CN105324250A - Printed security feature, object comprising such a printed security feature, and process of producing the same - Google Patents
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There is described a printed security feature (10) provided onto a printable substrate, which printed security feature includes a printed area (11) with at least a first printed section consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements (GE, 15) printed with a given distribution over the printed area. The geometric elements are printed with at least first and second inks which exhibit the same or substantially the same optical appearance when illuminated with visible white light, such that the printed security feature produces a first graphical representation (A1) when illuminated with visible white light. At least the first ink is an ink which responds to non-visible light excitation by producing a characteristic optical response differentiating the first ink from the second ink. The printed security feature produces a second graphical representation (B1) when illuminated with non-visible light, which exhibits a distinctive two- dimensional graphic element (B) which is revealed only when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light. The first printed section is subdivided into at least first and second printed portions (P1, P2), adjacent to the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element, and a third printed portion (P3), inside boundaries (200) of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element. In the first, respectively second printed portion, the geometric elements are printed with the first, respectively second ink. In the third printed portion, the geometric elements are subdivided into first and second contiguous portions (GE_a, GE_b) which are respectively printed with the first and second inks. The first and second inks are printed in register one with respect to the other so that the boundaries of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element are not visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with visible white light and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element only becomes visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light.
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Technical field
Present invention relates in general to a kind of being provided in can printed security features in printed substrates, this printed security features comprise by multiple on printing zone with the printing zone that the geometric element of given distribution printing forms.
background of invention
European Patent Publication No EP0710574A2 and EP1291291195A1 discloses this type of printed security features separately.
To make, adulterator is even more difficult to forge in the further improvement of the printed security features requiring these known.
summary of the invention
Therefore, overall object of the present invention improves known printed security features.
More specifically, the object of this invention is to provide this kind of printed security features, this printed security features had not only been difficult to the high accuracy printing equipment forging but also require to make it produce by rights.
Also another object of the present invention is to provide this kind of solution, when irradiating by means of non-visible light (such as ultraviolet light), this solution can produce a kind of simple and optical effect of easy understand, and it requires that simple instrument (such as suitable UV light source) is to control the authenticity of this security feature.
These objects are that the printed security features owing to defining in detail in the claims realizes.
Can printed security features in printed substrates because herein is provided a kind of being provided in, this printed security features comprises the printing zone had by multiple at least one the first Printing Zone portion formed with the geometric element of given distribution printing on printing zone.According to the present invention, these geometric elements are with at least the first and second ink printings, when irradiating by visible white light, this first and second ink presents identical or substantially the same optical appearance, make this printed security features when irradiating by visible white light produce a kind of first figure to represent, at least this first ink is for assigning to respond non-visible light activated a kind of ink by this first ink and this second ink area by producing characteristic optical response.When irradiating with non-visible light, this printed security features produces second graph and represents, this second graph represents the X-Y scheme element presenting the uniqueness only appeared when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light.This first Printing Zone portion is subdivided at least three printings, and these three printings comprise the first and second printings of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness contiguous, and the 3rd printing of border inner at the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness.In this first printing, this first ink printing of these geometric elements, and in this second printing, this second ink printing of these geometric elements.By contrast, in the 3rd printing, these geometric elements are subdivided into the first and second adjacent parts, and these first adjacent parts are with this first ink printing and this second ink printing of these the second adjacent parts.One, this first and second ink make relative to another printed aligned the border of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness when irradiating this printed security features by visible white light be sightless and and if only if when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness become visible.
Key advantage of the present invention is the following fact, and it requires accurate printing process so that with sufficient printed aligned at least the first and second ink, this printing process is not easy the person of being forged and can uses.The border of the X-Y scheme element causing this uniqueness is become visible by misregistration between color under visible light, thus appears the existence of the X-Y scheme element usually hidden under visible light.
According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, this printing zone comprises, except this first Printing Zone portion, and at least one the second Printing Zone portion be made up of multiple geometric element printed with given distribution on this printing zone equally.Geometric element at least the third and fourth ink printing in this second Printing Zone portion, when irradiating by visible white light, this third and fourth ink presents identical or substantially the same optical appearance, and the optical appearance of this third and fourth ink is different from the optical appearance of this first and second ink.At least the 3rd ink the 3rd ink and the 4th ink to be distinguished respond non-visible light activated a kind of ink by producing characteristic optical response, and the characteristic optical of the 3rd ink responds and responds with the characteristic optical of this first ink is identical or substantially the same.In this case, this first figure represents and this second graph represents and jointly formed by these the first and second Printing Zones portions.This second Printing Zone portion is subdivided at least three printings equally, these three printings comprise the first and second printings of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness contiguous, and the 3rd printing of border inner at the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness.In first printing in this second Printing Zone portion, these geometric elements the 3rd ink printing.In second printing in this second Printing Zone portion, these geometric elements the 4th ink printing.In the 3rd printing in this second Printing Zone portion, these geometric elements are subdivided into the first and second adjacent parts, and these first adjacent parts are with the 3rd ink printing and these the second adjacent parts the 4th ink printing.Equally in this case, one, this third and fourth ink make relative to another printed aligned the border of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness when irradiating this printed security features by visible white light be sightless and and if only if when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness become visible.
According to one embodiment of present invention, these geometric elements can be line style elements, such as straight line with the element of curve.In this context, the line width of line style element and/or spacing are preferably conditioned to produce half tone image.
According to another embodiment of the invention, these geometric elements can be form the repeat element covering (screen).In this context, these repeat elements preferably carry out dimensional attributes adjustment to produce half tone image.This type of geometric element can comprise juxtaposed (juxtaposition) at least the first and second geometric element of uniqueness, and this first and second graphic element can be separated by the separator bar do not printed.
These geometric elements are preferably with the spatial frequency printing of every millimeter of 2 to 50 elements.In addition, the ink coverage of this printed security features advantageously in the scope of 30% to 70%, preferably in the scope of 40% to 60%, and even more preferably close to 50%.
