The invention relates to a security foil element (12) for securing valuable objects (10), having a foil carrier (20) and a selection layer (24) applied to at least some portions of the foil carrier. The foil carrier (20) is formed from an extrudable plastic and in its volume is mixed with a machine-readable luminescent marker (22), which is used to emit luminescent radiation having a first wavelength and a second, different, wavelength (32, 34), each in the infrared spectral range. The selection layer (24) is designed to selectively spectrally inhibit the transmission of IR radiation, wherein the inhibiting effect on transmission differs for the first and second wavelengths (32, 34) by at least 10 percentage points.
The invention relates to a device (1) for generating an electrode stack (2) with flat electrode elements (3). The device (1) comprises a stacking wheel (10), which is mounted to rotate about a stacking axis (11), and a plurality of stacking wheel fingers (12), which define respective intermediate spaces (13) for receiving the electrode elements (3), and a wiper unit (20), which is designed to remove the electrode elements (3) one after the other from the respective intermediate spaces (13) through interaction with a rotational movement (14) of the stacking wheel (10) about the stacking wheel axis (11). The device also comprises a receiving unit (30) for successively receiving electrode elements (3) removed from the intermediate spaces (13). The receiving unit (30) comprises a base structure (31), on which the electrodes (3) received into the receiving unit (30) can be stacked, and a delimiting element (32), which forms a stop for the electrode elements (3) received into the receiving unit (3) and which is arranged statically in relation to the stacking wheel axis (11).
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
B65H 31/02 - Pile receivers with stationary end support against which pile accumulates
The invention relates to an optical security element (12) for securing valuable objects, comprising at least two effect regions (14, 16) for generating different optical effects, wherein the effect regions are adjacent to one another along a boundary line (18), and at least one of the two effect regions is formed by a micromirror region with directed reflective micromirrors. According to the invention, the boundary line (18) of the two mentioned effect regions is designed not to have smooth edges, whereby a transition region (20) in the two effect regions (14, 16) is formed along the boundary line, wherein, when being viewed, the optical effect of the first effect region (14) transitions seamlessly into the optical effect of the second effect region (16). The two effect regions can be formed by micromirror regions with directed reflective micromirrors and different micromirror effects. One of the effect regions can be formed by a micromirror region with directed reflective micromirrors and another of the effect regions can be formed by a diffractive relief structure (e.g. a hologram).
The invention relates to a security element for objects of value or documents of value (2), which security element has, on a substrate (20), a sub-wavelength grating structure (24) which exhibits a colour produced on the basis of plasmon resonance in a perpendicular plan view (8), wherein a multiplicity of sections (16, 17) which cannot be resolved with the naked eye and in each of which the sub-wavelength grating structure (24) is uniformly formed are formed, wherein the sub-wavelength grating structures (24) between the sections (16, 17) differ in at least one structure parameter influencing light refraction, and the multiplicity of sections which cannot be resolved with the naked eye cover a surface area (6, 32) of the security element (4), wherein the sections (16, 17) in the surface area (6, 32) differ in the at least one structure parameter such that an observer does not perceive any rotational-angle-dependent refraction effect in the surface area (6) covered by the sections (16, 17) when the security element (4) is tilted about at least one tilt axis (10) in a substrate plane.
The invention relates to an optical security element (12) for protecting value items, comprising at least two effect regions (14, 16) for generating different optical effects, wherein the effect regions border one another along a borderline. According to the invention, the effect regions (14, 16) each consist of a plurality of pixel elements (34; 36) and a dithered transition region (20) is formed along the borderline between a first effect region (14) and a second effect region (16), in which transition region the area percentage of the pixel elements (34) of the first effect region (14) reduces from 100% to 0% and the area percentage of the pixel elements (36) of the second effect region (16) increases from 0% to 100%, so that, in the transition region, when viewed, the optical effect of the first effect region transitions smoothly into the optical effect of the second effect region. At least one of the two effect regions can be formed by a micromirror region having directional reflective micromirrors.
The invention relates to a security element having a structured layer (8), which has a base area (20) and depressions (12) recessed with respect to the base area or elevations raised with respect to the base area, and a reflector layer (14) arranged on the structured layer (8), wherein the depressions (12) or elevations are designed, in terms of their extents along the base area (20), their vertical extent (t) perpendicular to the base area (20) and their arrangement on the base area (20), as colour-producing nanostructures (10), wherein the structured layer (8) has regions (16, 18; 25a-d) in each of which the vertical extent (t) of the depressions (12) or elevations along a direction (22) varies according to a non-constant function, with the result that a mixed colour is visible in plan view in each of the regions (16, 18; 25a-d).
A security element for a value document comprises: a first concealed motif region having a first luminescence layer with at least one first excitation wavelength in the UV-A range; and a second concealed motif region having a second luminescence layer with at least one second excitation wavelength in the UV-A range that is different from the at least one first excitation wavelength.
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SECURITY ELEMENT FOR A VALUE DOCUMENT, HAVING AN OPTICALLY VARIABLE PRIMARY SURFACE PATTERN AND CONCEALED SECONDARY SURFACE PATTERN, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF
A security element (1) for a value document, wherein the security element (1) comprises: an optically variable primary surface pattern (2) that has a metal layer (4) with a relief structure (4a); and at least one concealed secondary surface pattern (3) comprising a plurality of elements (6) that perforate the metal layer (4) and at least one luminescence layer (7) that is arranged at least in the region of the secondary surface pattern (3).
The invention relates to a sensor (10) and to a method for checking valuable documents (1) which have at least one reflective security element (2) which, in the visible spectral range, has an appearance that depends on a viewing angle. The sensor (10) has: an irradiation device (11) which is designed to irradiate one or more different locations (3, 3') on a valuable document (1) with infrared radiation; a detection device (12) which is designed to detect the infrared radiation reflected from the different locations (3, 3') on the valuable document (1) in each case, the sensor recording a reflectance spectrum from each location; and a checking device (13) which is designed to determine, on the basis of each reflectance spectrum, whether there is a reflective security element having an appearance that depends on the viewing angle at each location in order to determine one or more of the locations (3') at which such a reflective security element (2) is located on the valuable document (1) and to check the valuable document (1) on the basis of the location or locations (3') determined.
G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
OPTICALLY VARIABLE SURFACE PATTERN, VALUE DOCUMENT HAVING OPTICALLY VARIABLE SURFACE PATTERN AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OPTICALLY VARIABLE SURFACE PATTERN
The invention relates to an optically variable surface pattern. The surface pattern comprises a first sub-wavelength structure which defines a first surface region and is designed to create at least a first colour impression for the viewer from at least one first viewing perspective. The surface pattern also comprises a translucent, coloured layer which defines a second surface region and is designed to create a second colour impression. The first surface region overlaps at least partly with the second surface region and forms a first overlap region so that the first sub-wavelength structure in the first overlap region is covered by the translucent, coloured layer. The first overlap region is designed to create at least a third colour impression for the viewer from the at least one first viewing perspective. The first sub-wavelength structure has a distance from the translucent, coloured layer in the first overlap region. The invention also relates to a value document having such an optically variable surface pattern and to a method for producing an optically variable surface pattern.
The invention relates to a security element for protecting a value document, comprising a support substrate, a coating which is provided with an optical surface marking, and a heat-sealable adhesive layer which is suitable for adhering the security element to a value document substrate. The invention is characterized in that the surface of the adhesive layer is provided with a coating which can be washed off upon being contacted by a cleaning liquid.
The invention relates to a device and a method for testing flat samples, in particular value documents or semi-finished products used to produce the value documents, comprising an optical sensor module which for optically testing the flat sample captures a measurement signal of the flat sample when the flat sample is located in the target measurement plane or at least approximately in the target measurement plane. A window is arranged between the sensor module and the flat sample at a window distance from the target measurement plane, said window distance being selected to be sufficiently small for the measurement signal of the flat sample in the target measurement plane to be increased by a retroreflection effect of the window. The sensor module is arranged at a module distance from the target measurement plane, said module distance being selected to be sufficiently small for a signal variation of the measurement signal of the flat sample as a function of the measurement distance deviation in the region of the target measurement plane to be reduced by the retroreflection effect of the window compared to a signal variation occurring without the retroreflection effect.
The invention relates to a method for producing optically variable elements, comprising a pigment production step, in which a plurality of magnetic color pigments (8) are produced in such a way that they are of flat design, have an identical outer contour having a maximum lateral extent d and satisfy the following condition A: 0 < (pj / d)2 < 0.2, where pa is the standard deviation of the distribution of the maximum lateral extent d, and an encapsulation step, in which at least one magnetic color pigment (8) is in each case encapsulated in such a way that there are a plurality of capsules (5) having a solid shell (6) and a liquid core (7), in which the at least one magnetic color pigment (8) floats and is thus magnetically alignable.
The invention relates to a data carrier (10), in particular a value or security document, comprising a plurality of spaced window regions (20A, 20B, 20C) which each have a security feature (24A, 24B, 24C) having an optically variable effect, and comprising intermediate regions (22) without an optically variable appearance, which intermediate regions separate the window regions (20A, 20B, 20C) from one another. According to the invention, different information is displayed in the plurality of window regions (20A, 20B, 20C) and the optically variable security features (24A, 24B, 24C) of the plurality of window regions each produce different dynamic effects (26A, 26B, 26C).
