EP3269557B1 - Assembly and method for identifying and verifying an object - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an arrangement and method for identifying and verifying an object or a living being.

It is known that product and brand piracy or the deliberate production of an object or information to deceive third parties is becoming more and more widespread. Here, products such as valuables, luxury goods, packaging contents, labels, elements for identifying living things or even special designs are forged. The counterfeit items or duplicates or reproductions or imitations that have been made can now not be recognized without costly and time-consuming examinations. It can also happen that there is no original for a forgery for comparison purposes.

As a result, original article manufacturers attempt to place certain distinctive trademarks and / or certification features on them which allow the original items to be identified and distinguished from the counterfeit items. However, these features are easily faked, so that even with this measure no clear identification or verification of the object is possible.

From the publication WO 2005/080088 For example, an arrangement and method for identifying an item is known. The arrangement comprises a first security element and a second security element, which are arranged directly on the object.

AU 488 652 B2 discloses an arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1.

The present invention is based on the object to propose an arrangement and a method of the type described above, which allows a forgery-proof identification and verification of an object or a living thing.

This object is achieved by the features of claim 1 and 13, wherein advantageous embodiments of the dependent claims and the description and the drawings.

Thus, an arrangement for identifying and verifying any object or a living or an aerobic being or the like is proposed, wherein a first security element with at least one the object or the living being clearly identifiable security code or the like and at least one tamper-indicating second security element Subject or the living being assigned. The second security element has at least one medium or the like for displaying the manipulation or for unambiguous verification and is at least partially integrated into the security code of the first security element. The manipulation may be indicated by a change in the medium, for example by a color change or the like. Alternatively or additionally, a manipulation by an external excitation of the medium can be displayed.

Consequently, by means of the first security element, a clear identification can be realized by reading out the at least one security code integrated into the second security element, while via the second security element a verification or authentication is achieved by manipulating, if necessary, at the first security element and / or is displayed on the security code and / or on the second security element by the second security element.

The second security element is fixedly connected to the object or the living being by means of a self-contained connection or the like, ie undetachably connected. Thus, the arrangement can not be solved and exchanged unnoticed by the object but also not by the security code of the first security element. Depending on the nature of the article, this may be a completely enclosing connection, but also a partially enclosing connection or a penetrating connection.

The second security element is provided for attaching a support member or the like to the article or to the living being. As a support member, a trailer or the like of any material, such as amber, plastic, metal, glass or the like is provided. On the trailer, the first security element with the security code and at least partially applied the second security element, for example by coating or the like. The use of a carrier element or a trailer is useful for objects to which the first security element with the security code and the second security element can not be applied directly. In addition, the use of a trailer is also particularly advantageous in living beings, documents or the like.

Within the scope of a development of the invention, to detect a manipulation, it may be provided that the second security element is embodied as a body having at least one receiving space or the like, in which the at least one manipulation-indicating medium is contained. Preferably, the body can be designed as a hollow fiber, hollow fiber or the like to form a self-contained compound, for. B. in the form of a closed loop, a hose, a torus or the like to allow the object or the living thing in the simplest way. However, there are also other receiving space having a formations conceivable, the quasi a z. B. realize closed connection with the object or the living being.

In the case of the fibrous body as the second security element, it can be provided that the fibers occur individually or in collections which can be braided, bundled and / or of a hollow structure which, together, or in each case form a receiving space for the medium. The fibers may form at least one channel, lumen or the like. As materials natural fibers such. B. biogenic fibers may be provided, which are made for example of animal and / or vegetable materials. However, artificially produced fibers of inorganic and / or mineral materials may be used, such. As glass fibers, mineral fibers or ceramic fibers. Are also conceivable fibers made of plastics, such. B. thermosetting and / or Thermoplastic plastics and silicones, filled or unfilled (pure substance), transparent, opaque or colored.

As a result, the body can be made up of tubes or tubes with one or more channels (lumens) of the above mentioned. Materials or a mixture of these in different proportions.

