DE102017120093A1 - Blocking tool and embossing press for embossing a legend in a license plate, and method for verifying a block tool - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a block tool (10) for embossing a legend in a license plate, wherein on the block tool (10) an identification code (12) for unique identification of the pad tool (10) is arranged for at least one electromagnetic first spectral range and a comprising an electromagnetic second spectral range, an optically readable first data code (16) and at least partially different from the first data code (16) second data code (18) in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second Spectral region is optically readable and transparent and / or not readable in the respective other spectral range.
The invention also relates to an embossing press (30) for embossing a legend in a license plate, wherein the embossing press (30) has a block tool (10) with an identification code (12).

Description

The invention generally relates to a padding tool for embossing a legend in a license plate, which can be recognized as such by the stamping press. In addition, the invention relates to an embossing press, which is adapted and designed to check block tools for embossing a legend in a license plate before the embossing process. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for verifying a pad tool.

Blocking tools for embossing a legend in a license plate board and embossing presses with just such pad tools are well known. It is also known that an identification code is mounted on the pad tools, which is read out before embossing of the stamping press to check whether the correct embossing or padding tool is inserted for embossing the legend in the press, for example, to avoid misprints ,

In the DE 10 2008 025 104 A1 a license plate embossing press is described for compliance with government regulations, in which an operator puts a drawer in front of the press on the press table for embossing a legend in a license plate and hangs stamping tools. The tools themselves have an RFID chip with an identification code, in which the symbol of the tool, that is the letter, the number or the character with features such as size, character, font or country code is included. The drawer itself has any number of transmit and receive antennas in an embossing tool attachment bar that power and read the RFID chip in the embossing tools. These read data are forwarded via further transmitting and receiving antennas in the drawer to an electronic reading unit on the press. This reading unit sends the data to a "touchscreen", which has already stored the license plate alphanumeric and whose PC makes a target / actual comparison. Faulty or reversed characters are color coded and displayed flashing on the screen.

The disadvantage of such a method is that the RFID chip can also be read out by other receivers and copied in a simple manner. The copied RFID chip can then be attached, for example, to a stamping and / or padding tool that is different from the original stamping tool. In this way, the read-out process of the embossing tools can be manipulated in a simple manner. For example, embossing and / or padding tools can be provided with a manipulated chip in this way, which are not suitable for the stamping press.

There is a regular need to provide block tools with an identification code, which has an increased security against counterfeiting in order to prevent manipulation of the embossing tool and / or the embossing press.

The present invention has set itself the task of specifying a block tool with an identification code, which has an increased security against counterfeiting, and is easy and inexpensive to produce. A further object of the invention is to provide an embossing press with which block tools with a manipulated identification code can be identified in a simple manner. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide a method with which block tools with a manipulated identification code can be identified in a simple manner.

The object is achieved with a block tool for embossing a legend in a license plate according to the features of claim 1, an embossing press for embossing a legend in a license plate according to the features of claim 14 and a method for verifying a block tool according to the features of claim 21. Advantageous and / or preferred embodiments or further developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims, each of which individually or in combination may constitute an aspect of the invention. All combinations as well as individual combinations between the features of the block tool, the stamping press and the method can be used together. Furthermore, it is also provided and possible to combine any one or more features of the block tool, the stamping press and the method as desired.

According to the invention, a block tool is provided for embossing a legend in a license plate, wherein on the block tool an identification code for unique identification of the pad tool is arranged for at least one electromagnetic first spectral range and one of the electromagnetic first spectral range different electromagnetic second spectral range, an optical comprises readable first data code, and one of the first data code at least partially different second data code which is optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second spectral range and transparent and / or not readable in the respective other electromagnetic spectral range.

It is thus an idea of the invention that an identification code is arranged on the block tool, which has a first data code and a second data code at least partially different from the first data code.

The first data code is optically readable at least for an electromagnetic first spectral range and an electromagnetic second spectral range that is different from the electromagnetic first spectral range. The first electromagnetic spectral range is a visually perceptible to the human eye electromagnetic wave spectrum, which is also called light spectrum and / or color spectrum, and preferably has a wavelength between 380 nm and 780 nm. The electromagnetic second spectral range is preferably an electromagnetic spectral range which is visually imperceptible to the human eye and thus lies outside the light spectrum. Accordingly, the first data code is designed such that it is optically readable both in the light spectrum and in an electromagnetic wave range outside the light spectrum.

