one first array of repeating elements () in or on a first side () of the substrate (), at least one second array of repeating elements () on a second side of the substrate. The second array of repeating elements () is substantially in register with the first array of elements (), whereby a first image () is visible when viewing the device from the first side, and a second image () is visible when viewing the device from the second side. The brightness or colour levels of repeating image elements () on at least one side of the substrate may be modulated region-wise to produce a greyscale or coloured image. In one embodiment, the first array of repeating elements in or on a first side of the substrate is an array of focussing elements (), and the second array of repeating elements in or on the second side of the substrate is an array of image elements () having substantially identical shape to each other, such that, when viewing the device from the first side, a magnified image including at least one magnified version of the image element shape is visible, and when viewing the device from the second side, the greyscale or coloured image is visible. In another embodiment, the repeating elements of both the first and second arrays are partially or fully opaque image elements () which respectively form the first and second images (). 145-. (canceled)46. An optical security device , the device comprising:a transparent or translucent substrate;at least one first array of repeating elements at least one of in or on a first side of the substrate; andat least one second array of repeating elements on a second side of the substrate, the at least one second array of repeating elements is substantially in register with the at least one first array of elements;', 'a first image is visible when viewing the device from the first side;', 'a second image is visible when ...

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PRINTED SECURITY FEATURES

A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern. 1. A visual security feature disposed on a target , the target having an image disposed on the target , the visual security feature comprising two substantially transparent layers , wherein at least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern , wherein the security feature is provided with a separate printing technique than the image and provides a visual effect that is distinct and distinguishable from the image.2. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the visual security feature corresponds to content of the image disposed on the target.3. The visual security feature of claim 2 , wherein the content of the image comprises an image such as a photograph claim 2 , and the visual security feature comprises a representation of the image.4. A dye sheet for printing to a target claim 2 , the dye-sheet comprising:a substrate;plural dye diffusion panels disposed above the substrate;a black mass transfer panel;a substantially clear mass transfer panel capable of being printed image-wise, the substantially clear mass transfer panel disposed above the substrate; anda protective mass transfer panel configured to provide a top coat protecting a printed image, the mass transfer panel disposed above the substrate.5. The dye sheet of claim 4 , wherein the substantially clear mass transfer panel and protective mass transfer panel are configured to transfer a common material to the target.6. The dye sheet of claim 4 , wherein the substantially clear mass transfer panel and protective mass transfer panel are configured to transfer different materials to the target.7. The dye sheet of claim 4 , wherein the plural dye diffusion panels claim 4 , substantially clear mass transfer panel claim 4 , and ...

RADIATION CURABLE EMBOSSED INK SECURITY DEVICES FOR SECURITY DOCUMENTS

A method of manufacturing a security document comprising the steps of providing a transparent plastics substrate, applying a radiation curable ink directly to at least side of the substrate and simultaneously embossing and curing with radiation different regions in the same area of the ink on one side of the substrate with at least two different embossed relief structures, each forming a different type of diffractive security element integrated within the same area to form a composite security device. 1. A security document comprising a transparent plastics substrate and a continuous layer of embossed radiation cured ink applied to a surface of the substrate , wherein the embossed ink includes at least two different embossed relief structures embossed into said layer of the radiation cured ink on one side of the substrate , each embossed relief structure forming a different type of diffractive security element integrated into a different region of said layer of radiation curable ink to form a composite security device , wherein said security element are located within 0.3 mm of one another.2. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the security elements is a light transmissive security element.3. The security document according to claim 2 , wherein the claim 2 , or each claim 2 , light transmissive security element is formed from an embossed transparent ink.4. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein at least one security element is configured for verifying another security feature provided on the security document.5. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein one security element is configured for verifying another security feature provided on the security document claim 1 , and the other security element is an inspectable security element.6. The security document according to claim 5 , wherein the security element configured for verifying another security feature provided on the security document includes a ...

PERMANENT STAINING OF VARNISHED SECURITY DOCUMENTS

The present invention relates to the field of the protection of security documents, especially banknotes, against illegal actions such as robbery or theft. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of ink-stained documents that are resistant to chemicals. The disclosed security documents are covered on at least one side by from about 70% to about 90% of a protective varnish and comprising from about 10% to about 30% of one or more varnish-free areas comprising one or more varnish-free indentations (I), the percents being based on the total surface of the one side of the security document. 1. A security document covered on at least one side by from about 70% to about 90% of a protective varnish and comprising from about 10% to about 30% of one or more varnish-free areas comprising one or more varnish-free indentations ,the percents being based on the total surface of the one side of the security document.2. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more varnish-free areas comprise one or more varnish-free indentations and from about 0% to about 50% of one or more varnish-free functional zones claim 1 , the percents being based on the total surface of the one or more varnish-free areas.3. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the protective varnish is an aqueous varnish or a solvent-based varnish.4. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the protective varnish is a dual-cure composition combining radiation curable components and physically drying components.5. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the protective varnish is a UV-Vis curable composition.6. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the protective varnish comprise one or more security feature substances selected from the group consisting of UV claim 1 , Visible or IR-absorbing materials claim 1 , luminescent materials claim 1 , forensic markers claim 1 , taggants and combinations thereof.7. The security document ...

Identification Film and Pattern Including Photonic Crystals and Anticounterfeiting Product Including the Same

An identification film and pattern having high transparency and a reflectance spectrum with respect to a particular wavelength and including photonic crystals patterned into a particular shape and an anticounterfeiting product including the same are disclosed. A highly transparent colloidal photonic crystal film is easily manufactured using photocurable colloidal suspensions. Even though a plurality of patterns (including sub-patterns) is formed in plural films, there is no reduction in optical characteristics such as transparency, reflectance spectra, and the like. Thus, a film patterned into a desired shape is manufactured and thus usability thereof is enhanced, and a plurality of reflectance spectra with various wavelength ranges is provided and thus identification capability or security is enhanced.

Security elements exhibiting a dynamic visual motion

The present invention is related to a security element comprising a pattern of at least three layers, wherein a first layer comprises a first material which is capable of interacting with a first electromagnetic radiation but does not interact with a second and third electromagnetic radiation, a second layer comprises a second material which is capable of interacting with said second electromagnetic radiation but does not interact with a first and third electromagnetic radiation, and a third layer comprising a third material which is capable of interacting with a third electromagnetic radiation but does not interact with a first and second electromagnetic radiation, wherein said pattern provides a visual motion effect when exposed to a sequential illumination with a light source capable of separately emitting at least said first, second and third electromagnetic radiation. The present invention is furthermore related to the security element, the use of the security element for the protection of a security document against fraud or illegal reproduction, to a method for manufacturing the security element or security document, and to a method for creating a visual motion effect by sequential illumination of the security element.

Method for Marking a Feature Substance, Security Feature, Document of Value and Method for Verifying Said Document

The invention concerns a method for marking a feature substance, present in particular in pulverized form, with at least one marker, with the feature substance being suitable for the authentication of value documents, comprising the step of mixing the feature substance with a small quantity of the marker present in the form of particles, so that the macroscopic detectability of the feature substance is not influenced by the marker and the marker is detectable in a value document having a security feature containing the marked feature substance by means of a spatially resolving analytical method which is adapted to resolve down to the single-particle level. 126-. (canceled)27. A method for marking a feature substance , present in particular in pulverized form , with at least one marker , with the feature substance being suitable for the authentication of value documents , comprising the step of mixing the feature substance with a small quantity of the marker present in the form of particles , so that the macroscopic detectability and identifiability of the feature substance is not influenced by the marker and the marker is detectable in a value document having a security feature containing the marked feature substance by means of a spatially resolving analytical method which is adapted to resolve down to the single-particle level.28. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the content of the marker lies in a range of 0.1 to 10 wt. % claim 27 , based on the total weight of the marked feature substance.29. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the feature substance is a luminescent feature substance.30. The method according to claim 29 , wherein the marker is a luminescent marker.31. The method according to claim 30 , wherein the emission of the luminescent marker occurs in another spectral wavelength region compared to the emission of the marked luminescent feature substance.32. The method according to claim 30 , wherein the luminescent marker is excitable in ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DOCUMENT SECURITY BY GENERATING MULTIPLE REFLECTIVE AND TRANSMISSIVE LATENT IMAGES

The present invention relates to a production method and to a device for document security applications including various latent images on each side. The invention comprises: depositing, according to an established pattern, at least one layer of metallized material, forming a holographic element on at least one part of one of the surfaces of a confinement substrate; defining different regions on the surface of the substrate; inducing different alignment directions for orienting a liquid crystal according to the previously defined regions; doping the liquid crystal with at least one dichroic dye; placing the liquid crystal over at least one confinement substrate, covering the holographic element; adding a second confinement substrate, forming a sandwich-type structure; and polymerizing the liquid crystal, forming a sheet. 1. A manufacturing method for producing devices for document security including various latent images , characterized in that it comprises the following steps:a) depositing, according to at least one established pattern, at least one layer of at least partially metallized material, forming a holographic element on at least one part of one of the sides of at least one confinement substrate;b) defining different regions on the surface of the at least one substrate;c) inducing different alignment directions for orienting a liquid crystal according to the previously defined regions;d) doping the liquid crystal with at least one dichroic dye;e) placing the doped liquid crystal on at least one confinement substrate, covering the holographic element;f) adding a second confinement substrate, forming a sandwich-type structure;g) polymerizing the liquid crystal, forming a sheet.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step b) further comprises defining the different regions according to the holographic element deposited on the at least one part of the surface of the substrate.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein defining the different regions ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PRINT A SECURITY MARK VIA NON-FLUORESCENT TONER

A method and apparatus for printing a security mark via a non-fluorescent toner is disclosed. For example, the method may be executed by a processor and includes receiving an electronic file of a security mark to be printed on a substrate, determining an amount of halftone coverage for a non-fluorescent toner based on a brightness of the substrate, converting the electronic file of the security mark into a printer description language with the amount of halftone coverage that is determined, and causing the security mark to be printed on the substrate. 1. A method for printing a security mark via a non-fluorescent toner , comprising:receiving, by a processor, an electronic file of a security mark to be printed on a substrate;determining, by the processor, an amount of halftone coverage for a non-fluorescent toner based on a brightness and halftone correlation stored in memory, wherein the brightness and halftone correlation indicates the amount of halftone coverage of the security mark given a brightness of the substrate, a size of an image of the security mark, and a type of the image of the security mark;converting, by the processor, the electronic file of the security mark into a printer description language with the amount of halftone coverage that is determined; andcausing, by the processor, the security mark to be printed on the substrate, wherein the security mark is printed with the non-fluorescent toner as a negative image of the electronic file.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the security mark comprises text or an image.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate and the non-fluorescent toner have a same color.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-fluorescent toner comprises a white dry ink.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a difference in brightness between the substrate and the non-fluorescent toner comprise less than a brightness threshold.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the brightness threshold comprises 1 L* unit.7. The method of claim ...

Game Ticket Sets and System and Method for Producing Same

A printed game card, sheet or ticket set can incorporate multiple individual tickets separated by perforation, scoring or folds, for example. In various embodiments, the game card or sheet is printed with at least one playable game on each individual ticket, wherein the games can be instant win games with game indicia and one or more layers of varnish or rubber-based material that is removable to reveal the indicia. Each ticket on the game card, sheet or ticket set can include individual validation and/or activation indicia. The indicia can be human-readable and/or computer readable. Further, the entire game card, sheet or ticket set can include game or sheet activation indicia, such that when the entire sheet is sold, the entirety of individual game tickets can be activated simultaneously. When the individual game ticket validation codes are read, embodiments of the present invention can operate to individually assess whether the ticket is a winner, as well as whether the ticket has previously been redeemed.

Identification document having biometric image information

An identification document (1) with a personalization region (3) for receiving biometric image information (5) is proposed. The personalization region (3) comprises a recording layer (11) for image information as well as a lens arrangement (20). Viewing the biometric image information (5) is effected through the lens arrangement (20). The biometric image information (5) holds basic information (12) consisting of a base image (15) and a derivative image (16) derived from the base image (15). The derivative image (16) shows or emphasizes a constituent of the base image (15) that is essential for recognition. At a first viewing angle (α1) the base image (15) is dominantly recognizable, at a second viewing angle (α1) the derivative image (16), so that in the perception of the image information combined from base image (15) and derivative image (16) a plastic overall impression arises.

