EP1074961B1 - Identifikationssystem - Google Patents

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EP1074961B1
EP1074961B1 EP00306634A EP00306634A EP1074961B1 EP 1074961 B1 EP1074961 B1 EP 1074961B1 EP 00306634 A EP00306634 A EP 00306634A EP 00306634 A EP00306634 A EP 00306634A EP 1074961 B1 EP1074961 B1 EP 1074961B1
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    • 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F3/0288—Labels or tickets consisting of more than one part, e.g. with address of sender or other reference on separate section to main label; Multi-copy labels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G09F3/207—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels in the form of a badge to be worn by a person

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  • the present invention relates to an identification system.
  • identity badges prominently worn by or carried by a person or an identity badge or plate for a piece of apparatus such as a vehicle.
  • This can serve to indicate that a person is suitably qualified, a member of a particular organisation, the apparatus is licensed for use, and so forth.
  • identity of the particular individual will also be shown, both typographically and as a photographic representation.
  • identity and licence card issued by local or national authorities to a taxi driver and the licence plate issued for a vehicle is the information presented in identity identification devices issued by any organisation typically has a fixed component that identifies the purpose of the badge, identifies the issuing organisation, and so forth, and a variable component which identifies the individual person or piece of apparatus.
  • the fixed component of the information presented by an identification device has a degree of complexity that renders unauthorised copying difficult.
  • such information must be presented in a medium that is light-fast and weather-resistant. This has a side-effect in that it is more difficult for those properly authorised people to produce identification devices.
  • high-quality printing apparatus must be used to reproduce the fixed component. Such apparatus may not be affordable by many organisations, and may be time consuming to produce. Therefore, the production of such identification devices must be entrusted to a specialist printer resulting in delay and cost. This is especially disadvantageous where the identification devices are produced on an occasional or on-demand basis, rather than in large batches.
  • EP-A-0 371 301 discloses an identification card that has a base that contains fixed information, a photograph, and a flexible transparent cover on which variable information can be recorded.
  • the variable information is recorded on an outer surface, leaving it exposed to wear through abrasion from the environment and possible fraudulent alteration.
  • the invention provides an identification device as set forth in claim 1.
  • the identification device may take various forms. For example, it may be (amongst other things) a personal identity badge or it may be a plate (sometimes referred to as a "sign") for a vehicle. It may also be a sign or a signage system.
  • the substrate can therefore present the fixed component of the identity information while the overlay can contain the variable portion. This permits an organisation to obtain a stock of substrate components and apply to them overlays containing the variable component of information as and when required.
  • variable indicia on the overlay may conveniently be produced by a conventional computer printer, such as a laser printer, or an ink-jet printer. Such devices are commonly available to most businesses and are not costly.
  • the variable indicia displayed on it may be monochrome and the variable information may comprise text, numerical or symbolic information.
  • variable indicia are generated by a suitable computer program.
  • the program may receive manual input from a user. Alternatively or additionally, it may receive data from a database of information whereby the variable indicia can be generated automatically.
  • the database may contain digital photographic representations of individuals to whom badges are to be issued.
  • variable information may be hand-written. This may be useful in circumstances where a computer or similar equipment is not available, such as during a power failure or in sites that are remote or unsuited to electronic equipment.
  • the overlay may be a film of suitable transparent plastic material. Most preferably, the overlay has an adhesive surface by which it can be bonded to the substrate. In a preferred embodiment, the overlay is a self-adhesive label. Such a label may be one of several on a common backing sheet, whereby several overlays can be printed in a single operation. It will be recognised that the use of an overlay of this type has the advantage that the overall size of the identification device is not limited by the maximum print area of the apparatus used to print the variable information.
  • the identification device may be any size, or may be a variety of sizes, without giving rise to the need to change the size of the overlay.
  • a photographic representation of an individual will be provided on the identity badge.