The second data code is at least partially different from the first data code. In addition, the second data code is designed such that it is optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second spectral range and transparent and / or not optically readable in the respective other electromagnetic spectral range. If, for example, the second data code is optically visible and readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie the light spectrum, the second data code is not visible or transparent in the electromagnetic second spectral range. For this case, it can preferably be provided that the correct identification code for the padding tool is defined by the first data code. However, it is also conceivable that the second data code is optically not visible in the light spectrum, but is optically visible and thus readable in the electromagnetic second spectral range. In this case, it is preferably provided that the correct identification code for the padding tool is provided by the first data code and the second data code in the second spectral range.

An at least partially overlapping of the first data code with the second data code different from the first data code results in a superposition of the first data code with the second data code which is optically different in the electromagnetic first spectral range from the superposition in the electromagnetic second spectral range.

If, for example, both the first data code and the second data code are visible in the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie in the light spectrum, and the correct identification code for the padding tool is indicated by the first data code, then one of the first data code and the second data code is superimposed in the light spectrum Data code provided encrypting the correct identification code. If this encrypted identification code is copied, preferably optically copied, then this does not have the different spectral properties, as a result of which the copied identification code can not be decrypted. In this way, a block tool is specified with an identification code, which can have increased security against counterfeiting, and is easy and inexpensive to produce.

In principle, the identification code can be arranged and / or designed such that it can be read by an optical medium. A preferred embodiment of the invention is that the identification code is a one-dimensional and / or multi-dimensional barcode, in particular a data matrix code (DMC) and / or QR code, and the first data code and / or the second data code at least in sections having single and / or multicolored squares and / or rectangles. Compared to a one-dimensional barcode, a plurality of information and also redundant information can be stored in a multi-dimensional barcode, in particular in a data matrix code. In the case of a data matrix code and / or QR code, the squares are preferably partly adjacent to one another but also spaced apart from one another so that a gap can be formed between the squares. The monochrome and / or multicolored squares are preferably offset from one another in such a way that a contrast to the optical readout of the squares or of the first data code and / or second data code is made possible. Preferably, the squares are formed in black, wherein the space between the non-contiguous squares is formed in white or transparent. The contrast between the squares and the gap can also be formed by other colors. It is conceivable that the squares are formed in blue or green and the space in white or yellow. In the following, the term black squares and spacing or white squares is preferably understood to be synonymous with a code state which represents a contrast in a readout system, such as a logical zero and a logical one. A one-dimensional and / or multi-dimensional barcode is easy to generate and thus inexpensive to produce. In addition, a one-dimensional and / or multi-dimensional barcode in simple and inexpensively applied to a block tool. For example, the one-dimensional and / or multi-dimensional barcode can preferably be printed on the block tool with a printer, in particular with a laser printer or an inkjet printer. It is likewise conceivable for the one-dimensional and / or multidimensional barcode of the first data code and / or of the second data code to be applied to the pad tool by a thermal transfer printing method.

An advantageous development of the invention is that the position of the squares of the first data code is offset or only partially offset from the position of the squares of the second data code. It is thus conceivable that the squares of the first data code are arranged exclusively offset from the squares of the second data code. In this way it can be ensured that a data code superimposed by the first data code and the second data code is different from the first data code, whereby preferably an encryption of the first data code can be provided. But it is also conceivable that the position of the squares of the first data code are arranged only partially offset from the position of the squares of the second data code. For a viewer, it is thus not recognizable whether, for example, in the case of superimposed layers below a black square, there is also a black square or a white space. In this way, the security against forgery of the identification code can be increased.

In principle, it can be provided that the first data code and the second data code are arranged in a layer. This means that both the first data code and the second data code are formed in one layer. This may be the case, for example, if the first data code has a plurality of squares and, in part, spaces between the squares. The second data code also has a plurality of squares, wherein the squares of the second data code are arranged in the spaces of the first data code. In this way, a single-layer identification code can be provided which has different spectral characteristics.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is that the first data code or the second data code is arranged in a first layer and the respective other data code at least partially in the first layer and in a second layer. It is thus conceivable that the first data code is arranged in the first layer and has a plurality of squares, which are arranged partly next to each other and partly have spaces between them. The second data code also has a plurality of squares, wherein a part of the squares of the second data code are arranged in the interstices of the squares of the first data code and thus formed in the first layer. In addition, some squares of the second data code are preferably located above the squares of the first data code. The squares of the first data code and the second data code overlap and / or thus partially overlap. Thus, an identification code with increased security against forgery can be provided.

In an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the first data code is arranged in a first layer and the second data code is formed in a second layer different from the first layer. In this way, the first data code may preferably be arranged above or below the second data code. Thus, the manufacturing process of the identification code can be simplified because the mutually different codes can be applied in two successive layers.

