EP0432617B1 - Identity card with two records - Google Patents

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EP0432617B1
EP0432617B1 EP90123244A EP90123244A EP0432617B1 EP 0432617 B1 EP0432617 B1 EP 0432617B1 EP 90123244 A EP90123244 A EP 90123244A EP 90123244 A EP90123244 A EP 90123244A EP 0432617 B1 EP0432617 B1 EP 0432617B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/086—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means by passive credit-cards adapted therefor, e.g. constructive particularities to avoid counterfeiting, e.g. by inclusion of a physical or chemical security-layer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/30—Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/20—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose
    • B42D25/23—Identity cards
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/30—Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
    • B42D25/337—Guilloche patterns
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/40—Manufacture
    • B42D25/405—Marking
    • B42D25/41—Marking using electromagnetic radiation

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  • the invention relates to an identification card which has two data records which match in content and are applied by the same method.
  • the basic need of users and issuers is that the card information is protected as much as possible against counterfeiting or falsification. For this reason, it has been proposed to provide identification cards with two data records, the contents of which at least partially match. Depending on the intended use, the data records contain information about the card user such as his name, account number, card number etc. and / or information about the issuer.
  • an identification card with a double data set is known.
  • this card has a first data record in the form of embossed alphanumeric characters; however, since embossed data are less valuable in terms of security, this data has been supplemented by a second data record with identical information content, the second data record being written into the map material with the high-quality laser inscription.
  • the result of this procedure is a card whose easily counterfeited embossed data has been given increased protection against counterfeiting by a second data record inscribed with a laser.
  • the advantage of increased protection against counterfeiting is offset by the disadvantage that the card has to go through two production stations for its manufacture, namely the embossing device and the laser marking device.
  • the use of two systems results in increased production and investment costs for the card issuer; besides, it is inevitable to create a data flow between the two systems, which ensures that a card is labeled twice with matching information.
  • identification cards are provided with a double data record using the same labeling method.
  • duplicate data records applied using the same method only increase the security against counterfeiting very slightly.
  • a forger who is able to forge the first data record can also forge the second data record using the same tools.
  • the role of a secret identifier has generally been assigned to the second data record.
  • the second data set is designed in such a way that it is difficult or impossible to recognize it visually without aids.
  • information is accommodated in the image area of an identification card, where it blurs in front of the varying gray tones of the image for the eye, or it is repeated in an inconspicuous position on the identification card in barely recognizable micro-writing.
  • the security philosophy of these cards is that a counterfeiter does not forge the secret data due to ignorance and that a counterfeit can be proven on the basis of the secret, unchanged data, although tools must be used for this.
  • a disadvantage of this solution is the lack of visual recognition of a forgery or falsification of the identification card in everyday use, where it is not customary to use authenticity control aids because of the obvious compromise of the cardholder.
  • the task is to provide an identification card with a second data record which, despite the same labeling method, significantly increases the security against forgery and which can also be checked visually for authenticity without aids.
  • the invention has its starting point in the knowledge that a second, visually visible data record applied using the same labeling method can significantly increase the protection against counterfeiting only if the counterfeiter is confronted with increased technical complexity.
  • the invention provides that individual card characteristics that are particularly worth protecting are combined into a second data set and combined with a complicated pattern.
  • the data set and the pattern are interleaved in such a way that they form a unit both visually and from a safety point of view. Protection against counterfeiting is based on the property that the arrangement resulting from the tight nesting of patterns and data can only be counterfeited as a whole.
  • Such difficult-to-counterfeit units result, for example, from the fact that the characters of the data record are framed individually or in groups by a closely fitting line or guilloche pattern.
  • the data records and the surrounding protective pattern are applied to the identification card by laser inscription.
  • Laser marking is an extremely flexible type of marking and allows not only alphanumeric characters but also to apply almost any complicated patterns such as guilloches, coats of arms, etc. to cards. This results in a large scope of design options for the present invention.
  • Personal or card-specific data are particularly in need of protection on identity cards, which is why they are combined in a sentence and interleaved with the protection pattern according to the invention.
  • identity card it is advisable to combine the name, address and card number into a data record, whereas with a credit card, the name and account number are preferably included in the protection pattern.
  • the data record can be secured in various embodiments.