The filled body or fibers may have the property of reflecting or diffracting light in a proportionate or mixed manner in the (electromagnetic) spectrum from ultraviolet (UV) to visible (VIS) to infrared (IR), to diffract, fluoresce, phosphoresce and absorb alone or in different proportions such that the response pattern is generated under certain energetic conditions.

A manipulation on the first security element or on the security code but also on the second security element can be determined by the second security element in that the medium outputs, for example, by excitation a predetermined response pattern, so that thus a check of the first security element with the security code and the second Security elements for integrity. This excitation can be done, for example, energetically. For this purpose, for example, an optical electrical, thermal or similar excitation can be used as an exciting energy pulse, which causes a corresponding response pattern in the medium. Since the response pattern is generated in sections in the security code of the first security element or runs, it is thus determined in the simplest manner, whether a manipulation of the security code of the first security element and thus the object or living things has been made. Since the first security element is connected to the security code via the second security element with the object or the living being, a clear forgery-proof identification and verification is given.

It is particularly advantageous if, during a manipulation, the medium of the second security element emerging, for example, from the receiving space destroys the security code of the first security element at least in sections.

As a first security element z. As a hologram, a picture film or the like may be provided, which includes all security codes. In this case, it is possible for the security code to be embodied as hidden or visible nano-code sticks or elements or the like whose arbitrary or chaotic arrangement is unique and thus permits unambiguous identification. It is also possible that a micro-font and / or a hidden or visible barcode, for example as a dot or bar code, is provided as the security code.

The article may be any kind of high quality objects and materials. For example, valuables such as certificates, certificates, expertise for valuable goods can be protected against counterfeiting with the arrangement according to the invention. For example, if the first security element and the second security element are not to be applied directly to certificates or certificates, the described tag or the like can be used as a carrier element which is connected to the object or to the document via a closed connection. As a loop-like closed connection, for example, as a hollow fiber or the like executed second security element is used to realize a tamper-proof arrangement.

In addition, as items and antiques, works of art, vehicles, porcelain, electrical appliances, computers, electronics, jewelry, coins, spirits, wine bottles, luxury bags, leather goods, all kinds of packaging materials but also clothing and organic materials and objects or the like provided with the proposed arrangement become. As living beings, for example, human or animal patients can be provided with the arrangement for unambiguous identification and verification. As a connection, the second security element z. B. be executed in the form of an earring or a piercing.

The object underlying the invention is also achieved by a method for identifying and verifying an object or a living being. In the proposed method, a security code of a first security element the arrangement is detected on or on the object on or on the living being and also energetically excited a second security element of the arrangement and generates a predetermined response pattern. The generated response pattern and the recorded security code are compared with data stored in a database for identification and verification. For example, an Internet connection via a mobile telephone or the like can be used to query the database. To generate the response pattern, an optical pulse, such as a flash of a mobile phone, and for detecting the response pattern and the security code, a camera can be used on the mobile phone, wherein a corresponding application can be used on the mobile phone to automate the query. Preferably, the proposed method can be used in the above-described arrangement.

• Figur 1 eine schematische Detailansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung zum Verbinden mit einem nicht weiter dargestellten Gegenstand oder Lebewesen;
• Figur 1A einen Querschnitt durch einen Körper als Hohlfaser der Anordnung gemäß Figur 1;
• Figur 1B einen Querschnitt durch eine alternative Ausführung des Körpers durch mehrere Fasern;
• Figur 2 eine schematische Ansicht der Anordnung mit einem Anhänger als Trägerelement an einer Tasche als Gegenstand;
• Figur 3 eine schematische Ansicht der Anordnung an einer Münze als Gegenstand;
• Figur 4 eine schematische Ansicht der Anordnung mit dem Anhänger als Trägerelement an einer Urkunde oder einem Zertifikat als Gegenstand; und
• Figur 5 eine schematische Ansicht der Anordnung an einer Flasche als Gegenstand.