MAGNETIC ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL EFFECT LAYERS COMPRISING ORIENTED NON-SPHERICAL OBLATE MAGNETIC OR MAGNETIZABLE PIGMENT PARTICLES

The present invention relates to the field of magnetic assemblies and processes for producing optical effect layers (OELs) comprising magnetically oriented non-spherical oblate magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles on a substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to magnetic assemblies processes for producing said OELs as anti-counterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes.

PHYSICALLY UNCLONABLE STRUCTURAL-COLOR ANTI-COUNTERFEITING LABEL WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHENTICATION

The invention discloses a physically unclonable structural-color anti-counterfeiting label with artificial intelligence (AI) authentication, which is formed by doping micron-sized particles into disorderedly arranged monodisperse submicron-sized particles and coating onto a black substrate; alternatively, by doping micron-sized particles and black nanoparticles into disorderedly arranged monodisperse submicron-sized particles and coating onto a substrate. The disordered arrangement of monodisperse submicron-sized microspheres has a special effect on light to make the anti-counterfeiting label show a specific structural color. AI is used to learn the anti-counterfeiting label images obtained from an optical microscope and memorize their structural characteristics to form an anti-counterfeiting label database. The optical microscope images of the anti-counterfeiting labels taken by end users or in any circulation links are sent to the database to compare with structural characteristics in the database, and a similarity value is fed back by AI to realize the function of anti-counterfeiting and authenticity verification. 1. A physically unclonable structural-color anti-counterfeiting label with artificial intelligence (AI) authentication , wherein the anti-counterfeiting label is formed by randomly doping micron-sized microspheres into disorderedly arranged monodisperse submicron-sized microspheres and coating onto a black substrate to form a pattern; alternatively , by randomly doping micron-sized microspheres and black nanoparticles into monodisperse submicron-sized microspheres and coating onto a substrate to form a pattern.2. The anti-counterfeiting label according to claim 1 , wherein the micron-sized microspheres are selected from one or a mixture of more of polymer microspheres claim 1 , metal oxide microspheres and carbon spheres.3. The anti-counterfeiting label according to claim 2 , wherein the micron-sized microspheres are selected from one or a mixture of ...

PRINTING METHOD WITH OXIDATIVE-DRYING INTAGLIO INK AND UV-VIS-CURABLE INTAGLIO INKS

The present invention relates to the field of the intaglio printing process. In particular, the present invention relates to a method that combines intaglio inks curable by oxidation with UV-VIS-curable intaglio inks on one intaglio plate or cylinder. The disclosed method results in an intaglio printed security element using advantageously the unalike properties of the different inks while enabling the printing on a standard printing press in one printing step. 1. Process for printing a security element on at least one side of a substrate with two or more different intaglio inks wherein at least one of said two or more different intaglio inks is an oxidative drying intaglio ink curable by an oxidative process , at least one other of said two or more different intaglio inks is a UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink curable by UV-VIS irradiation , the process comprising:transferring the oxidative drying intaglio ink through rubber-made rollers,inking a first selected portion of a printing plate of said intaglio printing device with the oxidative drying intaglio ink,transferring the UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink through EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) material-made rollers,inking a second selected portion of said printing plate, which does not overlap with said first selected portion, of said intaglio printing device with the UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink,wiping off the excess of the oxidative drying intaglio ink and the UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink from said intaglio printing device using a paper or a tissue wiping system,printing the oxidative dying intaglio ink onto a first area of the substrate corresponding to the first selected portion of the printing plate and the UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink onto a second area of the substrate corresponding to the second selected portion of the printing plate in one printing step using one intaglio printing device, wherein intaglio relief of the second area has a predetermined thickness larger than intaglio relief of the first area, ...

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PRINTED SECURITY FEATURES

A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern. 1. A visual security feature disposed on a target , the visual security feature comprising two substantially transparent layers , wherein at least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern.2. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the visual security feature corresponds to content of an image disposed on the target.3. The visual security feature of claim 2 , wherein the content of the image comprises an image such as a photograph claim 2 , and the visual security feature comprises a representation of the image.4. A dye sheet for printing to a target claim 2 , the dye-sheet comprising:a substrate;plural dye diffusion panels disposed above the substrate;a black mass transfer panel;a substantially clear mass transfer panel capable of being printed image-wise, the substantially clear mass transfer panel disposed above the substrate; anda protective mass transfer panel configured to provide a top coat protecting a printed image, the mass transfer panel disposed above the substrate.5. The dye sheet of claim 4 , wherein the substantially clear mass transfer panel and protective mass transfer panel are configured to transfer a common material to the target.6. The dye sheet of claim 4 , wherein the substantially clear mass transfer panel and protective mass transfer panel are configured to transfer different materials to the target.7. The dye sheet of claim 4 , wherein the plural dye diffusion panels claim 4 , substantially clear mass transfer panel claim 4 , and protective mass transfer panel are positioned in the dye sheet such that the dye sheet prints onto the target in the following order:first, to print from the plural dye diffusion panels;next, to print from the substantially clear ...

Process for preparing polymeric security articles

There is described a method of manufacturing a security article, said method comprising the steps of: introducing into a printing device a discrete sheet of transparent film comprising a non-fibrous substrate layer of regenerated cellulose; disposing an opacification layer on at least a portion of at least one surface of said film by a first printing step; and disposing printed information on at least a portion of said opacification layer by a second printing step wherein said second printing step is an offset printing step.

LENS-BASED SECURITY FEATURES WITH MULTIPLE LENSES DEDICATED TO INDIVIDUAL COLORS FOR CURRENCY AND BRAND AUTHENTICATION

Products, such as branding labels, credit cards, and currency, that are fabricated so as to include an optical security element, which is designed to provide enhanced optical focusing onto each color used in the printed image (or in the ink layer). The optical security assembly may include a carrier film or substrate. An image element, e.g., a printed ink layer, is provided on a first surface of the carrier film/substrate, and the optical security assembly further includes an array or plurality of micro lenses on a second surface of the carrier film/substrate opposite the image element (when the substrate/carrier film is transparent). In order to make the registration and print requirements easier, pixels are isolated into sections of the printed ink layer, which can then be arranged to align with sets of lenses (i.e., each set/group of lenses may be dedicated to focusing upon a particular color of ink). 1. A lens-based display apparatus useful as an optical security element , comprising:a lens array with a first side comprising a plurality of lenses and a second side opposite the first side; anda printed image proximate to the second side of the lens array comprising a first set of pixels formed with ink of a first color and a second set of pixels formed with ink of a second color,wherein the first set of pixels are located underneath a first set of the lenses of the lens array, andwherein the second set of pixels are located underneath a second set of the lenses of the lens array that differs from the first set of the lenses.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set of pixels are located at locations under each of the lenses in the first set of the lenses that differ from locations of the second set of pixels under each of the lenses in the second set of the lenses.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first set of the lenses are focused on data-absent or blank pixels of the printed image when the second set of the lenses are focused on the second ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MARKING AN ITEM, AN ITEM SO MARKED AND A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING A MARKED ITEM

A method of marking and authenticating a manufactured item, comprising providing the manufactured item with a visible anti-counterfeiting indicium, marking with marking means the manufactured item with a visible alphanumeric string, marking with marking means the manufactured item with visible marking time data, and transmitting with data transmission and control means marking time data marked on the manufactured item and the alphanumeric string marked on the manufactured item. The method further comprises with computer database control means, receiving the transmitted marking time data and the transmitted alphanumeric string and storing in association in a database marking time information corresponding with the received marking time data marked on the manufactured item and alphanumeric information corresponding with the received alphanumeric string marked on the manufactured item. The method further comprises checking authenticity of the anti-counterfeiting indicium provided on the manufactured item, interrogating the database with the alphanumeric string read from the manufactured item to obtain marking time information for the manufactured item, and comparing the marking time information with marking time data read from the manufactured item to determine if they match. The method comprises determining the manufactured item as authentic if criteria are met, the criteria including that the checking step reveals an authentic anti-counterfeiting indicium and the comparing step determines a match. 1. A method of marking a manufactured item , comprising:providing the manufactured item with a visible anti-counterfeiting indicium;marking with marking means the manufactured item with a visible alphanumeric string;marking with marking means the manufactured item with visible marking time data;transmitting with data transmission and control means marking time data marked on the manufactured item and the alphanumeric string marked on the manufactured item; andwith computer ...

PATTERN WITH ENHANCED DYNAMIC OPTICALLY VARIABLE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING EFFECT AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

An enhanced dynamic optically variable anti-counterfeiting effect and a preparation method thereof, comprises a full-page colored print form and a colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines, the colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines is overprinted on the full-page colored print form; the colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines has a shape of combined lines, comprising a curve line, a straight line, a dot matrix or a combination thereof; the interval of the lines is 100-300% times of the width of the lines, and the height of the lines is 10-100% times of the width of the lines; the color of the colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines is a complementary color of the color of the full-page colored print form in a color gamut space, or is visually significant different with the color of the full-page colored print form. 1. A pattern with an enhanced dynamic optically variable anti-counterfeiting effect , characterized in that , consisting of a full-page colored print form and a colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines , wherein the colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines is overprinted on the full-page colored print form;the colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines has a shape of combined lines, comprising a curve line, a straight line, a dot matrix or a combination thereof;the interval of the lines is 100-300% times of the width of the lines, and the height of the lines is 10-100% times of the width of the lines;the color of the colored print form having high narrow stereoscopic lines is a complementary color of the color of the full-page colored print form in a color gamut space, or is visually significant different with the color of the full-page colored print form.2. The pattern with an enhanced dynamic optically variable anti-counterfeiting effect according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the full-page colored print form is lithography ...

NANOSTRUCTURE ARRAY DIFFRACTIVE OPTICS FOR MOTION AND ANIMATION DISPLAY

A motion and animation display is disclosed, including multiple nanostructure arrays oriented at differing relative angles of rotation corresponding to multiple frames of an animation image, wherein the multiple nanostructure arrays are formed on a single substrate layer. An optical display device is also disclosed, including a substrate having a surface, a first frame of an animated image comprising a first optical sub-wavelength nanostructure array formed on or in the surface of the substrate, and a second frame of an animated image comprising a second optical sub-wavelength nanostructure array formed on or in the surface of the substrate, where the second nanostructure array is rotated relative to the first nanostructure array by a first relative angle of rotation. A method of manufacturing a motion and animation display comprising multiple nanostructure arrays oriented at differing relative angles of rotation is also disclosed. 1. An optical display device comprising a substrate having a surface , a first frame of an animated image comprising a first optical sub-wavelength nanostructure array formed on or in the surface of said substrate , and a second frame of an animated image comprising a second optical sub-wavelength nanostructure array formed on or in the surface of said substrate;wherein said second nanostructure array is rotated relative to said first nanostructure array by a first relative angle of rotation.2. The optical display device according to claim 1 , wherein said optical display device comprises an optical security device claim 1 , and wherein said animated image comprises optically visible features and is operable to visually authenticate an article comprising said optical security device.3. The optical display device according to either of or claim 1 , wherein said first nanostructure array is operable to diffract an incident light source at a first viewable angle relative to said substrate claim 1 , and said second nanostructure array is ...

MACHINE READABLE SECURITY FEATURES

The present invention relates to the field of security inks suitable for printing machine readable security features on substrate, security documents or articles as well as machine readable security feature made from said security inks, and security documents comprising a machine readable security feature made from said security inks. In particular, the invention provides security inks comprising one or more IR absorbing materials selected from the group consisting of crystal water-free iron(II) orthophosphates of the general formula Fe(PO)and having a graftonite crystal structure, crystal water-free iron(II) metal orthophosphates, crystal water-free iron(II) metal phosphonates, crystal water-free iron(II) metal pyrophosphates, crystal water-free iron(II) metal metaphosphates of the general formula FeMet(PO), wherein said security ink is an oxidative drying security ink, a UV-Vis curable security ink, a UV-Vis curable security ink or a combination thereof. 2. The security ink according to claim 1 , wherein the oxidative drying security ink is an oxidative drying offset printing security ink or an oxidative drying intaglio printing security ink.3. The security ink according to claim 1 , wherein the UV-Vis curable security ink is a UV-Vis curable offset printing security ink claim 1 , a UV-Vis curable intaglio printing security ink claim 1 , a UV-Vis curable screen printing security ink claim 1 , a UV-Vis curable flexography printing security ink claim 1 , a UV-Vis curable rotogravure printing security ink or a UV-Vis curable flextensional inkjet printing security ink.4. The security ink according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal drying security ink is thermal drying a screen printing security ink claim 1 , a thermal drying flexography printing thermal security ink claim 1 , a thermal drying rotogravure printing security ink or a flextensional inkjet printing thermal drying flextensional inkjet printing security ink.5. The security ink according to claim 1 , wherein ...