  • Maximum security against counterfeiting can be achieved by combining every single character of the data record with protective lines, for example, each digit of an account number can be provided with its own line. If more emphasis is placed on easy readability, it is advisable to surround words or numbers as a whole with a protective pattern. In extreme cases, the entire data set is protected with only one pattern.
  • Patterns known from the securities sector such as guilloches, but also stamp-shaped patterns, decorative strips, etc., are particularly suitable.
  • guilloches can be designed so that alphanumeric characters, such as the digits of an account number, can be placed in the open loops.
  • all cards in a series are preferably provided with identical cards Protection patterns.
  • the data records have different lengths, as occurs, for example, in the card holders' names, then it is more advantageous to individually coordinate the shape of the protective pattern.
  • the nesting of the data with a close-fitting pattern has the major advantage of improved protection of the data against manipulation. If one refrains from total counterfeiting, which is particularly difficult due to the protective pattern and the micro relief, then the attempted counterfeiting of ID cards consists either in adding or replacing one character with another or in adding or removing characters. Regarding the addition and replacement of characters, it should be noted that this forgery variant requires measures to remove the correct characters or parts thereof. Now, however, most measures for removing characters, such as the use of solvents or temperature, cannot be limited locally, but also affect the environment. As a result, the pattern in the immediate vicinity of the characters is also damaged, making the attempt to forge the characters obvious to the layperson.
  • the pattern prevents almost any meaningful attempt at forgery.
  • the surrounding pattern does not leave enough space for an inconspicuous addition due to its close-fitting design, while removal of a character through the resulting empty spaces indicates an attempted forgery.
  • the invention offers the advantage that both the two data sets and the protection pattern can be carried out in one operation on a machine system.
  • An immediate one The impact of labeling on a system is constant investment costs for card production.
  • Another advantage of labeling on only one system results from the low local tolerance with which the protective pattern and the associated data set can be arranged locally with respect to one another. Since all operations are carried out on one machine, there is no need for any adjustment and set-up procedures, so the assignment of the protection pattern to the data is only determined by the precision of the system itself. Because of their low tolerances, today's labeling systems make it possible to draw the protection pattern extremely close to the data record to be protected and to optimally protect the data against attempts to falsify it. In addition, the high precision ensures a consistent and thus memorable appearance, which makes it easier to identify counterfeits.
  • the card 1 shown in Fig. 1 is a multi-layer laminated ID card with outer cover layers and an ticking.
  • Various data records 2, 3 and 4 were burned into the upper cover layer and the ticking with a laser marking device.
  • the name 2 and account number 3 of the cardholder represent the personal data.
  • information about the publisher and the intended use, which is not shown, can be applied to the card.
  • account number 3 represents the data record that is particularly worth protecting, which is why it is repeated in a ring-shaped arrangement 4 on the left half of the card.
  • a complex two-part guilloche rosette 5a, 5b is burned in by laser inscription around this second data record 4 in such a way that the loops of the rosette 5a envelop the individual digits of the account number 4.
  • the loops are designed so that they come much closer than the typical character size to the digits of the account number;
  • the rosette and account number form a visual whole.
  • a second rosette 5b was applied in the middle.
  • the guilloches 5a, 5b are shown in simplified form in the figure.
  • any other card-specific data such as the name of the holder, the period of validity, etc. can of course be written into the loops of the guilloche rosette.
  • the protection pattern and the double data set can be displayed in diverse variations according to the design and the protective effect; For example, circular, star-shaped, linear and other arrangements can be generated for the data set.
  • the protective pattern can be constructed from a coherent pattern or from different parts.
  • the pattern is preferably introduced in a constant form via the card series.
  • the protection pattern there are advantages in individually adapting the protection pattern to the data.
  • the 2 also shows a multi-layer identification card 1, in the top layer of which personal data 2, 13 and 14 are lasered.
  • a multi-layer identification card in the top layer of which personal data 2, 13 and 14 are lasered.
  • there may be information not shown on the card such as information about the publisher.
  • the name of the cardholder is representative of data record 2 that is particularly worth protecting, which is why it was registered a second time as double data record 14 in the lower third of the card.
  • the individual words are each encased by a guilloche pattern 15a, 15b, again shown in simplified form. The loops of the pattern extend to the immediate vicinity of the characters, protecting them from counterfeiting.
  • the guilloches are designed so that the two names are in the inner surface 16a, b of the pattern.
  • the length of the inner surfaces 16a, b is individually matched to the length of the respective data, so that there is only little free space at the beginning and at the end of a word.
  • the guilloche pattern is preferably designed so that it produces a characteristic overall impression regardless of its length. This effect can be achieved, for example, by repeating the individual loops uniformly over the length of the guilloche until one has reached the end of the word.