An advantageous development of the invention lies in the fact that the first layer is arranged between the block tool and the second layer. The first layer, which has an optically detectable first data code both for the electromagnetic first spectral range and for the electromagnetic second spectral range, is thus covered by the second layer. The second data code, which is not optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or the electromagnetic second spectral range, can be made visible and / or invisible, for example, by an emitting source directed to the outer second layer.

However, it is not necessarily provided that the first layer is arranged between the second layer and the base layer. In principle, it is also conceivable that the second layer is formed and / or arranged between the first layer and the padding tool.

In a preferred development of the invention, it is provided that the first data code has an infrared-visible color and the second data code has an infrared-invisible color or an infrared-absorbing color. An infrared visible color is visible both in the light spectrum and in the range or electromagnetic spectrum of the infrared radiation. In this way, preferably the squares, in particular the black squares, of a multi-dimensional barcode, in particular a DMC or QR code, have the infrared-visible color. The first data code is thus visible to the human eye and optically readable. The second Data code preferably has an infrared-invisible color. This means that the color appears transparent and / or white in the electromagnetic spectrum of the infrared radiation or under the influence of infrared by an infrared-emitting source. In this way, the second data code in the light spectrum is optically visible and detectable, whereas in the infrared spectrum of the second data code is optically not detectable.

The electromagnetic second spectral range can basically be an electromagnetic spectral range that is different from the electromagnetic first spectral range. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the electromagnetic second spectral range is an infrared radiation with a wavelength between 780 nm and 1 mm, preferably between 800 nm and 900 nm. Infrared light emitting sources are inexpensive to manufacture and readily available. In this way, an electromagnetic spectral range is specified, in which the second data code can be made visually visible and / or optically invisible in a simple manner.

In general, it may be sufficient for the black squares of the first data code to be formed and / or arranged at least partially spaced apart by white squares in order in this way to form the first data code. Likewise, the first data code can be formed only by colored, formed to a background high-contrast squares. The white squares, as well as the black or high-contrast squares, can be printed on the block tool.

An advantageous development of the invention is that a base layer is arranged between the block tool and the identification code. The base layer is preferably formed in white color and adhered to the block tool and / or printed. The first data code or the second data code is arranged on the base layer, the other data code being formed at least in sections on the first data code or the second data code.

In this context, a preferred development of the invention provides that the base layer has a highly reflective layer, in particular a retroreflective layer. The retroreflective layer preferably has one or more beads, in particular glass beads, in front of a mirrored surface, so that a diffracted light beam is reflected by diffraction and reflection in the direction of the incident light beam. It is likewise conceivable that the retroreflective layer has a triple mirror structure with at least one, preferably a plurality of triple mirrors. The individual mirror surfaces of a triple mirror are preferably arranged at an angle of 90 ° to each other. The triple mirrors are formed by a mirror-tool spaced from the surface of a mirror. Particularly preferably, the cusp mirror structure comprises a microstructured cusp mirror structure. Microstructured means that the depth of a triple mirror is between 50 μm and 400 μm. In this way, the contrast with the respective black squares of the first data code and / or the second data code can be increased. The contrast can represent another criterion for checking the security against forgery of the identification code. If, for example, an identification code is decrypted and arranged on a normal white surface, then the contrast of the base layer to the squares, in particular the black squares, of the first and / or second data code can represent a further checking criterion. In this way, the security against forgery of the identification code can be increased.

An advantageous development of the invention is that the identification code is arranged captive on the pad tool. For this purpose, the identification code can preferably be printed directly on the block tool. For example, the identification code, in particular the first data code and / or the second data code with an inkjet printer or a laser printer can be printed. It is also conceivable that the first data code and / or the second data code is printed on the pad tool and / or the base layer by a thermal transfer printing method. It is also conceivable that the identification code is adhered to the block tool and / or laminated.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the identification code is not destructive removable from the padding tool. This means that when removing the identification code from the block train the identification code is damaged. The direct application, in particular direct printing, of the identification code on the padding tool can provide an identification code that is not nondestructively removable from the padding tool. If the identification code is removed, it will be damaged. The damaged identification code can no longer be decrypted. In this way, a manipulation attempt can be made difficult by removing the identification code from a block tool and by applying the detached identification code to another block tool.