SECURITY ELEMENT TRANSFER MATERIAL FOR TRANSFERRING SECURITY ELEMENTS HAVING A MICRO-OPTICAL AUTHENTICITY FEATURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID SECURITY ELEMENT TRANSFER MATERIAL
The invention relates to security element transfer materials (1) for transferring security elements (4) having a micro-optical authenticity feature to a valuable object (5, 30). The micro-optical authenticity features produce an optical effect by the cooperation of a first micro-optical arrangement (11), which has focusing elements (12, e.g. micro-lenses), with a second micro-optical arrangement (13), which has micro-motif elements (14). The security element transfer material (1) has a temporary carrier (3) in the form of a layered composite material. The temporary carrier is composed of a first temporary carrier substrate (31, 34) and a second temporary carrier substrate (32), which can be undetachably adhesively bonded by means of an adhesive layer (33). The outlines of the security elements to be transferred are cut in (8) or have been pre-cut (8), while the second temporary carrier substrate (32) is not cut, so that the temporary carrier can be removed as a complete carrier layered composite (figures 3i, 4g, 5h). A permant carrier (15) is undetachably joined to the micro-lenses. A transfer adhesive (18) makes possible the adhesion to the final substrate (30) of the valuable object.
The invention relates to a banknote processing apparatus (1) that comprises a deflection unit (10) for adjusting a direction of movement of a banknote (2) and a detection unit (20) for detecting a current motion sequence of the deflection unit (10). The banknote processing apparatus (1) further comprises a control unit (30) for controlling the deflection unit (10) between a first deflection position (11) and a second deflection position (12) to thereby adjust the direction of movement of the banknote (2). The control unit (30) is designed to control the deflection unit (10) between the first deflection position (11) and the second deflection position (12) according to a desired motion sequence of the deflection unit (10) and to determine a deviation of the current motion sequence of the deflection unit (10) from the desired motion sequence of the deflection unit (10). The invention further relates to a method for processing banknotes (2).
The invention relates to a value document (1), such as a bank note, a cheque, a credit card or other payment card, an identity card or the like, which has a front side and a rear side. The value document (1) features, when looked through, a first transparent image that is visible to the unaided eye and has specific dimensions (L, B) when viewed from above. The value document (1) has a substrate body (2) which, when viewed from above, has the specific dimensions (L, B) and is connected to a first transparent film (18), which has an inner side and an outer side, in such a way that the substrate body (2) bears against the inner side of the first transparent film (18) so that the substrate body (2) faces the rear side and the outer side of the first transparent film (18) faces the front side. The first transparent film (18) also has the specific dimensions (L, B) when viewed from above, and the first transparent image that is visible when looked through is produced by a first metallised and/or printed structure which is located on the inner side of the first transparent film (18). The first metallised and/or printed structure is covered with a translucent colour layer.
The invention relates to a flat value document (10), which has a surface region with a longitudinal direction (L) and a transverse direction (Q) and which is provided with a luminescence feature (12) in the surface region. According to the invention, the luminescence feature (12) comprises a first luminescence marker in a first partial region (14) and a second luminescence market in a second, different partial region (16). The first and second luminescence markers can be excited to luminescence at the same wavelength and luminesce after excitation substantially in the same emission band in the infrared spectral range. The first and second luminescence markers have spectrally similar infrared emission spectra, specifically infrared emission spectra that have a spectral difference between 0.5% and 15%. The first and second partial regions overlap each other in the surface region in projection onto the longitudinal direction (L) and/or in projection onto the transverse direction (Q).
The invention relates to a gripper (10) for holding and depositing a stack (St) of sheet material, in particular of value documents (W), at a depositing location, in particular on a surface or on an existing stack, comprising at least one first grip element (20), which has or forms a first contact surface (F1) for contact with the stack (St), and at least one second grip element (30), which has or forms a second contact surface (F2) for contact with the stack (St). The first contact surface (F1) and the second contact surface (F2) are designed for contact with the stack (St) on both sides. The grip elements (20, 30) are guided adjustably with respect to one another such that the contact surfaces (F1, F2) are movable with respect to one another in the direction of the surface normal associated with the relevant contact surfaces (F1, F2) in order to hold the stack (St) between the contact surfaces (F1, F2). The first grip element (20) is mounted so as to be pivotable about a swivel pin (S) such that said element is pivotable between a gripping position, in which the first contact surface (F1) is oriented substantially in parallel with the second contact surface (F2), and a release position, in which the first contact surface (F1) is at an angle with respect to the second contact surface (F2).
B65H 1/26 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with auxiliary supports to facilitate introduction or renewal of the pile
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FORMATION OF SHEET STACKS BY MEANS OF A SHEET-PROCESSING APPARATUS
For the purpose of forming sheet stacks in a delivery region (62) of a sheet-processing apparatus, the following steps are carried out: a) sheets are stacked, by means of a stacker wheel (65), on a sheet stack (40) located on a lifting base (22), b) a set-down base (20) is introduced into the delivery region such that it is arranged beneath the stacker wheel in a position which is located above the uppermost sheet of the sheet stack formed on the lifting base, c) further sheets are stacked, by means of the stacker wheel, on the set-down base arranged beneath the stacker wheel, in order to form a further sheet stack (41) on the set-down base, d) a gripping device (30) is introduced into the delivery region, in order for the sheet stack formed on the lifting base to be gripped by means of the gripping device, e) the sheet stack formed on the lifting base is removed from the delivery region by means of the gripping device and, following the removal of the sheet stack, f) the lifting base is moved upwards to the set-down base, and g) the further sheet stack formed on the set-down base is transferred onto the lifting base and the set-down base is moved away out of the delivery region.
B65H 29/40 - Members rotated about an axis perpendicular to direction of article movement, e.g. star-wheels formed by S-shaped members
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
B65H 31/32 - Auxiliary devices for receiving articles during removal of a completed pile
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
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SENSOR ELEMENT, TEST DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TESTING A DATA CARRIER HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
The invention relates to a sensor element (30) for testing a flat data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, having a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element comprises a magnetic core (35) having an air gap (32), which is delimited by two pole surfaces (38) of the magnetic core and into which the flat data carrier (10) can be inserted in order to be tested, a polarization device (34) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap (32), and a resonator device (40) for exciting the spin resonance feature (12) of the data carrier to be tested in the air gap. According to the invention, the resonator device (40) comprises a signal source (22) and a plurality of stripline resonators (46) which are simultaneously fed from the signal source (22), and the stripline resonators (46) are formed in a planar manner with a main extension plane (50) which is plan-parallel to at least one of the pole surfaces (38) of the magnetic core.
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SENSOR ELEMENT, TEST DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TESTING A DATA CARRIER HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
The invention relates to a sensor element (30) for testing a flat data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, having a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element comprises a magnetic core (35) having an air gap, into which the flat data carrier (10) can be inserted in order to be tested, a polarization device (34) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap, and a resonator device (40) for exciting the spin resonance feature of the data carrier to be tested in the air gap. According to the invention, the resonator device (40) contains at least two stripline resonators (44, 46) which are designed to operate at different excitation frequencies.
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G01R 33/345 - Constructional details, e.g. resonators of waveguide type
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G07D 7/04 - Testing magnetic properties of the materials thereof, e.g. by detection of magnetic imprint
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FILLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH DOCUMENTS OF VALUE
The invention relates to a filling apparatus (1) and to a method for filling containers (5) with document-of-value stacks (2), and to a document-of-value-processing apparatus. The filling apparatus is designed to fill containers with document-of-value stacks, e.g. document-of-value stacks (40), which are set down in a delivery region (62) of a document-of-value-processing machine (60) by the document-of-value-processing machine. The filling apparatus has a feed interface (2), a delivery interface (4) and a transporting path, along which the containers can be transported from the feed interface to the delivery interface, and also has a filling region (3), in which a respective container fed to the filling apparatus can be positioned in order to be filled with document-of-value stacks by means of a gripping device (30).
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
B65H 29/40 - Members rotated about an axis perpendicular to direction of article movement, e.g. star-wheels formed by S-shaped members
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
B65H 31/32 - Auxiliary devices for receiving articles during removal of a completed pile
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SENSOR ELEMENT, TEST DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TESTING DATA CARRIERS HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
The invention relates to a sensor element (30) for testing a planar data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, that has a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element comprises: a magnetic core having an air gap into which the planar data carrier (10) can be inserted for testing purposes; a polarisation device (34) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap; a resonator device (32) for exciting the spin resonance feature of the data carrier to be tested in the air gap, the resonator device comprising at least one stripline resonator (32-1, 32-2) fed by a signal source (22); and a modulation device (36) for generating a time-varying magnetic modulation field in the air gap parallel to the static magnetic field. The modulation device (36) comprises a plurality of modulation coils (36-1, 36-2) which are designed and configured to generate different modulation frequencies so that the modulated magnetic field generated by the modulation device (36) together with the polarisation device (34) has different modulation frequencies at different locations within the air gap.
G01R 33/44 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using nuclear magnetic resonance [NMR]
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G01R 33/60 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using electron paramagnetic resonance
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SENSOR ELEMENT, TEST DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TESTING A DATA CARRIER HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
The invention relates to a sensor element (30) for testing a planar data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, that has a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element comprises: a magnetic core having an air gap into which the planar data carrier (10) can be inserted for testing purposes; a polarisation device (34) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap; and a resonator device (40) for exciting the spin resonance feature of the data carrier to be tested in the air gap. According to the invention, the resonator device (40) comprises a stripline resonator (46) and a supply structure (44) for the stripline resonator (46), and is designed to generate a high-frequency field with circular polarisation owing to the geometry of the stripline resonator (46) and/or the geometry of the supply structure (44).