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In an identity card having two records which correspond in their contents and are applied using the same method, one of the records is applied so as to be visually readable on the identity card and interlaced with a protective pattern as a safeguard against forgery. The protective pattern is applied using the same method as the records. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Ausweiskarte, die zwei in ihrem Inhalt übereinstimmende und nach dem gleichen Verfahren aufgebrachte Datensätze aufweist.The invention relates to an identification card which has two data records which match in content and are applied by the same method.

Bei der Herstellung von Ausweiskarten ist als grundlegendes Bedürfnis der Anwender und Herausgeber zu beachten, daß die Karteninformationen in größtmöglicher Weise vor Fälschung oder Verfälschung geschützt sind. Aus diesem Grund wurde vorgeschlagen, Ausweiskarten mit zwei Datensätzen zu versehen, die zumindest teilweise in ihrem Inhalt übereinstimmen. Je nach Verwendungszweck beinhalten die Datensätze Angaben über den Kartenbenutzer wie dessen Name, Kontonummer, Kartennummer usw. und/oder Angaben über den Herausgeber.When producing ID cards, the basic need of users and issuers is that the card information is protected as much as possible against counterfeiting or falsification. For this reason, it has been proposed to provide identification cards with two data records, the contents of which at least partially match. Depending on the intended use, the data records contain information about the card user such as his name, account number, card number etc. and / or information about the issuer.

Aus der DE-PS 32 48 784 ist eine Ausweiskarte mit einem doppelten Datensatz bekannt. Diese Karte weist, um sie als Druckstock verwenden zu können, einen ersten Datensatz in Form von hochgeprägten alphanumerischen Zeichen auf; da aber Hochprägedaten vom sicherheitstechnischen Wert her als weniger wertvoll zu betrachten sind, hat man diese Daten um einen zweiten Datensatz mit identischem Informationsgehalt ergänzt, wobei der zweite Datensatz mit der sicherheitstechnisch hochwertigen Laserbeschriftung in das Kartenmaterial eingeschrieben wurde. Das Resultat dieser Vorgehensweise ist eine Karte, deren leicht fälschbare Hochprägedaten durch einen zweiten, mit Laser eingeschrieben Datensatz einen erhöhten Fälschungsschutz erhalten haben.From DE-PS 32 48 784 an identification card with a double data set is known. In order to be able to use it as a printing block, this card has a first data record in the form of embossed alphanumeric characters; however, since embossed data are less valuable in terms of security, this data has been supplemented by a second data record with identical information content, the second data record being written into the map material with the high-quality laser inscription. The result of this procedure is a card whose easily counterfeited embossed data has been given increased protection against counterfeiting by a second data record inscribed with a laser.

Dem Vorteil des erhöhten Fälschungsschutzes steht als Nachteil gegenüber, daß die Karte zu ihrer Fertigung zwei Fertigungsstationen durchlaufen muß, nämlich die Hochprägevorrichtung und die Laserbeschriftungsvorrichtung. Aus der Verwendung zweier Anlagen resultieren für den Kartenherausgeber erhöhte Produktions- und Investitionskosten; außerdem ist es unumgänglich, zwischen den beiden Anlagen einen Datenfluß zu erstellen, der die zweimalige Beschriftung einer Karte mit übereinstimmenden Information sicherstellt.The advantage of increased protection against counterfeiting is offset by the disadvantage that the card has to go through two production stations for its manufacture, namely the embossing device and the laser marking device. The use of two systems results in increased production and investment costs for the card issuer; besides, it is inevitable to create a data flow between the two systems, which ensures that a card is labeled twice with matching information.