The invention also relates to a stamping press for embossing a legend in a license plate, comprising
at least one block tool for embossing the legend in the license plate, wherein on the block tool, an identification code for unique identification of the pad tool is arranged for at least one electromagnetic first spectral range and a different electromagnetic field of the first spectral range second spectral range, an optically readable first Data code includes, and one of the first data code at least partially different second data code which is optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second spectral range and transparent and / or not readable in the respective other electromagnetic spectral range,
an emitting source, which is set up to make the second data code, which is visible in the electromagnetic first spectral range, at least partially invisible or to make the second data code, which is invisible in the electromagnetic first spectral range, visible;
a read-out device, which is set up and / or arranged for reading out the identification code arranged on the pad tool, and
a verification device for verifying the identification code read out by the read-out device with a stored and / or stored identification code.

It is thus envisaged that the embossing press has an emitting source which is set up to make the second data code visible in the electromagnetic first spectral range at least partially invisible or to make the second data code invisible in the electromagnetic first spectral range visible. In this way, the second data code can be rendered optically visible or optically invisible via the emitting source. If, for example, the second data code in the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie the light spectrum, is optically visible and readable, and the second data code is not visible or transparent in the electromagnetic second spectral range. For this case, it can preferably be provided that the correct identification code for the padding tool is defined by the first data code. This means that by overlaying the first data code with the second data code in the light spectrum the correct identification code is encrypted.

About the emitting source, the second data code can be made invisible to optically read the first data code.

About a readout device for reading the arranged on the pad tool identification codes, the first data code can be read. The read-out first data code is transmitted to a verification device for verifying the identification code read out by the read-out device with a stored and / or stored identification code.

Thus, an embossing press is provided with the easily arranged on the pad tool identification code can be read and can reliably detect a manipulation of the identification code.

A preferred development of the invention is that the emitting source is an infrared emitting source and / or an infrared emitting light source. In this way, the second data code in the infrared spectrum can be rendered optically visible and / or optically invisible via the emitting light source.

In an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the read-out device is a barcode scanner, a laser scanner and / or an IR camera. In this way, reading devices are provided with which an identification code, in particular a one-dimensional and / or multi-dimensional bar code, can be read out optically.

According to a preferred development of the invention, it is provided that a read-out operation of the identification code arranged on the pad tool can be stored, in particular stored in the verification device, and is carried out by the read-out device. In this way, inter alia, also failed and / or not validated readout processes of the identification code can be stored. Thus, any manipulation attempts can be logged and recognized.

In principle, it may be sufficient that the readout attempts are only saved and the memory is checked at regular intervals. An advantageous development of the invention is that the embossing press has a registration device for commissioning the embossing press by a user. Accordingly, a user must register with the user data on the embossing press to operate the embossing press. The read-out processes can be stored and thus assigned to a user concretely. In this way, abnormalities in the read-out operations can be concretely assigned to a user of the embossing press.

An advantageous development of the invention lies in the fact that the verification device is an internal and / or an external server which is communicatively connected to the read-out device and / or a control device of the embossing press. The verification device can thus in the Be arranged embossing press. It is also conceivable that the verification device is a server connected to the embossing press, which is arranged centrally or decentrally.

The invention also relates to the use of a pad tool for embossing a legend in a license plate, wherein on the pad tool, an identification code for unique identification of the pad tool is arranged for at least one electromagnetic first spectral range and a different electromagnetic second spectral range of the electromagnetic first spectral range comprises an optically readable first data code, and comprises a second data code at least partially different from the first data code, which is optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second spectral range and transparent and / or non-readable in the respective other spectral range.

The invention further relates to a method for verifying a block tool, wherein an identification code for unambiguously identifying the block tool is arranged on the block tool for at least one electromagnetic first spectral range and an electromagnetic second spectral range different from the electromagnetic first spectral range, an optically readable first data code comprises, and one of the first data code at least partially different second data code which is optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second spectral range and transparent and / or not readable in the respective other spectral range,
an emitting source is directed to the identification code, which is set up to render at least partially invisible a second data code visible in the electromagnetic first spectral range or to visualize a second data code which is invisible in the electromagnetic first spectral range,
the identification code arranged on the block tool for unambiguous identification of the pad tool is read out via a read-out device and verified with a stored identification code, and
If a match of the read identification code, a release signal is output and an error message is output in the case of a faulty adjustment.

It is thus provided that an emitting source, which is set up to make the second data code visible in the electromagnetic first spectral range at least partially invisible or to make the second data code, which is invisible in the electromagnetic first spectral range, visible, is directed to the identification code. In this way, the second data code can be rendered optically visible or optically invisible via the emitting source. If, for example, the second data code in the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie the light spectrum, is optically visible and readable, the second data code is not visible or transparent in the electromagnetic second spectral range. For this case, it is preferably provided that the correct identification code for the padding tool is defined by the first data code. The second data code is preferably rendered optically invisible by the emitting source.

