JP2010111072A - Printed matter - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printed matter which can be authenticated by superposing a first forgery prevention element and a second forgery prevention element. <P>SOLUTION: In the printed matter 10, a watermark line pattern 11, which is the second forgery prevention element capable of confirming density degree caused by change of thickness, density of paper, or the like by transmissive observation, and a demetallized OVD (optical variable device) foil 4, which is the first forgery prevention element, are arranged in different parts on paper 2. By folding the printed matter 10 and closely contacting the watermark line pattern 11 with the demetallized OVD foil 4, light is shut off or reduced by a metal vapor deposition part 7a on the demetallized OVD foil 4 and a part of the paper other than the watermark line pattern 11, light strongly penetrates only a part where a vapor non-deposition part 7b on the demetallized OVD foil 4 and the watermark line pattern 11 are positioned, and therefore a pattern different from the watermark line pattern 11 and the demetallized pattern can be observed by transmissive observation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a printed matter. In particular, it is applied to valuable printed materials that need to prevent counterfeiting and copying of banknotes, stock certificates, securities, passports, gift certificates, etc., and can be authenticated by displaying information by reflection and transmission It relates to printed matter.

  Due to the nature of valuable printed matter such as banknotes, securities, gift certificates, cards, various certificates, and valuable documents, they are required not to be counterfeited or tampered with. For this reason, the base material of the precious printed matter is configured to be printed with a watermark or an elaborate printing technique.

  However, recent advances in these technologies have led to frequent fraudulent use by counterfeiters, such as counterfeiting that counterfeits fakes as genuine and alterations by obtaining and authenticating them and altering them. In addition to these technologies, special anti-counterfeiting and anti-tampering measures have been implemented to protect against counterfeiting and tampering. One special anti-counterfeiting measure is OVD (Optical Variable Device), which is a generic term for technologies that optically display images. One of the OVDs has a metal foil having a light diffraction structure such as a hologram, which is an effective element for preventing forgery and tampering, and has an aesthetic visual effect as a holographic image. Widely used. Hereinafter, a metal foil having a light diffraction structure such as a hologram is referred to as an OVD foil.

  However, because OVD foil is used in too many precious printed materials and products, the optical and mechanical principles have been learned along with the improvement in the accuracy of color copiers and scanners. In addition, forgery and duplication have become easier, and OVD foils and pseudo-manufactured foils that are so reproducible that they cannot be discerned at first glance are now on the market due to improvements in microfabrication technology. Various technologies have been developed to counter these, but they are not effective deterrents.

  In addition, since OVD foil and the like do not have individual information like serial numbers, authenticity determination becomes very difficult when a large amount of reproducible metal foil is manufactured and distributed as a valuable product. There was a problem that.

  In addition, security holograms affixed to banknotes, gift certificates, cards, etc., most people do not verify the actual holographic image, but only confirm that the security hologram is affixed, Even if a glittering medium or a poor counterfeit product, which is simply an optical effect, is used, it depends on only the decorative effect and is accepted as a genuine product. It is not easy to identify and authenticate a holographic image generated by a hologram, and the more complex the shape of the holographic image, the more security added by this complexity becomes meaningless.

  In order to enable the creation of high-definition and high-precision patterns and characters, which was impossible with conventional holograms, and to further enhance the effect of preventing counterfeiting, the metal vapor deposited parts such as OVD foil are partially chemically etched and laser etched. There is a transparent demetallized OVD foil which is removed by melting by melting (hereinafter referred to as “demetallized”). In addition, by drilling the metal vapor deposition part with a laser, etc., or by forming a non-vapor deposition part by providing a non-pasting part by engraving, the metal vapor deposition part was originally deposited on the metal vapor deposition part. The foil from which the layer has been removed can have the same effect as the demetalized OVD foil. In addition, when a transparent portion is provided with a laser or the like, it is possible to retain information and the like. However, if the melting pattern of the metal vapor deposition portion is fine, it is difficult to determine the pattern with the naked eye, and it is forgery. It becomes difficult to distinguish the product from the genuine product.

  On the other hand, in a rare printed material that has been given one of two watermark patterns, two printed patterns, or two pieces of perforation information, the valuable printed material itself is folded, and the two watermark portions applied to the valuable printed material Proposed a method to check or inspect and verify authenticity of printed matter by superimposing, superimposing two printed patterns, or superimposing two pieces of perforation information to reveal other information. Has been.

  For example, a first image and a second image are provided in each region on the base material, and when the first image and the second image are overlapped with each other in a predetermined positional relationship, the first image and the second image are respectively A base material on which the first image and the second image are provided so that a third image that cannot be expressed alone appears, and when the images are superimposed, both the first image and the second image can be visually recognized. There has been proposed an image information recording medium in which at least one or both of these areas have transparency (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Also, a self-certificate certificate such as a banknote made of a single flexible sheet made of a plastic support made of a security device made of a microprint area with an indicia attached to the base, the sheet being further transparent It has a window made of plastic material, which can be used to observe the area of the microprint when the sheet is folded, folded or twisted to bring the window and security device together. There has been proposed a self-certificate certificate that serves as a self-certification means that can be used to inspect and prove a microprint region in which a magnifying lens of a window is provided on the other part of a bank note (see, for example, Patent Document 2). ).

JP 2007-1161 A Japanese Patent No. 3222475

  The image information recording medium of Patent Document 1 is easy to overlap with the correct positional relationship because at least one or both of the regions of the base material on which the first image and the second image are provided have transparency. However, at least one of them needs to be transparent.