In anderen bekannten Ausführungsformen werden Ausweiskarten unter Verwendung des gleichen Beschriftungsverfahrens mit einem doppelten Datensatz versehen. Nach allgemein vertretener Ansicht erhöhen aber nach dem gleichen Verfahren aufgebrachte doppelte Datensätze die Fälschungssicherheit nur sehr unwesentlich. Ein Fälscher, der in der Lage ist, den ersten Datensatz zu fälschen, kann mit den gleichen Hilfsmitteln auch den zweiten Datensatz fälschen. Aus diesem Grund hat man dem zweiten Datensatz generell die Rolle einer Geheimkennzeichnung zugeordnet, d. h. der zweite Datensatz wird so gestaltet, daß er ohne Hilfsmittel visuell nur schwer oder gar nicht zu erkennen ist. Zu diesem Zweck werden beispielsweise Informationen im Bildbereich einer Ausweiskarte untergebracht, wo sie vor den variierenden Grautönen des Bildes für das Auge verschwimmen oder sie werden an einer unauffälligen Position auf der Ausweiskarte in kaum erkennbarer Mikroschrift wiederholt. Die Sicherheitsphilosophie dieser Karten besteht darin, daß ein Fälscher aus Unkenntnis die geheimen Daten nicht mitfälscht und daß anhand der geheimen, unverändert gebliebenen Daten eine Fälschung nachgewiesen werden kann, wozu allerdings Hilfsmittel verwendet werden müssen.In other known embodiments, identification cards are provided with a double data record using the same labeling method. According to the generally held view, however, duplicate data records applied using the same method only increase the security against counterfeiting very slightly. A forger who is able to forge the first data record can also forge the second data record using the same tools. For this reason, the role of a secret identifier has generally been assigned to the second data record. H. The second data set is designed in such a way that it is difficult or impossible to recognize it visually without aids. For this purpose, for example, information is accommodated in the image area of an identification card, where it blurs in front of the varying gray tones of the image for the eye, or it is repeated in an inconspicuous position on the identification card in barely recognizable micro-writing. The security philosophy of these cards is that a counterfeiter does not forge the secret data due to ignorance and that a counterfeit can be proven on the basis of the secret, unchanged data, although tools must be used for this.

Nachteilig an dieser Lösung ist die mangelnde visuelle Erkennbarkeit einer Fälschung oder Verfälschung der Ausweiskarte beim alltäglichen Gebrauch, wo es wegen der offensichtlichen Kompromittierung des Karteninhabers nicht üblich ist, zur Echtheitskontrolle Hilfsmittel einzusetzen.A disadvantage of this solution is the lack of visual recognition of a forgery or falsification of the identification card in everyday use, where it is not customary to use authenticity control aids because of the obvious compromise of the cardholder.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik stellt sich die Aufgabe, eine Ausweiskarte mit einem zweiten Datensatz zu versehen, der trotz des gleichen Beschriftungsverfahrens die Fälschungssicherheit signifikant erhöht und der zugleich visuell ohne Hilfsmittel auf Echtheit überprüfbar ist.Proceeding from this prior art, the task is to provide an identification card with a second data record which, despite the same labeling method, significantly increases the security against forgery and which can also be checked visually for authenticity without aids.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die im Kennzeichen des Hauptanspruchs genannten Merkmale gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.The object is achieved by the features mentioned in the characterizing part of the main claim. Advantageous further developments can be found in the subclaims.

Die Erfindung hat ihren Ausgangspunkt in der Erkenntnis, daß ein zweiter visuell sichtbarer und nach dem gleichen Beschriftungsverfahren aufgebrachter Datensatz den Fälschungsschutz nur dann wesentlich erhöhen kann, wenn man dem Fälscher dabei mit erhöhtem technischen Aufwand konfrontiert. Als Lösung sieht die Erfindung vor, besonders schützenswerte individuelle Kartencharakteristika zu einem zweiten Datensatz zusammenzufassen und ihn mit einem komplizierten Muster zu kombinieren. Dabei werden der Datensatz und das Muster derart ineinander verschachtelt, daß sie sowohl visuell als auch vom sicherheitstechnischen Standpunkt eine Einheit bilden. Der Fälschungsschutz basiert auf der Eigenschaft, daß die aus der engen Verschachtelung von Muster und Daten resultierende Anordnung nur als Gesamtheit fälschbar ist.The invention has its starting point in the knowledge that a second, visually visible data record applied using the same labeling method can significantly increase the protection against counterfeiting only if the counterfeiter is confronted with increased technical complexity. As a solution, the invention provides that individual card characteristics that are particularly worth protecting are combined into a second data set and combined with a complicated pattern. The data set and the pattern are interleaved in such a way that they form a unit both visually and from a safety point of view. Protection against counterfeiting is based on the property that the arrangement resulting from the tight nesting of patterns and data can only be counterfeited as a whole.