The identification code, ie the first data code, is read out via the read-out device and forwarded to the verification device. In the verification device, the read identification code is compared with the stored and / or stored identification code. If the read identification code matches the stored identification code, then a release takes place, otherwise an error message is output.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the identification code is read out and verified on the identification code without the action of the emitting source on the identification code and with the action of the emitting source on the identification code. Thus, the identification code is read out both in the encrypted state and in the unencrypted state of the read-out device of the embossing press. It can be checked by comparing the two read operations, whether a decryption of the identification code. Thus, the reliability of the verification process and / or the tamper resistance of the identification code can be increased.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the identification code is irradiated before and / or during the read-out process with an infrared-emitting light source. In this way, the second data code in the infrared spectrum can be rendered optically visible and / or optically invisible via the emitting light source.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the contrast between the base layer and the identification code is detected and verified. The contrast can thus represent a further criterion for checking the security against forgery of the identification code. For example, if an identification code is decrypted and placed on a normal white area arranged, the contrast of the base layer to the squares of the first and / or second data code may represent a further verification criterion. The contrast between the black squares and the white area can be increased by forming the base layer as a retroreflective layer.

An advantageous development of the invention provides that a read-out process for reading out the identification code arranged on the pad tool is stored. In this way, inter alia also failed and / or not validated read-outs can be stored. Thus, any manipulation attempts can be detected by third parties.

Finally, a preferred development of the invention provides that the read-out process is assigned to a user logged on to the embossing press. Accordingly, a user must register with the user data on the embossing press to operate the embossing press. The read-out processes are preferably stored in the user profile of the user and can thus be assigned to a user concretely. In this way, abnormalities in the read-out operations can be concretely assigned to a user of the embossing press.

• 1: schematisch ein Klotzwerkzeug mit einem Identifikationscode gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 2: den Identifikationscode in einer Aufsicht, mit einem ersten Datencode und einem zweiten Datencode gemäß dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 3: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen ersten Spektralbereich gemäß dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 4: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen zweiten Spektralbereich gemäß dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 5: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen ersten Spektralbereich gemäß dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 6: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen zweiten Spektralbereich gemäß dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 7: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt mit einem retroreflektierenden Grundlayer im elektromagnetischen ersten Spektralbereich gemäß dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 8: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt mit einem retroreflektierenden Grundlayer im elektromagnetischen zweiten Spektralbereich gemäß dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 9: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen ersten Spektralbereich gemäß einem ersten weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 10: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen zweiten Spektralbereich gemäß dem ersten weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 11: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen ersten Spektralbereich gemäß einem zweiten weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 12: den Identifikationscode im Schnitt im elektromagnetischen zweiten Spektralbereich gemäß dem zweiten weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 13 eine Prägepresse zum Prägen einer Legende in eine Kennzeichen-Platine gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the following embodiments. The embodiments are not limiting, but rather to be understood as exemplary, but they should enable the skilled person to carry out the invention. The Applicant reserves the right to make individual or several of the features disclosed in the exemplary embodiments the subject matter of patent claims or to include such features in existing claims. The embodiments are explained in more detail with reference to figures. In these show:

• 1 FIG. 2 schematically shows a block tool with an identification code according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, FIG.
• 2 : the identification code in a top view, with a first data code and a second data code according to the preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 3 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic first spectral range according to the preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 4 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic second spectral range according to the preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 5 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic first spectral range according to the preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 6 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic second spectral range according to the preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 7 : the identification code in section with a retroreflective base layer in the electromagnetic first spectral range according to the preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 8th : the identification code in section with a retroreflective base layer in the electromagnetic second spectral range according to the preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 9 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic first spectral range according to a first further preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 10 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic second spectral range according to the first further preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 11 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic first spectral range according to a second further preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 12 : the identification code in section in the electromagnetic second spectral range according to the second further preferred embodiment of the invention,
• 13 an embossing press for embossing a legend in a license plate according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

The 1 shows a block tool 10 for embossing a legend in a license plate. On the log tool 10 is an identification code 12 arranged as a data matrix code (DMC). The identification code 12 can provide information about the pad tool 10 contain. For example, the identification code 12 Information about that with the log tool 10 contain embossable characters of a legend and / or information about the usability of the block tool 10 in a specific embossing press and / or information on the usability of the block tool 10 for certain license plate boards.