  The self-certificate certificate of Patent Document 2 requires that the material of the single flexible sheet is a transparent plastic material. In order for the self-certification effect to work properly, the plastic transparent window must be equipped with a security device. Must be used as a means to prove, enhance or optically change.

  Patent Documents 1 and 2 require that at least a part of the base material is transparent, and by recognizing a change in an image or the like caused by folding and superimposing the base material through the transparent portion. There is a problem in that it is not possible to easily check whether the image has been forged or tampered without authenticity discrimination and self-certification.

  In addition, the authenticity of the demetalized OVD foil is determined by using a magnifying glass or the like to observe the hologram pattern. When the hologram is observed through the hologram surface, only the silhouette of the demetalized OVD foil is observed. In addition, when the demetalized pattern is applied over a wide range, the visibility of the hologram is impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and the problem is that the self-authentication authentication is performed by superimposing the first anti-counterfeiting element and the first anti-counterfeiting element serving as a reference pattern. A printed material produced by applying a second anti-counterfeiting element as an element on the same base material, or a portion where the first anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element are overlapped by folding or folding the printed matter By observing the light with transmitted light, a printed matter that can reveal the third image is provided. Furthermore, as described above, even if the printed matter is folded or not folded, the metal deposition part is a foil in which a part of the metal vapor deposition part that is affixed to the printed matter is transparent or the hole is a non-evaporation part. By constructing the part where the part of the vapor deposition part is transparent or the hole is non-deposition part as a set of fine dots, when observed through the hologram surface, the part of the metal vapor deposition part is The present invention provides a printed material that allows observation of a transparent portion or a portion where a hole is a non-deposition portion.

  The printed matter of the present invention according to claim 1 is an authentication element for self-authentication by overlapping and closely adhering to the first anti-counterfeit element serving as a reference pattern and the first anti-counterfeit element on the base material. A printed matter in which at least one second anti-counterfeiting element is arranged, wherein the first anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element are arranged at a position where they do not overlap or partly overlap each other, The anti-counterfeiting element 1 is a foil that is a demetalized transparent or non-deposited portion of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal deposition portion is composed of a set of fine dots, and the foil is the demetallized portion. A second pattern of anti-counterfeiting element comprising a portion formed by the set of formed points and a portion formed by regularly shifting a part of the points or changing the hole diameter and shape to form a first pattern; Can be seen bright and dark when observing through Forming a second pattern by printing, watermarking, or forming a second pattern by forming a metallized part of a metallized transparent or non-deposited part of a finely demetalized pattern, and bending the substrate The first pattern of the first pattern is demetalized by folding and observing the first pattern of the first counterfeit prevention element and the second pattern of the second counterfeit prevention element in a superimposed manner. And the dark portion of the second pattern is concealed or attenuated, and the first anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element as a whole are darkly observed, and the first pattern anti-darkness is observed. The part formed by shifting a part of the metallized points regularly or changing the hole diameter and shape overlaps with the bright part of the second pattern, so that the third pattern appears and appears brightly. Printed matter characterized in that A.

  The printed matter of the present invention according to claim 2, wherein the first forgery prevention element is arranged in a partial region on the substrate, and the second forgery prevention element is provided between the first forgery prevention element and the substrate. The first forgery-preventing element is a demetalized pattern of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal vapor deposition portion is composed of a set of fine dots. The foil is a transparent or non-deposited portion, and the foil is formed by regularly shifting the portion formed by the set of demetalized points and a portion of the points or changing the hole diameter and shape. The second anti-counterfeiting element is formed as a second pattern by forming a pattern that can confirm light and darkness through transmission or watermarking when viewed through and forming the second pattern, When the reflection is observed from the first forgery prevention element side, the second forgery prevention element The printing or watermark to be formed cannot be observed, and when the first anti-counterfeiting element side or the back side of the base material side is observed, a part of the demetalized points of the first pattern is regularly observed. Only a portion where the portion formed by shifting or changing the hole diameter and shape overlaps with the bright portion of the second pattern is brightly observed as the third pattern.

  The printed matter of the present invention described in claim 3 is based on the premise of claim 1 or 2, and the printing of the pattern that can confirm the light and darkness when observed through transmission is a printed matter using infrared transmission absorbing ink or fluorescent ink. is there.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the printed matter of the present invention, wherein the first forgery prevention element is arranged in a partial region on the substrate, and the second forgery prevention element is provided between the first forgery prevention element and the substrate. The first forgery-preventing element is a demetalized pattern of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal vapor deposition portion is composed of a set of fine dots. The foil is a transparent or non-deposited portion, and the foil has a first pattern formed by the set of demetalized points, and the second anti-counterfeiting element uses fluorescent ink. The second pattern is formed with the printed pattern, and the second pattern cannot be observed when reflected from the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side by irradiation with normal illumination light, When reflected from the first anti-counterfeiting element side by irradiation with ultraviolet illumination light, Only the portion where the second pattern is overlapped with the demetalized point of the first pattern is observed as the third pattern of the fluorescent pattern, and in the reflection observation from the substrate side, the second pattern is the fluorescent pattern. When observed through the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the substrate side by irradiation with normal illumination light, the first pattern is observed as a pattern, and by irradiation with ultraviolet illumination light, the first When the transmission is observed from the forgery prevention element side and the base material side, only the portion where the depatterned point of the first pattern and the second pattern overlap is observed as the third pattern of the fluorescent pattern. It is a printed matter.