Solche schwer fälschbaren Einheiten ergeben sich beispielsweise dadurch, daß die Schriftzeichen des Datensatzes einzeln oder in Gruppen von einem eng anliegenden Linien- oder Guillochenmuster umrahmt werden.Such difficult-to-counterfeit units result, for example, from the fact that the characters of the data record are framed individually or in groups by a closely fitting line or guilloche pattern.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform werden die Datensätze und das umgebende Schutzmuster durch Laserbeschriftung auf die Ausweiskarte aufgebracht. Die Laserbeschriftung stellt eine extrem flexible Beschriftungsart dar und erlaubt es, neben alphanumerischen Schriftzeichen auch nahezu beliebig komplizierte Muster wie Guillochen, Wappen usw. auf Karten aufzubringen. Dadurch ergibt sich ein großer Spielraum an Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten für die vorliegende Erfindung. Zur Laserbeschriftung und deren Ausführungsformen wird auf die DE-PS 29 07 004 verwiesen.In a preferred embodiment, the data records and the surrounding protective pattern are applied to the identification card by laser inscription. Laser marking is an extremely flexible type of marking and allows not only alphanumeric characters but also to apply almost any complicated patterns such as guilloches, coats of arms, etc. to cards. This results in a large scope of design options for the present invention. For laser marking and their embodiments, reference is made to DE-PS 29 07 004.

Besonders schutzbedürftig auf Ausweiskarten sind personenbezogene bzw. kartenindividuelle Daten, weshalb man sie zu einem Satz zusammenfaßt und mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Schutzmuster verschachtelt. Im Fall einer Identitätskarte empfiehlt es sich, Name, Adresse und Kartennummer zu einem Datensatz zusammenzufassen, während man bei einer Kreditkarte vorzugsweise Name und Kontonummer miteinander in das Schutzmuster einbezieht.Personal or card-specific data are particularly in need of protection on identity cards, which is why they are combined in a sentence and interleaved with the protection pattern according to the invention. In the case of an identity card, it is advisable to combine the name, address and card number into a data record, whereas with a credit card, the name and account number are preferably included in the protection pattern.

Je nach gewünschtem Grad der Fälschungssicherheit und dem Erscheinungsbild läßt sich der Datensatz in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen absichern. Eine maximale Fälschungssicherheit erreicht man, wenn man jedes einzelne Schriftzeichen des Datensatzes mit schützenden Linien kombiniert, beispielsweise kann jede Ziffer einer Kontonummer mit einem eigenen Linienzug versehen werden. Legt man mehr Wert auf eine leichte Lesbarkeit, dann empfiehlt es sich, Worte oder Zahlen jeweils als Ganzes mit einem Schutzmuster zu umgeben. Im Extremfall wird der gesamte Datensatz mit nur einem einzigen Muster geschützt.Depending on the desired level of security against counterfeiting and the appearance, the data record can be secured in various embodiments. Maximum security against counterfeiting can be achieved by combining every single character of the data record with protective lines, for example, each digit of an account number can be provided with its own line. If more emphasis is placed on easy readability, it is advisable to surround words or numbers as a whole with a protective pattern. In extreme cases, the entire data set is protected with only one pattern.

Als Sicherungsmuster sind praktisch alle Muster brauchbar, in die sich Schriftzeichen, Wörter oder Datensätze einbetten lassen. Ganz besonders geeignet sind aus dem Wertpapierbereich bekannte Muster wie Guillochen, aber auch stempelförmige Muster, Dekorstreifen usw.. Insbesondere können Guillochen so gestaltet werden, daß in den offenen Schlaufen alphanumerische Zeichen, wie beispielsweise die Ziffern einer Kontonummer, plazierbar sind. Um einen einheitlichen Gesamteindruck zu wahren, versieht man vorzugsweise alle Karten einer Serie mit identischen Schutzmustern. Wenn allerdings die Datensätze unterschiedliche Längen aufweisen, wie es beispielsweise bei den Namenszügen der Karteninhaber vorkommt, dann ist es vorteilhafter, die Gestalt des Schutzmusters individuell abzustimmen.Practically all patterns in which characters, words or data records can be embedded can be used as backup patterns. Patterns known from the securities sector, such as guilloches, but also stamp-shaped patterns, decorative strips, etc., are particularly suitable. In particular, guilloches can be designed so that alphanumeric characters, such as the digits of an account number, can be placed in the open loops. In order to maintain a uniform overall impression, all cards in a series are preferably provided with identical cards Protection patterns. However, if the data records have different lengths, as occurs, for example, in the card holders' names, then it is more advantageous to individually coordinate the shape of the protective pattern.