Again 2 can be seen, the trained as DMC information code 12 a first data code 16 and one of the first data code 16 different second data code 18 on. The first data code 16 and the second data code 18 are arranged side by side for the sake of clarity. Preferably, the first data code 16 and the second data code 18 arranged in a layer, as shown in 1 is shown. Likewise, it is also conceivable that the first data code in a first layer 14 and the second data code 18 in a second layer 20 is arranged, the first layer 14 and the second layer 20 are arranged one above the other, so that the first data code 16 and the second data code 18 overlap at least in sections.

The first data code 16 is optically readable at least for an electromagnetic first spectral range and an electromagnetic second spectral range different from the electromagnetic first spectral range. The first electromagnetic spectral range is a visually perceptible to the human eye electromagnetic wave spectrum, which is also called light spectrum and / or color spectrum, and has a wavelength between 380 nm and 780 nm. The electromagnetic second spectral range is preferably an electromagnetic spectral range which is visually imperceptible to the human eye and thus lies outside the light spectrum. In the present exemplary embodiment, the electromagnetic second spectral range is infrared radiation having a wavelength between 800 nm and 900 nm.

Accordingly, the first data code 16 designed such that it is optically readable both in the light spectrum and in an electromagnetic wave range outside the light spectrum. For this purpose, the individual black first squares 22 of the first data code formed as DMC 16 an infrared visible color. Thus, the first data code 16 optically readable in the light spectrum as well as in the infrared spectrum.

The second data code 18 is in the second layer 20 arranged and is different from the first data code 16 , In addition, the second data code 18 such that it is optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second spectral range and transparent and / or not readable in the respective other electromagnetic spectral range. In the present embodiment, the second data code 18 in the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie the light spectrum, optically visible and readable. In the electromagnetic second spectral range, however, the second data code is not visible or transparent. For this you can use the black second squares 24 of the second data code formed as DMC 18 have an infrared invisible color.

In the present embodiment, it is provided that the correct identification code 12 for the block tool 10 through the first data code 16 is defined. In the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie in the light spectrum, the first data code 16 and the second data code 18 superimposed, leaving an encrypted identification code 12 is visible. If this is now copied optically and, for example, to another block tool 10 applied, so has the copied identification code 12 not the corresponding spectral characteristics of the second data code, so that the identification code can not be decrypted.

For decrypting the identification code 12 is provided that on the identification code 12 a emitting source operating in the electromagnetic second spectral region, thereby causing the second data code 18 becomes invisible. In this way, the first data code 16 be read out.

This will become a block tool 10 with an identification code 12 indicated, which may have increased security against counterfeiting, and is easy and inexpensive to produce.

In 3 is the block tool 10 with the identification code 12 shown in a section. On the log tool 10 is a base layer 26 arranged. The base layer 26 preferably has a white color and is on the block tool 10 glued or printed. On the base layer 26 is the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 arranged. This means that black first squares 22 of the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 are formed. The black first squares 22 of the first data code 16 have an infrared visible color. The second data code 18 is both in the first layer 14 as well as in the above the first layer 14 arranged second layer 20 educated. Accordingly, black second squares 24 the second data code 18 in the space between the black first squares 22 of the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 educated. In addition, at least partially black second squares 24 in the second layer 20 above black first squares 22 arranged. The black second squares 24 have an invisible infrared color. Thus, the second data code 18 visible in the light spectrum and invisible in the infrared spectrum and / or not optically readable. In this way, when overlaying the first data code 16 with the second data code 18 an encrypted identification code 12 in the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie in the light spectrum.

In 4 is that in 3 described block tool 10 being shown on the identification code 12 an infrared light emitting light source 28 is directed, whereby the infrared-invisible color having second data code 18 So the black second squares 24 , becomes invisible. Thus, only the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 visible and can be read optically.

In 5 is the block tool 10 with the identification code 12 shown in a section. On the log tool 10 is the base layer 26 arranged. The base layer 26 has a white color and is on the block tool 10 glued or printed. On the base layer 26 this is the first data code 16 having first layer 14 arranged, with the black first squares 22 of the first data code 16 have an infrared visible color. On the first layer 14 this is the second data code 18 having second layer 20 arranged, with the black second squares 24 have an infrared invisible color. The location of the black second squares 24 is partially offset to the location of the black first squares 22 arranged. This means that the location of the black second squares 24 the location of the black first squares 22 which may correspond to other black second squares 24 offset to the black first squares 22 are arranged. In this way, when overlaying the first data code 16 with the second data code 18 an encrypted identification code 12 in the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie in the light spectrum.

In 6 is that in 5 described block tool 10 shown, taking on the identification code 12 an infrared light emitting light source 28 is directed, whereby the infrared-invisible color having second data code 18 in the second layer 20 becomes invisible. Thus, only the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 visible and can be read optically.