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G01R 33/345 - Constructional details, e.g. resonators of waveguide type
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SENSOR ELEMENT, TEST DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TESTING A DATA CARRIER HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
G01R 33/44 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using nuclear magnetic resonance [NMR]
G07D 7/04 - Testing magnetic properties of the materials thereof, e.g. by detection of magnetic imprint
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G01R 33/60 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using electron paramagnetic resonance
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SENSOR ELEMENT, TEST DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TESTING A DATA CARRIER HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
The invention relates to a sensor element (30) for testing a planar data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, that has a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element comprises: a magnetic core having an air gap (32) into which the planar data carrier (10) can be inserted for testing purposes; a polarisation device (34) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap (32); and a resonator device (40) for exciting the spin resonance feature (12) of the data carrier to be tested in the air gap. According to the invention, the resonator device (40) contains a plurality of stripline resonators (46-1, 46-2) which are designed and configured to operate independently of one another at the same excitation frequency. The polarisation device (34) generates a homogeneous magnetic flux in the air gap (32) so that the static magnetic flux for each pair of stripline resonators (46-1, 46-2) of the resonator device has substantially the same field strength at the position of a first stripline resonator (46-1) as at the position of a second stripline resonator (46-2).
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The invention relates to a biodegradable value document substrate comprising a biodegradable paper substrate having sustainable fibres, the sustainable fibres being selected from the group consisting of natural fibres, regenerated cellulose fibres, bio-based plant polymer fibres, bio-based animal polymer fibres, or a mixture of two or more of the aforementioned elements.
The invention relates to a helical compartment stacker for stacking sheet material (100), in particular banknotes, having a stacker wheel (1), which has a multiplicity of helical stacker compartments (2), which are arranged about an axis of rotation (3) and are designed so that, in a first rotary position, they receive sheet material (100) and, in a second rotary position, they set down, and in the process stack, the sheet material (100) received; having a feed device (7), which is designed to feed the sheet material (100) to the stacker wheel (1) gradually, so that the sheet material (100) can be received by the stacker compartments (2); and having a control device (9), which is designed to control the rotation of the stacker wheel (1), and/or the feeding of the sheet material (100) to the stacker wheel (1), such that the sheet material (100) is received only by some of the stacker compartments (2). The invention also relates to a corresponding method and to a system for processing sheet material (100).
The invention relates to a method for transferring a security element (3) onto a target substrate (1), comprising the steps of: - providing the security element (3); - applying the security element (3) to the target substrate (1); - irradiating a radiation-curable adhesive layer on the security element side to cure the radiation-curable adhesive layer which permanently bonds the security element (3) to the target substrate (1), wherein the security element is opaque to the irradiation in an effect region (32) and is transparent to the irradiation in at least one transparent element (31, 33, 34). For the irradiation on the security element side, a plurality of transparent elements (34; 31, 34; 33, 34; 31, 33, 34) are distributed in the security element (3) in such a way that, when irradiating through the transparent elements (34; 31, 34; 33, 34; 31, 33, 34), a plurality of cured partial surfaces (314, 334, 344) of the adhesive layer are formed which are separated from one another by at least one non-cured partial surface (324) of the adhesive layer. The plurality of transparent elements (34; 31, 34; 33, 34; 31, 33, 34) comprises a plurality of transparent grid elements (34).
The invention relates to a device (10) and a method for stacking value documents (12). The device comprises a stacker unit (20) for receiving the value documents (12) and a conveyor unit (30) for conveying the value documents (12) into the stacker unit (20). The stacker unit (20) comprises a rotatable stacker wheel (22) for receiving the value documents (12), wherein the rotatable stacker wheel (22) has a plurality of deflectable stacker wheel segments (24) which are provided along the circumference of the rotatable stacker wheel (22) in a mutually spaced manner. Each of the deflectable stacker wheel segments (24) defines a respective receiving region (26) for receiving at least one of the value documents (12). The device additionally comprises a deflecting unit (40) which is designed to deflect each stacker wheel segment (24) individually in order to thus modify the size of the respective receiving region (26) associated with the stacker wheel segment (24).
The invention relates to a banknote processing device (10), comprising a banknote compartment (12) configured to receive a plurality of banknotes (14) to be processed and a drive unit (20) configured to move the banknotes (14) out of the banknote compartment (12) such that a filling state of the banknote compartment (12) changes over time. The banknote processing device (10) further comprises an acquisition unit (30) configured to acquire a present filling state of the banknote compartment (12), the present filling state being representative for an amount of banknotes (14) located within the banknote compartment (12), wherein the acquisition (30) unit is configured to generate an output signal based on the present filling state of the banknote compartment (12). The invention also relates to a method for monitoring a filling state of a banknote processing device (10).
The invention relates to a method for producing value documents and to a sensor system for quality control during the production of value documents. A first optical radiation (S1) emitted by a first semi-finished product (1) is detected with a first sensitivity (E1) and a first resolution (A1) and is tested using a first test criterion (K1). If the first test criterion (K1) is met, the following steps are performed: introducing and/or applying at least one feature substance (MS) into or onto the first semi-finished product (1), wherein a value document (4) or a second semi-finished product (2) is obtained; detecting a second optical radiation (S2) emitted by the value document (4) or second semi-finished product (2) with at least a second sensitivity (E2) and at least a second resolution (A2); and testing the second optical radiation (S2) on the basis of at least one second test criterion (K2a, K2b) and, if the at least one second test criterion (K2a, K2b) is met, releasing the value document (4) for circulation or releasing the second semi-finished product (2) for use in the production of a value document (4). The first sensitivity (E1) is greater than the second sensitivity (E2) and/or the first resolution (A1) is less than the second resolution (A2) and/or the testing of the first optical radiation (S1) is less selective than the testing of the second optical radiation (S2).
The invention relates to a security element (1) for a value document, which security element comprises a substrate body (2, 16) having a front face (3) and a rear face (4), and a see-through element (15) which, when looked through, presents a transparent image to a viewer. The see-through element (15) comprises micro-imaging elements (14) as well as first micro-image elements (6) and second micro-image elements (8) which are alternatingly arranged in a micro-image layer (5). The micro-image layer (5) is applied to the front face (3) or the rear face (4) of the substrate body (2, 16) or is embedded therein. The micro-imaging elements (14) image the micro-image elements (6, 8). The first micro-image elements (6), together with the micro-imaging elements (14), provide a first view (7) of the transparent image, which first view can be seen from a first angular viewing range, and the second micro-image elements (8), together with the micro-imaging elements (14), provide a second view (9) of the transparent image, which second view can be seen from a second angular viewing range. The micro-image elements (6, 8) are arranged in such a way that the views (7, 9) are interleaved with respect to the micro-image layer (5), and the first view (7) differs in terms of its translucency from the second view (9).
The invention relates to an optically variable security element for protecting information carriers (1), comprising at least two luminescent dyes (F) which cover, at least in some regions, one and/or two sides of a planar substrate. The at least two luminescent dyes (F) comprise a fluorescent dye and a phosphorescent dye, wherein preferably the at least two luminescent dyes (F), preferably the fluorescent dye and the phosphorescent dye, are superimposed on one another, at least in some regions, in order to produce a mixed colour by luminescence. The invention further relates to a method for authenticating an information carrier (1) protected by means of an optically variable security element (10).
The invention relates to an optically variable surface pattern (10) which is designed to provide a multi-colour representation when viewed from at least one predefined angle and comprises a plurality of surface elements (20) which are provided with relief structures, at least one of the relief structures having nanostructuring that acts as a colour filter. According to the invention, the relief structures are selected from a set of at least four relief structures that differ from one another, each of which generating a colour impression corresponding to a predefined chromatic colour when viewed from the predefined angle, and each of the chromatic colours equating to a different primary colour. The surface elements (20) are dimensioned such that, in at least one sub-area of the surface pattern (10), when viewed from the at least one predefined angle, a colour impression corresponding to a mixed colour that differs from the predefined primary colours can be generated. In this respect, positions of the relief structures in the optically variable surface pattern (10) and/or surface dimensioning of the relief structures inside the surface elements (20) are not fixedly predefined, for example are not regular or are not limited in terms of minimum extent.
G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
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SENSOR AND METHOD FOR EXAMINING VALUABLE DOCUMENTS, SENSOR SYSTEM AND VALUABLE DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICE
The invention relates to a sensor (10) and a method for examining valuable documents (1), in particular banknotes, comprising a radiation source (10) for irradiating a valuable document (1) with electromagnetic radiation (8) and a detector (12) for the spatially resolved detection in at least two different spectral ranges (R, G, B) of the electromagnetic radiation (9) emanating from the valuable document (1). A first feature (M1) of the valuable document is examined on the basis of the detector signals generated for at least one first spectral range and a second feature (M2) is examined taking into account the detector signals generated for at least one second spectral range. The electromagnetic radiation detected or to be detected by the detector (12) or the detector signals from the detector are attenuated in color channel-specific fashion, with an attenuation being carried out in the first spectral range in relation to the second spectral range. The invention also relates to a sensor system (1, 10) and a valuable document processing device.
The invention relates to a cover device (1) for retaining a plurality of value documents (50) in a compartment space (110). The cover device (1) comprises a base unit (10) extending in a main longitudinal direction (2), as well as a retaining element (21). A coupling element (31) defines a hinge axis (33) that allows the retaining element (21) to pivot relative to the base unit (10) between a closed position (5) and an opened position (6). The hinge axis (33) is inclined with respect to the main longitudinal direction (2). The invention further relates to a system (100) and a banknote stacking module (1000).