  The printed matter of the present invention according to claim 5 includes a first anti-counterfeit element disposed in a partial region on the base material, and a second anti-counterfeit element between the first anti-counterfeit element and the base material. The first forgery-preventing element is a demetalized pattern of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal vapor deposition portion is composed of a set of fine dots. The foil is a transparent or non-deposited portion, and the foil has a first pattern formed by a set of the demetalized points, and the second anti-counterfeiting element is transmitted and observed. Then, a pattern that can confirm light and dark is formed with a printed pattern using infrared transmission absorbing ink to form a second pattern, and when reflected from the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the substrate side by irradiation with normal illumination light, Irradiation of infrared illumination light, the second pattern cannot be observed When the infrared reflection from the first anti-counterfeiting element side is observed, the demetalized point of the first pattern, the portion other than the second pattern, and the first pattern are demetallized. A portion where the dot and the second pattern printed with the infrared transmissive ink overlap is observed brightly as a third pattern, and in the reflection observation from the base material side, the base material is observed brightly. The pattern cannot be observed. When the transmission is observed from the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side with irradiation of ordinary illumination light, the bright part other than the second pattern and the first pattern are not observed. When the portion where the demetalized point overlaps is brightly observed as a third pattern, and by performing infrared transmission observation from the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the substrate side by irradiation with infrared illumination light, The first pattern is demetallized Only the portion other than the point and the second pattern, and the portion where the demetallized point of the first pattern and the second pattern printed with the infrared transmitting ink overlap are observed as the third pattern. It is a printed matter characterized by.

  The printed matter of the present invention is produced by applying a first anti-counterfeiting element serving as a reference pattern and a second anti-counterfeiting element serving as an authentication element on the same substrate by overlapping the first anti-counterfeiting element. Therefore, if the printed material is folded or folded to overlap the first anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element, and the overlapped portion is observed with transmitted light, the third image that cannot be normally observed Can be displayed, and it becomes a means of self-authentication. Furthermore, a part of the metal vapor deposition part affixed to the printed matter is a transparent or non-deposited part with a hole, and a part of the metal vapor deposition part of the foil is a transparent or non-deposited part with a hole. Since the part is configured as a collection of fine points, when observing through the hologram surface through transmission, observe the part where the metal vapor deposition part is partly transparent or the hole is non-deposition part Can be used as a means of authentication.

  As printed matter of the present invention, banknotes, stock certificates, gift certificates and other securities, passports, passports, various certificates, and other various printed matters, in particular, generic items that need to prevent counterfeiting and copying As a base material, it is a medium that can be printed or affixed, such as a metal foil, and the light and darkness of the base material can be confirmed when it is observed through transmission using a printed pattern applied to the base material. Examples include paper, plastic, and film. The light and darkness of the base material can be confirmed by using a transparent material as the base material, printing or foil stamping on the base material, or watermarking or the like on the base material itself. By observing, a light and dark pattern different from that of the base material alone can be obtained.

  In addition, as a counterfeiting technique, the precious printed matter is an OVD foil, a foil in which a part of the metal vapor deposition part is transparent or a non-evaporation part with a hole (hereinafter referred to as “demetallized OVD foil”), or the like. , Equipped with anti-counterfeiting elements selected from “watermark” (hereinafter simply referred to as “watermark”) utilizing the difference in material transparency, intaglio printing, perforation, special printing, etc., each having an independent security element ing.

  A pattern and a book that are genuinely discriminated using visual inspection or a magnifying glass where a part of the original metal deposition part is a transparent part or a non-deposition part with holes (hereinafter referred to as “demetallized pattern”). The demetalized pattern shown in the embodiment may be designed and arranged in one element. In addition, when the demetalized OVD foil is used as a patch on a printed matter, an adhesive layer, a protective layer, or the like may be further provided.

  By attaching the demetalized OVD foil to the precious printed material, without observing the visibility of the hologram pattern by demetalizing, and when the demetalized OVD foil attached to the precious printed material is observed through transmission, Demetalized patterns that could not be confirmed can be easily observed.

  In this embodiment, the demetallized pattern is formed as a set of fine dots of about 100 μm. In addition to this, as a technique for obtaining the demetallized effect, an engraved pattern engraved on the entire surface of the evaporated foil is used. There is a method of forming a pattern by a method such as chemical etching, laser etching or the like using a method with a metal film, and these methods can also be used in the same manner as in this embodiment.

  In addition, a portion formed by a set of demetalized points of a demetalized pattern, which is configured as a set of fine points of about 100 μm, and a part of the points are regularly shifted or the hole diameter and shape are changed. The demetalized OVD foil produced with the formed part is affixed to the precious printed matter, and other parts other than the demetalized OVD foil include anti-counterfeit printing, intaglio printing, watermarking, perforation, special printing, etc. A precious printed matter is produced in which a demetalized OVD foil having a line-like pattern and a line-like pattern is applied. By pasting the demetalized OVD foil with a line-shaped pattern on the printed matter, the hologram with the line-demetalized and the demetalized OVD foil configured as a set of fine dots are overlapped. The demetallized part of the line and the part formed by regularly shifting a part of the demetalized point of the demetalized OVD foil or changing the hole diameter and shape can be observed as a pattern. That is.

  In the above, the demetalized OVD foil is manufactured by regularly shifting a part of the demetalized points of the demetalized pattern or changing the hole diameter and shape. Printing, intaglio printing, watermarking, perforation, special printing, etc., which are anti-counterfeiting elements applied to other parts, are produced in a single line state. On the other hand, without shifting the pattern regularly or changing the hole diameter and shape, and without using a line for the forgery prevention element applied to other parts other than the demetalized OVD foil, The two images are superimposed by shifting the pattern partly with respect to both the demetalized OVD foil and the anti-counterfeiting element to be pasted on the printed matter, and a new image appears only at the place where the respective transparent portions overlap. A similar effect can be obtained.