Basically, it may be enough that the base layer 26 has a white color to contrast with the black first squares 22 of the first data code 16 and / or the black second squares 24 the second data code 18 provide.

In 7 is that off 5 well-known block tool 10 with the identification code 12 shown, with the base layer 26 a retroreflective layer. The retroreflective layer has a triple mirror structure 27 with at least one, preferably a plurality of triple mirrors. The individual mirror surfaces of a triple mirror are arranged at an angle of 90 ° to each other. The triple mirrors are from one of the block tool 10 spaced arranged surface made of specular. The triple mirror structure 27 has a microstructured corner mirror structure in the embodiment. Microstructured means that the depth of a triple mirror is between 50 μm and 400 μm. In this way, the contrast can be compared to the respective black squares 22 . 24 of the first data code 16 and / or the second data code 18 increase. The contrast between the base layer 26 and the black squares 22 . 24 may be another criterion for checking the counterfeiting security of the identification code 12 represent.

8th shows that off 7 well-known block tool 10 with the identification code 12 , where on the identification code 12 the infrared light emitting light source 28 is directed. In this way, the second data code 18 in the second layer 20 be made invisible, so the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 is optically readable.

In 9 is the block tool 10 with the identification code 12 shown, where the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 on the base layer 26 is arranged. The first data code 16 has black first squares 22 on, which have an infrared visible color. On the first layer 14 is the second layer 20 arranged the second data code 18 wherein the second data code 18 black squares 24 comprising an infrared-absorbing color. This means that the second data code 18 is transparent in the electromagnetic first spectral range and thus optically invisible.

10 shows that off 9 well-known block tool 10 with the identification code 12 , where on the identification code 12 the infrared light emitting light source 28 is directed. The infrared light makes the black second squares 24 the second data code 18 visible, noticeable.

In this case, it is preferably provided that the correct identification code 12 of the block tool 10 by an overlay of the first data code 16 with the second data code 18 is defined, which can be made optically visible in the electromagnetic second spectral range. In the electromagnetic first spectral range, ie in the light spectrum, is only an incomplete identification code 12 visually visible.

11 shows the block tool 10 with the identification code 12 , where the second data code 18 in the second layer 20 between the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 and the base layer 26 is arranged. The location of the black first squares 22 of the first data code 16 is offset to the location of the black second squares 24 the second data code 18 arranged.

The black first squares 22 of the first data code 16 have an infrared visible color. They are thus in the electromagnetic first spectral range, the light spectrum, and in the electromagnetic second spectral range, the infrared spectrum, optically visible and readable.

The black second squares 24 the second data code 18 have an invisible infrared color. Thus, the second data code 18 visible in the light spectrum. The overlay of the first data code 16 with the second data code 18 represents a falsified and / or encrypted identification code 12 ready.

In 12 is that on 11 well-known block tool 10 shown, taking on the identification code 12 the infrared light emitting light source 28 is directed. The infrared light makes the black second squares 24 the second data code 18 made invisible. Thus, only the first data code 16 in the first layer 14 visible, so that it can be read out.

In this way, the second data code 18 through the first data code 16 be protected to a manipulation of the identification code 12 to complicate.

In 13 is an embossing press 30 for embossing a legend in a license plate. In the stamping press 30 is that off 5 well-known block tool 10 with the identification code 12 arranged.

In the stamping press 30 is the infrared light emitting light source 28 arranged on the identification code 12 is directed to the second layer 20 trained second data code 18 to make invisible.

About a readout device 32 , which is a bar code reader and / or a bar code scanner in the present embodiment, becomes the identification code 12 or the visible first data code 16 read out and sent to a verification facility 34 transmitted. The verification device 34 is one with the readout device 32 communication-related server.

In the readout device 32 becomes the read identification code 12 with a to the block tool 10 stored identification code 12 compared. If the read identification code 12 coincides with the stored, there is a release signal to the stamping press.

The respective readings are in the verification device 34 stored and can be assigned to a user of the embossing press clearly.

For example, the first identification code 12 copied and on a block tool 10 arranged, the copied identification code 12 not by the infrared light emitting light source 28 can be decrypted, as shown for example in the second scan, takes place after a comparison with the stored identification code 12 an error message. In addition, the process is stored in the user's account, allowing manipulation of the identification code 12 the users of the stamping press 30 can be assigned.