Die Verschachtelung der Daten mit einem eng anliegenden Muster hat als wesentlichen Vorteil einen verbesserten Schutz der Daten vor Manipulation. Wenn man von Totalfälschungen absieht, die durch das Schutzmuster und das Mikrorelief besonders erschwert sind, dann bestehen die Fälschungsversuche von Ausweiskarten entweder im Ergänzen bzw. Ersetzen eines Schriftzeichens durch ein anderes oder aber im Hinzufügen bzw. Wegnehmen von Schriftzeichen. Bezüglich des Ergänzens und Ersetzens von Schriftzeichen ist festzustellen, daß diese Fälschungsvariante Maßnahmen zur Entfernung der korrekten Schriftzeichen oder Teile davon erforderlich macht. Nun aber können die meisten Maßnahmen zur Entfernung von Zeichen, wie beispielsweise die Anwendung von Lösungsmitteln oder Temperatur, lokal nicht begrenzt werden, sondern sie wirken auch auf die Umgebung ein. Als Folge davon wird auch das in unmittelbarer Nähe der Schriftzeichen befindliche Muster mitgeschädigt, wodurch der Fälschungsversuch am Schriftzeichen auch für den Laien offenkundig wird. Was das Hinzufügen bzw. Wegnehmen von Schriftzeichen betrifft, so unterbindet das Muster nahezu jeden sinnvollen Fälschungsversuch. Für ein unauffälliges Hinzufügen läßt das umgebende Muster aufgrund seiner enganliegenden Gestaltung keinen ausreichenden Platz, während ein Wegnehmen eines Zeichens durch die resultierenden Leerstellen auf einen Fälschungsversuch aufmerksam macht.The nesting of the data with a close-fitting pattern has the major advantage of improved protection of the data against manipulation. If one refrains from total counterfeiting, which is particularly difficult due to the protective pattern and the micro relief, then the attempted counterfeiting of ID cards consists either in adding or replacing one character with another or in adding or removing characters. Regarding the addition and replacement of characters, it should be noted that this forgery variant requires measures to remove the correct characters or parts thereof. Now, however, most measures for removing characters, such as the use of solvents or temperature, cannot be limited locally, but also affect the environment. As a result, the pattern in the immediate vicinity of the characters is also damaged, making the attempt to forge the characters obvious to the layperson. As far as adding or removing characters is concerned, the pattern prevents almost any meaningful attempt at forgery. The surrounding pattern does not leave enough space for an inconspicuous addition due to its close-fitting design, while removal of a character through the resulting empty spaces indicates an attempted forgery.

Aus wirtschaftlicher Sicht bietet die Erfindung den Vorteil, daß sowohl die beiden Datensätze als auch das Schutzmuster in einem Arbeitsgang auf einer Maschinenanlage durchgeführt werden können. Eine unmittelbare Auswirkung der Beschriftung auf einer Anlage sind gleichbleibende Investitionskosten für die Kartenfertigung. Darüber hinaus entsteht auch nahezu kein zusätzlicher Organisationsaufwand für die zweimalige Bereitstellung und korrekte Zuordnung der Daten zu einer Karte. So ist es beispielsweise im Fall der Laserbeschriftung möglich, nur durch softwareseitige Maßnahmen eine vorhandene Anlage auf die Produktion der erfindungsgemäßen Karten umzurüsten.From an economic point of view, the invention offers the advantage that both the two data sets and the protection pattern can be carried out in one operation on a machine system. An immediate one The impact of labeling on a system is constant investment costs for card production. In addition, there is almost no additional organizational effort for the double provision and correct assignment of the data to a card. For example, in the case of laser marking, it is possible to convert an existing system to the production of the cards according to the invention only by means of software measures.

Ein weiterer Vorteil der Beschriftung auf nur einer Anlage ergibt sich aus der geringen Ortstoleranz, mit der man das Schutzmuster und den zugehörigen Datensatz örtlich zueinander anordnen kann. Da sämtliche Arbeitsgänge auf einer Maschine ablaufen, entfallen jegliche Justier- und Einrichtvorgänge, die Zuordnung des Schutzmusters zu den Daten ist somit nur noch durch die Präzision der Anlage selbst bestimmt. Heutige Beschriftungsanlagen ermöglichen es aufgrund ihrer geringen Toleranzen, das Schutzmuster extrem nah an den zu schützenden Datensatz heranzuziehen und die Daten vor Verfälschungsversuchen optimal zu schützen. Darüber hinaus gewährleistet die hohe Präzision ein gleichbleibendes und somit einprägsames Erscheinungsbild, was das Erkennen von Fälschungen erleichtert.Another advantage of labeling on only one system results from the low local tolerance with which the protective pattern and the associated data set can be arranged locally with respect to one another. Since all operations are carried out on one machine, there is no need for any adjustment and set-up procedures, so the assignment of the protection pattern to the data is only determined by the precision of the system itself. Because of their low tolerances, today's labeling systems make it possible to draw the protection pattern extremely close to the data record to be protected and to optimally protect the data against attempts to falsify it. In addition, the high precision ensures a consistent and thus memorable appearance, which makes it easier to identify counterfeits.