According to a particularly preferred embodiment (as hereinafter discuss), this first ink is when standing to produce one first fluorescent ink with the visible response of the first iridescent when non-visible light excites (preferred ultraviolet excitation), contributing to making the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness visible when this printed security features stands this first iridescent when non-visible light excites.According to a particularly advantageous variant of this preferred embodiment, this second ink produces second fluorescent ink with the visible response of the second iridescent, and this second iridescent is different from this first iridescent.At the border inner of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness, when standing this non-visible light and exciting, these first and second adjacent parts can produce one the 3rd iridescent of the addition mixture deriving from this first and second iridescent.When these adjacent parts make them with the naked eye not differentiate separately with enough little size printing, the addition mixture of this first and second iridescent is strengthened especially.
At the border inner of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness, the ratio on the surface of the first adjacent part and the surface of the second adjacent part eligibly can be positioned at the scope of 1/2 to 2, this provides the flexibility regulating the intensity of the color appearance of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness when showing as the result of irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light.This be particularly useful to regulate the respective contribution of the first and second fluorescent inks discussed above.
According to another variant of the present invention, at the border inner of the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness, when standing non-visible light and exciting, these first and second adjacent parts can produce a kind of structure comprising the geometrical pattern of the unique shape with the shape being different from geometric element.
Multiple geometric element preferably by while offset printing (Simultan-offset) printing, namely by making the first and second flexographic printing plates inkings with this first and second ink respectively, and by the first and second ink logos of gained are transferred to a common blanket cylinder from this first and second flexographic printing plates before printing.Can consider other printing processes (as intaglio printing), condition is that this printing process is adapted between this first and second ink with the multiple geometric element of sufficient printed aligned.
Also claimed is a kind of object, and this object comprises a substrate and according to printed security features of the present invention, this printed security features is provided on this substrate.In this context, this printed security features is advantageously provided in a part for this substrate, and it absorbs non-visible light activated major part.This part can be this substrate itself or be applied to the part of this suprabasil suitable layer before printed security features.This part guarantees the better contrast (when irradiating with non-visible light) between security feature and background, because background will seem darker usually under irradiating with non-visible light.
This object can be value documents (particularly high security file such as bank note); or may be used on the security element (paper tinsel element particularly such as maybe can be laminated to the paper tinsel element in the appropriate surfaces of goods by the transferable paper tinsel element of such as hot pressing transfer) be protected from the goods of forgery.
Also claimed is a kind of method that production comprises the object of substrate and printed security features, and wherein the method comprises provides a printable substrate and is printed onto in this substrate by security feature according to the present invention.
Further advantageous embodiment of the present invention is discussed below.
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Other features and advantages of the present invention to present from reading by means of only limiting examples and the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention illustrated by accompanying drawing becomes clearer, wherein:
Figure 1A is the schematic diagram of the printed security features according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 1A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Figure 1B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Figure 1A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of sightless uniqueness under visible white light;
The printing zone of the printed security features of Figure 1A is subdivided into generation figure to represent the schematic diagram with the corresponding printing of the X-Y scheme element of the uniqueness of Figure 1B by Fig. 1 C;
Fig. 1 D and 1E is the detailed view of the first and second subregions of the printed security features of Figure 1A, shows the inside and outside of the border of the X-Y scheme element in this uniqueness, forms the details of the geometric element of the printing zone of this security feature;
Fig. 2 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 2 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 2 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Fig. 3 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features according to the third embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 3 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 3 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 3 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Fig. 4 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 4 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 4 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 4 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Fig. 5 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features according to a fifth embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 5 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 5 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 5 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Fig. 6 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features according to a sixth embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 6 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 6 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 6 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Fig. 7 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features according to a seventh embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 7 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 7 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 7 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Fig. 8 A is the schematic diagram of the printed security features according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 8 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 8 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 8 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Fig. 9 A is the schematic diagram of the printed security features according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 9 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Fig. 9 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Fig. 9 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Figure 10 A is the schematic diagram of the printed security features according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 10 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light;
Figure 10 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Figure 10 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light;
Figure 11 A is the schematic diagram of the printed security features according to the 11st embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 11 A shows the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light; And
Figure 11 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of the printed security features of Figure 11 A during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light.
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The present invention describes under the specific background of printed security features, this printed security features is by means of at least the first and second fluorescent ink printings producing corresponding visible response when standing non-visible light and exciting, and this first and second ink produces the distinguishing visible response respectively with the first and second iridescent different from each other.Hereinafter by the example of description, this first fluorescent ink is the green ink that fluoresces, and this second fluorescent ink is the red ink that fluoresces.These examples be only illustrative and can when do not depart from as defined by the claims appended scope of the present invention consider other iridescent.
As this will understand hereinafter, this first and second fluorescent ink can advantageously combine in some position of printed security features, to form one the 3rd iridescent of the addition mixture deriving from this first and second iridescent.But, will be appreciated that in fact the 3rd color will depend on the relative dimensions in the region of the first and second ink printings and the relative contribution being added the first and second iridescent in mixture.Can not by the addition mixture of the small size of discernable by eye by enhancing first and second iridescent, because will be that naked eyes are sightless by the independent part of these two kinds of ink printings in the region that they are adjacent.Red contribution is more, and the 3rd color will become orange more with redness from yellow.Green contribution is more, and the 3rd color will become light green and green is more.
In other words, within the scope of the invention, also likely imagining wherein these two kinds of ink is that the relevant position of adjacent this printed security features creates with the naked eye discernible a kind of fluorescence structure by this way.
Under any circumstance, the structure produced by the combination of the first and second ink obtained provides additional security and is that it also or by means of the amplifying device be applicable to can be identified by naked eyes.