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The invention relates to a transfer security element material with an intermediate support and a plurality of security elements for value documents. The security elements are releasably arranged on the intermediate support in order to be released from the intermediate support upon being transferred and in order to be permanently transferred onto a value document substrate, wherein the security elements are provided as separately transferable security elements such that the security elements are separated from one another on the intermediate support at least by means of transfer predetermined breaking points, and the security elements comprise separation-protection predetermined breaking points which are not parallel to the transfer predetermined breaking points and which are to impede a separation of the transferred security element from the value document substrate without destroying the security element. The security elements have a central decorative region and a transparent edge region which surrounds the decorative region, and the separation-protection predetermined breaking points are formed in the transparent edge region without reaching the decorative region.
A sheet material holder (300) for holding sheet material (2) for a gripping system is described, which is designed to bear with a first surface (28) on the sheet material (2) when the sheet material holder (300) is holding the sheet material (2), wherein the first surface (28) comprises at least a first opening (30) and the sheet material holder (300) is designed such that a fluid can be discharged through the first opening (30) along a first predetermined discharging direction (32) in the direction of the sheet material (2) when the sheet material holder (300) is holding the sheet material (2). A gripping system (200) and a set-down system (100) with the sheet material holder (300) are also described. A method for setting sheet material (2) down is also made available, which comprises moving (502) sheet material (2) to a set-down position while the sheet material (2) is held by the sheet material holder (300), discharging (504) a fluid from the first opening (30) in the direction of the sheet material (2), and moving (506) the sheet material holder (300) relative to the sheet material (2) during the discharging of the fluid, such that the sheet material (2) is set down from the sheet material holder (300).
The invention relates to a sensor element (10) for checking a planar data carrier, in particular a banknote, having a spin resonance feature. The sensor element (10) contains a magnetic core (20) with an air gap (24) into which the planar data carrier is insertable for checking purposes, and a polarization device (22) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap (24). Here, the invention provides for the magnetic core (20) to be provided with a permanent-magnetic adjustment element (30) having a plurality of selectable adjustment positions, with the magnetic flux in the air gap (24) being between a minimum value and a maximum value depending on the chosen adjustment position of the adjustment element (30).
The invention relates to a sensor element (10) for testing a planar data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, having a spin resonance feature. The sensor element (10) comprises a magnetic core (20) having an air gap (24), into which the planar data carrier is introducible for the purpose of testing, and having at least one dividing gap (30), along which the magnetic core (20) is divisible into two or more parts. The sensor element also comprises a polarization device (22) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap (24). In this case, the invention provides for the magnetic core (20) to have at least one magnetic potentiometer (32) that is switchable between two states. In this case, the magnetic potentiometer (32) in a first state has a first magnetic reluctance and, in the first state of the magnetic potentiometer (32), the sensor element (10) is set up for a measurement on a spin resonance feature of a data carrier introduced into the air gap (24). The magnetic potentiometer (32) in a second state has a second, different magnetic reluctance and, in the second state of the magnetic potentiometer (32), the sensor element (10) is set up for a division of the magnetic core along the dividing gap (30).
G01R 33/383 - Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field using permanent magnets
G01R 33/60 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using electron paramagnetic resonance
G01N 24/10 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using electron paramagnetic resonance
G07D 7/04 - Testing magnetic properties of the materials thereof, e.g. by detection of magnetic imprint
G01N 24/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using nuclear magnetic resonance
The invention relates to a display element with a substrate having a plurality of optical elements. The optical elements (e.g., curved mirrors 2 in the form of a concave Fresnel mirror, having a focal point 2.1) of a first grid consist of a first type of optical elements, and the optical elements (e.g., curved mirrors 1 which are inverted in relation to the curved mirrors 2 or mirrored about 180° about the transverse axis, in the form of a convex Fresnel mirror or a convex Fresnel lens, having a focal point 1.1) of a second grid consist of a second type of optical elements, and the first type of optical elements is different from the second type of optical elements. When the display element is tilted, the light spots 5 of the concave and convex mirror surfaces move synchronously in opposite directions in the direction of the arrows so that a viewer 4 observes an especially distinct dynamic effect of floating.
The invention relates to a device for illuminating value documents, in particular banknotes, to a sensor (10) for testing value documents, and to a value document-processing system. The device has a support element (1) and multiple radiation sources (2) which are arranged in a row (3) on the support element (1) and which are designed to emit electromagnetic radiation in order to illuminate a value document. The invention is characterized in that the support element (1) is equipped with a recess (4) which is arranged at a distance to the radiation sources (2) arranged in the row (3) and which extends over a first section (A) of the row (3), whereby the support element (1) has a heat-transfer capability in a support element region (5) lying on the first section (A) of the row (3), said heat-transfer capability being reduced in comparison to a support element (1) region (6) lying on another section (B) of the row (3).
The invention relates to a method for producing a data carrier (10) having a luminescent security element (14) comprising at least two portions (22, 24) which at least do not completely overlap one another. In the method: a desired target color location is specified in a step Z); a first printing ink is provided in a step B1), which first printing ink generates a first color impression when illuminated with white light and which, when illuminated with excitation light, has a first visible luminescence, and generates a second color impression which corresponds to the specified target color location; and a second printing ink is provided in a step B2), which second printing ink also generates the first color impression when illuminated with white light and which, when illuminated with the excitation light, has a second visible luminescence, and generates a third color impression which has a different color location and/or a different brightness than the first printing ink. In the method, printing inks are provided in step B1) and step B2) as first and second printing ink, the remission and luminescence of each of which show substantially the same level of stability in respect of environmental impacts. In a step D), the luminescent security element (14) is produced on the data carrier (10), wherein a first portion (22) is printed onto the data carrier (10) using the first printing ink and a second portion (24) which at least does not completely overlap the first portion is printed onto the data carrier using the second printing ink.
The invention relates to a composite body, comprising: a support plate (1) having recesses, an upper main surface and a lower main surface; and an electrically conductive paper structure (4) adjoining the upper main surface of the support plate, wherein: the electrically conductive paper structure (4) has at least one conductor track (3) facing the upper main surface of the support plate; and conductor elements (2) are introduced into the recesses of the support plate such that the conductor elements (2) terminate flush with the upper main surface of the support plate (1), the conductor elements (2) are in electrical contact with the at least one conductor track (3) of the electrically conductive paper structure (4), and the conductor elements (2) are contactable with a current source from the lower main surface of the support plate (1).
H05K 3/10 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
The invention relates to a luminescent printing ink (20) for security printing, having a fluorescent substance (28-F) and a phosphorescent substance (28-P) which each luminesce in the visible spectral range when excited with non-visible excitation light. The printing ink (20) contains one or more capsule luminescent pigment varieties (22-F, 22-P), each of which has a core (24), a shell (26) encapsulating the core and a luminescent substance (28) present in the core. The fluorescent substance (28-F) and the phosphorescent substance (28-P) are each present as a luminescent substance in the core (24) of one or more of the capsule luminescent pigment varieties (22-F, 22-P) so that the capsule luminescent pigments form fluorescent capsule luminescent pigments (22-F) and/or phosphorescent capsule luminescent pigments (22-P). The luminescences of the fluorescent and the phosphorescent capsule luminescence pigments (22-F, 22-P) have the same light-fastness and the same chemical stability, and their luminescences visually produce a substantially matching colour impression.
The invention relates to a platelet-shaped magnetic effect pigment for use in a printing ink, comprising a layered structure with a magnetic layer and at least one optical functional layer, wherein the magnetic layer is based on elongate nanomagnets that do not touch one another and have a substantially uniform preferred magnetic direction perpendicular to the platelet plane of the effect pigment.
C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
The invention relates to an automated payment method for a payment from a customer to a seller for a sequence of multiple purchase transactions, wherein the following steps are performed in a seller unit: a) registering the customer for the sequence of multiple purchase transactions; b) receiving items of billing data for each of the purchase transactions, each item comprising a purchase revenue of the purchase transaction; c) checking-out the customer for the sequence of purchase transactions; d) adding up the purchase revenues; and e) generating payment data from the added-up purchase revenues and from payment service provider data of the customer, wherein in step c) the checking-out of the customer triggers at least step e), and the customer is checked out depending on previously stored seller-specific and/or customer-specific checking-out base data, wherein the checking-out is performed automatically by determining in advance a checking-out time at which the checking-out is performed on the basis of the checking-out base data and/or by checking the plausibility of the billing data as a checking-out criterion on the basis of the checking-out base data.
G06Q 20/10 - Payment architectures specially adapted for home banking systems
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentials; Review and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
A banknote (1) having a banknote substrate (2) and a security element (3), the banknote substrate (2) having a first security component (12) and the security element (3) having a second security component (13), with the first security component being designed to emit a first characteristic signal (14) outside of the visible wavelength range of the electromagnetic radiation upon excitation with electromagnetic radiation and the second security component being designed to emit a second characteristic signal (15) outside of the visible wavelength range of the electromagnetic radiation upon excitation with electromagnetic radiation, with the banknote (1) being designed to provide a third characteristic signal (16) by combining the first characteristic signal and the second characteristic signal. The characteristic signals (14, 15, 16) may be in the form of infrared radiation, UV radiation or terahertz radiation. The security element (3) can be a security film element (4, 6) connected to the banknote substrate by way of an adhesive connection (36), or a security thread (5) applied to the banknote substrate (2).
The invention relates to an optically variable security element having a motif region. A plurality of differently oriented first facets and a plurality of differently oriented second facets are arranged in the motif region. Each of the first and second facets defines a normal vector having a first orientation component and a second orientation component. The optically variable security element defines an x-y plane. The first facets comprise first sub-wavelength structures. The second facets comprise second sub-wavelength structures. The first sub-wavelength structures are different from the first sub-wavelength structures. In the motif region at least one motif is visible to an observer in a depiction and with a colour impression. The depiction of the at least one motif changes for the observer as the optically variable security element is tilted about a first axis. The colour impression of the at least one motif changes for the observer as the optically variable security element is tilted about a second axis. The second axis is not parallel to the first axis. The colour impression of the at least one motif is determined by the first orientation components. The depiction of the at least one motif is determined by the second orientation components. The first orientation components of the first facets and of the second facets are different from one another.