  In addition, since the amount of light transmitted per unit area changes by changing the density of fine points, the demetalized pattern cannot be confirmed by observation with reflected light. A toned demetalized pattern can be observed. In addition, when printing is performed between the base material and the demetalized OVD foil and observed through transmission, the pattern can be observed through monochrome and gray shading, transmission and shielding, and color printing is particularly performed. In this way, it is possible to observe a demetalized pattern to which color due to transmission of color ink is added.

  Regarding the amount of transmission of each of the printed pattern applied to the substrate, the forgery prevention element, and the vapor deposition layer constituting the demetalized OVD foil, it may completely block light or partially transmit light.

  Throughout this specification, the term “self-authentication” refers to a first anti-counterfeiting element that serves as a reference pattern at one location on the same substrate, for example, a demetalization configured as a collection of fine dots of about 100 μm. Demetalized OVD foil having a pattern is pasted and overlaid on the demetalized OVD foil, other parts on the substrate are demetalized OVD foil, watermark, printing, punching, special printing, etc. The anti-counterfeiting element selected from the two anti-counterfeiting elements is used as an authentication element, and the base material is folded or folded at an arbitrary place, and the second anti-counterfeiting element is a demetalized OVD foil that is the first anti-counterfeiting element of the reference pattern A means of authenticating a pattern by making it appear on top of each other. Moreover, it is only called "authentication" except when a base material is bent at an arbitrary place or folded and overlapped.

  Fold or fold the printed material to make the anti-counterfeiting element part on the printed material a self-authentication pattern, overlay it on the demetalized OVD foil, which is the anti-counterfeiting element of the reference pattern, and transmit it using a light source nearby By adjusting the overlay position while observing, the demetalized pattern of the demetalized OVD foil overlaps with the elements constituting the anti-counterfeiting element for self-authentication, and cannot be confirmed in the state of normal printed matter. By displaying the intended image, invisible information can be displayed, and a self-authentication function between the anti-counterfeiting elements becomes possible. Self-authentication includes a method of authenticating a pattern by a person, reading a machine with a code or pattern displayed, and obtaining new information.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the printed matter according to the present invention will be described in detail.
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a printed matter 1 using a gift certificate as an example, which is an embodiment of the printed matter according to the present invention. A design pattern determined for each amount of money voucher, issuing company name, serial number, and amount of money is formed on the paper 2 with ordinary ink. A demetalized OVD foil 4 that is a first anti-counterfeiting element serving as a reference pattern is pasted on the lower right portion of the paper 2, and the reference pattern demetalized OVD foil 4 is superimposed on the other portions of the paper 2. It is a second anti-counterfeiting element that is a means of self-authentication, and as the element of the authentication element, a printed line 3 is printed on the lower left part by printing, and a difference in material transmittance is used on the upper right part. The MVD foil 24 of the demetalized line is pasted and arranged on the upper left part of the watermark line 11 which has been lined. The demetalized OVD foil 4 is a foil in which a part of the metal vapor deposition portion is transparent or a hole is not deposited, and the OVD foil 24 of the demetalized line is demetallized so that the metal vapor deposition portion is in a line shape. Foil. The demetalized OVD foil has the same configuration.

  Next, the second anti-counterfeiting element, which is an authentication element serving as a self-authentication means, is sequentially superimposed on the reference-patterned demetallized OVD foil 4 attached to the lower right. Bend at the approximate center of the long side of the gift certificate 1 and superimpose the lower left printed line 3. The gift certificate 1 is folded at substantially the center of the short side, and the upper right open line 11 is overlapped. The upper left OVD foil 24 is obliquely overlapped by being bent obliquely at substantially the center of the long side of the gift certificate 1. When observed in a transparent environment in such a superimposed state, the respective patterns that are the elements of the superimposed anti-counterfeiting elements, that is, a printed line, a watermark line, and a demetalized line appear. .

  In the present embodiment, the second anti-counterfeiting element that is the authentication element is arranged at three locations on the same base material with respect to the first anti-counterfeiting element of the reference pattern, but is not limited thereto, The second anti-counterfeiting element may be of any form as long as the second anti-counterfeiting element can be self-authenticated by folding or folding the base material on the first anti-counterfeiting element of the reference pattern. The anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element may be arranged at any position, but they should be arranged at positions that do not overlap each other. Even when the first anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element are arranged so as to overlap each other, the first anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element can be provided as long as there is a region where the base material is folded or folded so as to overlap even a part. The forgery prevention element 2 may partially overlap.

  In the following description of the embodiments, the same reference numerals are given to portions that perform the same functions, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted.

Example 1
FIG. 2 is a schematic view and a cross-sectional view of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the demetalized OVD foil 24 attached to the gift certificate 1 of FIG. In this embodiment, the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the demetalized OVD foil 24 are composed of a protective layer 5, an OVD layer 6, and a demetalized layer 7. Furthermore, you may comprise with an adhesive layer.

  2A shows the demetalized OVD foil 4 with the reference pattern affixed to the lower right of the gift certificate 1, and FIG. 2D shows the demetalized OVD foil affixed to the upper left of the gift certificate 1. It is the figure which looked at 24 in the reflective state. The demetalized OVD foil is a foil in which FIG. 2 (a) is a halftone dot shape, FIG. 2 (d) is a line-like shape, a metal vapor deposition part is transparent, or a hole is a non-vapor deposition part. When the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the demetalized OVD foil 24 are observed by reflection, fine slits and dot portions are crushed (become invisible) due to OVD diffraction and reflection of the metal layer. 2A and FIG. 2D, it is difficult to observe the demetalized pattern.