In this example, being excited by this non-visible light of hypothesis is ultraviolet excitation.But should be understood that this non-visible light excite can be alternately near-infrared excite or can suitably trigger beyond the visible spectrum of visible response any other excite.Within the scope of the invention, this non-visible light activated only one or more ink can be considered to respond.
Figure 1A-E to 11A-B shows the example of the printed security features of different embodiment according to the subject invention.Should be understood that the printed security features described in Figure 1A-E to 11A-B is not draw in proportion, but illustrate with enlarged drawing.In practice, the overall size of security feature is in the scope of the height of several centimetres and width.
At each occurrence, this printed security features be provided at suitable can in printed substrates and comprise by multiple on printing zone with the printing zone that the geometric element (usually representing by with reference to GE) of given distribution printing forms.In this context, this printed security features is advantageously provided in a part for this substrate, and it absorbs non-visible light activated major part.This part can be this substrate itself or be applied to the part of this suprabasil suitable layer before printed security features.This part guarantees the better contrast (when irradiating with non-visible light) between security feature and background, because background will seem comparatively dark (as shown in the photo illustration of Figure 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B and 11B) usually under irradiate with non-visible light.
In example discussed below, these geometric elements advantageously use at least the first and second fluorescent inks (i.e. green fluorescence ink as mentioned above and red fluorescence ink) to print, when irradiating by visible white light, this first and second fluorescent ink presents identical or substantially the same optical appearance, makes this printed security features when irradiating by visible white light produce a kind of first figure and represents (being represented by the reference A1 to A11 in Figure 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 11A).When irradiating with non-visible light, this printed security features produces a kind of second graph and represents (being represented by the reference B1 to B11 in Figure 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 11B), and this second graph represents the X-Y scheme element (representing by with reference to B) presenting a kind of uniqueness only appeared when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light.In instances, the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness forms pattern " 100 ", is understood that this two-dimensional figure element can take shape or the form of any hope.
When substituting (the 12) embodiment for one, be understood that except the first and second fluorescent inks, employ the third and fourth fluorescent ink, when irradiating by visible white light, this third and fourth fluorescent ink presents identical or substantially the same optical appearance, but this optical appearance is different from the optical appearance of this first and second fluorescent ink.When irradiating with non-visible light, the second graph producing identical (or substantially the same) with unique X-Y scheme element B according to the printed security features of this alternate embodiment represents, the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness only appears when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light (pattern " 100 ").
In all examples of Figure 1A-E to 11A-B, the printing zone of printed security features comprises the Printing Zone portion being subdivided at least three printings, these three printings comprise the first and second printings of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness contiguous (by reference P1, P2 represents), and a 3rd printing P3 in the inside, border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness, this segmentation is schematically illustrated by Fig. 1 C.In the first printing P1, geometric element GE the first ink printing, namely at illustrative example Green fluorescent ink.In the second printing P2, geometric element GE the second ink printing, i.e. red fluorescence ink in illustrative example.By contrast, in the 3rd printing P3 (i.e. the inside on the border 200 of the two-dimentional element B of this uniqueness), geometric element GE is subdivided into the first and second adjacent parts (usually by reference GE_a, GE_b represents), these first adjacent parts GE_a is with the first (green fluorescence) ink printing and these second adjacent parts GE_b second (red fluorescence) ink printing.
In the particular illustrative example of above-mentioned 12 embodiment, the printing zone of this printed security features comprises separately along two Printing Zones portion of identical principle printing.Or rather, the lower region portion first and second fluorescent ink printings identical with other embodiments of this printed security features.The third and fourth above-mentioned fluorescent ink printing of upper zone portion of this printed security features, this third and fourth fluorescent ink is compared the first and second fluorescent inks and is presented different optical appearances under visible light, but the fluorescent characteristic identical with the first and second fluorescent inks.This upper part is subdivided at least three printings equally, these three printings comprise the first and second printings of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness contiguous, and the 3rd printing in the inside, border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness, as again schematically illustrated by Fig. 1 C.In this case, in first printing in upper zone portion, geometric element GE the 3rd ink printing, namely at illustrative example Green fluorescent ink.In second printing in upper zone portion, geometric element GE the 4th ink printing, i.e. red fluorescence ink in illustrative example.Similarly, in the 3rd printing in upper zone portion (namely inner on the border 200 of the two-dimentional element B of this uniqueness), geometric element GE is subdivided into the first and second adjacent parts (usually by reference GE_a, GE_b represents), these first adjacent parts GE_a is with the 3rd (green fluorescence) ink printing and these second adjacent parts GE_b the 4th (red fluorescence) ink printing.Because first and the 3rd fluorescent ink, accordingly second and the 4th fluorescent ink, present identical iridescent, (second) figure appeared under non-visible light obtained represent keep with in other embodiments substantially the same (see Fig. 8 B).
Will be appreciated that shown example all total printing P1 be jointly subdivided into as shown in Figure 1 C, P2, P3.But the present invention is not limited to be only that illustrative this specifically segments.
Be understood that, according to the present invention, one, this first and second ink make relative to another printed aligned the border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness when irradiating this printed security features by visible white light be sightless and and if only if when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness become visible.
Figure 1A is the schematic diagram of the printed security features (being represented by reference number 10) according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 1A shows the printed security features 10 when irradiating by visible white light.According to this first embodiment, this printed security features 10 comprises the printing zone 11 be made up of multiple geometric element GE (being represented by reference number 15), and it is in the shape of the multiple parallel line style element printed with the given spatial frequency order of magnitude of advantageously every millimeter 2 to 50 row (its can).In this example, the line width of line style element is advantageously conditioned to produce half tone image A1, the expression on namely famous Matterhorn (Matterhorn) (or Meng Tekaierwen (MontCervin)) mountain.