The invention relates to a device for separating value documents (2), in particular banknotes, comprising a receiving device (4, 5) which is designed to receive a stack (3) of value documents (2), a rotatable separating element (7) which is designed to act temporarily on in each case one value document (2) of the stack (3) and to withdraw the same from the stack (3), and a drive device (8) which is designed to set the separating element (7) into rotation, and a control device (9) which is designed to control the drive device (8) such that the rotational speed of the rotation, into which the separating element (7) is set by the drive device (8), is changed, in particular temporarily, during each revolution of the separating element (7). The invention also relates to a corresponding method and to a value document processing system comprising such a device.
B65H 1/06 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated adapted to support articles substantially horizontally, e.g. for separation from top of pile for separation from bottom of pile
The invention concerns a security element (1) for a security document (21), having an optically variable layer (2), a marking layer (3) and a reflector layer (4), the reflector layer (4) being configured between the optically variable layer (2) and the marking layer (3), the marking layer (3) being disposed on a rear side (4a) of the reflector layer (4), facing away from the optically variable layer (2), and being configured for marking the rear side (4a) of the reflector layer (4), the marking layer (3) being configured as a checking aid for right-sided disposition of the security element (1) on the security document (21), with the marking layer (3) having multiple cutouts (7) at which the reflector layer (4) has an exposed configuration relative to the marking layer (3).
The invention relates to a method for producing a luminescent printing ink of a desired target spectral locus, in which: Z) the desired target spectral locus is specified using standard chromaticity coordinates x, y; L) at least two luminescent pigments are specified by their luminescence spectra; B) proportions by weight of the at least two luminescent pigments are determined from the luminescence spectra of the luminescent pigments, from spectral value functions and from the specified target spectral locus; and M) the at least two luminescent pigments are mixed in the proportions by weight determined in step B) in order to obtain a luminescent printing ink having a luminescence of which the spectral locus under illumination with non-visible excitation light corresponds substantially to the target spectral locus.
The invention relates to a method for producing a luminescent security marking (14; 70) on a substrate (12) of a predetermined substrate type. The security marking (14; 70) comprises a layer sequence (20) which is applied on top of the substrate in a part region (18) and is formed from a diffuse reflectance printing ink applied on top of the substrate and from a luminescent printing ink applied on top of the diffuse reflectance printing ink, or a mixture of a diffuse reflectance printing ink and a luminescent printing ink. The layer sequence or the mixture exhibit visible luminescence after excitation. In the case of the layer sequence (20), in particular, a combination spectrum is determined by an addition, weighted with a provided division parameter c, of the luminescence spectrum of the luminescent printing ink, modified by the diffuse reflectance spectrum of the diffuse reflectance printing ink, and of the unmodified luminescence spectrum. In the case of the mixture, a combination spectrum is determined as a luminescence spectrum of the luminescent printing ink modified by the diffuse reflectance spectrum. The layer sequence or the mixture are printed with a chosen layer thickness onto a substrate (12) of the predetermined substrate type, in order to obtain a luminescent security marking (14; 70), the luminescence spectrum of which matches the calculated combination spectrum in the part region on illumination with the excitation light. The invention also relates to an associated luminescent security marking (14; 70).
The invention relates to a method for generating templates for checking value documents of a predefined value document type, in particular banknotes, in which method value documents of the predefined value document type have at least two predefined production elements, in particular print layers and/or security elements, which optionally partially overlap, and digital training images of training value documents of the predefined value document type are used, each of which have pixels each assigned pixel data. The method comprises the following steps: for each of the training images, determining position data sets having position coordinates in a coordinate space each describing the positions of the production elements on the value document at least relative to one another; forming at least two, preferably at least four, position sub-regions of the coordinate space, each comprising at least one predefined number of position data sets, the position sub-regions containing no common position data sets; for each of the position sub-regions, determining a template using training images of the value documents; storing the template and position sub-region data describing the position and extent of each position sub-region. The invention further relates to a method for checking value documents and to a device for carrying out the checking method.
G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and text; Combining figures or text
G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
The invention relates to an optically variable representation element (12) with a reflective surface region (24) which, upon observation in reflected light, generates a respective three-dimensional representation (14, 16) for at least two different observation directions (44, 46), with the three-dimensional representations (14, 16) at least partially overlapping and having different colors at least regionally within the overlap region. In this case, provision is made for the reflective surface region (24) to contain a respective multiplicity of reflective facets (34, 36) in a first and a second partial region which at least partially overlap one another, said reflective facets being oriented such that the facets (34) in the first partial region generate a first three-dimensional representation (14) with a surface that jumps out and/or is set back in relation to its actual spatial shape for the observer from the first observation direction (44) and the facets (36) in the second partial region generate a second three-dimensional representation (16) with a surface that jumps out and/or is set back in relation to its actual spatial shape for the observer from the second observation direction (46). In the overlap region of the first and the second partial regions, the facets (34, 36) of the reflective surface region (24) are provided at least regionally with sub-wavelength structures (38) which generate the different colors of the three-dimensional representations (14, 16).
The invention relates to a method for producing a security element, to a security element, and to a security document. The method comprises the following steps: providing a substrate (12) embodied with a planar extent and having a front and a rear side (14, 15) and at least one portion (16); b1) applying a stabilizing coating (17) in the portion (16) on the rear side (15) of the substrate (12); b2) applying an adhesion promoter coating (18) in the portion (16) on the front side (14) of the substrate (12); and c) applying a transfer element (19) on the adhesion promoter coating (18). As seen in a plan view of the planar substrate (12), the transfer element (19) is arranged in a manner bounded by an edge (22) lying within the portion (16) on at least a first and a second side (20, 21), and the stabilizing coating (17) and the adhesion promoter coating (18) are each formed on at least one of the first and second sides (20, 21) of the transfer element (19) in a manner extending beyond the edge (22) thereof. The stabilizing coating (17) and the adhesion promoter coating (18) each comprise a, more particularly optical or machine-readable, e.g. luminescent, feature component, the stabilizing coating (17) and the adhesion promoter coating (18) jointly forming a security feature of the security element.
The invention relates to an optically variable security element (10) having a motif region (20). A plurality of differently oriented facets (111) are arranged in the motif region (20). A pattern (30) comprising visible pattern elements (50, 50a, 50b) is visible in the motif region (20) to a viewer at least at a first viewing angle. The visible pattern elements (50, 50a, 50b) are designed differently in order to portray a motif (60) to the viewer. The motif (60) is a three-dimensional motif (60). The pattern elements (50, 50a, 50b) are designed differently such that they portray a perspective of the three-dimensional motif (60) to the viewer.
The invention relates to a multilayer body comprising two layer structures bonded by means of an adhesive layer, wherein at least one of the two layer structures has a colour-shifting thin-film element. The invention further relates to a process for production of a multilayer body, comprising the providing of a first layer structure having a colour-shifting thin-film element; the providing of a second layer structure having a colour-shifting thin-film element; the step of bonding of the first layer structure to the second layer structure by means of at least one adhesive layer present over the full area or in structured or partial form, wherein the at least one adhesive layer is provided on the outside of at least one of the two layer structures, preferably on the outside of both layer structures.
The invention relates to an optically variable security element containing a motif region, wherein an optically variable main motif having a contour is visible to a viewer in the motif region at at least a first viewing angle, and the optically variable main motif includes substructures that are visible to the viewer, said visible substructures being visible along the contour of the main motif, the substructures being sub-motifs that are visible to the viewer, and each of the sub-motifs being provided with a contour.
The invention relates to an optically variable security element containing a motif region, wherein an optically variable main motif having a main motif shape is visible to a viewer in the motif region at at least a first viewing angle, and the optically variable main motif includes substructures that are visible to the viewer, said substructures being sub-motifs that are visible to the viewer and have a sub-motif shape, the sub-motifs having the same sub-motif shape, and the sub-motif shape corresponding to the main motif shape.
The invention relates to an apparatus for checking value documents (1), more particularly banknotes, comprising at least one image-capturing device (2), which is designed to capture at least one image (3) of each of a plurality of value documents (1), said images each being composed of a plurality of pixels. The apparatus is characterized by an evaluation device (4), which is designed to determine, in the captured images (3) of different value documents (1), one or more positions of pixels at which a plurality of the captured images (3) of the different value documents (1) deviate from a predefined reference image (3Z). The invention also relates to a corresponding method and to a system for processing value documents.
The invention relates to an electrode-stacking wheel (1) designed to receive and convey planar electrode elements (7), the electrode-stacking wheel comprising: a spindle (2) designed for the rotating of the electrode-stacking wheel (1); a plurality of stacking fingers (3), which are radial to the spindle (2) and which are disposed circumferentially around the spindle (2); a plurality of intermediate spaces (6), which are formed between the respective stacking fingers (3), each intermediate space (6) being designed to receive at least one of the electrode elements (7); and an electrode-clamping element (8) formed in each of the intermediate spaces (6), each electrode-clamping element (8) being designed such that, in the clamping state, the electrode-clamping element applies clamping force to a main surface (9) of one of the electrode elements (7) and presses the electrode element (7) in question against the stacking finger (3) in question by means of the force application.