  • the photographic representation may be of a conventional type of photograph that may typically be disposed between the substrate and the overlay.
  • the photographic representation may be printed as part one of the variable indicia.
  • the substrate is typically formed of paper, card or thin plastic. It may be printed by any suitable printing process. It may also include additional features to render copying more difficult. For example, it may include a hologram such as a tamper-evident hologram and/or complex printing such as multiple colour printing. It will be appreciated that an organisation can obtain stocks of the substrate in bulk, so benefiting from the savings associated with bulk printing. Moreover, it is not necessary to obtain a substrate specially printed for a particular badge. Therefore, provided that a stock of substrate is maintained, a badge for an individual can be printed at any time.
  • a protective enclosure of embodiments of the invention is preferably constructed such that the substrate and the overlay cannot be removed from it without causing them to be severely damaged or destroyed. This reduces the possibly of the badge being fraudulently tampered with.
  • the enclosure most preferably includes formations by means of which it can readily be carried on a person. Such formations may include a clip or a pin for attachment to an article of clothing, and/or a hole through which a chain can be passed in order that the badge may be worn suspended from a person's neck.
  • the invention provides a driver and vehicle licensing system as set forth in claim 18.
  • the invention may be applied to a sign or a signage system.
  • the fixed information may, for example, be characterised by an organisation or a building, and the variable information may, for example, identify a location or provide directions. This provides signs with a uniform and, if required, complex background so that signs of a uniform appearance can be produced as and when required.
  • an identity badge 10 With reference to the figures, there is shown an identity badge 10.
  • the badge 10 might, for example, be used to display confirm the identity of a taxi driver, and to confirm that the driver is properly licensed.
  • the badge displays a range of information.
  • This fixed portion of the information includes indicia such as text 12, a hologram 14, logos, and a patterned and coloured background (not shown). Most typically, the fixed portion of the information will identify the organisation that has issued the badge and to indicate the status and/or the qualification of the individual to whom it relates.
  • there is a variable portion of information which, in this embodiment includes text 16 relating to an individual and a photograph 24 of the individual.
  • the badge comprises a substrate 20.
  • the substrate 20 is formed from paper backed with adhesive.
  • the adhesive is covered by a cover sheet that can subsequently be removed to expose the adhesive.
  • the entire fixed portion of the information is printed or otherwise formed on a display surface of the substrate 20.
  • the fixed portion of the information is designed so as to be distinctive, readily recognisable, and difficult to copy.
  • the hologram is a conventional security hologram of a type well known to those familiar with security products.
  • the hologram 14 is applied to the substrate onto which it is secured by adhesive.
  • the appearance of the hologram constitutes a part of the fixed portion of the information.
  • the display surface of the substrate 20 is almost entirely covered by an overlay 22.
  • the overlay is formed as a thin, flexible sheet of transparent plastic material.
  • An adhesive layer is provided on one surface (which will be referred to as the rear surface) of the overlay.
  • the adhesive layer serves to bond the overlay 22 onto the display surface of the substrate 20.
  • the overlay is transparent, it will be realised that the display surface of the substrate 20, and other components of the fixed portion of information such as a hologram, will be visible though it.
  • the surface of the overlay 22 opposite that on which the adhesive layer is provided will be referred to as the front surface.
  • indicia are printed. These indicia form part of the variable portion of the information displayed by the badge. With the overlay 22 in place on the substrate 20, the indicia will be seen set against a background of the display surface and the information that appears there.
  • variable portion of the information will include a visual representation of the rightful user of the badge.
  • this is achieved by placing a photographic representation 24 on the substrate 20.
  • Application of the overlay 22 then retains the photograph 24 in place.
  • the photograph 24 is secured to the substrate 20 by adhesive.
  • An alternative to the arrangement described in the last-preceding paragraph is to print an image being a photographic representation of the individual onto the front surface of the overlay 22 along with the other indicia.