Figure 1B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of printed security features 10 during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared second graph and has represented B1 and the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light.Or rather, contiguous and the first printing P1 on pattern " 100 " shows as fluorescent green region, and contiguous and below pattern " 100 " the second printing P2 shows as red fluorescence region (also see the schematic diagram of Fig. 1 C).Inner on the border 200 of this X-Y scheme element B, the 3rd printing P3 shows as wherein green fluorescence (first) ink and red fluorescence (second) both ink and facilitates a region of the overall appearance of the two-dimentional element B of this uniqueness.
Fig. 1 D and 1E is the first and second subregion Z1 of the printed security features of Figure 1A, the detailed view of Z2 (as being arranged in Fig. 1 C), show the inside and outside of the border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B in this uniqueness, form the details of the geometric element GE (15) of the printing zone 11 of this security feature 10.Fig. 1 D and 1E illustrates inner on the border 200 of X-Y scheme element B, and namely in the 3rd printing P3, geometric element GE (15) is subdivided into the first and second adjacent part GE_a, GE_b.In other words, the first and second adjacent part GE_a, GE_b are printed as and will be coupled to each other and be adjacent.First adjacent part GE_a with the first fluorescent ink printing (i.e. fluorescent green ink-by Fig. 1 D and 1E monochrome identify), and the second adjacent part GE_b with the second ink printing (i.e. fluorescent red ink-by Fig. 1 D and 1E hacures mark).Outside on the border 200 of X-Y scheme element B, namely at the first and second printing P1, in P2, geometric element GE (15) only uses the first ink (see such as Fig. 1 D) or the second ink (see such as Fig. 1 E) printing.
One, this first and second ink relative to another printed aligned make the border 200 of this X-Y scheme element B when irradiating this printed security features by visible white light be sightless and and if only if when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light this X-Y scheme element B become visible.
Fig. 2 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features (being represented by reference number 20) according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 A shows the printed security features 20 when irradiating by visible white light.According to this second embodiment, this printed security features 20 comprises the printing zone 21 be made up of multiple geometric element GE (being represented by reference number 25), and it is with the shape of the curve element of concentric circles.Concentrically ringed spatial frequency can be the order of magnitude of every millimeter 2 to 50 row equally.Compared with the first embodiment, do not carry out the visible adjustment of the line width (and/or spacing) of geometric element, printed security features 20 presents uniform outward appearance A2 substantially.Advantageously, carry out slight adjustment (this adjustment be not easy by naked eyes observable) according to the principle discussed in European Patent Publication No EP1291195A1, this patent is combined in this in full by reference with it.As by EP1291195A1 teach, corresponding pattern can be printed on wherein to be provided on the reverse side of the substrate of printed security features 20 to produce the so-called transparent feature of the security providing additional.
Fig. 2 B is when with non-visible light, i.e. the photo illustration of printed security features 20 during UV-irradiation in this example, and it has appeared second graph and has represented B2 and the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light.Except the ad hoc arrangement of geometric element on printing zone 21 and distribution (different from the first embodiment), the figure obtained represents that B2 is similar to Figure 1B's under ultraviolet light.Particularly, printing zone 21 is subdivided into three printing P1, P2, P3 with in fig. 1 c shown in be identical (being equally applicable to the example shown in Fig. 3 A-B to 11A-B).
Fig. 3 A is the schematic diagram of printed security features (being represented by reference number 30) according to the third embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 3 A shows the printed security features 30 when irradiating by visible white light.According to this 3rd embodiment, this printed security features 30 comprises the printing zone 31 be made up of multiple geometric element GE (being represented by reference number 35), and it is with the shape of the complicated arrangement of the line style element of right angle extension on the surface of printing zone 31.As the first embodiment, the line width of line style element GE (35) is advantageously conditioned to produce half tone image A3, i.e. the expression on Matterhorn mountain.
Fig. 3 B is the photo illustration of printed security features 30 upon irradiation with ultraviolet light, and it has appeared second graph and has represented B3 and the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light.Except the ad hoc arrangement of geometric element on printing zone 31 and distribution (different from the first and second embodiments), the figure obtained represents that B3 is similar to Figure 1B's and 2B under ultraviolet light.In other words, the complicated arrangement of line style element GE (35) and the particular combination of the first and second ink create identifiable and provide the specific fluorescent structure in printing zone P3 of added security.
Fig. 4 A, 5A, 6A, 7A and 8A are the schematic diagrames of the printed security features (being represented by reference number 40,50,60,70 and 80 respectively) according to the 4th to the 8th embodiment of the present invention, again illustrate the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light.According to these embodiments, printed security features 40,50,60,70,80 comprise respectively by multiple geometric element GE (respectively by reference number 45,55,65-66,75 and 85 to 86 represents) printing zone 41,51,61,71,81 that forms, it is in the shape forming the repeat element covered, these repeat elements are regulated to produce corresponding half tone image A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 respectively by dimension, represent Matterhorn mountain (as first and the 3rd embodiment).These repeat elements can advantageously with the spatial frequency printing of every millimeter of 2 to 50 elements.
In the fourth embodiment, these repeat elements are interconnective adjacent geometric elements 45 (being designed to cubic shaped at this), and in the five to the eight embodiment, these repeat elements 55,65-66,71,85-86 do not adjoin in some position of relevant printing zone 51,61,71,81.In the sixth embodiment, geometric element GE comprises the geometric element 65-66 of juxtaposed first and second uniquenesses, namely has the first geometric element 65 of cross shape and has the second geometric element 66 of square shape.In the 7th embodiment, the alpha-numeric string " 100 " that the surface that geometric element GE is included in printing zone 71 is repeated.In the 8th embodiment, geometric element GE comprises juxtaposed first and second geometric elements 85,86, and it is separated by the separator bar 88 do not printed.
Fig. 4 B, 5B, 6B, 7B and 8B are the photo illustration of printed security features 40,50,60,70,80 upon irradiation with ultraviolet light respectively, and it has appeared second graph again respectively and has represented B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 and the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness sightless under visible white light.Except the ad hoc arrangement of geometric element on printing zone 41,51,61,71,81 and distribution (different from embodiment above), the figure obtained represents that B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 are similar to Figure 1B, 2B and 3B under ultraviolet light.Particularly, printing zone 41,51,61,71,81 is subdivided into three printing P1, P2, P3 with in fig. 1 c shown in be identical.