PRINTED SECURITY FEATURE, OBJECT COMPRISING SUCH A PRINTED SECURITY FEATURE, AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME

There is described a printed security feature () provided onto a printable substrate, which printed security feature includes a printed area () with at least a first printed section consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements (GE, ) printed with a given distribution over the printed area. The geometric elements are printed with at least first and second inks which exhibit the same or substantially the same optical appearance when illuminated with visible white light, such that the printed security feature produces a first graphical representation (A) when illuminated with visible white light. At least the first ink is an ink which responds to non-visible light excitation by producing a characteristic optical response differentiating the first ink from the second ink. The printed security feature produces a second graphical representation (B) when illuminated with non-visible light, which exhibits a distinctive two-dimensional graphic element (B) which is revealed only when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light. The first printed section is subdivided into at least first and second printed portions (P P), adjacent to the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element, and a third printed portion (P), inside boundaries () of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element. In the first, respectively second printed portion, the geometric elements are printed with the first, respectively second ink. In the third printed portion, the geometric elements are sub-divided into first and second contiguous portions (GE_a, GE_b) which are respectively printed with the first and second inks. The first and second inks are printed in register one with respect to the other so that the boundaries of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element are not visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with visible white light and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element only becomes visible when the printed security feature is ...

MARKED COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ITS AUTHENTICATION

This invention relates to the field of authentication of coating compositions such as varnishes, inks and paints, and it is particularly useful in the field of authentication of such coating compositions when applied to substrates like banknotes or other valuable documents. It is particularly directed to a marked coating composition. e.g. an ink, that is marked with a marker (taggant) such as to allow for its authentication, and a method for authenticating such a marked coating composition. The marking is achieved by covalently binding a taggant to a coating composition component. e.g. such used for security documents. The taggant, which is not extractable through usual chemical treatments like washing methods or the use of solvents, can be detected and identified upon thermally induced chemical fragmentation with a PY-GC-MS apparatus. The marked ink or the marked substrate is thus authenticated as belonging to a particularly marked ink, varnish or batch. 1. A composition , which is a marked coating composition (1) , comprising(i) a marked non-extractable component (5) comprising an oligomeric or polymeric moiety (2a) and at least one marker moiety (3a) bonded to the moiety (2a) via a covalent linking group (4); or(ii) an oligomeric or polymeric component (2) and at least one marker (3) comprising a marker moiety (3a) and a group capable of forming a linking group (4) to obtain the component (5) upon curing the composition (1);wherein the amount of the marker moiety (3a), based on the composition (1), is 0.001-1 wt.-%.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein one marker moiety (3a) is present.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein two or more different marker moieties (3a) are present claim 1 , and preferably in a defined molecular ratio.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the moiety (2a) is a resin component or a varnish component.6. The composition of claim 1 , which further comprises one or more additional components (6) selected from pigments claim 1 , ...

PRINTING DIFFRACTION GRATINGS ON PAPER AND BOARD

A method and an apparatus for forming a surface relief microstructure, especially an optically variable image on a paper substrate are provided, the method comprising the steps of: A) applying a curable composition to at least a portion of the frontside of the paper substrate; B) contacting at least a portion of the curable composition with surface relief microstructure, especially optically variable image forming means; C) curing the composition by using at least one UV lamp () which is arranged on the backside of the paper substrate; D) optionally depositing a layer of a transparent high refractive index material and/or a metallic layer on at least a portion of the cured composition, wherein the lamp () having emission peak(s) in the UV-A and near VIS range and the curable composition comprises at least a photoinitiator which absorbs in the UV-A region and preferably in the near VIS range. A paper product obtainable uses the method and an apparatus for forming a surface relief microstructure on a paper substrate. Surface relief microstructures, such as holograms may be replicated rapidly and with accuracy on a paper substrate by using the method and the apparatus. 1. A method for forming a surface relief microstructure on a paper substrate , the method comprising:A) applying a curable composition to at least a portion of a frontside of the paper substrate;B) contacting at least a portion of the curable composition with the surface relief microstructure;C) curing the composition with a UV lamp which is arranged on a backside of the paper substrate; andD) optionally depositing a layer of a transparent high refractive index material, a metallic layer, or both, on at least a portion of the cured composition,wherein the UV lamp has an emission peak in a UV-A range and additionally in a near VIS range, and the curable composition comprises a photoinitiator which absorbs in the UV-A range and in addition, in the near VIS range, andwherein the curable composition ...

SECURITY ELEMENT FORMED FROM AT LEAST TWO MATERIALS PRESENT IN PARTIALLY OR FULLY OVERLAPPING AREAS, ARTICLES CARRYING THE SECURITY ELEMENT, AND AUTHENTICATION METHODS

Security element comprising a first material MAT1 and a second material MAT2 formed in or on a substrate, in such a manner that areas occupied by MAT1 and MAT2 overlap partially or fully, 11212122112. A security element comprising a first material MAT and a second material MAT , which are formed in or on a substrate , in such a manner that areas occupied by MAT and MAT overlap partially or fully so that there are three areas recognizable: an area wherein MAT , but not MAT is provided , an area wherein MAT , but no MAT is provided , and an area wherein both MAT and MAT are provided ,{'b': '1', 'the first material MAT comprising a phosphorescent pigment (donor),'}{'b': 2', '1', '80', '1', '1, 'i': e', 'a, 'the second material MAT comprising a fluorescent dye or pigment (acceptor), wherein the phosphorescent pigment present in MAT is capable of emitting phosphorescence radiation in at least one first phosphorescence emission wavelength range upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within a phosphorescence excitation wavelength range λ, and'}{'b': 2', '2', '2, 'i': e', 'a, 'the fluorescent dye or pigment present in MAT is capable of emitting fluorescence radiation in at least one second fluorescence emission wavelength range λupon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an fluorescence excitation wavelength range λof the fluorescent dye or pigment, and'}{'b': 1', '1', '2', '2', '1', '2, 'i': e', 'a', 'a', 'e, 'said first phosphorescence emission wavelength range λof the phosphorescent pigment present in MAT overlaps with the excitation wavelength range λof the fluorescent dye or pigment present in MAT, so that after irradiation of the security element with electromagnetic radiation within the phosphorescence excitation wavelength range λ. the emission of fluorescence radiation in the emission wavelength range λis observable.'}212. The security element according to claim 1 , wherein MAT is an ink applicable by gravure printing claim 1 , offset ...

SECURITY ELEMENT FORMED FROM AT LEAST TWO INKS APPLIED IN OVERLAPPING PATTERNS, ARTICLES CARRYING THE SECURITY ELEMENT, AND AUTHENTICATION METHODS

A security element comprising a first and a second pattern PAT and PAT formed in or on a substrate, the first pattern PAT being formed by a first material INK1 applied to a first region of the substrate, the second pattern PAT being formed by a second material INK applied to a second region of the substrate, said first and second regions of the substrate overlapping, 112. Security element comprising a first and a second pattern PAT and PAT , which are foimed in or on a substrate ,{'b': 1', '1, 'the first pattern PAT being formed by a first material INK applied to a first region of the substrate,'}{'b': 2', '2, 'the second pattern PAT being formed by a second material INK applied to a second region of the substrate, said first and second regions of the substrate overlapping,'} [{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2', '2', '1', '1', '2, 'a part of the first pattern PAT overlaps with a part of said second pattern PAT, so that there are three areas recognizable: an area wherein PAT, but not PAT is provided, an area wherein PAT, but not PAT is provided, and an area wherein both PAT and PAT are provided,'}, {'b': 1', '1', '1', '1', '1, 'i': a', 'e,, 'the first material INK comprises a first luminescent dye or pigment DYE, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an excitation wavelength range λof the first luminescent dye or pigment DYE is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in at least one first emission wavelength range λand'}, {'b': 2', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'e,, 'the second material INK comprises a second luminescent dye or pigment DYE, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an excitation wavelength range λof the second luminescent dye or pigment DYE is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in at least one second emission wavelength range λand'}, {'b': 1', '1', '2', '2', '1', '1', '2', '2, 'i': e', 'a', 'a', 'e., 'said first emission wavelength range λof the first luminescent dye or pigment DYE overlaps with ...

METHOD FOR MAKING A SECURITY DOCUMENT COMPRISING A THERMOPLASTIC SUBSTRATE AND UV-CURED IMAGE AND SECURITY DOCUMENT FORMED THEREBY

A method is provided by the invention for making a security document comprising a thermoplastic substrate with a UV light cured printed image that is less likely to result in splitting of the ink of the UV light cured printed image during the lamination step of forming the thermoplastic substrate. The UV light cured image is applied to an interior thermoplastic layer surface of a stack of thermoplastic layers configured to form a thermoplastic substrate upon lamination of the stack and comprises numerous small sub-portions having small gaps between them sufficient to permit relative movement of individual sub-portions during lamination, the thermoplastic layer(s) from the ultraviolet light cured image to an exterior surface of the stack being sufficiently see-through that the image is visible upon viewing the security document. Alternatively, or additionally, the image is applied to an interior surface of an outermost thermoplastic layer of the stack adjacent an intermediate thermoplastic layer of the stack wherein the outermost thermoplastic layer has a higher melting point than the melting point of at least the adjacent intermediate thermoplastic layer. 1. A method of forming an image comprising ultraviolet light cured ink embedded in a thermoplastic substrate of a security document , the method comprising:(a) providing a stack of multiple thermoplastic layers;(b) applying the ultraviolet light cured image to an interior thermoplastic layer surface of the stack wherein the ultraviolet light cured image comprises numerous small sub-portions having small gaps between them sufficient to permit relative movement of individual sub-portions during lamination of the stack of multiple thermoplastic layers, and the thermoplastic layer(s) from the ultraviolet light cured image to an exterior surface of the stack are sufficiently see-through that the image is visible upon viewing the security document; and,(c) laminating the stack of multiple thermoplastic layers to form the ...

Security Element

The invention relates to a security element (), a security document () with at least one security element (), a transfer foil () with at least one security element () as well as a method for producing a security element (), wherein the security element has at least one layer () that is electrically alterable in its optical effect. It is here provided that the at least one layer () that is electrically alterable in its optical effect has liquid crystals () that can be oriented in an electric field, wherein the at least one layer () that is electrically alterable in its optical effect has rod-shaped dye molecules (), and the orientations of the longitudinal axes () of the rod-shaped dye molecules () are alterable depending on the orientations of the longitudinal axes () of the spatially adjacent liquid crystals () that can be oriented in the electric field, and/or wherein the liquid crystals () that can be oriented in the electric field are formed in such a way that the liquid crystals () that can be oriented in the electric field simultaneously act as dye molecules. 1. A security element for marking a security document with an upper side and an underside , wherein the security element has at least one layer that is electrically alterable in its optical effect , whereinthe at least one layer that is electrically alterable in its optical effect has liquid crystals that can be oriented in an electric field, whereina) the at least one layer that is electrically alterable in its optical effect further has rod-shaped dye molecules, and the orientations of the longitudinal axes of the rod-shaped dye molecules are alterable depending on the orientations of the longitudinal axes of the spatially adjacent liquid crystals that can be oriented in the electric field, and/orb) the liquid crystals that can be oriented in the electric field are formed in such a way that the liquid crystals that can be oriented in the electric field simultaneously act as dye molecules.2. The security ...

Individual application flow isotope tagging within a network infrastructure

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for individual application flow isotope tagging within a network infrastructure. In this regard, the invention is configured to construct a robotic process automation application structured to determine data flow associated with a first technology application within a myriad of data transmission flows between a plurality of network nodes of the network infrastructure. The invention configures a robotic process automation application for inserting a unique isotope tag string in data packets associated with first technology activity performed by the first technology application, prior to transmission from a source network node. The invention is configured to track, in real time, the current locations of the data packets among the multitude of data packets being transmitted in the network, based on the first unique isotope tag string.