  • the assembly comprising the substrate 20, the overlay 22, and the photograph 24 are contained within an enclosure 28.
  • the enclosure 28 comprises front and rear leaves 30,32.
  • Each leaf 30,32 is formed of tough plastic material. At least the front leaf 30 is transparent.
  • the leaves 30,32 are approximately rectangular in shape and substantially the same size.
  • the front and rear leaves 30,32 are bonded together along an edge region 44 such that the can overlie one another.
  • An adhesive layer is provided on the front leaf 30 on the surface, which lies adjacent to the rear leaf 32. On manufacture, the adhesive layer is covered by a protective sheet (not shown) that can be removed to expose the adhesive.
  • apertures 40 are formed through the edge region 44 through which retention formations can be secured to the badge.
  • the retention formations serve to retain the badge for display or for carrying on a person.
  • the cover sheet is removed from the substrate 20 and the substrate (and the overlay 22) is applied to the rear leaf 32 of the enclosure 28, such that the display surface of the substrate 20 faces towards the front leaf 30.
  • the front leaf 30 can be folded back (as shown in Figure 4) to gain access to the rear leaf 32.)
  • the protective sheet is then removed from the front leaf 30 to expose the adhesive and the front leaf is then pressed down onto the rear leaf 32. This produces a sealed, laminated assembly with a cross-section as shown in Figure 5.
  • the adhesive on the front leaf 30 is of a high strength and tack such that any attempt to separate the leaves 30,32 will pull apart the assembly of the substrate 20 and overlay 22 and damage its components. This ensures that the variable information, including the photographic representation of the individual, cannot be replaced without leaving evidence that the badge has been tampered with.
  • an organisation can procure supplies of the substrate 20 from a specialist supplier. This avoids the need for the organisation to poses the specialist printing equipment necessary to produce a substrate of sufficient visual complexity to render unauthorised reproduction difficult.
  • the organisation will normally produce its own overlays in order that a badge can be produced as and when required and at low cost.
  • the overlays 22 may suitably be formed from self-adhesive labels, which can be obtained in sheets 42, as shown in Figure 2.
  • Each sheet carries several labels (for example, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 16 labels). Labels are peeled from the sheet 42 (which protects their adhesive surface) for use.
  • Indicia are, for example, printed onto multiple labels in one printing operation by a printer controlled by a suitably programmed computer. Any suitable printer may be used provided that it is compatible with the indicia to be printed and with the material from which the overlays.
  • the indicia carried on the overlay 20 may be satisfactorily reproduced in monochrome.
  • a laser printer may be used.
  • a colour laser printer or an ink-jet printer may be more suitable.
  • the licence plate 110 might, for example, display licensing information for a vehicle such as a taxi or private hire vehicle.
  • the plate 110 displays a range of information.
  • the fixed portion of the indicia includes information such as text 112, a hologram 114 and logos 124 that identify the organisation that issued the plate and indicate the status (for example, as a private hire vehicle) of the vehicle to which the plate is affixed.
  • the variable portion of the information 116 that relates to one particular licence plate.
  • the variable portion of the information may include such matter as a registration number of the vehicle to which the plate has been issued, the expiry date of the licence, a description of the vehicle, and so forth.
  • the plate 110 comprises a base sheet 130 shaped and dimensioned to the size of plate required.
  • the base sheet 130 is formed from a clear plastic material of suitable toughness and rigidity for use on a vehicle.
  • a material such as a shatter-resistant polycarbonate or an acrylic may be suitable.
  • a rear surface 132 has a transparent layer of high-tack adhesive applied to it, which is protected by a removable cover sheet (not shown) during manufacture.
  • Holes 140 are provided through the base sheet 140 as required to facilitate mounting of the plate on a vehicle.
  • a backing sheet 142 covers substantially the entire rear surface 132 of the base sheet 130.
  • the backing sheet 142 has a display surface, in contact with the rear surface 132 where it is help by the adhesive.