  FIG. 2B and FIG. 2E are views viewed in a transmissive state. When observed by transmission, since it is shielded by the metal layer, only the fine line-shaped slits and the dot-like dot portions 7b which are demetalized patterns can be observed brightly.

  FIGS. 2C and 2F are cross-sectional views of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the demetalized OVD foil 24. It consists of a protective layer 5, an OVD layer 6, and a demetalized layer 7. The demetalized layer 7 is composed of a metal vapor-deposited portion 7a and a part of the metal vapor-deposited portion that is transparent or a hole-free non-deposited portion 7b. .

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram and a cross-sectional view of the printed line 3 and the watermark line 11 which are the second anti-counterfeiting elements, which are authentication elements, attached to the gift certificate 1 of FIG. It is. FIG. 3A is a diagram of the printed line screw screw 3 on which the lower left line of the gift certificate 1 is printed as viewed in a reflected state. The portions of the paper 2 and the ink portions of the printed lines 3 are observed as shading. FIG. 3B is a view visually observed in a transmissive state, and since the light is shielded by the printing layer of the printing lines 3, only the portion of the paper 2 is observed to transmit light. FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view in which a line 3 is printed on the paper 2 with ink.

  FIG. 3 (d) is a diagram of the open watermark 11 that has been lined using the difference in material transmittance at the upper right of the gift certificate 1 in a reflected state. Since there is no difference in reflection between the portion of the paper 2 and the portion of the watermark 11, the color of the paper 2 is observed as a whole. FIG. 3 (e) is a view visually observed in the transmission state, and the transmitted light intensity is observed differently depending on the thickness of the paper in the portion of the watermark 11 and the portion of the paper 2. FIG. 3F is a cross-sectional view in which the thickness of the paper in the portion of the open watermark 11 is thinner than that of the paper 2 portion.

  FIG. 4 shows a printed line 3 that is a second anti-counterfeiting element between the paper 2 and a reference pattern demetallized OVD foil 4 that is a first anti-counterfeiting element affixed to the gift certificate 1 of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the method of irradiating and irradiating illumination light to the gift certificate produced by printing. FIG. 4A is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion formed by laminating a demetalized OVD foil 4 including a sheet 2, a printing line 3, a protective layer 5, an OVD layer 6, and a demetalized layer 7 in this order. It is.

  FIG. 4B shows a state 8 in which illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side in FIG. 4A and is reflected by the undemetalized metal deposition portion 7a of the demetallized OVD foil 4. FIG. When the demetallized portion 7b is observed by transmission, if the diameter is too small, it becomes dark and cannot be seen. If the interval is too wide, it becomes difficult to recognize a small point. Therefore, the demetalized portion 7b has a diameter of 50 to 100 μm. Fabrication is possible with an interval of 280 to 1,000 μm. For example, when the demetallized portion 7b is manufactured with a diameter of 100 μm and an interval of 280 μm, the demetallized portion 7b is reflected by the reflection or diffused light from the non-demetalized metal vapor-deposited portion 7a and the diffracted light of the OVD layer 6. Although it is difficult to observe the configured pattern and the printed lines 3 provided on the lower side, the brightest demetalized pattern can be observed when observed through transmission. This is a condition for allowing the pattern due to transmission to appear brightest under the condition that the demetalized pattern cannot be seen from the demetalized OVD foil 4 side. When observing a darker metallized pattern than this, it is preferable to create a pattern with a diameter of 100 μm or less and an interval of 280 μm or more. In addition, when reflection is observed from the side of the sheet 2 opposite to the side where the demetalized OVD foil 4 is applied, the printed pattern 3 applied is on the side opposite to the side of the sheet 2 being observed, and demetallized. Since it is sandwiched between the OVD foils 4, it is difficult to observe the pattern.

  FIG. 4C shows a state 9 in which illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side in FIG. 4A, and the sheet 2 on the opposite side to the side on which the demetallized OVD foil 4 is attached. When the transmission is observed from the side, the light is blocked by the non-demetalized metal vapor-deposited portion 7a of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the printed lines 3 applied to the paper 2, so that the demetalized OVD foil 4 is demetalized. Light is transmitted only through the non-deposition portion 7b and the non-printing portion of the paper 2. As a result, a pattern different from the printed line 3 and the demetalized pattern is obtained.

  When the printing of the printing lines 3 is normal printing, the pattern can be observed by monochrome and gray shading, transmission and shielding. In the case of color printing, instead of normal printing, when the illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side, the transmission is observed from the side of the paper 2 opposite to the side where the demetallized OVD foil 4 is attached, and then the demetallized OVD. The light is blocked by the metal vapor-deposited portion 7a of the foil 4, and the printing lines 3 applied to the paper 2 pass through the non-vapor-deposited portion 7b of the demetalized OVD foil 4 so that the color is accompanied by the print color. The portion that is the non-printing portion 2 can confirm the light transmitted through the paper 2. As a result, a color pattern that is different from the printed line 3 and the demetalized pattern and has a color is obtained.