The invention relates to a method for forming a stack of flat elements (12), for example electrodes, for an electrochemical energy storage device or a fuel cell using a stacking wheel (16) that can be rotated in a specified rotational direction (D) and has stacking compartments (18), each of which is designed to receive one of the flat elements. An individual flat element of the flat elements is transported to the stacking wheel, which is rotating in the specified rotational direction, and enters one of the stacking compartments of the stacking wheel; the flat element is further transported in the stacking compartment by rotating the stacking wheel; and the flat element is removed from the stacking compartment in a specified phase of the rotational movement. While the flat element is entering the stacking compartment and/or while the flat element is being transported in the stacking compartment, an air flow is directed towards the flat element in a specified blowing region (B) such that a force is exerted onto the respective flat element. The invention additionally relates to a device (10) for carrying out the method.
The invention relates to a method for forming a stack of flat elements (12), for example electrodes, for an electrochemical energy storage device or a fuel cell using at least one rotatably mounted stacking wheel (16) with stacking fingers (38). Two adjacent stacking fingers of the stacking fingers form a stacking compartment (18) which has a stacking compartment opening on the circumference of the stacking wheel, and at least one of the stacking fingers which forms the stacking compartment has at least one air channel (20) which opens into a stacking compartment formed by means of the respective stacking fingers. In the method, the elements are transported individually to the rotating stacking wheel such that each of the transported elements enters one of the stacking compartments, the respective element being transported in the respective stacking compartment by rotating the stacking wheel until the respective element exits the stacking compartment, and at least while the respective element is entering the respective stacking compartment and/or at least while the respective element is exiting the respective stacking compartment, air is suctioned from the stacking compartment and/or is blown into the stacking compartment through the at least one air channel such that a force is exerted onto the element in the stacking compartment. The invention additionally relates to a device (10) for carrying out the method.
The invention relates to a device for producing an electrode stack with flat electrode elements (1), comprising a stacking wheel (10) that can be rotated about a stacking wheel axis (A) and has a plurality of stacking wheel fingers (11) distributed over the circumference of the stacking wheel, a respective compartment being formed between each pair of stacking wheel fingers in order to receive an electrode element. The device additionally has an ejector (15) which is designed to eject the electrode elements received in the compartments of the stacking wheel out of the respective compartment when the stacking wheel rotates about the stacking wheel axis, wherein the electrode elements are deposited onto an electrode stack by the ejector. For at least one of the compartments of the stacking wheel, a roll pair (12, 13) is provided which has an inner roll (12) and an outer roll (13) that are arranged in the region of the respective compartment such that the rolls act on opposing surfaces of an electrode element received in the compartment in order to influence the movement of the electrode element along the compartment.
The invention relates to a device for stacking flat items. The device according to the invention for stacking flat items has: stacking wheels (10, 20) which have stacking fingers (S1, S2) and, located between the stacking fingers, compartments (F1, F2) for receiving flat items (G) to be stacked; a conveying device (T) for conveying the flat items into the compartments of the stacking wheels; a stripper (30) for removing the flat items from the compartments of the stacking wheels; a support (31) for receiving the flat items removed from the compartments of the stacking wheels and for forming a stack (40) of flat items, in which at least one first stacking wheel (10) mounted on a first shaft and at least one second stacking wheel (20) mounted on a second shaft (22) are provided, the shafts of the stacking wheels being parallel to each other in an axial direction and arranged at a distance d from each other so that a central point (11) of the first shaft and a central point of the second shaft lie in a plane (E), the first stacking wheel and the second stacking wheel being driven at the same speed and in the same rotational direction (R) so that a resultant opening between first and second compartments is created depending on the angular position of the first and second stacking wheels, portions of the opening between first and second compartments which in the respective angular position are perpendicular to the plane being constricted by the distance d whereas portions of the opening between first and second compartments which are parallel to the plane being unchanged.
The invention relates to a method and a device for stacking flat items. The present invention for stacking flat items (G) in order to form stacks (40) with a predefined number of flat items by means of a stacking wheel (10) has the following steps • a) introducing flat items into compartments (F) of the stacking wheel, • b) conveying the flat items in the compartments of the stacking wheel, • c) removing the flat items from the compartments of the stacking wheel and forming a stack with the predefined number of flat items and • d) removing the stack with the predefined number of flat items, wherein, after introduction of the predefined number of flat items into the compartments of the stacking wheel, no flat item is introduced into at least one subsequent compartment of the stacking wheel, and repeating steps a) to d).
B65H 29/40 - Members rotated about an axis perpendicular to direction of article movement, e.g. star-wheels formed by S-shaped members
B65H 33/12 - Forming counted batches in delivery pile or stream of articles by creating gaps in the stream
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
71.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE STACK
The invention relates to a device for producing an electrode stack with flat electrodes, having a stacking wheel (10) that can be rotated about a stacking wheel axis (A), which stacking wheel has a plurality of stacking wheel fingers (11) distributed over the circumference of the stacking wheel, between each of which fingers a compartment for receiving an electrode is formed. The device further comprises a stripper (15) which is designed to strip the electrodes accommodated in the stacking wheel compartments from the respective compartment when the stacking wheel rotates about its stacking wheel axis, wherein the stripping causes the electrodes to be placed on an electrode stack. In addition to the stacking wheel fingers, a plurality of elastically deformable fingers (12) are present. These fingers are rotated about an axis when the device is in operation. The respective elastically deformable finger engages with the respective electrode during stripping and/or placement of the respective electrode in order to align the front edge of the electrode.
B65H 29/40 - Members rotated about an axis perpendicular to direction of article movement, e.g. star-wheels formed by S-shaped members
B65H 31/36 - Auxiliary devices for contacting each article with a front stop as it is piled
B65H 31/02 - Pile receivers with stationary end support against which pile accumulates
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
B65H 31/38 - Apparatus for vibrating or knocking the pile during piling
72.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE STACK, AND STACKING DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for producing an electrode stack (10) with flat electrode elements (6, 8), in which the following steps are carried out: a) providing a first electrode element (6); b) inserting the first electrode element (6) into an intermediate space (5) which is formed by stacking fingers (3) of at least one stacking wheel (2) which rotates about a rotation axis (4); c) transporting the first electrode element (6) with the stacking wheel (2); d) removing the first electrode element (6) from the intermediate space (5); e) arranging the first electrode element (6) in a stacking position (50); f) providing a second electrode element (8); g) inserting the second electrode element (8) into a further intermediate space (7) which is different from the intermediate space (5) and is formed by stacking fingers (3) of the stacking wheel (2); h) removing the second electrode element (8) from the further intermediate space (7); and i) arranging the second electrode element (8) in the stacking position (50) and producing the electrode stack (10), wherein at least the first electrode element (6) is moved to a lateral target position (14) by at least one movable alignment element (13).
B65H 31/02 - Pile receivers with stationary end support against which pile accumulates
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
73.
STACKING WHEEL AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE FOR STACKING FLAT OBJECTS
The invention relates to a stacking wheel and a device for stacking flat objects. The stacking wheel (20) according to the invention for stacking flat objects (G) has a specified number of stacking fingers (S1-S16) which are distributed over the circumference of the stacking wheel and form compartments (F1-F16) between the stacking fingers for receiving the flat objects to be stacked. The stacking fingers have outer ends (S1-S16) which enclose the openings of the compartment and are arranged in a uniformly spaced manner along the outer circumference of the stacking wheel such that the openings of the compartments are arranged along the outer circumference of the stacking wheel in a uniformly spaced manner, and the stacking fingers have inner ends which are arranged such that the compartment ends (E1-E16) lying in the direction of the center of the stacking wheel are arranged such that a distance (a) is produced in the rotational direction (R) of the stacking wheel between two adjacent compartment (F1, 16) ends (E1, E16), said distance being greater than the distances between all of the other adjacent ends of the compartments in the rotational direction of the stacking wheel.
B65H 29/40 - Members rotated about an axis perpendicular to direction of article movement, e.g. star-wheels formed by S-shaped members
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
B65H 33/00 - Forming counted batches in delivery pile or stream of articles
74.
SENSOR ELEMENT, TEST DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TESTING DATA CARRIERS HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
The invention relates to a sensor element (30) for testing a flat data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, that has a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element contains a magnetic core (34) having an air gap, into which the flat data carrier (10) can be inserted for testing, an element for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap, and a resonator (32) for exciting the spin resonance feature of the data carrier to be tested. According to the invention, it is provided that the resonator is formed by a stripline resonator (40) which is arranged in the air gap of the magnetic core and comprises a flat carrier (42) having an upper side (44-O) and a conducting structure (46) which is arranged on the upper side (44-O) of the carrier with a characteristic length l.
G07D 7/04 - Testing magnetic properties of the materials thereof, e.g. by detection of magnetic imprint
G01R 33/20 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance
G01N 24/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using nuclear magnetic resonance
75.
SENSOR ELEMENT AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE AUTHENTICITY OF A DATA CARRIER HAVING A SPIN RESONANCE FEATURE
The invention relates to a sensor element (26) for checking the authenticity of a planar data carrier (10), in particular a banknote, having a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element contains a magnetic core (22) having an air gap (24), into which the flat data carrier (10) can be inserted for authentication and which defines an axial direction extending between the adjoining surfaces of the magnetic core (22), a polarization device for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap (24), a modulation device (30) for generating a time-varying magnetic modulation field in the air gap (24), and a resonator for exciting the spin resonance feature (12) of the data carrier (10) to be checked. According to the invention, it is provided that the modulation device is formed by at least one planar coil (30) arranged in the air gap, which planar coil has in one plane one or a plurality of windings about the axial direction of the air gap. The invention also relates to a test device having such a sensor element.
G07D 7/04 - Testing magnetic properties of the materials thereof, e.g. by detection of magnetic imprint
G01R 33/20 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance
G01N 24/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using nuclear magnetic resonance
76.