The geometric element GE (45) of the 4th embodiment is subdivided into adjacent part GE_a, and GE_b to similar to the segmentation adopted when the 3rd embodiment first, namely substantially follows the associated shape of geometric element GE (45) in principle.By contrast, when the 5th to the 8th embodiment, when standing non-visible light and exciting, the first and second adjacent part GE_a, GE_b produce comprise have be different from geometric element GE (55,65-66,75,85-86) the structure of geometrical pattern of unique shape of shape.Or rather, the structure shown in the 5th and the 8th embodiment (Fig. 5 B and Fig. 8 B) demonstrates the triangle pattern of the repetition that can easily distinguish with geometric element GE (55,85-86).Similarly, in the 6th embodiment (Fig. 6 B), this structure looks like the checkerboard pattern with the independent square element can distinguished with geometric element GE (65-66).When the 7th embodiment (Fig. 7 B), this structure show can with alpha-numeric string " 100 " distinguish horizontal alternately.Though this principle be suitable for geometric element GE true form and such as can be applied in first to the 3rd (and the 9th to 11) embodiment when.
Fig. 9 A, 10A and 11A are the schematic diagrames of the printed security features (being represented by reference number 90,100 and 110 respectively) according to the 9th to the 11 embodiment of the present invention, again illustrate the printed security features when irradiating by visible white light.According to these embodiments, this printed security features 90,100,110 comprises the printing zone 91,101,111 be made up of multiple geometric element GE (being represented by reference number 95-97,105-107 and 115-117 respectively) respectively, the shape of its complicated arrangement of (i.e. straight line with the element of curve) in the line style element extended on the surface of printing zone 91,101,111 respectively.Line style element is regulated to produce respectively by dimension and again represents the corresponding half tone image A9 on Matterhorn mountain, A10, A11 (as first and the 3rd to the 8th embodiment).
Fig. 9 B, 10B and 11B are the photo illustration of printed security features 90,100,110 upon irradiation with ultraviolet light respectively, it has appeared second graph again respectively and has represented B9, B10, B11, and under visible white light the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness sightless.Except the ad hoc arrangement of geometric element on printing zone 91,101,111 and distribution (different from embodiment above), the figure obtained represents that B9, B10, B11 are similar to preceding embodiment under ultraviolet light.In other words, the complicated arrangement of line style element GE (95-97,105-107,115-117) and the particular combination of the first and second ink create identifiable and provide the specific fluorescent structure in printing zone P3 of added security.
With reference to the illustrative example of the printed security features according to the 12nd embodiment of the present invention, the 12 embodiment is the variant of the 8th embodiment shown in Fig. 8 A-B.
According to this 12 embodiment (not shown), this printed security features comprises the printing zone be made up of multiple geometric element GE.By the mode illustrated, the plurality of geometric element is in the shape forming the repeat element covered, these repeat elements are regulated to produce the corresponding half tone image of the half tone image A8 being similar to Fig. 8 A by dimension, it represents Matterhorn mountain (as when first and the 3rd to 11 embodiment) equally.These repeat elements equally can advantageously with the spatial frequency printing of every millimeter of 2 to 50 elements.
Compared with the 8th embodiment, in this illustrative example, this printing zone comprises one first (bottom) portion of district (representing the view in this case with Matterhorn mountain) and one second (top) portion of district (representing in this case around the sky on Matterhorn mountain).First and second portions of district that are subdivided into obviously are only illustrative.
In this illustrative example, this first (bottom) portion of district (being made up of geometric element) is with the first and second fluorescent ink printings identical with other embodiments.Therefore explanation provided above is also applicable to the first portion of district printed with identical method before.
In this illustrative example, this second (top) portion of district (being made up of geometric element) is with the third and fourth fluorescent ink printing, when irradiating by visible white light, this third and fourth fluorescent ink presents identical or substantially the same optical appearance, but this optical appearance is different from the optical appearance of this first and second fluorescent ink.By this way, carried out clearly distinguishing between the first and second Printing Zone portions of this printed security features according to this 12 embodiment.
3rd fluorescent ink but present identical with the first fluorescent ink or substantially the same first iridescent (namely in this example green fluorescence look).Similarly, the 4th fluorescent ink presents identical with the second fluorescent ink or substantially the same second iridescent (namely in this example red fluorescence look).
This second (top) portion of district, third and fourth fluorescent ink printing, observes the primitive rule identical with the situation of first (bottom) part simultaneously.By this way, when irradiating with non-visible light, the second graph producing identical (or substantially the same) with unique X-Y scheme element B according to the printed security features of this 12 embodiment represents, the X-Y scheme element of this uniqueness only appears when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light (pattern " 100 " in this example).In this respect, in this illustrative example, this second graph represents and represents that B8 is substantially the same with the second graph shown in Fig. 8 B.
Therefore will be appreciated that, in this illustrative example, this upper zone portion is subdivided at least three printings equally, these three printings comprise the first and second printings of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness contiguous, and the 3rd printing in the inside, border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness, as again schematically illustrated by Fig. 1 C.In this case, in first printing in upper zone portion, geometric element GE the 3rd ink printing, namely at illustrative example Green fluorescent ink.In second printing in upper zone portion, geometric element GE the 4th ink printing, i.e. red fluorescence ink in illustrative example.Similarly, in the 3rd printing in upper zone portion (namely inner on the border 200 of the two-dimentional element B of this uniqueness), geometric element GE is subdivided into the first and second adjacent parts, and the first adjacent part is with the 3rd (green fluorescence) ink printing and the second adjacent part the 4th (red fluorescence) ink printing.Because first and the 3rd fluorescent ink, accordingly second and the 4th fluorescent ink, present identical iridescent, (second) figure appeared under non-visible light obtained represents and keeps substantially the same with in the embodiment of Fig. 8 A-B.