The present invention will be further explained with reference to the drawings. Show it:

• FIG. 1 a schematic detail view of an arrangement according to the invention for connecting to an object or living beings not shown;
• Figure 1A a cross section through a body as a hollow fiber of the arrangement according to FIG. 1 ;
• FIG. 1B a cross-section through an alternative embodiment of the body by a plurality of fibers;
• FIG. 2 a schematic view of the arrangement with a trailer as a support element on a bag as an object;
• FIG. 3 a schematic view of the arrangement of a coin as an object;
• FIG. 4 a schematic view of the arrangement with the trailer as a support element on a certificate or certificate as an object; and
• FIG. 5 a schematic view of the arrangement of a bottle as an object.

In the FIGS. 1 to 5 different views of an inventive arrangement for identifying and verifying various objects 5, 5 A, 5 B, 5 C are exemplified.

In FIG. 1 a schematic detail view of the proposed arrangement is shown, which represents the exact structure. The arrangement comprises at least a first security element 1 with at least one security code 3 and at least one manipulation of the security code 3 indicating second security element 2, which are an object 5, 5 A, 5 B, 5 C or a living being assigned. The second security element 2 has at least one medium 4 for displaying the manipulation. Furthermore, the second security element 2 is at least partially integrated in the security code 3 of the first security element 1.

As in particular from FIG. 1 it can be seen, the second security element 2 is designed as a body having a receiving space 7, the receiving space 7 having at least one solid, liquid or gaseous medium 4 indicating the manipulation. The medium 4 is designed such that an incoming energetic pulse triggers a corresponding response pattern. For example, as an energetic pulse an incident light pulse can be applied to the medium, which generates a predetermined reflection pattern 4 as a response pattern. Further, a color change of the medium 4 may indicate a manipulation without energetic impulse when the body is damaged or destroyed.

In FIG. 1 the body of the second security element 2 is exemplified as a hollow fiber 9 or hollow hose, wherein a plurality of hollow fibers 9 may be provided for receiving the medium 4. The second security element 2 or the hollow fiber 9 is so partially integrated with the security code 3 in the first security element 1, so that a manipulation of the first security element 1 or on the security code 3 and thereby also on the securing object or living being is immediately recognizable because in a manipulation, the second security element 2 or the tube or the information fiber and thereby also the response pattern z. B. as a nano-information object the receiving space 7 is severed or destroyed and consequently the solid, liquid or gaseous medium exits and thus the response pattern 4 and also the security code 3 are interrupted. Therefore, the verification code or security code 3 can not be detected and thus the object can not be confirmed by a database and not be released.

Figure 1A shows a cross-sectional view through the body as a hollow fiber 9, in which the receiving space 7 is provided in the interior of the hollow fiber 9.

In FIG. 1B a further embodiment is shown in which the second security element 2 as a body has a plurality of fibers 10 which together form the receiving space 7 for the medium 4. The receiving space 7 is thus realized by bundling or linking the fibers 10.

For example, generating the holistic reflection flux or pattern as a response pattern via an inertial system with a flash or a lamp through a stimulating energy pulse, e.g. Light, electromagnetic waves or photons on a momentum transfer system device, such as e.g. a mobile phone, scanner or similar reading device and then the reflection pattern can be detected with the security code 3, for example via the camera of the mobile phone as an inertial device. About the Internet connection, for example, the mobile phone as a transmission medium can be made an identification query in a corresponding database. If the authentication confirmation is negative, a corresponding message is displayed for the user so that the counterfeit item can be recognized.

In addition to the arrangement according to the invention, the method described above for identifying and verifying any material object 5, 5 A, 5 B, 5 C, such as an organic element or a living being is claimed regardless of the proposed arrangement.

The first security element 1 is embodied as a hologram, the security code 3 being read out as a hidden or visible microfilter and / or nanocodes and / or as a hidden or visible barcode, such as a dot or bar code, only in signal communication with the security element 2 as original can be.

As in particular from the FIGS. 2 to 5 it can be seen, the tubular or tubular hollow fiber is designed as a second security element 2 quasi in the form of a closed loop, so that a self-contained connection with the first security element 1 provided object 5, 5 A, 5 B, 5 C is realized.