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING PRINTED MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Disclosed is an anti-counterfeiting printed material including: a background part for analyzing a distribution of Cyan Magenta Yellow Black (C/M/Y/K) after performing first color separation of an original image into C/M/Y/K, and printing the original image as C/M/Y/K lines each having an included angle preset according to each distribution; and a latent image part formed in a first region of the background part, and printed with the number of C/M/Y/K lines in a ratio different from the number of C/M/Y/K lines of the background part according to each distribution by performing secondary color separation, into C/M/Y/K, of a second region spaced apart from the first region by a preset distance. 1. An anti-counterfeiting printed material comprising:a background part for analyzing a distribution of C/M/Y/K after performing first color separation of an original image into C/M/Y/K, and printing the original image as C/M/Y/K lines each having an included angle preset according to each distribution; anda latent image part formed in a first region of the background part, and printed with the number of C/M/Y/K lines in a ratio different from the number of C/M/Y/K lines of the background part according to each distribution by performing secondary color separation, into C/M/Y/K, of a second region spaced apart from the first region by a preset distance.2. The anti-counterfeiting printed material of claim 1 , wherein each included angle between the C/M/Y/K lines is based on each distribution of C/M/Y/K obtained by the first color separation claim 1 ,an included angle for two colors each having a lowest distribution is arranged to be set at 105 degrees, andan included angle for the remaining colors is arranged to be set at 25 degrees.3. The anti-counterfeiting printed material of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the number of C/M/Y/K lines of the background part and the latent image part is set at 2:1.6 to 1.8 based on the number of lines of a color selected by a sum of distributions ...

OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE

An improved form of optical security device for use in the protection of documents and articles of value from counterfeit and to verify authenticity is provided. The inventive device, which is made up of an optionally embedded array of icon focusing elements, at least one grayscale in-plane image, and a plurality of coextensive control patterns of icons contained on or within the in-plane image, each control pattern being mapped to areas of the grayscale in-plane image having a range of grayscale levels, provides enhanced design capability, improved visual impact, and greater resistance to manufacturing variations. 1. An optical security device , which comprises:an array of icon focusing elements;a grayscale in-plane image that visually lies substantially in a plane of a substrate on which the in-plane image is carried; anda plurality of control patterns of icons contained on or within the in-plane image, the plurality of control patterns forming an icon layer, each control pattern being mapped to areas of the in-plane image associated with a range of grayscale levels, wherein placement of the control patterns of icons within the in-plane image is determined using a control pattern probability distribution associated with each grayscale level within all or part of the in-plane image,wherein the array of icon focusing elements is positioned to form a synthetically magnified image of at least a portion of the icons in each control pattern of icons, the synthetically magnified image having a dynamic effect, wherein the dynamic effect of the synthetically magnified image is controlled by the control patterns of icons.2. The optical security device of claim 1 , wherein the array of icon focusing elements is an embedded array of icon focusing elements.3. The optical security device of claim 1 , wherein the synthetically magnified image is viewable over a first range of viewing angles claim 1 , and wherein a silhouette of the in-plane image is also viewable over the first ...

DYNAMIC SECURITY DEVICE

A security device that exhibits at least one dynamic response upon change of orientation of the security device with respect to gravity, wherein the security device includes a hollow capsule completely filled with a liquid and one or more microscopic elements. In addition, the dynamic response continues after cessation of the change of orientation with respect to gravity. The dynamic response includes a transition of the one or more microscopic elements from substantial mechanical equilibrium to non-equilibrium upon action of the change of orientation with respect to gravity and back to substantial mechanical equilibrium after cessation of the change of orientation with respect to gravity. During the dynamic response, the one or more microscopic elements undergo at least one of a rotational motion and a translational motion relative to the liquid. 1. A security device that exhibits at least one dynamic response upon change of orientation of the security device with respect to gravity , wherein:the security device comprises a hollow capsule completely filled with a liquid and one or more microscopic elements; and continues after cessation of the change of orientation with respect to gravity; and', from substantial mechanical equilibrium to non-equilibrium upon action of the change of orientation with respect to gravity; and', 'back to substantial mechanical equilibrium after cessation of the change of orientation with respect to gravity, and, 'comprises a transition of the one or more microscopic elements], 'the dynamic responsewherein the one or more microscopic elements undergo at least one of a rotational motion and a translational motion relative to the liquid during the transition.2. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow capsule comprises a microcapsule having a diameter of between 0.1 about 200 microns (μm).3. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow capsule comprises an about spherical capsule.4. The security device of claim 1 , ...

Method for manufacturing security elements and holograms

The present invention relates to a method for forming a surface relief microstructure, especially an optically variable image (an optically variable device) on a transparent or translucent substrate and a product obtainable using the method. A further aspect of the invention is the use for the prevention of counterfeit or reproduction of a document of value and a method of forming a coating showing an angle dependent color change.

VISUAL SECURITY FEATURE

According to one example, there is provided a visual security feature. The visual security feature comprises a security feature printed on a media. The security feature includes a security code printed on the media, and a holographic image is embossed on the printed security feature. 1. A visual security feature comprising:a media;a security feature formed on the media, the security feature comprising a field of printed ink surrounding a security code, the security code defined by an absence of the printed ink inside the field; anda holographic image embossed in printed ink of the field of the printed security feature.2. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the printed ink of the security feature comprises dried electro-photographic ink claim 1 , and wherein the holographic image is embossed directly on the printed ink.3. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the security feature includes a unique or substantially unique security code printed in a text size of 1 point or less.4. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the security feature includes a unique or substantially unique security code.5. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the field is a rectangular field centered on the security code.6. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the field is a rectangular frame surrounding and enclosing a rectangular area.7. The visual security feature of claim 1 , wherein the security code comprises a bar code.8. A system for generating visual security features comprising:a printing module comprising a rotatable photo imaging plate, a laser imaging unit and a developer;a controller to control the printing module to form a security feature on a media, the security feature comprising a field of material patterned and formed by the printing module, the security feature surrounding a security code formed on the media, the security code defined by an absence of the printed material inside the field;a holographic imaging module ...

UV-VIS RADIATION RADICALLY CURABLE SECURITY INKS

The present invention relates to the field of security inks suitable for printing security features on substrates, in particular on security documents or articles as well as security features made from said security inks, and security documents comprising a security feature made from said security inks. In particular, the invention provides UV-Vis radiation radically curable security inks comprising an ink vehicle and pigments comprising a flake-shaped non-metallic or metallic substrate comprising one or more at least partial coating layers, an at least partial surface treatment layer made of one or more surface modifiers selected from fluoro compounds. 1. A UV-Vis radiation radically curable security ink comprising: a) from about 25 to about 55 wt-% of one or more radically curable oligomers having a molecular weight higher than 800 g/mol eq PS,', i. triacrylates selected from the group consisting of trimethylolpropane triacrylates, trimethylolpropane trimethacrylates, alkoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylates, alkoxylated trimethylolpropane trimethacrylates, alkoxylated glycerol triacrylates, pentaerythritol triacrylates, alkoxylated pentaerythritol triacrylates and mixtures thereof,', 'ii. tetraacrylates selected from the group consisting of ditrimethylolpropane tetraacrylates, pentraerythritol tetraacrylates, alkoxylated pentaerythritol tetraacrylates and mixtures thereof,', 'iii. and mixtures thereof,, 'b) from about 10 to about 50 wt-% of one or more radically curable monomers selected from the group consisting of'}, 'c) from about 0.1 to about 20 wt-% of one or more free radical photoinitiators,', 'the weight percent of a), b), c) and d) being based on the total weight of the ink vehicle; and', 'd) optionally up to about 50 wt-% of one or more reactive diluents being radically curable monomers selected from monoacrylates, diacrylates and mixtures thereof;'}], 'i) from about 75 to about 99 wt-% of an ink vehicle having a viscosity between about 200 and about ...

Security Structure

The present disclosure relates to a security structure including a non-opaque, preferably transparent, substrate. The substrate supports metal elements forming a revealing pattern. The metal is thin enough for the metal to be non-opaque. A lacquer is placed at least partially, preferably exactly, on top of the metal elements. The lacquer may be in contact with the metal elements. 1. A security structure , comprising:a non-opaque carrier;borne by the carrier, metal elements forming a revealing pattern, a thickness of the metal being sufficiently small that the metal is not opaque; anda lacquer at least partially superposed, on the metal elements.2. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , the lacquer covering the metal elements on a side opposite to the carrier.3. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , the lacquer being interposed between the metal elements and the carrier.4. The structure as claimed in claim 3 , the lacquer being transparent but colored.5. The structure as claimed in claim 2 , the lacquer being non-transparent.6. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , an optical density of the metal of the metal elements being lower than or equal to 1.5 claim 1 , according to standard ISO 5/2.7. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , the lacquer comprising a first composition covering only some of the metal elements and a second composition claim 1 , different from the first composition claim 1 , covering only some of the metal elements claim 1 , the first and second compositions being applied without total superposition thereof.8. The structure as claimed in claim 7 , one of the compositions being transparent.9. The structure as claimed in claim 7 , at least one of the compositions being applied so as to produce a pattern visible to the naked eye in transmitted light.10. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , the structure being configured to superpose on an element to be revealed.11. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , the structure comprising an element to be revealed ...

METHODS FOR PRINTING TACTILE SECURITY FEATURES

The present invention is related to a process for manufacturing a security feature comprising a tactile pattern, said method comprising the steps of applying on a substrate a radiation-curable basecoat composition by a process selected from the group consisting of inkjet, offset, screen printing, flexo printing and rotogravure; at least partially or fully radiation-curing said radiation-curable basecoat composition so as to obtain a radiation-cured basecoat; applying on the radiation-cured basecoat obtained under step ii) a radiation-curable topcoat composition in a form of indicia by a process selected from the group consisting of screen printing, flexo printing and rotogravure; radiation-curing said radiation-curable topcoat composition so as to form a radiation-cured topcoat, wherein the radiation-curable basecoat composition and/or the radiation-curable topcoat composition comprises one or more machine readable feature substances independently selected from the group consisting of cholesteric liquid crystal pigments, luminescent compounds, infrared-absorbing compounds, magnetic compounds and mixtures thereof, and wherein the radiation-cured basecoat has a surface energy at least 15 mN/m less than the surface energy of the radiation-cured topcoat. The present invention is furthermore related to a corresponding security feature and it use for the protection of a security document against counterfeiting or fraud. 1. A process for manufacturing a security feature comprising a tactile pattern , said method comprising the steps of:i) applying on a substrate a radiation-curable basecoat composition by a process selected from the group consisting of inkjet, offset, screen printing, flexo printing and rotogravure;ii) at least partially or fully radiation-curing said radiation-curable basecoat composition so as to obtain a radiation-cured basecoat;iii) applying on the radiation-cured basecoat obtained under step ii) a radiation-curable topcoat composition in a form of ...

PRINTED SECURITY FEATURE, OBJECT COMPRISING SUCH A PRINTED SECURITY FEATURE, AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME

There is described a printed security feature () provided onto a printable substrate, which security feature includes a printed area () consisting of a multiplicity of adjacent rectilinear and/or curvilinear elements () printed with a given spatial frequency. The rectilinear and/or curvilinear elements are printed with at least first and second inks which exhibit the same or substantially the same optical appearance when illuminated with visible white light, such that the security feature produces a first graphical representation when illuminated with visible white light, at least the first ink being an ink which responds to non-visible light excitation by producing a characteristic optical response differentiating the first ink from the second ink. The security feature produces a second graphical representation when illuminated with non-visible light, which second graphical representation exhibits a distinctive two-dimensional graphic element (B) which is revealed only when the security feature is illuminated with non-visible light. Inside boundaries () of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element, a part (P) of the rectilinear and/or curvilinear elements is printed with a combination 1. A printed security feature provided onto a printable substrate , which printed security feature includes a printed area consisting of a multiplicity of adjacent rectilinear and/or curvilinear elements printed with a given spatial frequency ,wherein the rectilinear and/or curvilinear elements are printed with at least first and second inks which exhibit the same or substantially the same optical appearance when illuminated with visible white light, such that the printed security feature produces a first graphical representation when illuminated with visible white light, at least the first ink being an ink which responds to non-visible light excitation by producing a characteristic optical response differentiating the first ink from the second ink,wherein the printed security ...

Method for Producing a Multilayer Element, and Multilayer Element

The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer body (), as well as a multilayer body () produced thereby. A single- or multi-layered first decorative ply () is applied to a carrier ply with a first () and a second () side. A metal layer () is applied to the side of the first decorative ply () facing away from the carrier ply and structured such that the metal layer () is provided with a first layer thickness in one or more first zones () and is provided with a second layer thickness different from the first layer thickness in one or more second zones (), wherein in particular the second layer thickness is equal to zero. A single- or multi-layered second decorative ply () is applied to the side of the metal layer () facing away from the first decorative ply () and structured using the metal layer () as mask such that the first () or second () decorative ply is at least partially removed in the first () or second () zones. 1. A method for producing a multilayer body , in particular an optical security element or an optical decorative element , wherein in the method:a) a single- or multi-layered first decorative ply is applied to a carrier ply;b) at least one metal layer is applied to the side of the first decorative ply facing away from the carrier ply;c) the at least one metal layer is structured such that the metal layer is provided with a first layer thickness in one or more first zones of the multilayer body and is provided with a second layer thickness different from the first layer thickness in one or more second zones of the multilayer body, wherein the second layer thickness is equal to zero;d) a single- or multi-layered second decorative ply is applied to the side of the metal layer facing away from the first decorative ply;e) the first and/or second decorative ply is structured using the metal layer as a mask in a first area of the multilayer body such that the first or second decorative ply is at least partially removed in the first or second ...