As long as will be appreciated that and be not limited to described particular illustrative example about the principle described by the 12 embodiment and can be suitable for people desirable to provide the security feature with at least two Printing Zones portion, this two Printing Zones portion has different optical appearance under visible light.Apply when therefore this principle can expand to the printed security features and any other embodiment that can describe herein particularly that have more than two such Printing Zone portions.
In the above-described embodiments, inner on the border 200 of X-Y scheme element B, the ratio on the surface of the first adjacent part GE_a and the surface of the second adjacent part GE_b is substantially equal to 1.In other words, in the diagram of Figure 1A-E to 11A-B, the area of each adjacent part is only about half of (namely 50%) of the area of corresponding geometric element GE.This ratio can change as required.Preferably, this ratio is preferably located in the scope of 1/2 to 2, this provides the flexibility of the respective contribution regulating the first and second fluorescent inks used in above preferred embodiment.
In the context of the present invention, advantageously guarantee that the effective printing zone (area namely effectively covered by ink) covered by geometric element GE is in the scope of 30% to 70%, preferably in the scope of 40% to 60%, even more preferably close to 50%.In other words, the ink coverage of printed security features of the present invention advantageously in the scope of 30% to 70%, preferably in the scope of 40% to 60%, and even more preferably close to 50%.
As for the size and the spatial frequency thereof that consider geometric element GE, preferably guarantee geometric element GE on printing zone with the spatial frequency printing of the order of magnitude of every millimeter of 2 to 50 elements.
The printing of geometric element GE preferably by while offset printing (Simultan-offset) carry out, namely by making the first and second flexographic printing plates inkings with the first and second ink respectively, and by the first and second ink logos of gained are transferred to a common blanket cylinder from this first and second flexographic printing plates before printing.Can consider other printing processes (as intaglio printing), condition is that this printing process is adapted between the first and second ink with the multiple geometric element of sufficient printed aligned.While suitable, offset press such as discloses in European Patent Publication No EP0949069A1, and it is combined in this by reference.Above-mentioned security feature 10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100,110 can use in four plate cylinders coordinated with one or the other blanket cylinder of the main print couple of the printing machine of EP0949069A1 at least two (see its Fig. 1 wherein reference number 4 to 7, accordingly 8 to 11, represent and common blanket cylinder 2, accordingly the 3 relevant plate cylinders matched) on the side that is printed on sheet material (or any other suitable substrate) easily or opposite side.Will be appreciated that the 12 embodiment described above can use all four plate cylinder 4-7 or 8-11 coordinated with one or the other blanket cylinder 2 or 3 to print.Alternately, above-mentioned security feature 10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100,110 also can use coordinate to the blanket cylinder of the overprinting group of the printing machine of EP0949069A1 two plate cylinders (see its Fig. 1 wherein reference number 23 and 24 represent the relevant plate cylinder matched with common blanket cylinder 22) be printed on the side of sheet material.
When do not depart from as defined by the following appended claims scope of the present invention, various amendment and/or improvement can be carried out to above-described embodiment.
As already mentioned, within the scope of the invention, this printing zone can form with multiple geometric elements of given distribution printing by the printing zone of this security feature.The present invention be therefore not limited to shown example and can when do not depart from as defined by the following appended claims scope of the present invention consider other geometric elements.
wherein used reference number inventory
The X-Y scheme element (such as " 100 " pattern) (Figure 1B, 1C, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 11B) of the uniqueness that B appears when irradiating printed security features 10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 or 110 with non-visible light
The border (invisible when irradiating by visible white light) of 200 X-Y scheme element B
GE forms the geometric element of printed security features 10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 or 110
First (adjoining) part of GE_a geometric element GE, inner on the border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B of uniqueness, it prints with responding non-visible light activated first (accordingly the 3rd) ink/such as by producing characteristic optical response when (the first, accordingly the 3rd) fluorescent ink standing to produce when non-visible light excites (such as ultraviolet excitation) (first) fluorescence (such as green) look
Second (adjoining) part of Ge_b geometric element GE, inner on the border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B of uniqueness, its with second (accordingly the 4th) ink/such as when (the second, accordingly the 4th) fluorescent ink standing to produce when non-visible light excites (such as ultraviolet excitation) (second) fluorescence (such as red) look prints
10 printed security features (first embodiment-Figure 1A is to 1E)
The printing zone of 11 printed security features 10
The geometric element of 15 formation printed security features 10
A1 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 10 by visible white light represents (Figure 1A)
B1 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 10 with non-visible light and represents (Figure 1B)
The amplifier section (Fig. 1 C and 1D) of Z1 printed security features 10
The amplifier section (Fig. 1 C and 1E) of Z2 printed security features 10
20 printed security features (second embodiment-Fig. 2 A and 2B)
The printing zone of 21 printed security features 20
The geometric element of 25 formation printed security features 20
A2 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 20 by visible white light represents (Fig. 2 A)
B2 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 20 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 2 B)
30 printed security features (the 3rd embodiment-Fig. 3 A and 3B)
The printing zone of 31 printed security features 30
The geometric element of 35 formation printed security features 30
A3 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 30 by visible white light represents (Fig. 3 A)
B3 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 30 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 3 B)
40 printed security features (the 4th embodiment-Fig. 4 A and 4B)
The printing zone of 41 printed security features 40
The geometric element of 45 formation printed security features 40
A4 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 40 by visible white light represents (Fig. 4 A)
B4 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 40 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 4 B)
50 printed security features (the 5th embodiment-Fig. 5 A and 5B)
The printing zone of 51 printed security features 50
The geometric element of 55 formation printed security features 50
A5 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 50 by visible white light represents (Fig. 5 A)
B5 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 50 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 5 B)
60 printed security features (the 6th embodiment-Fig. 6 A and 6B)
The printing zone of 61 printed security features 60
65-66 forms (first and second) geometric element of printed security features 60
A6 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 60 by visible white light represents (Fig. 6 A)
B6 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 60 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 6 B)
70 printed security features (the 7th embodiment-Fig. 7 A and 7B)
The printing zone of 71 printed security features 70
The geometric element of 75 formation printed security features 70
A7 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 70 by visible white light represents (Fig. 7 A)