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Klotz tool

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identification code

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First layer

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First data code

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Second data code

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Black first squares

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Black second squares

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basic layer

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Tripelspiegelstruktur

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Emitting source

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coining Press

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reading device

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verification device

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Claims (26)

A block tool (10) for embossing a legend in a license plate, wherein on the block tool (10) an identification code (12) for unique identification of the pad tool (10) is arranged for at least one electromagnetic first spectral range and one of the electromagnetic first Spectral region comprises different electromagnetic second spectral range, an optically readable first data code (16), and one of the first data code (16) at least partially different second data code (18) optically readable in the electromagnetic first spectral range or in the electromagnetic second spectral range and is transparent and / or not readable in the respective other spectral range. Log tool after Claim 1 , characterized in that the identification code (12) is a one-dimensional and / or multi-dimensional barcode, in particular a data matrix code (DMC) and / or QR code, and the first data code (16) and / or the second data code (18) at least in sections, single and / or multi-colored formed (22, 24) squares. Log tool after Claim 2 , characterized in that the position of the first squares (22) of the first data code (16) offset or only partially offset from the position of the second squares (24) of the second data code (18) are arranged. Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the first data code (16) and the second data code (18) are arranged in a layer. Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the first data code (16) or the second data code (18) in a first layer (14) is arranged and the other data code (16, 18) at least partially in the first layer (14) and in a second Layer (20). Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the first data code (16) in a first layer (14) is arranged, and the second data code (18) in one of the first layer (14) different second layer (20) is formed. Log tool after Claim 5 or 6 , characterized in that the first layer (14) between the pad tool (10) and the second layer (20) is arranged. Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the first data code (16) has an infrared-visible color and the second data code (18) has an infrared-invisible color or an infrared-absorbing color. Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the second spectral range is an infrared radiation having a wavelength between 780 nm and 1 mm, preferably between 800 nm and 900 nm. Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that between the pad tool (10) and the identification code (12), a base layer (26) is arranged. Log tool after Claim 10 , characterized in that the base layer (26) has a highly reflective layer, in particular a retroreflective layer. Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that the identification code (12) on the pad tool (10) is arranged captive. Log tool after one of the Claims 1 to 12 , characterized in that the identification code (12) is not destructively removable from the pad tool (10). Embossing press (30) for embossing a legend in a license plate, comprising at least one block tool (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 13 for embossing the legend in the license plate, an emitting source (28) which is adapted to at least partially make invisible a second data code (18) visible in the electromagnetic first spectral range or a second data code (18) invisible in the electromagnetic first spectral range a read-out device (32) which is set up and / or arranged for reading out the identification code (12) arranged on the pad tool (10), and a verification device (34) for verifying the identification code read from the read-out device (32) ( 12) with a stored and / or stored identification code (12). Embossing press after Claim 14 , characterized in that the emitting source (28) is an infrared light emitting light source. Embossing press after Claim 14 or 15 , characterized in that the read-out device (32) is a barcode scanner, a laser scanner and / or an IR camera, Embossing press after one of the Claims 14 to 16 , characterized in that a read-out operation of the read-out device (32) of the identification code (12) arranged on the pad tool (10) is storable, in particular storable in the verification device (34). Embossing press after one of the Claims 14 to 17 , characterized in that a registration device for commissioning the stamping press (30) is provided. Embossing press after one of the Claims 14 to 18 , characterized in that the verification device (34) is an internal and / or an external server which is communicatively connected to the read-out device (32) and / or a control device of the embossing press (30). Use of a block tool (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 13 for embossing a legend in a license plate. Method for verifying a padding tool (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 13 in which an emitting source (28) is directed to the identification code (12) and is adapted to render at least partially invisible a second data code (18) visible in the electromagnetic first spectral range or a second data code (18) invisible in the electromagnetic first spectral range make visible on the block tool (10) arranged identification code (12) for unique identification of the block tool (10) via a read-out device (32) and verified with a stored identification code (12), and in a match of the read identification code ( 12) with the stored identification code (12) an enable signal is output and in case of an erroneous adjustment an error message is issued. Method according to Claim 21 , characterized in that the identification code (12) without the action of the emitting source (28) on the identification code (12) and with the action of the emitting source (28) on the identification code (12) is read out and verified. Method according to Claim 21 or 22 , characterized in that the identification code (12) is irradiated before and / or during the read-out process with an infrared light-emitting light source (28). Method according to one of Claims 21 to 23 , characterized in that the contrast between the base layer (29) and the identification code (12) is detected and verified. Method according to one of Claims 21 to 24 , characterized in that a read-out process for reading the on the pad tool (10) arranged identification codes (12) is stored. Method according to one of Claims 21 to 25 , characterized in that the read-out process is assigned to a user logged on to the embossing press (30).

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