Weitere Vorteile und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind den folgenden Ausführungsbeispielen zu entnehmen, die anhand der Zeichnungen erläutert werden. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Ausweiskarte in Aufsicht, bei der die Kontonummer von einem konstanten Guillochenmuster geschützt wird,
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eine Ausweiskarte in Aufsicht, bei der der Name des Ausweisinhabers von einem variablen Dekormuster geschützt wird.
Further advantages and developments of the invention can be found in the following exemplary embodiments, which are explained with reference to the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
a supervisory ID card in which the account number is protected by a constant guilloche pattern,
Fig. 2
a supervisory ID card, in which the name of the card holder is protected by a variable decorative pattern.

Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Karte 1 ist eine mehrschichtige kaschierte Ausweiskarte mit außenliegenden Deckschichten und einem Inlett. In die obere Deckschicht und das Inlett wurden mit einem Laserbeschriftungsgerät verschiedene Datensätze 2, 3 und 4 eingebrannt. Stellvertretend für die persönlichen Daten steht der Name 2 und die Kontonummer 3 des Karteninhabers. Darüber hinaus können auf der Karte nicht dargestellte Angaben über den Herausgeber und den Verwendungszweck aufgebracht sein. In dem gezeigten Beispiel stellt die Kontonummer 3 den besonders schützenswerten Datensatz dar, weshalb sie in ringförmiger Anordnung 4 auf der linken Kartenhälfte wiederholt wird. Um diesen zweiten Datensatz 4 ist durch Laserbeschriftung eine kompliziert geformte zweiteilige Guillochen-Rosette 5a, 5b so eingebrannt, daß die Schlaufen der Rosette 5a die einzelnen Ziffern der Kontonummer 4 umhüllen. Die Schlaufen sind dabei so gestaltet, daß sie deutlich näher als die typische Schriftzeichengröße an die Ziffern der Kontonummer heranreichen; Rosette und Kontonummer bilden so eine visuelle Gesamtheit. Um freie Flächen innerhalb des Schutzmusters zu vermeiden, wurde mittig eine zweite Rosette 5b aufgebracht. Die Guillochen 5a, 5b sind in der Figur vereinfacht wiedergegeben.The card 1 shown in Fig. 1 is a multi-layer laminated ID card with outer cover layers and an ticking. Various data records 2, 3 and 4 were burned into the upper cover layer and the ticking with a laser marking device. The name 2 and account number 3 of the cardholder represent the personal data. In addition, information about the publisher and the intended use, which is not shown, can be applied to the card. In the example shown, account number 3 represents the data record that is particularly worth protecting, which is why it is repeated in a ring-shaped arrangement 4 on the left half of the card. A complex two-part guilloche rosette 5a, 5b is burned in by laser inscription around this second data record 4 in such a way that the loops of the rosette 5a envelop the individual digits of the account number 4. The loops are designed so that they come much closer than the typical character size to the digits of the account number; The rosette and account number form a visual whole. In order to avoid free areas within the protective pattern, a second rosette 5b was applied in the middle. The guilloches 5a, 5b are shown in simplified form in the figure.

Statt der Kontonummer, wie zuvor gezeigt, lassen sich natürlich auch beliebig andere kartenspezifische Daten wie der Name des Inhabers, der Gültigkeitszeitraum usw. in die Schlaufen der Guillochenrosette einschreiben. Generell lassen sich das Schutzmuster und der doppelte Datensatz entsprechend dem Design und der Schutzwirkung in vielfältigen Variationen darstellen; für den Datensatz lassen sich beispielsweise kreisförmige, sternförmige, lineare und weitere Anordnungen erzeugen. Das Schutzmuster kann dabei aus einem zusammenhängenden Muster oder auch aus verschiedenen Teilen aufgebaut sein.Instead of the account number, as shown above, any other card-specific data such as the name of the holder, the period of validity, etc. can of course be written into the loops of the guilloche rosette. In general, the protection pattern and the double data set can be displayed in diverse variations according to the design and the protective effect; For example, circular, star-shaped, linear and other arrangements can be generated for the data set. The protective pattern can be constructed from a coherent pattern or from different parts.

