The invention relates to a security feature for a security and/or value document which comprises a mixture of electrically conductive field displacement elements which are electrically insulated within the security or value document, and a zinc sulfide luminophore in the form of particles, which mixture is applied to a security and/or value document by means of a printing technology. The zinc sulfide luminophore has the general chemical formula ZnS: Cux, My, Xz. Here, M represents one or more elements from a group comprising the chemical elements Co, In and Ni; X represents one or more elements from a group comprising the halides F, Cl, Br and I; 0 < x ? 0.002; 0 < y ? 0.00015; and 0 ? z ? 0.00050. The particles each have cubic phase fractions and hexagonal phase fractions, the zinc sulfide luminophore emitting a first luminescent radiation in the spectral range between 580 nm and 780 nm in the event of excitation by an electrical field, and the zinc sulfide luminophore emitting a second luminescent radiation in the visible spectral range in the event of thermal stimulation and preceding excitation by means of UV radiation. Furthermore, a security and/or value document having a security feature and a method for detection and/or verification of a security feature having a luminophore are provided.
The invention relates to a banknote (100) having a processor (124) and a memory (120). An identification number (116) of the banknote (100) is stored in the memory (120) of the security element (102) and identifies an anonymous banknote account managed by a central bank (220) issuing the banknote (100) and individually assigned to the corresponding banknote (100). A banknote-specific cryptographic key (118) is stored in a protected memory area (122) of the memory (120). A payment method executed with the banknote (100) comprises: receiving a payment request for a payment with the banknote (100), generating a payment-specific cryptogram for authorising the payment with thebanknote (100), wherein the cryptogram is generated from the identification number (116) of the banknote (100) and a payment-specific code as input values using the banknote-specific cryptographic key (118), sending a payment authorisation comprising the payment-specific cryptogram.
The invention relates to a banknote (100) with a security element with a processor (124) and a memory (120). A private cryptographic key (118) of an asymmetric key pair of the banknote (100) is stored in a protected memory area (122) of the memory (120). The asymmetric key pair is assigned to a banknote-specific blockchain address in a blockchain (148). A payment method executed with the banknote (100) comprises: ? Receiving a payment request for a payment with the banknote (100) in the form of a transaction of an amount to be paid from the blockchain address of the banknote (100) to a blockchain address of a payee, ? Signing a transaction approval with the private cryptographic key (118) of the bank note (100), ? Sending the signed transaction approval.(Figure 1D)
H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
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SECURITY FEATURE AND METHOD FOR THE DETECTION THEREOF, AND SECURITY OR VALUE DOCUMENT
The present invention firstly relates to a security feature for a security or value document. The security feature comprises a zinc sulfide luminophore in the form of particles. The zinc sulfide luminophore has the general chemical formula ZnS: Cux, My, Xz; here, M represents one or more elements from a group comprising the chemical elements Co, In and Ni; X represents one or more elements from a group comprising the halides F, Cl, Br and I; and the following applies: 0 < x < 0.002 and 0 ? y < 0.00015 and 0 ? z < 0.00050. The particles each have cubic phase portions and hexagonal phase portions. When excited by an electrical field, the zinc sulfide luminophore emits a first radiation in the range of the light spectrum between 580 nm and 780 nm. When excited by heating the luminophore to a temperature between 100°C and 150°C, the zinc sulfide luminophore emits a second radiation in the light spectrum. Furthermore, the invention relates to a security and value document, which may for example be a bank note or a passport, an identity card, a driving licence or a postage stamp. The invention also relates to a method for detecting and/or verifying the security feature according to the invention.
CONTACTLESS DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICE, SECURITY AND/OR VALUABLE DOCUMENT INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE CONTACTLESS DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICE
This present invention serves to simplify manufacture of a contactless data transmission device 50. This device 50 has an electrically insulating carrier 1, a circuit element arranged on the carrier 1 made from a continuous antenna conductor track 2 in the form of at least one spiral winding 4, 5, 6 and respectively one terminal contact 15, 16 at the ends thereof as well as an electronic component 3 with at least two contact points 11, 12 electrically connected with the circuit element. The electronic component 3 is placed in a mounting region 10 above the at least one spiral winding 4, 5, 6. The at least two contact points 11, 12 of the component 3 are electrically connected with a respective terminal contact 15, 16 of the antenna conductor track 2. At least one spiral winding 4, 5, 6 is branched outside the mounting region 10 between two respective branching points 7', 7"; 8', 8"; 9', 9" into at least two spiral winding branches 4', 4"; 5', 5"; 6', 6". The data transmission device 50 is a component part of a valuable and/or security document 100.