Ink Edge Anti-counterfeiting Method and Ink Edge Anti-counterfeiting Network Verification System

Disclosed are an ink edge anti-counterfeiting method and an ink edge anti-counterfeiting network identification system. Tiny sawteeth ( 6 ) are randomly produced on ink edges of a product code ( 4 ) and/or an image-text and the sawteeth ( 6 ) are zoomed in on and photographed, feature information about the sawteeth ( 6 ) on the ink edges acquired through photographing is stored in an ink edge anti-counterfeiting network identification system database as anti-counterfeiting feature information, and sawtooth feature information to be checked is compared with the sawtooth feature information in the database to identify the authenticity. The method and system are simple and easy to implement, do not need to increase equipment investment, can realize an effective anti-counterfeiting function, and can avoid the problem in the existing digital anti-counterfeiting techniques, such as a telegram code, that the anti-counterfeiting feature information can be easily copied and stolen by internal staff.

SECURITY MEDIUM PRINTED ON WHICH COLOR CODE FOR SECURITY INFORMATION IS PRINTED USING MAGNETICALLY COLOR TURNABLE PHOTONIC CRYSTAL INK, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a security medium in which a color code for security information is printed on the surface of the medium using magnetically color tunable photonic crystal ink (MTX), wherein the color code is a color, pattern, image and/or data printed by the magnetic color variable ink, the color, pattern, image, and/or data are changed and appear, according to an observation angle, and the color, pattern, image and/or data appearing at at least one specific observation angle is information obtained by decoding the color code. 1. A security medium comprising:a color code for security information printed on a surface of the security medium using a magnetically color tunable photonic crystal ink (MTX),wherein the color code is a color, pattern, image and/or data printed by the MTX,the color, pattern, image and/or data display are changed according to the observation angle, andthe color, pattern, image and/or data displayed at least one observation angle are information obtained by decoding the color code.2. The security medium of claim 1 , wherein the MTX is printed on the surface of the medium to form the color code claim 1 , and then cured.3. The security medium of claim 1 , wherein the color code is formed by applying an external electromagnetic field to the MTX to form an array of particles of the MTX reacting to the electromagnetic field and curing the array of particles.4. The security medium of claim 1 , wherein the MTX is cured by at least one of light energy claim 1 , thermal energy claim 1 , and chemical energy.5. The security medium of claim 1 , wherein the color claim 1 , pattern claim 1 , image and/or data display of the color code are changed due to a structural change of the security medium that is bent claim 1 , contracted or expanded by external pressure applied to the security medium.6. The security medium of claim 1 ,wherein the medium is a transparent substrate, andthe color code includes decoded information reflected from the ...

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, ...

Game ticket sets and system and method for producing same

A printed game card, sheet or ticket set can incorporate multiple individual tickets separated by perforation, scoring or folds, for example. In various embodiments, the game card or sheet is printed with at least one playable game on each individual ticket, wherein the games can be instant win games with game indicia and one or more layers of varnish or rubber-based material that is removable to reveal the indicia. Each ticket on the game card, sheet or ticket set can include individual validation and/or activation indicia. The indicia can be human-readable and/or computer readable. Further, the entire game card, sheet or ticket set can include game or sheet activation indicia, such that when the entire sheet is sold, the entirety of individual game tickets can be activated simultaneously. When the individual game ticket validation codes are read, embodiments of the present invention can operate to individually assess whether the ticket is a winner, as well as whether the ticket has previously been redeemed.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DOCUMENT SECURITY BY GENERATING MULTIPLE REFLECTIVE AND TRANSMISSIVE LATENT IMAGES

The present invention relates to a production method and to a device for document security applications including various latent images on each side. The invention comprises: depositing, according to an established pattern, at least one layer of metallized material, forming a holographic element on at least one part of one of the surfaces of a confinement substrate; defining different regions on the surface of the substrate; inducing different alignment directions for orienting a liquid crystal according to the previously defined regions; doping the liquid crystal with at least one dichroic dye; placing the liquid crystal over at least one confinement substrate, covering the holographic element; adding a second confinement substrate, forming a sandwich-type structure; and polymerizing the liquid crystal, forming a sheet. 1. A manufacturing method for producing devices for document security including various latent images , characterized in that it comprises the following steps:a) depositing, according to at least one established pattern, at least one layer of at least partially metallized material, forming a holographic element on at least one part of one of the sides of at least one confinement substrate;b) defining different regions on the surface of the at least one substrate;c) inducing different alignment directions for orienting a liquid crystal according to the previously defined regions;d) doping the liquid crystal with at least one dichroic dye;e) placing the doped liquid crystal on at least one confinement substrate, covering the holographic element;f) adding a second confinement substrate, forming a sandwich-type structure;g) polymerizing the liquid crystal, forming a sheet.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step b) further comprises defining the different regions according to the holographic element deposited on the at least one part of the surface of the substrate.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein defining the different regions ...

OPTICAL BIOMETRIC SECURITY ELEMENT

This invention relates to an optical element for the purpose of identification and/or prevention of forgery or copying, including at least one layer with anisotropic optical properties, wherein the anisotropic optical properties are patterned, characterized in that the pattern represents biometric information. In addition, this invention relates to a method for the preparation of an optical element for the purpose of identification and/or prevention of forgery or copying. 1. Method for the preparation of an optical element containing biometric information , comprising the steps ofproviding an aligning surface,transferring the biometric information into the aligning surface by modifying the initial aligning properties of the aligning surface,coating polymerizable liquid crystals on top of the aligning surface, andstarting polymerization of the liquid crystals by thermal or photo-initiation after the liquid crystals are aligned.2. Method for the preparation of an optical element comprising biometric information , comprising the steps ofproviding an aligning surface,transferring the biometric information into the aligning surface by modifying the initial aligning properties of the aligning surface, andcoating polymerized liquid crystal material on top of the alignment layer.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the aligning surface is that of a layer of a photo-alignment material and the properties of the aligning surface are locally modified by transferring the biometric information into the photo-alignment material by exposure to aligning light in the form of an orientation pattern.4. Method according to claim 3 , wherein in the step of transferring the biometric information into the photo-alignment material by exposure to aligning light a photo-mask is used claim 3 , which has been produced by printing the pattern representing the biometric data to a transparent substrate.5. Method according to claim 3 , wherein in the step of transferring the biometric ...

Marking plastic-based products

Methods of marking plastic-based products and marked plastic-based products are provided. Some methods include irradiating the product to alter the functionalization of the plastic. In general, the present disclosure features methods of marking substrates, e.g., substrates including plastics, such as plastic-based products, such as polymer banknotes. Such plastics can be rigid or flexible, e.g., elastomeric. Such plastics can be thermoplastic or thermosets. In some cases, the products are marked by irradiating plastic-based materials, e.g., sheet materials, under conditions that alter characteristics of the irradiated plastic.

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING FEATURE GENERATION METHOD FOR VALUABLE DOCUMENT AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREFOR

An anti-counterfeiting feature generation method for a valuable document and an authentication method and device therefor. The anti-counterfeiting feature generation method for a valuable document uses the anti-counterfeiting feature information redundancy to hide accurate information about an anti-counterfeiting feature. In the generation method, the anti-counterfeiting feature of a valuable document has little change on the human perception, but a valuable document authentication device in a financial self-service equipment can effectively extract the hidden accurate information about an anti-counterfeiting feature from signals obtained by a sensor and conduct quantitative detection and authentication, thereby effectively authenticating whether the valuable document is counterfeit or not. A new anti-counterfeiting feature which facilitates machine recognition is loaded to the valuable document, and a corresponding valuable document authentication device is configured to a financial self-service equipment, so that the financial self-service equipment can read the anti-counterfeiting feature of the valuable document by facilitating machine recognition, thereby improving the authentication accuracy of the financial self-service equipment to the valuable document. 1. A method for generating an anti-counterfeiting feature for a valuable document , comprising:{'sub': 1', '10', 'ii', '2', '2', '20', '21, 'step one, scanning an original anti-counterfeiting feature M on the valuable document by a sensor, to obtain Mcomposed of partial information Msensitive for human perception and partial information Minsensitive for human perception, and setting Mto denote accurate anti-counterfeiting characteristic information of the original anti-counterfeiting feature M that is not obtainable by the sensor, Mbeing composed of partial information Msensitive for human perception and partial information Minsensitive for human perception;'}{'sub': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'claim-text': [{'br': ...

BELT-DRIVEN PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL EFFECT LAYERS

The present invention relates to the field of the protection of value documents and value commercial goods. In particular, the invention relates to printing devices and processes for producing optical effect layers (OEL) comprising magnetically oriented magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles. In particular, the present invention provides processes for producing said OELs as anti-counterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes. The printing devices comprise a) an orienting device comprising an orientation means, said orientation means being either a magnetic field generating belt or a non-magnetic belt comprising magnetic field generating elements, said belt being driven by at least two rollers, and b) a hardening unit. 1. A printing device for producing an optical effect layer on a substrate , the printing device comprising:a) an orienting device for orienting magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles in a coating composition on a substrate, the orienting device comprising an orientation means, said orientation means being either a magnetic field generating belt or a non-magnetic belt comprising magnetic field generating elements, said belt being driven by at least two rollers; andb) a hardening unit.2. The printing device according to claim 1 , further comprising a printing unit arranged to apply a coating composition comprising the magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles in a fluid binder on the substrate.3. The printing device according to claim 2 , wherein the printing unit is a screen printing unit claim 2 , a rotogravure printing unit claim 2 , a flexography printing unit or an intaglio printing unit.4. The printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hardening unit comprises one or more radiation sources and/or one or more heaters.5. The printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hardening unit is arranged so as to harden the coating composition on the substrate while the substrate is in contact ...

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS WITH INTELLIGENT MICROPRINT

A negotiable instrument such as a check includes a unique microprint identifier that allows for authentication while preventing unauthorized reproduction and alternation. A printing system generates the identifier after receiving a customer order for printing a plurality of negotiable instruments, to allow inclusion of information that is specific to the customer order and/or the printing process. In various embodiments, the identifier is unique to each or each subset of the plurality of negotiable instruments and facilitates authentication of each of the negotiable instruments when needed. 1 a data interface configured to receive data associated with a customer order for printing a plurality of negotiable instruments;', 'an identifier generator configured to generate unique identifiers for the plurality of negotiable instruments using the data associated with the customer order, the unique identifiers each being unique for a set of negotiable instruments of the plurality of negotiable instruments;', 'an image generator configured to generate an image for each negotiable instrument of the plurality of negotiable instruments, the image including an intelligent microprint identifier including one of the unique identifiers to be printed at a microprint level; and', 'a printing module configured to print the plurality of negotiable instruments., 'a printing device suitable for printing negotiable instruments including microprint images, the printing device including. A system for printing documents, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/615,625, filed Feb. 6, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/289,840, filed Nov. 4, 2011, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.This application relates generally to security features on financial documents and more particularly to negotiable instruments with unique microprint identifiers.Negotiable instruments including checks are ...

Mass-Producible, Forgery-Proof Marking, Particularly A Forgery-Proof Label, Method For Mass Production Of Such A Marking, And Method For Identifying Such A Marking

The application relates to a forgery-proof object, particularly a forgery-proof label having, applied to a first main surface of the object, a multicolored imprint of at least two coloring compounds each of which comprises a different color and which, in a random manner, both at least partially run into one another and are smudged or blown together. The coloring compounds are preferably in the form of pigment droplets, and said running and smudging is brought about by a corresponding air nozzle which acts on the coloring compounds applied to the object, before they dry. 1. A mass-producible , forgery-proof marking comprising:an object;a multicolored imprint, located on the object, of ink droplets, each of which comprises a different color and each of which, in a random manner, at least partially intermix with one another and are smudged, blown or swirled together.2. The mass-producible claim 1 , forgery-proof marking according to claim 1 ,wherein the ink droplets are formed of pigmented inks.3. The mass-producible claim 2 , forgery-proof marking according to claim 2 ,wherein two ink droplets have a different color.4. The mass-producible claim 1 , forgery-proof marking according to claim 1 ,wherein at least three coloring compounds having different colors are applied to the object.5. The mass-producible claim 1 , forgery-proof marking according to claim 1 ,wherein the random intermixing and smudging of the ink droplets is produced by air flow swirling.6. The mass-producible claim 1 , forgery-proof marking according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the ink droplets contains fluorescent pigments, glitter particles, or both fluorescent pigments and glitter particles.7. The mass-producible claim 1 , forgery-proof marking according to claim 1 ,wherein the object is a paper, cardboard, film, a textile material, a label, or spare part.8. The mass-producible claim 1 , forgery-proof marking according to claim 1 ,wherein the object comprises, in addition to the multicolor ...