B7 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 70 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 7 B)
80 printed security features (the 8th embodiment-Fig. 8 A and 8B)
The printing zone of 81 printed security features 80
85-86 forms (first and second) geometric element of printed security features 80
88 separator bars do not printed between the first and second geometric element 85-86
A8 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 80 by visible white light represents (Fig. 8 A)
B8 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 80 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 8 B)
90 printed security features (the 9th embodiment-Fig. 9 A and 9B)
The printing zone of 91 printed security features 90
95-97 forms the geometric element of printed security features 90
A9 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 90 by visible white light represents (Fig. 9 A)
B9 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 90 with non-visible light and represents (Fig. 9 B)
100 printed security features (the tenth embodiment-Figure 10 A and 10B)
The printing zone of 101 printed security features 100
105-107 forms the geometric element of printed security features 100
A10 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 100 by visible white light represents (Figure 10 A)
B10 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 100 with non-visible light and represents (Figure 10 B)
110 printed security features (the 11 embodiment-Figure 11 A and 11B)
The printing zone of 111 printed security features 110
115-117 forms the geometric element of printed security features 110
A11 visible first figure when irradiating printed security features 110 by visible white light represents (Figure 11 A)
B11 becomes visible second graph when irradiating printed security features 110 with non-visible light and represents (Figure 11 B)
(first) printing in the portion of relevant district of the printing zone 11,21,31,41,51,61,71,81,91,101,111 of the X-Y scheme element B of P1 this uniqueness contiguous, it forms by only using the geometric element of first (accordingly the 3rd) ink printing
(second) printing in the portion of relevant district of the printing zone 11,21,31,41,51,61,71,81,91,101,111 of the X-Y scheme element B of P2 this uniqueness contiguous, it forms by only using the geometric element of second (accordingly the 4th) ink printing
P3 is at (the 3rd) printing in the portion of relevant district of the printing zone 11,21,31,41,51,61,71,81,91,101,111 of the inside, border 200 of the X-Y scheme element B of this uniqueness, it is made up of following geometric element, and these geometric elements are subdivided into first (adjoining) the part GE_a of first (accordingly the 3rd) ink printing and second (adjoining) the part GE_b with second (accordingly the 4th) ink printing
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1. one kind be provided in can printed security features (10 in printed substrates; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), this printed security features (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) comprise and having by multiple at printing zone (11; 21; 31; 41; 51; 61; 71; 81; 91; 101; 111) with the geometric element (GE of given distribution printing on; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86; 95-97; 105-107; The printing zone (11 in the first Printing Zone portion 115-117) formed; 21; 31; 41; 51; 61; 71; 81; 91; 101; 111),
Wherein these geometric elements (GE; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86; 95-97; 105-107; 115-117) that when irradiating by visible white light, this first and second ink presents identical or substantially the same optical appearance, makes this printed security features (10 when irradiating by visible white light with at least the first and second ink printings; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) produce a kind of first figure and represent (A1; A2; A3; A4; A5; A6; A7; A8; A9; A10; A11), at least this first ink is for assigning to respond by this first ink and this second ink area non-visible light activated a kind of ink by producing characteristic optical response,
Wherein when irradiating with non-visible light, this printed security features (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) produce a kind of second graph and represent (B1; B2; B3; B4; B5; B6; B7; B8; B9; B10; B11), this second graph represents (B1; B2; B3; B4; B5; B6; B7; B8; B9; B10; B11) present only when irradiating this printed security features (10 with non-visible light; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) the X-Y scheme element (B) of the uniqueness appeared time,
Wherein this first Printing Zone portion is subdivided at least three printing (P1, P2, P3), these three printings comprise the first and second printing (P1 of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness contiguous, P2), and the 3rd printing (P3) in inside, the border (200) of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness
Wherein, in this first printing (P1), these geometric elements (GE; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86; 95-97; 105-107; 115-117) with this first ink printing,
Wherein, in this second printing (P2), these geometric elements (GE; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86; 95-97; 105-107; 115-117) with this second ink printing,
And wherein, in the 3rd printing (P3), these geometric elements (GE; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86; 95-97; 105-107; 115-117) be subdivided into the first and second adjacent parts (GE_a, GEb), these first adjacent parts (GE_a) with this first ink printing and these these second ink printings of the second adjacent part (GE_b),
One, this first and second ink makes when irradiating this printed security features (10 by visible white light relative to another printed aligned; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) time, the border (200) of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness is sightless and and if only if irradiate this printed security features (10 with non-visible light; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) time, the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness becomes visible.
2. printed security features according to claim 1, wherein this printing zone comprises, except this first Printing Zone portion, at least one the second Printing Zone portion be made up of multiple geometric element (GE) printed with given distribution on this printing zone
Wherein geometric element (GE) at least the third and fourth ink printing in this second Printing Zone portion, when irradiating by visible white light, this third and fourth ink presents identical or substantially the same optical appearance, the optical appearance of this third and fourth ink is different from the optical appearance of this first and second ink
Wherein at least the 3rd ink the 3rd ink and the 4th ink to be distinguished respond non-visible light activated a kind of ink by producing characteristic optical response, it is identical or substantially the same that the characteristic optical response of the 3rd ink responds with the characteristic optical of this first ink
Wherein this first figure represents and this second graph represents and jointly formed by this first and second Printing Zones portion,
Wherein this second Printing Zone portion is subdivided at least three printing (P1, P2, P3), these three printings comprise the first and second printing (P1 of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness contiguous, P2), and the 3rd printing (P3) in inside, the border (200) of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness
Wherein, in first printing (P1) in this second Printing Zone portion, these geometric elements (GE) the 3rd ink printing,
Wherein, in second printing (P2) in this second Printing Zone portion, these geometric elements (GE) the 4th ink printing,
And wherein, in the 3rd printing (P3) in this second Printing Zone portion, these geometric elements (GE) are subdivided into the first and second adjacent part (GE_a, GE_b), these first adjacent parts (GE_a) are with the 3rd ink printing and these the second adjacent part (GE_b) the 4th ink printings
One, this third and fourth ink make relative to another printed aligned the border (200) of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness when irradiating this printed security features by visible white light be sightless and and if only if when irradiating this printed security features with non-visible light the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness become visible.