(Example 2)
FIG. 5 shows Example 2 of the printed material according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of a printed matter 10 in which a demetalized OVD foil 4 that is a first anti-counterfeit element and a printed line 3 that is a second anti-counterfeit element are applied to different locations on the paper 2. is there. In this example, the demetalized OVD foil 4 as the first forgery prevention element was formed by regularly shifting a part formed by a set of demetalized points of a demetalized pattern and a part of the points. The part is made with. FIG. 5B is a diagram in which the printed matter 10 of FIG. 5A is bent so that the printed lines 3 and the demetalized OVD foil 4 are overlapped. From the top, the paper 2, the printing lines 3, the demetalized OVD foil 4, and the paper 2 are configured. FIG. 5C is an observation view when the printed matter folded in this way is observed through transmission. The demetalized OVD foil 4 is a part of the demetalized point 7b of the demetalized pattern (first pattern). Since they are produced by shifting regularly, a pattern is formed by overlapping printed lines 3 (second pattern) and shifted portions of the demetalized points 7b as shown in FIG. 5 (d). This pattern is observed (third pattern). 4C, the light is blocked by the metal vapor deposition portion 7a of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the printing lines 3 of the paper 2, so that the non-vapor deposition portion 7b of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the paper 2 Light passes through only the non-printing part. As a result, a pattern different from the printed line 3 and the demetalized pattern is obtained.

  At this time, since the pattern obtained differs depending on the position where the printed line 3 and the demetalized OVD foil 4 are overlapped and closely adhered, the pattern is made to appear by adjusting the position while observing through transmission, and the alignment is not performed. And there are things that confirm the light and dark pattern. For example, there is a method of displaying characters and figures with negative and positive as the pattern appears by adjusting the position, and the light and dark pattern that appears without adjusting the position is moire depending on the position of the overlap. Is confirmed, and the moire is characteristic.

  When the portion of the demetalized OVD foil 4 affixed to the printed material is observed with normal reflected light from the demetalized OVD foil 4 side, the OVD layer of the demetalized OVD foil 4 is confirmed as shown in FIG. As in FIG. 2A, the demetalized pattern of the demetalized OVD foil 4 cannot be confirmed. By observing with transmitted light from the paper 2 side, it is possible to confirm the demetalized pattern of the demetalized OVD foil 4 in which a part of the metal vapor deposition part is transparent or a hole is a non-vapor deposition part.

(Example 3)
FIG. 6 shows Example 3 of the printed material according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 6A, a watermark line 11 is formed in the foil stamping area provided on the paper 2 by applying a line using the difference in material transparency, and the watermark line 11 is formed on the watermark line 11 thus configured. It is sectional drawing of the printed matter 1 which stuck the demetalized OVD foil 4. FIG. The open line 11 of the present embodiment refers to a state in which the paper is uneven, for example, by embossing or see-through.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a state 12 in which illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side of the printed matter 1 of FIG. 6A and is reflected by the metal deposition portion 7a. For example, when the demetallized part is arranged with a diameter of 100 μm or less and an interval of 280 μm or more, the pattern composed of the demetallized part and the pattern formed under the metallized part 7a are reflected and diffused light and the diffracted light of the OVD layer 6. It is almost impossible to observe the open watermark 11 and is observed as shown in FIG. Further, when the reflection is observed from the side of the sheet 2 opposite to the side where the demetalized OVD foil 4 is attached, the watermark line 11 applied is on the side of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the sheet 2 being observed. It is difficult to observe the open watermark 11 because it is sandwiched between the demetallized OVD foil 4 and the opposite side.

  FIG.6 (c) is a figure which shows the state 13 which has irradiated the illumination light from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side of the printed matter 1 of Fig.6 (a). When the transmission is observed from the side of the paper 2 opposite to the side where the demetalized OVD foil 4 is attached, light is blocked by the metal vapor deposited portion 7a of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and a paper portion other than the watermark line 11 applied to the paper. Alternatively, the light is strongly transmitted through only the portion that is attenuated and becomes the non-deposition portion 7 b of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the open line 11. Thereby, a pattern different from the paper pattern 11 and the demetalized pattern is obtained.

Example 4
FIG. 7 shows Example 4 of the printed material 10 of the present embodiment. FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of a printed material 10 in which the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the open watermark 11 are applied to different locations on the paper 2. When the portion of the demetalized OVD foil 4 attached to the printed material 10 is observed with normal reflected light from the demetalized OVD foil 4 side, the OVD of the demetalized OVD foil 4 should be confirmed as shown in FIG. As in FIG. 2A, the demetalized pattern of the demetalized OVD foil 4 cannot be confirmed. When observed with transmitted light, the demetalized pattern of the demetalized OVD foil 4 can be confirmed.

  Next, FIG. 7B is a diagram in which the printed matter 10 is bent and the open watermark 11 and the demetalized OVD foil 4 are brought into close contact with each other and bent. FIG. 7C is an observation view when the printed matter folded in this way is observed through transmission, and the demetalized OVD foil 4 is a part of the demetalized point 7b of the demetalized pattern (first pattern). Since the patterns are formed by overlapping the horizontal printed lines 3 (second pattern) and the shifted portions of the demetalized points 7b, FIG. It is observed as a pattern (third pattern) as shown in d). As in FIG. 6B, the light is blocked or attenuated by the metal vapor deposition portion 7 a of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the paper portion other than the watermark 11, and the non-vapor deposition portion 7 b of the demetalized OVD foil 4 Only the portion of the open line 11 is strongly transmitted. As a result, a pattern different from the watermark line 11 and the demetalized pattern is obtained. At this time, the pattern obtained differs depending on the position where the watermark 11 and the demetalized OVD foil 4 are in close contact with each other. Some check the pattern.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a state in which the printed material 10 is bent obliquely and the demetalized OVD foil 24 disposed at the upper left portion and the demetalized OVD foil 4 disposed at the lower right portion are obliquely stacked. FIG. 8 (a) is an observation view when the obliquely bent printed matter is observed through transmission, and the demetalized OVD foil 4 has a part of the demetalized point 7b of the demetalized pattern (first pattern). By making a pattern with the OVD foil 24 of the demetallized lines (second pattern) that are obliquely overlapped with each other and the shifted part of the demetallized points 7b, FIG. The pattern is observed as shown in (b) (third pattern).