Method of manufacturing items with lens-based security features using multiple lenses dedicated to individual colors

Products, such as branding labels, credit cards, and currency, that are fabricated so as to include an optical security element, which is designed to provide enhanced optical focusing onto each color used in the printed image (or in the ink layer). The optical security assembly may include a carrier film or substrate. An image element, e.g., a printed ink layer, is provided on a first surface of the carrier film/substrate, and the optical security assembly further includes an array or plurality of micro lenses on a second surface of the carrier film/substrate opposite the image element (when the substrate/carrier film is transparent). In order to make the registration and print requirements easier, pixels are isolated into sections of the printed ink layer, which can then be arranged to align with sets of lenses (i.e., each set/group of lenses may be dedicated to focusing upon a particular color of ink).

Anti-counterfeiting protection and product authentication

A method of manufacturing a part with an anti-counterfeit feature is provided. The method includes providing a part to be marked for anti-counterfeiting. The part is provided with a radiation impacting feature on or within the part. The radiation impacting feature is configured to at least one of (i) prevent accurate imaging of at least a portion of the part and (ii) provide unique authentication of the part.

Metameric security devices

There is disclosed a security device, including a substrate; a first color-shifting pigment on a first region of the substrate; and a second pigment, including at least three dielectric layers, on a second region of the substrate; wherein the first color-shifting pigment and the second pigment color match at a first viewing angle. Methods of making and using the security device are also disclosed.

Encoded illustrations

Disclosed herein is a method for encoding an illustration on a target surface, where the illustration may be visible when light is shone on the surface from a light source with a predetermined position. The method may include converting the illustration into a grayscale illustration, specifying the position of the light source; generating a three dimensional surface having a grid of smaller surfaces thereon, where each smaller surface may represent a corresponding pixel of the grayscale illustration. Each smaller surface may be oriented with respect to the light source such that reflected light from each smaller surface has a reflection intensity equal to the light intensity of the corresponding pixel of the greyscale illustration; and making the target surface out of a material using the generated three dimensional surface as a template.

COLOR LASER MARKING

A method for preparing a color laser marked article using three infrared lasers L-1, L-2 and L-3 having respectively a laser emission wavelength of λ(L-1), λ(L-2) and λ(L-3) includes the steps of laser marking with the infrared laser L-1 a first color laser markable layer including an infrared dye IR-1 having an absorption maximum in the infrared region λ(IR-1); laser marking with the infrared laser L-2 a second color laser markable layer including an infrared dye IR-2 having an absorption maximum in the infrared region λ(IR-2); laser marking with the infrared laser L-3 a third color laser markable layer including an infrared dye IR-3 having an absorption maximum in the infrared region λ(IR-3); and at least partially exposing the color laser markable article to light having a wavelength between 520 nm and 700 nm, wherein, the laser emission wavelengths satisfy the condition of: λ(L-1)>λ(L-2)>λ(L-3); the infrared red dye absorption maxima satisfy the condition of: λ(IR-1)>λ(IR-2)>λ(IR-3); and the light emitted by the infrared laser L-1 passes, in order, through the third and second color laser markable layer before exposing the first color laser markable layer. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for preparing a color laser marked article using three infrared lasers L-1 , L-2 , and L-3 having respectively a laser emission wavelength of λ(L-1) , λ(L-2) , and λ(L-3) , the method comprising the steps of:{'sub': 'max', 'laser marking with the infrared laser L-1 a first color laser markable layer including an infrared dye IR-1 having an absorption maximum λ(IR-1) in the infrared region;'}{'sub': 'max', 'laser marking with the infrared laser L-2 a second color laser markable layer including an infrared dye IR-2 having an absorption maximum λ(IR-2) in the infrared region;'}{'sub': 'max', 'laser marking with the infrared laser L-3 a third color laser markable layer including an infrared dye IR-3 having an absorption maximum λ(IR-3) in the infrared region; and'}at least partially ...

PRINTING DIFFRACTION GRATINGS ON PAPER AND BOARD

Disclosed herein is a method for forming a surface relief microstructure, including the steps of A) applying a curable composition to at least a portion of the frontside of the paper substrate, B) contacting at least a portion of the curable composition with surface relief microstructure, C) curing the composition by using at least one UV lamp which is arranged on the backside of the paper substrate, and D) depositing a metallic layer, and optionally a layer of a transparent high refractive index material, on at least a portion of the cured composition, wherein the UV lamp has an emission peak in a UV-A range of 320 nm to 400 nm and additionally in a near VIS range of 400 nm to 450 nm, the curable composition comprises a photoinitiator which absorbs in the UV-A range and also in the near VIS range. 1. (canceled)3: The method according to claim 2 , wherein the UV lamp is a gallium claim 2 , or iron doped medium pressure mercury lamp.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the mixture comprises the compound of formula (XII) and a monoacylphosphine oxide compound.5: The method according to claim 2 , wherein the curable composition comprises:(a) from 1.0 to 20.0% by weight of the photoinitiator; and(b) from 99.0 to 80.0% by weight of a resin comprising at least one polymerizable compound,wherein a sum of the photoinitiator and the resin equals 100%.6: The method according to claim 2 , wherein the contacting of the surface relief microstructure occurs by contacting the portion of the curable composition with a shim selected from the group consisting of a nickel sleeve claim 2 , a nickel plate claim 2 , an etched metallic drum claim 2 , a laser imaged metallic drum claim 2 , and other material mounted on an opaque cylinder or metal cylinder comprising an OVD image on a surface thereof.7: The method according to claim 6 , wherein the shim is a nickel plate mounted on an opaque cylinder or metal cylinder and comprising the OVD image on the surface.8: The method ...

PRINTED MATERIAL, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PLOT DIAGRAM CREATION METHOD

A user is able to intuitively understand differences in shaft characteristics relating to the distribution of shaft stiffness values between a plurality of types of shafts. A printed material on which is printed a plot diagram is provided. This plot diagram has plotted thereon a plurality of points respectively representing characteristic values of a plurality of shafts for a golf club, and includes a plot region having an axis that represents a first index. The first index is determined based on the distribution of stiffness values of the shaft in a direction along the shaft. 1. A printed material on which is printed a plot diagram having plotted thereon a plurality of points respectively representing characteristic values of a plurality of shafts for a golf club ,wherein the plot diagram includes a plot region having an axis that represents a first index, andthe first index is determined based on a distribution of stiffness values of the shaft in a direction along the shaft.2. The printed material according to claim 1 ,wherein the first index is determined based on the distribution of stiffness values of the shaft in at least three places in the direction along the shaft.3. The printed material according to claim 2 ,wherein the distribution of stiffness values of the shaft is a code in which are arrayed numerical values respectively corresponding to the stiffness values of the shaft in at least three places in the direction along the shaft.4. The printed material according to claim 1 ,wherein the first index represents a flex point, a distribution shape of bending stiffness, or a distribution shape of torsional stiffness.5. The printed material according to claim 1 ,wherein the first index is represented numerically.6. The printed material according to claim 1 ,wherein the plot region further has an axis that represents a second index different from the first index and representing an attribute of the shaft.7. The printed material according to claim 2 ,wherein the ...

SECURITY PRINTING AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS PRODUCED THEREBY

A security document includes a first ink layer and a second ink layer. The first ink layer includes a first color in a first color zone and a second color in a second color zone offset from the first color zone in a first direction, and a first blended color including a mixture of the first and second colors in a first blended color zone between the first color zone and the second color zone. The second ink layer includes a third color in a third color zone and a fourth color in a fourth color zone offset from the third color zone in a second direction, and a second blended color including a mixture of the third and fourth colors in a second blended color zone between the third color zone and the fourth color zone. The first direction is different than the second direction. 1. A security document printed by a split ink fountain printing device , the security document comprising:a first ink layer comprising a first color in a first color zone and a second color in a second color zone offset from the first color zone in a first direction, and a first blended color comprising a mixture of the first and second colors in a first blended color zone between the first color zone and the second color zone; anda second ink layer comprising a third color in a third color zone and a fourth color in a fourth color zone offset from the third color zone in a second direction, and a second blended color comprising a mixture of the third and fourth colors in a second blended color zone between the third color zone and the fourth color zone,wherein the first direction is different from the second direction and wherein the first ink layer overlaps the second ink layer on the security document.2. The security document of claim 1 , wherein the first ink layer comprises a fifth color in a fifth color zone offset from the second color zone in the first direction and a third blended color comprising a mixture of the second and fifth colors in a third blended color zone between the second ...

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 ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRINTING VIBRANT GREY COLORS ON PLASTIC CARDS

Methods and systems are disclosed for printing vibrant grey color(s) on plastic cards. The following features, which can be used individually or in any combination thereof, can be implemented to achieve the vibrant grey color(s): 1) use of CMYK pigment inks to achieve CMYK printing; 2) a pixel extraction process and/or a print trapping process; 3) two separate print commands including a CMY (or CMYK)+blending print command and a K+blending print command; and 4) proper card set-up. 1. A method of printing on a surface of a card or a passport in a card or passport printing mechanism , the method comprising:a) generating color digital image data from color pixels of a source digital image and monochrome digital image data from monochrome pixels of the source digital image; andb) sending the color digital image data and the monochrome digital image data to the card or passport printing mechanism, and printing a color image on the surface of the card or the passport using the color digital image data and printing a monochrome image on the surface of the card or the passport using the monochrome digital image data, wherein the color image and the monochrome image produce a combined image on the surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein b) comprises printing the color image and the monochrome image on a transferrable printing receptive layer of a retransfer material to produce the combined image claim 1 , and thereafter transferring the transferrable printing receptive layer containing the combined image to the surface of the card or the passport.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the card comprises a financial card having at least one of a magnetic stripe and an integrated circuit chip.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the card comprises a plastic card.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the source digital image contains two or more of a background image claim 4 , a card issuer name claim 4 , a card issuer logo claim 4 , a personal account number claim 4 , a cardholder ...

Security feature with a color progression structure for a value product and/or security product, and value product and/or security document having the security feature

A novel security feature for a valuable and/or security product is formed by a pattern that is formed on at least one carrier surface and has a color progression structure that is formed with a digital printing method from pattern elements arranged in a grid. The color progression structure is produced with at least two luminescence media that exhibit spectrally different luminescences. The valuable and/or security product according to the invention has one or more product carriers and at least one security feature that is arranged on or in the product carrier or carriers.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARKING COLLECTIBLES TO INCREASE THEIR UNIQUENESS

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for marking collectible items to increase their collectible uniqueness includes creating a multiplicity of unique date codes, each of the multiplicity of unique date codes including a representation of a calendar month and a representation of a day in the calendar month, randomly selecting one of the multiplicity of unique date codes, and affixing the randomly selected one of the multiplicity of unique date codes to a collectible item. According to other embodiments, a system with a computer and a marking device may apply a date code to a collectible item. According to yet other embodiments, a method for marking collectibles includes creating at least three hundred sixty-five collectibles in a time period shorter than a year, and marking each with a unique date code combination such that no two visually identical collectibles share the same date code. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for marking mass-produced items with random dates to increase the value , uniqueness , sentimental identification , and scarcity of each marked item , the method comprising:selecting one calendar month, andselecting a set of items from a group of mass-produced items, wherein the total number of items in the set is equal to the unique month and day combinations possible in the selected one calendar month, andselecting a set of random date codes from a group of calendar date codes, wherein the total number of random date codes in the set is equal to the unique month and day combinations possible in the selected one calendar month; each of the random date codes comprisinga calendar month word or number or abbreviation thereof selected from the group consisting of: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December; anda number or word of a day in the selected month; andselecting and affixing each one of the random date codes in a set to each one of the items in a set; wherein each ...