3. printed security features (10 according to claim 1 and 2; 20; 30; 90; 100; 110), wherein these geometric elements (GE; 15; 25; 35; 95-97; 105-107; 115-117) be line style element, as straight line with the element of curve.
4. printed security features (10 according to claim 3; 20; 30; 90; 100; 110), wherein the line width of these line style elements and/or spacing are conditioned to produce a kind of half tone image.
5. printed security features (40 according to claim 1 and 2; 50; 60; 70; 80), wherein these geometric elements (GE; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86) form the repeat element covered.
6. printed security features (40 according to claim 5; 50; 60; 70; 80), wherein these repeat elements are regulated to produce a kind of half tone image by dimension.
7. the printed security features (60 according to claim 5 or 6; 80), wherein these geometric elements (GE; 65-66; 85-86) comprise the geometric element (65-66 of juxtaposed at least the first and second uniquenesses; 85-86).
8. printed security features according to claim 7 (80), the wherein geometric element (85 of this first and second uniqueness; 86) be separated by the separator bar (88) do not printed.
9. according to printed security features (10 in any one of the preceding claims wherein; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), wherein these geometric elements (GE; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86; 95-97; 105-107; 115-117) print with the spatial frequency of every millimeter of 2 to 50 elements.
10. according to printed security features (10 in any one of the preceding claims wherein; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), wherein the ink coverage of this printed security features is in the scope of 30% to 70%, preferably in the scope of 40% to 60%, and even more preferably close to 50%.
11. according to printed security features (10 in any one of the preceding claims wherein; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), wherein this first ink produces one first fluorescent ink with the visible response of the first iridescent,
And wherein when this printed security features (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) standing this first iridescent when this non-visible light excites contributes to making the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness visible.
12. printed security features (10 according to claim 11; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), wherein this second ink produces one second fluorescent ink with the visible response of the second iridescent, and this second iridescent is different from this first iridescent.
13. printed security features according to claim 2, wherein this first ink produces one first fluorescent ink with the visible response of the first iridescent, and this non-visible light excites preferably ultraviolet excitation,
Wherein contribute to making the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness visible when this printed security features stands this first iridescent when this non-visible light excites,
And wherein the 3rd ink produces a kind of fluorescent ink with the visible response of first iridescent identical or substantially the same with this first fluorescent ink.
14. printed security features according to claim 13, wherein this second ink produces one second fluorescent ink with the visible response of the second iridescent, and this second iridescent is different from this first iridescent,
And wherein the 4th ink produces a kind of fluorescent ink with the visible response of second iridescent identical or substantially the same with this second fluorescent ink.
15. printed security features (10 according to claim 12 or 14; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), wherein, inner on the border (200) of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness, when standing this non-visible light and exciting, these first and second adjacent parts (GE_a, GE_b) produce one the 3rd iridescent deriving from the addition mixture of this first and second iridescent.
16. according to claim 11 to the printed security features (10 according to any one of 15; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), wherein this non-visible light excites is ultraviolet excitation.
17. according to printed security features (10 in any one of the preceding claims wherein; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110), wherein inner on the border (200) of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness, the ratio on the surface of these the first adjacent parts (GE_a) and the surface of these the second adjacent parts (GE_b) is positioned at the scope of 1/2 to 2.
18. according to printed security features (50 in any one of the preceding claims wherein; 60; 70; 80), wherein, inner on the border (200) of the X-Y scheme element (B) of this uniqueness, when standing this non-visible light and exciting, these first and second adjacent parts (GE_a, GE_b) produce one and comprise having and be different from these geometric elements (GE; 55; 65-66; 75; The structure of the geometrical pattern of the unique shape of shape 85-86).
19. 1 kinds comprise substrate and according to printed security features (10 in any one of the preceding claims wherein; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) object, this printed security features (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) be provided on this substrate.
20. objects according to claim 19, wherein this printed security features (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) be provided in a part for this substrate, this non-visible light activated major part of this absorbed by the substrate.
21. objects according to claim 19 or 20, wherein this object is a kind of value documents, high security file such as bank note, or security element particularly, particularly paper tinsel element, and it may be used on the protected goods from forging.
22. 1 kinds for the production of the method for object comprising substrate and printed security features, wherein the method comprises:
-provide one can printed substrates; And
-by the security feature (10 according to any one of claim 1 to 18; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) be printed onto in this substrate.
23. methods according to claim 22, wherein this printed security features (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110) multiple geometric element (GE; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65-66; 75; 85-86; 95-97; 105-107; 115-117) pass through offset printing simultaneously, namely by making the first and second flexographic printing plates inkings with this first and second ink respectively, and by the first and second ink logos of gained are transferred to a common blanket cylinder from this first and second flexographic printing plates before printing.
24. methods according to claim 23, for printing security feature according to claim 2, wherein multiple geometric elements (GE) in this second Printing Zone portion also pass through offset printing simultaneously, by making the further inking of the third and fourth flexographic printing plates with this third and fourth ink respectively, and by the third and fourth ink logo of gained is transferred to a common blanket cylinder from this third and fourth flexographic printing plates before printing.
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