OPTICALLY VARIABLE SECURITY ELEMENT, PRODUCTION PROCESS AND EMBOSSING ARRANGEMENT
The invention relates to an optically variable security element (20) for safeguarding articles of value. The security element has a feature layer (24) containing, in a common plane, first and second feature regions (30, 40) arranged so as to accurately fit together. The first feature regions (30) contain a first embossing lacquer layer of a first embossing lacquer (32) into which an embossed structure (34) that creates a first optical effect has been embossed. The second feature regions (40) contain a second embossing lacquer layer of a second embossing lacquer (42) into which an embossed structure (44) that creates a second, different optical effect has been embossed. The first and second embossing lacquers (32, 42) have different solidification properties and different optical properties. The invention also relates to a production process for such an optically variable security element, and to embossing arrangements comprising a semifinished security element product and means of impressing an embossed structure.
The invention relates to a method for producing an electrode stack (21) comprising flat electrode elements (19), in which method the following steps are carried out: a) providing an electrode element (19); b) rotating a stacking wheel (2) about an axis of rotation (4); c) introducing the provided electrode element (19) into an intermediate space (6) formed by stacking fingers (3) of the stacking wheel (2); d) moving the introduced electrode element (19) through the stacking wheel (2) rotating about the axis of rotation (4); e) removing the moved electrode element (19) from the intermediate space (6); and f) producing the electrode stack (21) with the electrode element (19) removed from the intermediate space (6), wherein, while it is moved in step d), the electrode element (19) is already pushed out of the intermediate space (6) by means of at least one push-out element (11) that is axially offset from the stacking wheel (2).
The invention relates to a system and to a method for processing documents of value, in particular banknotes. The system has: at least one processing device (10) which is designed to process, in particular to separate, to convey and/or to check, documents of value at a specifiable processing rate (R) and to feed said documents of value to in each case one of at least two banding devices (23, 33); at least two banding devices (23, 33) which are designed to provide at least one stack, which is formed by the documents of value respectively fed to a banding device (23, 33), with a band (B), wherein the banding devices (23, 33) are each characterized by a maximum banding rate (Blmax, B2max) which specifies the maximum number of documents of value that can be banded in the respective banding device (23, 33) per unit time; and a control device (15) for specifying the processing rate (R) based on i) the maximum banding rates (Blmax, B2max) of the banding devices (23, 33) and ii) at least one frequency parameter which characterizes a statistical frequency with which the documents of value can be distributed between the banding devices (23, 33).
G07D 11/20 - Controlling or monitoring the operation of devices; Data handling
G07D 11/28 - Setting of parameters; Software updates
79.
METHOD FOR DETECTING AN OBJECT IN A SEARCH IMAGE, METHOD FOR GENERATING A PATTERN VECTOR, AND USE OF A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSITION AND/OR ORIENTATION OF A SECURITY ELEMENT OF A BANKNOTE
The invention relates to a method for detecting an object (2) in a search image (1), having the following steps: a) providing a pattern vector (5) which describes the object (2) by means of coordinates of characteristic pixels (7); b) shifting the pattern vector (5) over different positions of the search image (1); c) determining a success value (15) at each of the different positions; and d) detecting the object (2) at the position on the basis of the success value (15), wherein each characteristic pixel (7) is assigned a first direction (8) and a second direction (9) that differs from the first direction (8), wherein a first overall intensity value (10) of a first number (11) of one-dimensionally arranged pixels is determined in the first direction (8) and a second overall intensity value (12) of a second number (13) of one-dimensionally arranged pixels is determined in the second direction (9) in each case, wherein a difference value (14) between the first overall intensity value (10) and the second overall intensity value (12) is determined in each case, wherein the success value (15) is determined on the basis of the respective difference values (14).
The invention relates to a paper which contains a component (a) and optionally a component (b), wherein the component (a) contains a benzalkonium halogenide, and the component (b) contains at least one compound which is selected from the group consisting of didecyldimethylammonium halide, 3-iod-2-propinyl butyl carbamate, diiodmethyl-p-tolyl sulfone, and tiabendazol. If component (b) contains a didecyldimethylammonium halide, component (b) preferably also contains y-cyclodextrin The invention also relates to a method for producing the paper and to a method for testing the foaming behavior of compositions which contain didecyldimethylammonium halide. The paper according to the invention is suitable in particular as a security paper for producing value documents such as banknotes. By using a benzalkonium halogenide, preferably in combination with at least one compound of the component (b), the paper is equipped to be virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal.
The invention relates to a device for determining the presence of an object, in particular for a banknote processing machine. A device for determining the presence of an object, comprising a light source, comprising a first light detector arranged in the device in such a way that it cannot receive light originating from the light source directly, whereas in the event of an object being present, light originating from the light source is reflected by the object in the direction of the first light detector, such that the first light detector detects light originating from the light source in the event of an object being present and generates a signal indicating the presence of an object, comprising a second light detector arranged in the device in such a way that it can receive light originating from the light source directly, whereas in the event of an object being present, light originating from the light source is blocked or at least attenuated, such that the second light detector detects no or attenuated light originating from the light source in the event of an object being present and generates a signal indicating the presence of an object, and comprising an evaluation device connected to the first and second light detectors, said evaluation device determining the presence of an object if one of the signals from the light detectors or both signals from the light detectors indicate(s) the presence of an object, and otherwise determining the absence of an object.
The invention relates to a composition comprising color-tilting effect pigments and an absorbing binder serving as an embedding matrix which has a constitution such that the color reflection of the effect pigments embedded in the absorbing binder in the visible reflection spectrum is altogether reduced in at least one band compared to the color reflection of the pure color-tilting effect pigment in order thus to filter out a color component, and also to a color-tilting effect pigment encapsulated by an absorbing binder in order thus to form a core-shell particle, wherein the absorbing binder has a constitution such that the color reflection of the core-shell particle in the visible reflection spectrum is reduced in at least one band compared to the color reflection of the pure color-tilting effect pigment in order thus to filter out a color component.
The invention relates to a security element for value documents or the like, comprising a substrate (1, 21) which is coated with a hot seal adhesive (2, 22) which is non-adhesive at room temperature and suitable for applying the security element to a value document substrate, the hot seal adhesive (2, 22) containing a radiation cross-linkable component and a reactive diluent.
The invention relates to a sensor for verifying value documents, said sensor being designed to determine the luminescence time constant of a value document that is moved past the sensor for verification purposes, and the provision of a velocity correction of the luminescence time constant of the value document in the sensor. The relative movement between the value document and the sensor causes movement effects, resulting in a distortion of the intensity curve from which the luminescence time constant is derived. According to the invention, the luminescence time constant is corrected using a sensor-specific corrective factor ascertained for the velocity of the movement of the value document during the verification process. For this purpose, different sensor-specific corrective factors are used for different examples of sensors that are nominally identical in design and are part of the same sensor production series.
The invention relates to a sensor for verifying value documents, said sensor being designed to determine a luminescence characteristic of a value document that is moved past the sensor for verification purposes, and the provision of a velocity correction of the luminescence characteristic of the value document in the sensor. The relative movement between the value document and the sensor causes movement effects, resulting in a distortion of the measured luminescence intensities. A reference sensor is used to determine an average velocity dependency of the luminescence characteristic of a reference medium, said average velocity dependency being averaged over both opposite directions of movement and being used to determine a velocity dependency of a corrective factor for the luminescence characteristic. Said determined velocity dependency is used to determine the corrective factor for the luminescence characteristic, said corrective factor applying to the velocity of the movement of the value document during the verification process, and the luminescence characteristic is then corrected by said corrective factor.
The invention relates to a method for producing a security element for security papers, valuable documents or the like, comprising a carrier having on its top side micro-imaging elements and on its underside structures which, together with the micro-imaging elements, image a motif in front of the top side of the carrier, the position of the motif being dependent on the viewing angle. According to the invention, firstly a translucent or transparent carrier (1) having a top side and an underside is provided. A first embossing layer (2) is applied to the top side of the carrier and a plurality of micro-imaging elements (3) are introduced into that side of the first embossing layer which faces away from the carrier. A second embossing layer (4) is applied to the underside of the carrier and a plurality of embossing structures (5) are introduced into that side of the second embossing layer which faces away from the carrier. The second embossing layer is at least almost planar between the respective embossing structures. Afterward, a metallic layer (7) is applied over the whole area of that side of the second embossing layer which faces away from the carrier. The metallic layer is subsequently removed from the embossing structures by an etching method. In this case, the metallic layer remains in regions in which the second embossing layer is at least almost planar between the respective embossing structures. Afterward, a color layer (8) can be applied to the metallic layer and the regions having the embossing structures.
The invention relates to a method which is intended for operating a banknote-processing apparatus (1), having a separator unit (2), a transporting unit (3) and a stacker unit (4), and in which the following steps are carried out: a) a banknote (11) is separated from a plurality of banknotes (10) by the separator unit (2); b) the separated banknote (11) is transferred from the separator unit (2) to the transporting unit (3); b) the banknote (11) transferred from the separator unit (2) is transported by the transporting unit (3) to a stacker wheel (20), which belongs to the stacker unit (4) and is formed with a plurality of stacker fingers (21); c) the transported banknote (11) is slowed down by the stacker wheel (20); and d) the slowed-down banknote (11) is stacked by the stacker unit (4); wherein a transfer time (13), at which the separated banknote (11) is transferred from the separator unit (2) to the transporting unit (3), is determined in dependence on a position of the stacker wheel (20).
G07D 11/20 - Controlling or monitoring the operation of devices; Data handling
88.