SECURITY DOCUMENTS WITH TEXT PRINTING SECURITY FEATURE

Printing or engraving or other techniques and resulting security documents can help inhibit or prevent tampering or forgery, such as by providing a strikethrough path through characters in a word. A characteristic of the strikethrough path can depend upon a characteristic of the word. For example, the strikethrough path can alternatingly ascend and descend through successive words in a sequence, such that the location of the strikethrough path within a particular character depends on that particular character, upon a location of the character within the word, or both. The strikethrough path can be constructed such that if characters are copied or excised and re-arranged, such re-arrangement is evident by misalignment of one or more portions of the strikethrough path that would otherwise be aligned in the original document. 1. An article of manufacture , comprising:a substrate;a first sequence of characters, arranged in a first word on the substrate, the characters of the first word defining first contrast regions, optically contrasting the substrate; and extending through the first word at a first non-parallel angle relative a baseline of the first word; or', 'having at least a portion that extends through the first word at a first height above the baseline of the first word;', 'wherein such first non-parallel angle or first height above the baseline are determined as a function of a length of the first word., 'a first strikethrough path extending visibly through the first contrast regions of all individual characters of the first word, the first strikethrough path at least one of2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the first strikethrough path defines a second contrast region within the characters claim 1 , the second contrast region optically contrasting the first contrast regions.3. The article of manufacture of claim 2 , wherein the first strikethrough path defines one or more first contrast regions extending between adjacent characters.4. The ...

Security Device with Chaosmetric Patterns

Apparatuses of a security device with chaosmetric patterns are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a security device having a physical surface having formed thereon a composite pattern. The composite pattern can be created from overlap of the imprinting of a first halftone pattern and a second halftone pattern. The first halftone pattern can be created from a first basic building block which forms chaosmetric artifacts in the physical surface upon printing. 1. A security device , comprising:a physical surface having formed thereon a composite pattern;wherein, the composite pattern is created from overlap of imprinting of a first halftone pattern and a second halftone pattern;wherein, the first halftone pattern is created from a first basic building block;wherein, the basic building block forms chaosmetric artifacts in the physical surface upon printing.2. The security device of claim 1 , wherein:the first halftone pattern is created by repeating the basic building block with a rotation, and spatial periodicity.3. The security device of claim 1 , wherein:the first halftone pattern is created by repeating the basic building block with a given phase shift.4. The security device of claim 1 , wherein:the first halftone pattern is created by repeating the basic building block with locations of each instance of the basic building block specified in a coordinate system.5. The security device of claim 1 , wherein:the basic building block has characteristics of one or more of, individual shape, orientation angle, a dimension, a position, a color.6. The security device of claim 1 , wherein:characteristics of the composite pattern are quantifiable and used to authenticate the security device.7. The security device of claim 6 , wherein:the characteristics of the composite pattern include one or more emergent colors which arise from overlap of the first halftone pattern with different colors.8. The security device of claim 6 , wherein:the ...

CUSTOMIZABLE PRINT LABELS

A customizable print label used for various identification purposes and methods for making the same. In particular, the disclosed labels are printed with inks to provide specific images or markings, such as for example, letters and/or numbers, which can be removed or otherwise altered to customize the label to a user's preference. 1. A customizable label comprising:a substrate; and 'one or more alterable images or markings, wherein the image can be altered from a first state to a second state.', 'an image printed onto the substrate, the image further comprising one or more permanent images or markings, and'}2. The customizable label of claim 1 , wherein one or more alterable images or markings are printed with an ink selected from the group consisting of a hot- melt solid ink claim 1 , flexographic silver scratch-off ink claim 1 , scratch-off ultraviolet (UV) flexographic ink claim 1 , irreversible hydrochromic silk screen ink claim 1 , photochromic ink claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The customizable label of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of paper claim 1 , plastics claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , glass claim 1 , metal claim 1 , fabric and mixtures thereof.4. The customizable label of being changed from the first state to the second state by removing one or more of the alterable images or markings from the image.5. The customizable label of claim 1 , wherein the one or more alterable images or markings is printed on top of the one or more permanent images or markings.6. The customizable label of claim 1 , wherein the one or more alterable images or markings is printed beside the one or more permanent images or markings.7. The customizable label of being changed from the first state to the second state by altering a property of one or more of the alterable images or markings.8. The customizable label of claim 7 , wherein the altered property is selected from the group consisting of color claim 7 , image density claim 7 , gloss ...

Counterfeit-proof label having security features for consumers identificaton and verification

A counterfeit-proof label for consumers' identification and verification with unaided eyes and without using a device or performing any additional process is provided. The counterfeit-proof label has a series of first images printed along a first moving path and a series of second image printed along a second moving path for providing coordinated and synchronized moving relationship determined by a relationship length parameter and a relationship angle parameter for continuous moves of visual effect images as the counterfeit-proof label continuously tilts with a series of angles. A security coating is applied on the counterfeit-proof label to prevent the printed.

SECURITY DEVICE, METHOD OF MAKING A SECURITY DEVICE AND METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING A PRODUCT

A method of producing a security device () is disclosed. The method comprises inkjet printing a liquid crystal material onto a first region () of a substrate and ink jet printing the same liquid crystal material onto a second region () of the substrate. The volume of the liquid crystal material printed per unit area of the substrate in the first region of the substrate is different to the volume of the liquid crystal material printed per unit area of the substrate in the second region of the substrate such that the wavelength of the peak reflectance of the liquid crystal material on the first region is different to the wavelength of the peak reflectance of the liquid crystal material on the second region. 121-. (canceled)22. A security device comprising a first region comprising a first volume of a liquid crystal material per unit area of the security device and a second region comprising a second volume of the liquid crystal material per unit area of the security device , wherein the wavelength of the peak reflectance of the liquid crystal material in the first region is different to the wavelength of the peak reflectance of the liquid crystal material in the second region and wherein a visible colour of the liquid crystal material in the first region is different to a visible colour of the liquid crystal material in the second region.23. The security device according to claim 22 , wherein the first volume of the liquid crystal material per unit area of the security device and the second volume of the liquid crystal material per unit area of the security device are both within the range from 0.01 to 20 μL/cm.24. The security device according to claim 22 , wherein the liquid crystal material comprises a cholesteric liquid crystal material.25. The security device according to claim 22 , wherein the first volume of the liquid crystal material per unit area of the security device differs from the second volume of the liquid crystal material per unit area of the ...

Multi-Layer Body and Method for the Production Thereof

A method for producing a multi-layer body, in particular a security element, in which a partial first layer or partial first layer system is produced on a substrate, wherein the partial first layer or partial first layer system is present in a first partial area and not in a second partial area. Subsequently, a partial second layer or partial second layer system is produced, wherein the partial second layer or partial second layer system is present in a third partial area and not in a fourth partial area, and wherein the third partial area overlaps with the first and second partial areas. Finally, the partial first layer or partial first layer system is structured as a mask using the partial second layer or partial second layer system. 125-. (canceled)26. A multi-layer body comprising a substrate , a partial first layer or partial first layer system as well as a partial second layer or partial second layer system , wherein the partial first layer or partial first layer system is structured using the partial second layer or partial second layer system as a mask in accurate register with the partial second layer or partial second layer system and wherein the partial first layer or partial first layer system is present in a first partial area and not in a second partial area and wherein the partial second layer or partial second layer system is present in a third partial area and not in a fourth partial area , and wherein the third partial area overlaps with the first and second partial areas.27. The multi-layer body according to claim 26 , wherein the partial first layer or partial first layer system is designed as a reflective layer of a metal and/or a material with a high refractive index (HRI=High Refractive Index) and/or as at least one single- or multi-colored lacquer layer and/or as a Fabry-Perot layer system claim 26 , and/or wherein the partial second layer or partial second layer system is designed as at least one transparent claim 26 , single- or multi- ...

Unique Method to Manufacture Paper Substrate Transaction Cards

An in-line process is provided for economical manufacture of attractive flat paper substrate transaction cards with or without an RFID chip embedded therein. In the user-friendly process, one or more continuous webs from roller paper are automatically fed and sequentially advanced through a series of operations and stations in a single pass 1: A method for manufacturing paper substrate transaction cards , comprising the steps of:feeding at least one substantially continuous web of paper through a set of printing rollers at at least one print station;printing images in proximity to each other on the web at the print station;forming a card front and back comprising the front and back of a transaction card;applying an adhesive to at least part of the front and back of the transaction card at the glue station to provide adhesive-coated web sections;advancing the adhesive-coated web sections through a set of alignment rollers;aligning the adhesive-coated web sections comprising the front and back of the transaction cards with the alignment rollers;bonding the aligned adhesive-coating web sections comprising the front and back of the transaction card;advancing the aligned and bonded transaction card to a die cut station; anddie cutting the aligned and bonded transaction card at the die cut station.2: The method for manufacturing paper substrate transaction cards in accordance with wherein the paper ranges in thickness from 7 to 20 mils.3: The method for manufacturing paper substrate transaction cards in accordance with includingadvancing the printed web to a slitting station;slitting the printed web to form the card front and back comprising the front and back of a transaction card at the slitting station; andfolding the card front and back upon each other.4: The method for manufacturing paper substrate transaction cards in accordance with including:advancing the printed web to a scoring station;scoring the printed web to form the card front and back comprising the front ...

MARKING COMPOSITION

The invention relates to a marking composition, by means of which better protection of goods than hitherto available can be achieved independently of the coloring of the goods. The marking composition comprises an infrared-absorbing particulate component and carbon derivative, wherein the weight ratio of infrared-absorbing component to carbon derivative is in the range of approx.. 10:1 to approx.. 10,000:1.

Method for Producing a Multilayer Element, and Multilayer Element

A method for producing a multilayer body, as well as a multilayer body produced thereby. A single- or multi-layered first decorative ply is applied to a carrier ply with a first and a second side. A metal layer is applied to the side of the first decorative ply facing away from the carrier ply and structured such that the metal layer is provided with a first layer thickness in one or more first zones and is provided with a second layer thickness different from the first layer thickness in one or more second zones, wherein in particular the second layer thickness is equal to zero. A single- or multi-layered second decorative ply is applied to the side of the metal layer facing away from the first decorative ply and structured using the metal layer as mask such that the first or second decorative ply is at least partially removed in the first or second zones. 1. A method for producing a multilayer body , wherein , in the method:a) a single- or multi-layered first decorative ply is applied to a carrier ply;b) at least one metal layer is applied to the side of the first decorative ply facing away from the carrier ply;c) a single- or multi-layered second decorative ply is applied to the side of the metal layer facing away from the first decorative ply;d) the at least one metal layer is structured using the second decorative ply as a mask by application of an etchant and removal of the areas of the metal layer not protected by the mask such that the metal layer is provided with a first layer thickness in one or more first zones of the multilayer body and is provided with a second layer thickness different from the first layer thickness in one or more second zones of the multilayer body, wherein the second layer thickness is equal to zero;e) the first decorative ply is structured using the metal layer as a mask in a first area of the multilayer body by application of a solvent and removal of the areas of the first decorative ply not protected by the metal layer mask such ...

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 ...

SECURITY INK SYSTEM

A security system, such as a banknote, comprises: i) a substrate, ii) a first ink, which is applied on at least a part of at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the first ink includes at least one IR luminescent dye and/or at least one IR luminescent pigment, and iii) a second non-luminescent ink, which is applied on at least a part of at least one surface of the substrate onto which the first ink is/are applied, wherein the second ink includes at least one non-luminescent IR absorbing pigment and/or a least one non-luminescent IR absorbing dye, wherein the first ink and the second ink at least partially overlap on the at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the second ink is applied in the overlapping area onto the first ink, and wherein the emission spectrum of the first ink and the absorption spectrum of the second ink at least partially overlap. 2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the emission spectrum of the first ink has at least one peak between 780 and 2 claim 1 ,500 nm claim 1 , wherein the at least one peak of the emission spectrum of the first ink has a width at half-height of at least 75 nm.3. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the absorption spectrum of the second ink has at least one peak between 780 and 2 claim 1 ,500 nm claim 1 , wherein the at least one peak of the absorption spectrum of the second ink has a width at half-height of less than 75 nm.4. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the crest of the at least one peak of the absorption spectrum of the second ink is shifted in relation to the crest of the at least one peak of the emission spectrum of the first ink by 10 to 400 nm.5. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first ink includes an IR luminescent dye claim 1 , which is selected from the group consisting of coumarin claim 1 , coumarin derivatives claim 1 , [1 claim 1 ,3]dioxolo[4 claim 1 ,5-f][1 claim 1 ,3]benzodioxol claim 1 , [1 claim 1 ,3]dioxolo[4 claim 1 ,5-f][1 ...