The invention relates to a document having a document body (102) that is formed by a plurality of document layers (104, 106, 108; 126, 128, 130, 104, 106, 108, 132) that are arranged one above the other. A first (106) of the documents layers contains an evaluation unit (114), a second (104) of the document layers contains a first detection unit (110) for detecting first biometric data, a third (108) of the document layers contains a second detection unit (122) for detecting second biometric data, and the evaluation unit is at least connected to the first and second detection unit in order to receive at least the first and second biometric data from the detection units. The evaluation unit for evaluating the first and second biometric data delivered by the first and second detection unit is designed to activate a function (116) of the document depending on a result of the evaluation.
B42D 25/30 - Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
B42D 25/22 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose for use in combination with accessories specially adapted for information-bearing cards
The invention relates to fluorescent colored fibers which are labeled with a first luminescent substance and which consist at least to some extent of an adhesive, to a film comprising colored fibers and to a document having said colored fibers. The invention further relates to methods for producing fluorescent colored fibers, to a method for producing a film having fluorescent colored fibers and to a method for producing a document having fluorescent colored fibers. The invention provides a particularly forgery-proof and easy-to-produce security feature for documents of value and security documents.
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
D01F 8/00 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the like; Manufacture thereof
D21H 21/48 - Elements suited for physical verification, e.g. by irradiation
The invention relates to a method for reading at least one attribute stored in an ID token (106, 106'), wherein the ID token is assigned to a user (102), comprising the following steps: authenticating the user with respect to the ID token, authenticating a first computer system (136) with respect to the ID token, after successful authentication of the user and the first computer system with respect to the ID token, read-access by the first computer system to the at least one attribute stored in the ID token for transfer of the at least one attribute to a second computer system (150).
G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
G06F 21/34 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
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
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METHOD FOR MAKING A POLYCARBONATE MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURE
The invention relates to a method for making a structure with at least one first polymer layer and a second polymer layer, each made from a polycarbonate polymer based on bisphenol A, between the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer an intermediate layer being arranged, comprising the following steps: a) the intermediate layer is applied at least on a partial region of the first polymer layer, b) optionally the intermediate layer is dried, c) the first polymer layer is coated on the side, on which the intermediate layer is arranged, with a liquid preparation comprising a solvent or a mixture of solvents and a polycarbonate derivative based on a geminally disubstituted dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkane, the preparation covering the intermediate layer, d) optionally a drying step is made after step c), e) after step c) or step d), the second polymer layer is placed on the first polymer layer, covering the intermediate layer, f) the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer are laminated with each other under pressure, at a temperature from 120 °C to 230 °C and for a defined time.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B42D 25/30 - Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
The invention relates to a method for making a structure with at least one first polymer layer and a second polymer layer, each made from a polycarbonate polymer based on bisphenol A, between the polymer layers a component being arranged, comprising the following steps: a) the component is arranged on the first polymer layer or placed in a depression of the first polymer layer, b) the first polymer layer is coated on the side, on which or in which the component is arranged, at least in the region of the component with a liquid preparation comprising a solvent or a mixture of solvents and a polycarbonate derivative based on a geminally disubstituted dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkane, c) optionally a drying step is made after step b), d) after step b) or step c), the second polymer layer is placed on the first polymer layer, covering the component, e) the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer are laminated with each other under pressure, at a temperature from 120 °C to 180 °C and for a defined time.
B32B 3/08 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
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METHOD FOR MAKING A POLYCARBONATE MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURE
The invention relates to the use of a preparation comprising A) 0.1 to 20 wt % of a binding agent with a polycarbonate derivative based on a geminally disubstituted dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkane, B) 30 to 99. 9 wt % of an organic solvent or of a mixture of solvents, C) 0 to 10 wt % , referred to dry mass, of a dye or of a mixture of dyes, D) 0 to 10 wt % of a functional material or of a mixture of functional materials, E) 0 to 30 wt % of additive and/or auxiliary substances, or of a mixture of such substances, the relative amounts of the components A) to E) always totaling 100 wt %, as an ink jet printing dye.
In order to create novel security features in secure and/or valuable documents, the invention proposes a polymer layer composite (1, 2, 3), which has at least two polymer layers that are bonded to each other in a material fit, wherein at least one surface printed with an absorbing printed layer (5) within the visible region in and/or on the composite is located on a polymer layer of the composite, the absorbing printed layer forms at least one printed region, and all printed regions of the printed surface of the polymer layer have a total surface area of at least 50% and not more than 95%.
G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
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SECURITY AND/OR VALUABLE DOCUMENT HAVING A PHOTONIC CRYSTAL
The invention relates to a safety and/or valuable document having a safety element, wherein the safety element has a photonic crystal arranged on a substrate in relation to an orientation defined on a surface of the substrate, and a luminescent substance. It is characterized in that an emission wavelength lambda of the luminescent substance, and a grid constant of the photonic crystal are aligned with each other and specified according to the formula lambda = m * 2 * d, wherein d is a distance between two lattice planes of the photonic crystal, and m is a positive integer.