SYSTEM COMPRISING A SECURITY DOCUMENT AND AN ELECTRONIC ACCOUNT, ASSIGNMENT COLLECTION AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING AN ASSIGNED AMOUNT TO A SECURITY DOCUMENT
The invention relates to a system (1) comprising a security document (2) and an electronic account (3), wherein the security document (1) has at least one circuitless security feature (4) and a visually legible serial number (5), wherein the security document (2) is issued by an authorized central institution (6), the electronic account (3) being designed to store a sum (16) and to be provided by an institution (7) which is different from the central institution (6), the serial number (5) of the security document (2) being assigned to the electronic account (3) and the assignment (9) being stored in an assignment collection (8), wherein the account holder of the electronic account (3) is the owner of the security document (2).
The invention relates to a mask exposure method comprising the following steps: - the providing of a carrier substrate; - the print application of a radiation-crosslinkable washable dye layer to the full area of the carrier substrate; - the exposure of the radiation-crosslinkable washable dye layer in defined regions to radiation by means of a radiation mask, such that the washable dye is cured in the defined regions; - the applying of a metallization over the full area; - the removing of the non-radiation-exposed washable dye outside the defined regions together with the metal present thereon with the aid of a solvent, such that the resultant carrier substrate has cured washable dye with metal applied thereto only in defined regions.
The invention relates to a data carrier (10) having a composite substrate having a security element (18) arranged in a see-through region (16), wherein the composite substrate contains two outer layers (20, 24) composed of a fiber material and an inner layer (22) composed of a transparent film arranged between the outer layers (20, 24). The outer layers (20, 24) have cutouts (26, 28) arranged one above another at least in part and thereby define a see-through region (16) in the data carrier. In the see-through region (16) of the data carrier, a security element (18) is arranged between the inner layer (22) and one of the outer layers (24), said security element completely covering the see-through region (16). Preferably, the security element, in the see-through region (16), is embodied as translucent and optionally regionally opaque, but without transparent partial regions.
The invention relates to a sensor element (30) for authenticating a flat data carrier (10), in particular a bank note, that has a spin resonance feature (12). The sensor element (30) contains a magnetic core (44) having an air gap (46) into which the flat data carrier (10) can be inserted for authentication, an element (40) for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap (46), a modulation coil (36) for generating a time-variable magnetic field in the air gap (46), and a resonator (32) for exciting the spin resonance feature (12) of the data carrier (10) to be authenticated and for recording the signal response from the spin resonance feature (12). The magnetic core (44) of the sensor element (30) is formed at least in part from an eddy-current-damping magnetic material (62, 64, 72). The invention also relates to a test device having such a sensor element (30).
G01N 24/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using nuclear magnetic resonance
G01N 24/10 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using electron paramagnetic resonance
G01R 33/38 - Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field
G01R 33/60 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using electron paramagnetic resonance
G01R 33/383 - Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field using permanent magnets
The invention relates to a method for introducing embossed structures (5) into a varnish layer (2) which is applied to an outer surface of an object (3), wherein the outer surface of the object would come into contact with water or outside air without the varnish layer, the embossed structures (5) reducing friction losses in air or water and/or preventing, at least in part, an adherence of particles such as ice, dirt and/or organisms to the object. According to the invention, the varnish layer (2) is a curable varnish layer, wherein the curable varnish layer has a first face which is applied to the outer surface of the object (3) and a second face which is opposite the first face. The embossed structures (5) are introduced into the second face of the curable varnish layer (2), which is not yet cured, by means of an embossing film (1), wherein the embossing film (1) has a surface structure on the surface thereof which is inverted relative to the embossed structures (5). The surface structure of the embossing film (1) is molded as an embossed structure in the curable varnish layer (2). After the embossed structures (5) are introduced into the second face of the curable varnish layer (2), the curable varnish layer (2) is cured, and the embossing film (1) is dissolved by means of a solvent.
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
B29C 59/00 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor
B29C 59/02 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor by mechanical means, e.g. pressing
B29C 35/08 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising by wave energy or particle radiation
B63B 1/36 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using mechanical means
B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness
B08B 17/06 - Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust by giving articles subject to fouling a special shape for arrangement
93.
METHOD FOR DETECTING AT LEAST ONE COLORED FIBER OF A BANKNOTE, AND BANKNOTE PROCESSING DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for detecting at least one colored fiber (40) of a banknote (4), wherein the following steps are carried out: a) capturing an image (9) of the banknote (4); b) selecting intensity values (10) of the image (9) using an intensity threshold; c) determining at least one connected region (11) of the selected intensity values (10); d) determining the length (12) of the connected region (11); e) determining the width (13) of the connected region (11); f) determining the ratio of the determined length (12) to the determined width (13); g) comparing the ratio with a reference ratio; and h) detecting the region (11) as the colored fiber (40) using the comparison.
The invention relates to a sensor for verifying value documents, which has a plurality of fibres that are distributed over the value document and have a characteristic optical or magnetic signal. The sensor has an image capture device for spatially resolved detection of optical or magnetic signals of the value document, which device is designed to capture a value document image of the value document. Furthermore, the sensor has an analysis device which, for the purpose of analysing the value document, is designed to locate the fibres in the value document image and determine at least one local fibre characteristic value for one or more different locations of the value document image in each case and classify the value document as suspected counterfeit on the basis of the local fibre characteristic value. If the value documents are processed automatically, the suspected counterfeit value document can then be automatically rejected.
The invention relates to a method for producing a security element (12) suitable for securing a valuable document (13), comprising a) providing a temporary carrier substrate (1); b) furnishing the temporary carrier substrate (1) with an embossing varnish layer (3) into which a relief structure (4) is embossed; c) applying, by printing, a functional layer (5) in the form of a motif to the embossing varnish layer (3) so that the functional layer (5), on the side facing the embossing varnish layer (3), conforms to the relief structure (4); d) applying an opaque layer (6) as a layer adjacent to the functional layer (5), the opaque layer (6) masking the functional layer (5), i.e. overlapping the edge region of the functional layer (5); e) applying an adhesive layer (7); f) applying a stationary carrier substrate (8) to the adhesive layer (7); and g) removing the temporary carrier substrate (1) from the embossing varnish layer (3).
The invention relates to an optically variable security element which, viewed from the top, has a layer sequence. The layer sequence contains a micro-structure (2) which provides a motif that is visible from the top, and which micro-structure has a period of 2 μm to 50 μm and is achromatic. Furthermore, the layer sequence has a reflective layer (4) that is arranged on the micro-structure (2) and reflects incident light, and has a viewing-angle-dependent layer (6; 14). The reflective layer (4) or the viewing-angle-dependent layer (6; 14) has at least one recess (15), and the other one of the two is unstructured. That layer that has the recess (15) lies on top of the other layer, which is unstructured, as viewed from the top. Instead of the recess and the reflective layer, the security element can have an unstructured, viewing-angle-dependent layer (6; 14) and an unstructured, semi-reflective reflective layer (16; 18).
The invention relates to an optically variable security element (20) for protecting items of value, the surface area of which element defines a z axis perpendicular thereto, said element comprising a partially reflective and partially transmissive feature region (24). The feature region (24) contains a first sub-region (52) having a first reflection-enhancing coating (36), which first sub-region forms a first reflection motif (80) that is visible in reflection, and said feature region also contains a second sub-region (54) having a second reflection-enhancing coating (46), which second sub-region forms a second reflection motif (82) that is visible in reflection. The first and second sub-regions (50, 52) reflect incident light differently, the first and second reflection motifs (80, 82) having different visibility depending on a viewing direction (62, 64). The feature region (24) also contains a transmission region (56) in which the first and/or second reflection-enhancing coating (36, 46) is omitted and which forms a transmission motif (84) that is visible in transmission, multi-coloured, and appears with two or more chromatic colours in transmission.
B42D 25/351 - Translucent or partly translucent parts, e.g. windows
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BANKNOTE HAVING ANTIVIRAL PROTECTIVE VARNISH, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BANKNOTE HAVING ANTIVIRAL PROTECTIVE VARNISH AND USE OF A BANKNOTE HAVING ANTIVIRAL PROTECTIVE VARNISH AS AN ANTIVIRAL ARTICLE
The invention relates to a banknote (1) having a carrier substrate (2), at least two security elements (3, 4) and a protective varnish (5), wherein at least one of the two security elements (3, 4) is designed as a print (6), and wherein the print (6) is formed between the carrier substrate (2) and the protective varnish (5), the outer surface (7) of the banknote (1) being formed by the protective varnish (5), and the carrier substrate (2) being enclosed at least in part by the protective varnish (5), wherein the protective varnish (5) is designed to protect the print (6) and the carrier substrate (2), and the protective varnish (5) is designed as an antiviral protective varnish and has a roughness (8) on the outer surface (7) having an antiviral effect.
The invention relates to a method for producing pigments having a defined size and shape and to pigments produced therewith. The method comprises the steps of: a) producing a three-dimensional surface structure (10; 100) on a substrate (11), wherein surface regions (12; 120) are formed, which each have a gradient that extends obliquely with respect to a base level (N) of the surface structure and which are arranged in columns (14, 15; 140, 150) that are offset to one another; b) applying a pigment material layer (19) onto the surface structure; c) detaching the pigment material layer (19) from the surface structure and producing the pigments.
The present invention relates to a method for producing platelet-shaped pigments, comprising the steps of: - providing a film structure which comprises a carrier substrate, a water-soluble release layer and a pigment material layer; - mechanically disrupting the pigment material layer, which is present in the film structure, at specific locations; - soaking the film structure with aqueous solution; - subjecting the film structure to a mechanical force so that the pigment material layer is detached from the carrier substrate as a plurality of pigments according to the ruptures present at the specific locations.
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