(Example 5)
FIG. 9 shows Example 5 of the printed material according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 9A, patterns 14 and 15 are printed using functional ink on the foil pressing area provided on the paper 2, and the demetalized OVD foil 4 is pasted on the printed patterns 14 and 15. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of the printed material 1.

  In the present embodiment, the ink used for printing the patterns 14 and 15 may be either completely blocked by light or partially transmitted through the patterns 14 and 15 under normal illumination. In this embodiment, the same amount of light transmission is used. In the infrared environment, it is assumed that the pattern 14 has an absorption characteristic and the pattern 15 has a transmission characteristic. The amount of light transmitted through the demetalized OVD foil 4 may be either completely blocked or partially transmitted.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a state 16 in which illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side of the printed matter 1 of FIG. 9A and is reflected by the metal vapor deposition portion 7a. For example, when the demetallized portion is arranged with a diameter of 100 μm and an interval of 280 μm, the demetallized portion 7b is reflected by the reflection of the metal vapor deposited portion, the diffused light and the diffracted light of the OVD layer 6 as shown in FIG. The constructed pattern and the printed patterns 14 and 15 applied thereunder can hardly be observed.

  In addition, when reflection is observed from the side of the sheet 2 opposite to the side where the demetalized OVD foil 4 is applied, the printed patterns 14 and 15 applied are on the side of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the sheet being observed. Since it is the opposite side of the two sides and is sandwiched between the demetalized OVD foils 4, it is difficult to observe the pattern.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram showing a state 17 in which normal illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side of the printed matter of FIG. 9A. When transmission observation is performed from the side of the sheet 2 opposite to the side on which the demetalized OVD foil 4 is pasted, the light is blocked by the metal deposition portion 7a of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the printed portions 14 and 15, and the demetalized OVD. Light is transmitted only through the non-deposited portion 7b of the foil 4 and the non-printed portions other than the printed patterns 14 and 15 of the paper 2. Thereby, a pattern different from the printed patterns 14 and 15 and the demetalized pattern is obtained.

  FIG. 9D is a diagram showing a state 18 in which infrared illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side of the printed matter of FIG. 9A. When the transmission is observed in the infrared environment from the side of the paper 2 opposite to the side on which the demetalized OVD foil 4 is pasted, the light is blocked by the metal vapor-deposited portion 7a of the demetalized OVD foil 4 and the printed portion of the printed pattern 14. Light is transmitted only through the non-deposited portion 7 b of the metallized OVD foil 4, the non-printed portion other than the printed patterns 14 and 15 of the paper 2, and the printed pattern 15. Thereby, a pattern different from the printed patterns 14 and 15 and the demetalized pattern is obtained.

(Example 6)
FIG. 10 shows Example 6 of the printed material according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10A shows a cross section of the printed material 1 in which a pattern 19 is printed using a functional ink in a foil pressing area provided on the paper 2, and the demetalized OVD foil 4 is pasted on the printed pattern 19. FIG.

  In this example, the ink used for printing the pattern may be partially transmissive through normal illumination, transparent, or having fluorescence characteristics in an ultraviolet environment regardless of the presence or absence of color. Have it. The amount of light transmitted through the demetalized OVD foil 4 may be either completely blocked or partially transmitted.

  FIG.10 (b) is a figure which shows the state 20 which has irradiated the illumination light from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side of the printed matter 1 of Fig.10 (a), and is reflected by the metal vapor deposition part 7a. For example, when the demetallized portion has a diameter of 100 μm and an interval of 280 μm, the demetallized portion is reflected by the metal vapor-deposited portion 7a or diffused light and the diffracted light of the OVD layer 6 as shown in FIG. It is almost impossible to observe the constructed pattern and the printed pattern 19 applied below it.

  In addition, when reflection is observed from the side of the paper 2 opposite to the side where the demetalized OVD foil 4 is applied, the printed pattern 19 applied is on the side opposite to the side of the paper 2 being observed. Since it is sandwiched between the OVD foils 4, it is difficult to observe the pattern.

  FIG.10 (c) is a figure which shows the state 19 which is irradiating the OVD foil 4 part of the printed matter 1 of Fig.10 (a) with the ultraviolet illumination light from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side. When the reflection is observed from the side of the demetalized OVD foil 4, fluorescent light is observed only in the portion where the printed pattern 19 exists in the non-deposition portion 7 b of the demetalized OVD foil 4. Further, when the ultraviolet light is irradiated from the side of the sheet 2 opposite to the side on which the demetalized OVD foil 4 is attached and the transmission is observed from the demetalized OVD foil 4 side, the printed pattern 19 is also observed.

  FIG. 10D is a diagram showing a state 22 in which ultraviolet illumination light is irradiated from the side of the paper 2 opposite to the side on which the demetalized OVD foil 4 of the printed matter 1 of FIG. 10A is attached. When reflected and observed from the side of the paper 2 opposite to the side on which the demetalized OVD foil 4 is applied, the ultraviolet light is transmitted through the paper 2 and the printed pattern 19 is observed.