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatings; Layered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
C09K 11/00 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials
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SECURITY OR VALUABLE DOCUMENT WITH AT LEAST TWO DISPLAY DEVICES
The invention relates to a security or valuable document having - at least first and second display devices (118; 128), - a processor (102, 108) for driving the at least first and second display devices, - an interface (112) for supplying power to the processor from an external power source (114, 136).
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G07F 7/10 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card together with a coded signal
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METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF AN IMAGE, METHOD FOR GENERATION OF A DOCUMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, USER INTERFACE, DATA FILE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for the evaluation of the quality of an image with the following steps: ¨ access to an evaluation data file (132, 134), which contains an evaluation scheme, ¨ evaluation of image analysis results by using an evaluation scheme, ¨ output of the evaluation.
This invention pertains to a method for accessing an electronic device by a data terminal, as well as a computer program product, an electronic device and a data terminal.
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BOOK-TYPE DOCUMENT, IN PARTICULAR AN IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT
The invention relates to a book-type document, in particular an identification document, comprising a binding (12) or cover, which contains at least one support system (17) for at least one transponder unit (24) and internal pages (18), which are encompassed by the binding (12) or cover. According to the invention, the support system or systems (17) is or are sewn to at least one internal page (18) and said support system or systems (17) is or are configured as a pre-laminated page, which can be printed on at least one side and act or acts as a personal data page or header (14) for the binding (12) or cover.
The invention relates to a data carrier (100) with a chip (10) which stores energy (13) as well as information for contact-bound or contactless inductive communication, and with a plurality of excitable chip sensors (11) integrated in the chip (10), which, after excitation (12), pass on a signal (18) to a CPU (19) of the chip (10), in which the signal (18) is processed. The invention is characterized in that, independently of storing energy (13) as well as information by the chip (10), the excitation (12) is specifically adjustable by the chip (10) for the purpose of additionally storing information and is adaptable to the requirements of processing the signal (18) in the CPU (19).
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
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INTERLEAF, IN PARTICULAR FOR A BOOK-LIKE IDENTITY DOCUMENT, PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN INTERLEAF
An interleaf is disclosed, as well as a process and device for producing an interleaf, in particular for a book-like identification document. At least one additional layer (26) made of thermally resistant plastics is laminated onto at least one layer (24) made of thermoplastic elastomer, a section (42) of the at least one additional layer (24) being integrated into a folding region (31) without producing a thickened region on the outer side of the at least one layer (24) made of thermoplastic elastomer.
B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
The invention relates to a personal document in the form of a book, comprising a book cover (2), a multi-layered personalised side (3, 4, 5)which contains personalised data (8), in addition to inner pages. The personalised side (3, 4, 5) and the inner pages are secured to the book cover (2) by means of a seam (15). The multi-layered personalising side (3, 4, 5) is provided with a central area (3) which is made of a textile layer which is joined on both sides to a thermoplastic layer which covers the central area until the projecting end (19). A RFID element comprising an IC element is integrated into the central area (3) for the contactless transfer of biometric data of the personal document owner. The personalised side is sewn by means of a seam (15) in the region of the projecting end.
B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
The invention relates to a method for the production of a security document in addition to a security document comprising at least one security cambric (15) and at least one transponder unit (21) which is fully encompassed by laminated layers (22,23) forming a laminated layer sheath.
B42D 1/06 - Books or other bound products in which the fillings and covers are united by other means
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
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INLAY SHEET FOR A BOOK-LIKE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT, BOOK-LIKE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BOOK-LIKE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT
The invention relates to an inlay sheet (10) for a booklike identification document, an identification document and a corresponding method for the production of an inlay sheet. The inlay sheet can be joined to the other parts of the book along one side via a seam in a hinge area (22). The inlay sheet comprises at least one layer made of thermoplastic elastomer (40, 140, 142, 340, 340', 340'') and at least one other layer (42, 43, 142, 143, 144, 145, 242, 243, 244, 245, 242', 243', 244', 245'). The at least one other layer extends in the direction of the inlay sheet plane (50) essentially from the side (25,25') facing the seam to the hinge area and the at least one layer made of thermoplastic elastomer extends into the hinge area. The layers forming the inlay sheet are laminated to each other.
The invention relates to a valuable document (1) comprising at least one security element (6) that is provided with a marking layer (8) in a marking region (4), said layer containing an electroluminescent pigment (10) and being applied to a carrier body. The electroluminescence of the pigment (10) of one such valuable document must be able to be excited even with comparably low, externally applied field intensities. To this end, a plurality of electrically insulated field displacement elements (14) having a minimum dielectric constant of 100 is distributed over the surface of the marking region (4), said field displacement elements being at a distance of approximately between 5 ~m and 500 µm from each other and compressing the applied field in the gaps thereinbetween.
The invention relates to a method for the production of a book cover insert (11) and to a method for the production of a book-type security document (30) and also to a book cover insert and a book-type security document, in which at least one data carrier (22) that can be operated contactlessly is provided in a book cover insert (11). (In this respect figure 9)
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