  • the display surface carries the fixed portion of the information, which is visible through the base sheet 130.
  • a hologram 114 is preferably adhered to the backing sheet before it is applied to the base sheet 130, such that the hologram 114 is also visible through the base sheet 130.
  • the backing sheet 130 is formed from thin opaque plastic material, printed with coloured indicia as required.
  • a transparent sheet 136 is adhered to a region of the rear surface 132.
  • the variable portion of the indicia is printed on the transparent sheet, using methods much as those described above.
  • the transparent sheet 136 is formed from thin, flexible, transparent plastic material.
  • the adhesive labels described above with reference to Figure 2. the front, adhesive surface of the label is applied to a suitable part of the display surface of the backing sheet 142, preferably to overlie the hologram 114, before the backing sheet 142 is applied to the base sheet 130.
  • a vehicle plate can be constructed with the entirety of its variable information 116 printed onto the transparent sheet 136 using simple and inexpensive printing apparatus.
  • the adhesive layer of the base sheet 130 is of greater strength than the adhesive that holds the hologram 114 onto the backing sheet 142. If an attempt is made to peel the baking sheet 142 away from the base sheet 130, the hologram 114 will be pulled off the backing sheet 142, causing it to be damaged in the process. This provides clear evidence of an attempt to tamper with the plate. Thus, an attempt to alter or otherwise tamper with the variable portion of the information will result in destruction of the plate. It will therefore be understood that a plate embodying the invention has inherent tamper-resistant properties. Similar considerations apply to an identity badge embodying the invention. The properties of the various adhesives used in embodiments of the invention are selected as to maximise the disruption and damage caused to the various components of the device during an attempt to separate its layers after it has been assembled.
  • the base sheet 130, hologram 114, and backing sheet 142 are disposed in layers, one on another, as shown in Figure 8.
  • an opaque border or borders may be provided on the base sheet to provide a neat appearance to the periphery of the licence plate.
  • a plurality of transparent sheets 136 may be applied to display variable information at various parts of the licence plate.
  • the backing sheet 130 is formed from highly reflective material. This can enhance the legibility of the licence plate in conditions of poor lighting. This is especially important where the plate is to be inspected at night by the light of a hand-held torch or by vehicle headlights.
  • a program may receive information entered manually by a user for direct reproduction as variable information for a badge or a plate.
  • the data may be derived from a database.
  • the database may also contain digitised images from which photographic representations of the individuals can be printed. This arrangement allows for badges for a number of authorised individuals to be produced automatically in a batch.
  • the same hardware can be used to produce both badges and licence plates. Therefore, in a preferred system, there a database contains information relating to both drivers and their vehicles. This permits a common hardware and software system to be used to produce both badges for a licensed driver and plates for a licensed vehicle.
  • the software system may contain a list of vehicle manufacturers and models that can automatically be included within the variable data to be printed on a vehicle licence.
  • the software system could be extended, for example, to acquire data from a driver or vehicle testing establishment in order that identity badges and/or license plated can be issued only to an authorised individual or vehicle.
  • a sign can be produced.
  • Examples of such a sign might identify a location or provide directions in a building.
  • the substrate may, for example, carry indicia that identify an organisation such as a company, a government body, or any other institution.
  • the overlay may carry any information of a type normally displayed on a sign. Such information might identify a location (a room, for example) or provide directions to a location. In this way, an organisation can produce signs as and when required with a uniform appearance, for example, in order to maintain a corporate identity within a building.