PRINTED MATERIAL, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PLOT DIAGRAM CREATION METHOD

A method of creating a plot diagram having plotted thereon a plurality of points, the plurality of points respectively corresponding to a plurality of shafts for a golf club, includes defining a plot region having a first axis of a first index; deriving values of the first index for the shafts; and plotting points, in the plot region, corresponding to the shafts at positions corresponding to the values of the first index. The first index represents a characteristic value of a shaft and is a value that is derived using stiffness values in a plurality of positions of the shaft along a longitudinal direction of the shaft. The method further includes printing a plurality of sub-regions on the plot region in such a mode that the plurality of sub-regions are distinguishable from each other by a user, the plurality of sub-regions respectively corresponding to different types of golfer. At least one point of the plurality of points is positioned inside of one of the plurality of sub-regions and at least another one point of the plurality of points is positioned inside of another of plurality of the sub-regions. 2. The method of creating a plot diagram according to claim 1 , wherein the first index is derived using stiffness values of the shaft in at least three places along the longitudinal direction of the shaft.3. The method of creating a plot diagram according to claim 2 , wherein the stiffness values of the shaft is a code in which are arrayed numerical values respectively corresponding to the stiffness values of the shaft in at least three places in the direction along the shaft.4. The method of creating a plot diagram according to claim 1 , wherein the first index represents a flex point claim 1 , a distribution shape of bending stiffness claim 1 , or a distribution shape of torsional stiffness.5. The method of creating a plot diagram according to claim 1 , wherein the first index is represented numerically.6. The method of creating a plot diagram according to claim 1 ...

Method of rendering a document secure

A method of integrating a mark in a document. A frame to be printed is selected. At least one color of the selected frame is selected. A color density for each selected color for the selected frame is determined. A digital code is selected for each selected color. After printing, the digital code includes the density of the color. and is integrated into the frame of the corresponding color. The frame including the digital code is printed. Preferably, the digital code is a digital anti-copy mark designed to form, following the printing step, a printed anti-copy mark with an error rate of more than five per cent.

SECURITY ELEMENT, SECURITY ARRANGEMENT, METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD USING THE SAME

A security element comprising a first and a second pattern formed in or on a substrate is described, the first pattern () being formed by discrete elements (--) of a first material that are distributed over a first region () of the substrate (), the second pattern () being formed by discrete elements (--) of a second material that are distributed over a second region () of the substrate (), said second material being different from said first material, said first and second regions of the substrate overlapping, wherein the discrete elements of at least one of the first and second patterns are distributed randomly, a part of the discrete elements of the first pattern () overlap with a part of the discrete elements of said second pattern (), and the security element is defined by the first pattern (), the second pattern () and a third pattern () associated with the overlap of some or all of the discrete elements of said first and second patterns. 1. A security element comprising a first and a second pattern formed in or on a substrate ,the first pattern being formed by discrete elements of a first material that are distributed over a first region of the substrate,the second pattern being formed by discrete elements of a second material that are distributed over a second region of the substrate, said second material being different from said first material, said first and second regions of the substrate overlapping,whereinthe discrete elements of at least one of the first and second patterns are distributed randomly,a part of the discrete elements of the first pattern overlap with a part of the discrete elements of said second pattern, andthe security element is defined by the first pattern, the second pattern and a third pattern formed by the overlap of some or all of the discrete elements of said first and second patterns;the first material comprises a first fluorescent dye or pigment, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an excitation ...

DYNAMIC SECURITY DEVICE

A security device that elicits at least one dynamic response upon acceleration, or upon change of orientation with respect to gravity, wherein the dynamic response continues after cessation of the acceleration or the change of orientation. In addition, the dynamic response can be optical, such that it is visually observable by an unaided human eye. Alternatively, the response can be machine readable. In some cases, the dynamic response has duration of from about 0.01 s to about 100 s, or from about Is to about 10 s. 1. A security device that elicits at least one dynamic response upon acceleration , or upon change of orientation with respect to gravity , wherein the dynamic response continues after cessation of the acceleration or the change of orientation.2. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the dynamic response has a duration of about 0.01 s to about 100 s claim 1 , preferably from about 1 s to about 10 s.3. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the security device:a. comprises a plurality of microscopic elements; and (i) from substantial mechanical equilibrium to non-equilibrium upon action of the acceleration or change of orientation; and', '(ii) back to substantial mechanical equilibrium after cessation of the acceleration or change of orientation., 'b. the dynamic response comprises a transition of the microscopic elements4. The security device of claim 3 , wherein the transition leads to the generation of one or more macroscopic effects.5. The security device of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the macroscopic effects is optical.6. The security device of claim 5 , wherein the optical macroscopic effect is visually observable by an unaided human eye.7. The security device of claim 4 , wherein at least one macroscopic effect is machine readable.8. The security device of any one of to claim 4 , wherein the microscopic elements transition by way of rotation claim 4 , sedimentation or flotation of the element; displacement within the element; or any ...

ALIGNMENT AND ROTATION OF JANUS MICROPARTICLES IN RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION

Gravitational Janus microparticle having, a center-of-mass, a center-of-volume, and a non-uniform density, wherein: the center-of-mass and the center-of-volume are distinct. When suspended in a fluid, the microparticle substantially aligns with either: i) the gravitational field; or ii) the direction of an acceleration, such that the Janus microparticle is in substantial rotation equilibrium. After perturbation from substantial rotational equilibrium, the Janus microparticle reversibly rotates to return to substantial rotational equilibrium. The gravitational Janus microparticle may comprise at least two portions, each having distinct physical and/or chemical characteristics, wherein at least one portion provides a detectable effect following rotation and alignment of the microparticle. 1. A Janus microparticle having , a center-of-mass , a center-of-volume , and a non-uniform density , wherein:the center-of-mass and the center-of-volume are distinct; and the Janus microparticle substantially aligns with either: i) the gravitational field;', 'or ii) the direction of an acceleration, such that the Janus microparticle is in substantial rotation equilibrium; and', 'after perturbation from substantial rotational equilibrium, the Janus microparticle reversibly rotates to return to substantial rotational equilibrium., 'when suspended in a fluid2. The Janus microparticle in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the perturbation is caused by an external acceleration or an external force selected from viscous drag claim 1 , mechanical claim 1 , electrical claim 1 , electrostatic claim 1 , dielectrophoretic claim 1 , magnetic and any combination thereof.3. The Janus microparticle in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the perturbation is caused by movement of the fluid.4. The Janus microparticle in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the movement consists of rotation or non-uniform flow of the fluid.5. The Janus microparticle in accordance with any one of to claim 3 , wherein the ...

MARKING PLASTIC-BASED PRODUCTS

Methods of marking plastic-based products and marked plastic-based products are provided. Some methods include irradiating the product to alter the functionalization of the plastic. 113-. (canceled)14. A method of making a marked plastic-based product , the method comprisingimplanting ions into a plastic substrate to alter the characteristics of at least an area of the substrate.15. The method of wherein the ions comprise metal ions.16. The method of wherein the metal ions comprise silver ions.17. The method of further comprising activating the ions after implantation.18. The method of wherein the plastic substrate comprises an olefin.19. A method of identifying whether a plastic-based product is marked claim 14 , the method comprisingcomparing the molecular structure of a sample plastic-based product to the molecular structure of a marked plastic-based product.20. The method of wherein comparing comprises comparing the functionalization of the products.21. The method of wherein comparing comprises comparing the degree of cross-linking of the products.22. The method of wherein comparing comprises comparing the number of carboxylic acid groups present in the sample plastic-based product with the number of carboxylic acid groups present in the marked plastic-based product. This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/897,958, filed Dec. 11, 2015, which is a National Stage entry of PCT International Application No. PCT/US15/39341 filed Jul. 7, 2015, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/021,823 filed Jul. 8, 2014, the content of which are hereby incorporated by reference.This invention relates to methods and systems for marking plastic-based products, e.g., products including plastic substrates such as plastic-based sheet materials. Plastic substrates are used in a wide variety of products, including currency, identification cards, and credit cards, and products produced by such methods and systems. ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRINTING VIBRANT GREY COLORS ON PLASTIC CARDS

Methods and systems are disclosed for printing vibrant grey color(s) on plastic cards. The following features, which can be used individually or in any combination thereof, can be implemented to achieve the vibrant grey color(s): 1) use of CMYK pigment inks to achieve CMYK printing; 2) a pixel extraction process and/or a print trapping process; 3) two separate print commands including a CMY (or CMYK)+blending print command and a K+blending print command; and 4) proper card set-up. 1. A method of printing on a surface of plastic card in a plastic card printing mechanism , the method comprising:a) obtaining a source digital image;b) scanning each pixel of the source digital image to identify each pixel as either color or monochrome;c) generating a color digital image from the identified color pixels and a monochrome digital image from the identified monochrome pixels;d) wherein c) includes, for the color digital image, replacing every pixel at coordinates corresponding to the monochrome pixels with white pixels; ande) wherein c) further includes, for the monochrome digital image, replacing every pixel at coordinates corresponding to the color pixels with white pixels; andf) sending the color digital image and the monochrome digital image to the plastic card printing mechanism, and printing the color digital image on the surface of the plastic card using cyan, magenta and yellow pigment ink and printing the monochrome digital image on the surface of the plastic card using black pigment ink to produce a combined image on the surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein f) comprises printing the color digital image and the monochrome digital image on a transferrable printing receptive layer of a retransfer material to produce the combined image claim 1 , and thereafter transferring the transferrable printing receptive layer containing the combined image to the surface of the plastic card.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the source digital image contains two or more of a ...

Hologram Devices and Method of Manufacture

A hologram device for security or identification purposes is made from a plurality of transparencies (Figure 1) so as to display a complex three-dimensional image. The holographic image is embossed into thermoplastic ink printed on a plastics sheet, and the resultant embossed sheet is metallised and then partially de-metallised. The hologram device is used as a bridging seal (Figure 9) across two surfaces (74), such as a video cassette box. Any attempt to tamper with or copy the hologram damages the embossed thermoplastic ink layer which is weaker than the plastics sheet. <IMAGE>

Security documents

Systems and techniques are disclosed wherein a method of providing a security code for a document comprises applying a first magnetic feature capable of being read by a contactless magnetic reader and having a fixed magnetic signature selected from a set of magnetic signatures, and applying a second magnetic feature capable of being read by a contactless magnetic reader and characterized by its magnetic signature and its spatial location on the document. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Method of forming a security device

A method of forming a security device includes: a holographic image layer, diffusion element, and barrier layer. A region of the barrier layer includes a heat-transformable material. The method further includes selectively applying heat at a plurality of positions within the region of the barrier layer, in accordance with a predetermined pattern, so as to modify the heat-transformable material such that the region of the barrier layer is selectively rendered passable to the diffusible substance at each of the plurality of positions, thereby permitting diffusion of the diffusible substance between the regions of the diffusion element and the holographic image layer such that, at a plurality of positions within the region of the holographic image layer and corresponding to the predetermined pattern, the volume hologram is dimensionally modified so as to become viewable in a second observable colour, different from the first observable colour.

OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A method for forming an optical device and an optical device, wherein upon illumination, exhibits diffractive images dependent upon viewing angle, the device having a diffractive structure including grating regions, each region corresponding to a component of a respective diffractive image, wherein: each region of the diffractive structure includes grating elements along a first direction having a principal orientation component within the device plane that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction; wherein, the grating elements within each grating region have a constant pitch and the same orientation wherein each grating region, upon illumination, exhibits a diffractive color wherein the corresponding diffractive image is exhibited; wherein, the diffractive structure includes first and second grating regions elongated along a common first direction, the regions being adjacent along the first direction, and wherein the pitch and/or orientation of the grating elements of the first and second grating regions are different. 1. An optical device that , upon illumination , exhibits one or more diffractive images dependent upon viewing angle , the optical device having a diffractive structure comprising a plurality of grating regions , each grating region corresponding to a component of a respective diffractive image , wherein:each grating region of the diffractive structure comprises a plurality of grating elements arranged along a respective first direction, each grating element having a principal component of orientation within the plane of the device that is substantially orthogonal to the respective first direction; wherein,the grating elements within each grating region have a constant pitch and substantially the same orientation such that each grating region, upon illumination, exhibits a diffractive colour such that the corresponding diffractive image is exhibited; wherein, the diffractive structure comprises first and second grating regions that are both ...

Optical security device