In FIG. 2 If the arrangement according to the invention is attached to an object 5 designed as a pocket. For this purpose, the hollow fiber 7 of the second security element is attached to a part such as the strap or zipper 8 of the bag, on which a support element for the first security element 1 with the security code 3 and at least partially provided for the second security element 2. As a support member, a trailer 6 is provided, which serves to receive the first security element 1 with the security code 3 and at least partially the second security element 2 by these are applied to the trailer 6 by gluing, coating or the like. The trailer 6 is firmly connected via the second security element 2 or via the hollow fiber as a self-contained connection with the article 5 or with the bag. By using the trailer 6, it is not necessary to apply the first security element 1 with the security code 3 and the second security element 2 on the surface of the bag.

In FIG. 3 a further possible embodiment is shown, in which a coin, for example made of precious metal or the like, is provided on which the first security element 1 is applied, wherein the hollow fiber surrounds the coin as a second security element 2 and sections thereof via the security code 3 of the first security element 1 runs.

FIG. 4 shows the inventive arrangement on a certificate or official document as the subject 5B, wherein a penetrating sleeve is provided on the document through which the hollow fiber extends as a second security element 2 to which the trailer 6 is attached, on which also the first security element 1 with the Security code 3 is applied.

Finally shows FIG. 5 a bottle that may contain wine or spirits as item 5C. On the surface of the bottle, the safety fiber is attached as a second security element 2 and extends in sections on the attached to the surface of the bottle first security element 1. Alternatively, the variant can be used with the trailer 6.

In summary, it can be stated that the arrangement according to the invention realizes a secure, closed connection via the second security element 2 with the respective article 5, 5 A, 5 B, 5 C and, in addition, secures the first security element 1 with the security code 3, for example formed as a hologram, and forms a unit with the first security element 2 quasi.

REFERENCE CHARACTERS

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first security element

2

second security element

3

security code

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medium

5.5A, 5B, 5C

object

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Pendant as a carrier element

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accommodation space

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strap

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hollow fiber

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fiber

Claims (13)

1. An arrangement for identifying and verifying an article (5, 5A, 5B, 5C) or a living organism, wherein at least one first security element (1) with at least one security code (3) and at least one manipulation-indicating second security element (2) are associated with the article (5, 5A, 5B, 5C) or the living organism, wherein the second security element (2) for indicating the manipulation has at least one medium (4) and wherein a carrier element (6) is provided on which the first security element (1) with the security code (3) and the second security element (2) at least in sections are attached and that the carrier element (6) is firmly connected via the second security element (2) to the article (5, 5A, 5B, 5C) or to the living organism as a self-contained connection, characterized in that the carrier element is designed as a pendant, and that the second security element (2) is integrated at least in sections in the security code (3) of the first security element (1).
2. The arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the second security element (2) is designed as a body having at least one receiving space (7) for the medium (4).
3. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second security element (2) as a body is inextricably linked in the form of the closed connection with the article (5, 5A, 5B, 5C) or the living organism.
4. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second security element (2) as a body has at least one hollow fiber (9) as a receiving space (7) for the medium (4).
5. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second security element (2) as a body has at least one fiber (10) which forms a receiving space (7) for the medium (4).
6. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the medium (4) is designed such that an exciting energy pulse generates a predetermined response pattern.
7. The arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that an optical pulse is provided as an energy pulse, which generates a reflection pattern as a response pattern.
8. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a solid, a liquid or a gas is provided as the medium (4).
9. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that during a manipulation, the medium (4) of the second security element (2) destroys the security code (3) of the first security element (1) at least in sections.
10. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the medium (4) of the second security element (2) indicates a manipulation by a color change.
11. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first security element (1) is designed as a hologram.
12. The arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the security code (3) of the first security element (1) is designed as hidden or visible nanocode elements and/or as a hidden or visible barcode.
13. A method of identifying and verifying an article or a living organism, characterized in that at least one security code (3) of a first security element (1) is detected on a carrier element (6) which is coupled to the article (5, 5A, 5B, 5C) or to the living organism via a second security element (2) as a pendant and that the second security element (2) which is arranged at least in sections on the pendant, is energetically excited and a predetermined response pattern is generated, the generated response pattern and the detected security code being compared with data stored in a database for identification and verification.

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