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  1. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung (10), die ein Substrat (20) umfasst, welches eine Displayfläche, auf der Indicia (12, 14) angezeigt werden, und eine Auflage (22), die zur Abdeckung von zumindest einem Teil der Displayfläche des Substrats (20) angewendet wird, besitzt, wobei die Auflage zumindest teilweise transparent ist, so dass die Indicia auf der Displayfläche da hindurch sichtbar sind, und Indicia (16, 24) (auf die als "die variablen Indicia" Bezug genommen wird) sind auf der Auflage (22) dargestellt, die in Nebeneinanderstellung mit den Indicia (12, 14) auf der Displayfläche sichtbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Substrat und die Auflage in einer Schutzhülle (28) eingeschlossen sind, wobei die Schutzhülle ein erstes und ein zweites Kunststoffblatt (30, 32) besitzt, wobei mindestens eines von ihnen mit einem Klebstoff beschichtet ist, wodurch das kombinierte Substrat und die Auflage zwischen den Blättern (30, 32) aufbewahrt werden können.
  2. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, bei der die Hülle (28) so konstruiert ist, dass das Substrat (20) und die Auflage (22) nicht daraus entfernt werden können, ohne sie in schwerwiegender Weise zu beschädigen oder zu zerstören.
  3. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder nach Anspruch 2, bei der zumindest einige der variablen Indicia (16, 24) auf der Auflage (22) von einem herkömmlichen Computerdrucker, wie zum Beispiel einem Laserdrucker oder einem Tintenstrahldrucker, hergestellt werden.
  4. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der zumindest einige der variablen Indicia (16, 24) auf der Auflage (22) von Hand geschrieben sind.
  5. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die auf der Auflage (22) angezeigten variablen Indicia (16, 24) Text, numerische oder symbolische Informationen umfassen.
  6. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Auflage (22) ein Film aus transparentem Kunststoff ist.
  7. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Auflage (22) eine adhäsive Oberfläche besitzt, über die sie mit dem Substrat verbunden werden kann.
  8. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, bei der die Auflage (22) ein selbstklebendes Etikett ist.
  9. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, bei der das Etikett eines von mehreren auf einem gemeinsamen Abdeckbogen ist.
  10. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der das Substrat (20) aus Papier, Karton oder dünnem Kunststoff besteht.
  11. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der das Substrat (20) Leistungsmerkmale einschließt, die dazu dienen, die Leichtigkeit, mit der es kopiert werden kann, zu reduzieren.
  12. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 11, bei der die besagten Leistungsmerkmale ein Hologramm (14) und/oder komplexe Drucksachen einschließen.
  13. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei diese eine Identitätsplakette für eine natürliche Person (Fig. 1) ist.
  14. Eine Identitätsplakette nach Anspruch 13, bei der eine fotografische Darstellung (24) einer natürlichen Person auf der Identitätsplakette vorgesehen ist.
  15. Eine Identitätsplakette nach Anspruch 14, bei der die fotografische Darstellung (24) zwischen dem Substrat (20) und der Auflage (22) angeordnet ist.
  16. Eine Identitätsplakette nach Anspruch 14, bei der die fotografische Darstellung (24) als Teil der variablen Indicia auf der Auflage (22) aufgedruckt ist.
  17. Eine Identifikationsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, wobei diese ein Zulassungsschild für ein Fahrzeug (Fig. 6) ist.
  18. Ein Fahrer- und Fahrzeugzulassungssystem, das einen programmierten Computer und einen Drucker umfasst, wobei das Programm in Betrieb ist, um Daten von einer Datenbank abzurufen, um variable Indicia zu erzeugen, um eine Identitätsplakette für einen Fahrer gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16 und ein Zulassungsschild für ein Fahrzeug gemäß Anspruch 17 herzustellen.
  19. Ein Beschilderungssystem, das einen programmierten Computer und einen Drucker umfasst, wobei das Programm in Betrieb ist, um Daten von einer Datenbank abzurufen, um variable Indicia zu erzeugen, um eine Örtlichkeit zu identifizieren oder Adressen zur Verfügung zu stellen, gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16.
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GB9918490A GB2352708A (en) 1999-08-06 1999-08-06 Laminated identity badge and method for production thereof
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GB9926108A GB2352678B (en) 1999-08-06 1999-11-05 Identification system
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