Wenn Daten gleichbleibender Länge oder Form geschützt werden sollen, dann wird das Muster über die Kartenserie vorzugsweise in gleichbleibender Form eingebracht. Bei variierenden Datenmengen dagegen hat es Vorteile, das Schutzmuster individuell an die Daten anzupassen.If data of constant length or shape are to be protected, the pattern is preferably introduced in a constant form via the card series. With varying amounts of data, on the other hand, there are advantages in individually adapting the protection pattern to the data.

So zeigt Fig. 2 ebenfalls eine mehrschichtige Ausweiskarte 1, in deren Deckschicht personenbezogene Daten 2, 13 und 14 eingelasert sind. Zusätzlich können sich auf der Karte nicht dargestellte Informationen befinden, wie beispielsweise Angaben über den Herausgeber. In diesem Beispiel steht der Name des Karteninhabers stellvertretend für den besonders schützenswerten Datensatz 2, weshalb er im unteren Kartendrittel als doppelter Datensatz 14 ein zweites Mal eingeschrieben wurde. Die einzelnen Worte sind in diesem Beispiel von je einem, wiederum vereinfacht dargestellten Guillochenmuster 15a, 15b eingehüllt. Die Schlaufen des Musters reichen bis in unmittelbare Nähe der Schriftzeichen und schützen sie so vor Fälschungsangriffen. Die Guillochen sind dabei so gestaltet, daß sich die beiden Namenszüge in der Innenfläche 16a, b des Musters befinden. Da die Namen verschiedener Karteninhaber üblicherweise unterschiedliche Wortlängen besitzen, ist die Länge der Innenflächen 16a, b individuell auf die Länge der jeweiligen Daten abgestimmt, so daß am Anfang und am Ende eines Wortes nur ein geringer Freiraum verbleibt. Bei einer individuellen Abstimmung auf die Länge von Daten wird das Guillochenmuster vorzugsweise so gestaltet, daß es unabhängig von seiner Länge einen charakteristischen Gesamteindruck erzeugt. Dieser Effekt kann beispielsweise dadurch erreicht werden, daß man die einzelnen Schlaufen über die Länge der Guilloche gleichförmig wiederholt, bis man am Ende des Wortes angelangt ist.2 also shows a multi-layer identification card 1, in the top layer of which personal data 2, 13 and 14 are lasered. In addition, there may be information not shown on the card, such as information about the publisher. In this example, the name of the cardholder is representative of data record 2 that is particularly worth protecting, which is why it was registered a second time as double data record 14 in the lower third of the card. In this example, the individual words are each encased by a guilloche pattern 15a, 15b, again shown in simplified form. The loops of the pattern extend to the immediate vicinity of the characters, protecting them from counterfeiting. The guilloches are designed so that the two names are in the inner surface 16a, b of the pattern. Since the names of different cardholders usually have different word lengths, the length of the inner surfaces 16a, b is individually matched to the length of the respective data, so that there is only little free space at the beginning and at the end of a word. With an individual adjustment to the length of data, the guilloche pattern is preferably designed so that it produces a characteristic overall impression regardless of its length. This effect can be achieved, for example, by repeating the individual loops uniformly over the length of the guilloche until one has reached the end of the word.

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  1. An identity card having a pair of data records with matching content and applied by the same method, characterized in that the second data record (4, 14) is applied in visually readable fashion, interlaced with a protective pattern (5a, 5b, 15a, 15b) for protection against forgeries, and forms a visual unit together with it, the protective pattern being applied by the same method as the data records and oriented in its design to the needs of protection against forgery.
  2. The identity card of claim 1, characterized in that the data records (2, 3, 4, 13, 14) are applied by laser inscription.
  3. The identity card of claim 1, characterized in that the data records (2, 3, 4, 13, 14) involve card-specific data.
  4. The identity card of claim 1, characterized in that the protective pattern (5a, 5b, 15a, 15b) is a guilloche pattern.
  5. The identity card of claim 1, characterized in that the protective pattern (5a, 5b) is applied in a constant design over a certain number of cards.
  6. The identity card of claim 1, characterized in that the protective pattern (15a, 15b) is coordinated individually in its design to the data record (14) of a card.
  7. A method for producing the identity card of claim 1, characterized in that the data records and the protective pattern are applied to the identity card in one operation.
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