  FIG. 10E is a diagram showing a state 23 in which ultraviolet illumination light is irradiated from the demetallized OVD foil 4 side of the printed matter 1 in FIG. When transmission is observed from the side of the paper 2 opposite to the side where the demetalized OVD foil 4 is attached, the intensity of the ultraviolet illumination light is strong and the amount of transmission of the demetalized OVD foil 4 does not completely block the light. The portion where the printed pattern 19 exists in the non-deposited portion 7b of the demetalized OVD foil 4 is bright, and the portion where the printed pattern 19 exists in the deposited portion 7a of the demetalized OVD foil 4 is dark and fluorescent light is observed. When the intensity of the ultraviolet illumination light is weak, fluorescent light is observed only in the portion where the printed pattern 19 exists in the non-deposited portion 7b of the demetalized OVD foil 4.

  Further, in FIG. 10E, when the demetalized OVD foil 4 portion of the printed matter 1 of FIG. 10A is irradiated with normal irradiation light instead of ultraviolet irradiation light, a demetalized pattern is observed.

  As described in detail in Examples 1 to 6 above, the pattern is given by processing such as printing so that the shade is obtained on the base material or the base material. Demetalized OVD foil is affixed to a place other than that applied, and the printed material that has been processed and pasted with demetalized OVD foil is observed through transmission to give a pattern that has been processed and a demetalized OVD foil. A pattern different from the metallized pattern can be observed. In addition, when the demetalized OVD foil is affixed to a place other than the processed one, the printed matter is folded or folded, and the demetalized OVD foil and the processed pattern portion are adhered to each other and observed through transmission. Thus, the same effect can be obtained.

  Further, as described in detail in Example 7, when confirming the demetalized pattern of the demetalized OVD foil, reflection observation is performed from the demetalized OVD foil side using ultraviolet illumination light, or transmission is performed using normal illumination light. Observe. In addition, when confirming a printed pattern, reflection observation is performed from the paper side using ultraviolet illumination light, or transmission observation is performed from the paper side opposite to the side where the demetalized OVD foil is pasted using strong ultraviolet illumination light. This is possible.

  Since specialized techniques are required for OVD demetalization and substrate processing, it is difficult to combine these to make a new pattern appear. Can be used.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the demetalized OVD foil as the reference pattern is a halftone dot demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal deposition part is transparent or a hole is not formed, and the demetalization pattern as an authentication element is used. The metallized OVD foil has a line-shaped demetalized pattern, but of course, a line-shaped demetalized pattern may be used as a reference pattern, and the present invention is limited to the above-described embodiments. In addition, it is a matter of course that an aspect having the same effect as the above-described embodiment is included.

It is a top view of one Example of the printed matter concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 1, and is the schematic diagram and sectional drawing by visual observation in the reflection and permeation | transmission state of the demetalized OVD foil in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the first embodiment, and is a schematic diagram and a cross-sectional view of the printed lines and the transparent lines in FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a method for observing by illuminating illumination light when printing lines are printed between the demetalized OVD foil and the paper in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing Example 2. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing Example 3. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing Example 4. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing Example 4. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing Example 5. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing Example 6.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 10 Printed matter 2 Paper 3 Ink 4, 24 Demetallized OVD foil 5 Protective layer part 6 OVD formation layer part 7 Metal vapor deposition layer part 7a Metal vapor deposition layer part where the metal adheres 7b Metal vapor deposition layer part metal Non-adhered part 8, 12, 16, 20 Illumination is reflected 9, 13, 17 Illumination is shielded, attenuated or transmitted 11 Watermark part 14 Infrared absorbing ink 15 Infrared transmitting ink 18 Infrared environment Illumination is shielded, attenuated, or transmitted 19 Fluorescent ink 21, 22 Fluorescent light is emitted by ultraviolet illumination light 23 Ultraviolet illumination light is attenuated or transmitted, and fluorescent light is emitted

Claims (5)

On the base material, a first anti-counterfeit element serving as a reference pattern and at least one second anti-counterfeit element serving as an authentication element for self-authentication by being placed in close contact with the first anti-counterfeit element are disposed. Printed material,
The first anti-counterfeiting element and the second anti-counterfeiting element are arranged at positions where they do not overlap with each other or partly overlap,
The first anti-counterfeiting element is a foil that is a demetallized transparent or non-deposited part of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal deposition part is constituted by a set of fine dots, The first pattern is composed of a part formed by a set of demetalized points and a part formed by regularly shifting a part of the points or changing the hole diameter and shape,
The second anti-counterfeiting element prints a pattern that can confirm light and darkness when observing through transmission, a watermark or a part of the metal vapor deposition part is a demetallized transparent or non-deposition part with a fine demetalization pattern, and To form a second pattern,
Folding or folding the base material, superimposing the first pattern of the first anti-counterfeiting element and the second pattern of the second anti-counterfeiting element, and observing through transmission,
The first anti-counterfeit element and the entire second anti-counterfeit element are concealed or attenuated by a portion formed by a set of demetalized points of the first pattern and a dark part of the second pattern. Darkly observed,
A part formed by regularly shifting a part of the demetalized points of the first pattern or changing a hole diameter and a shape overlaps with a bright part of the second pattern, and the third pattern Printed matter characterized by appearing and being brightly observed. A first pattern is formed by disposing a first anti-counterfeiting element in a partial region on the base material and arranging a second anti-counterfeiting element between the first anti-counterfeiting element and the base material. Printed matter to be issued,
The first anti-counterfeiting element is a foil that is a demetallized transparent or non-deposited part of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal deposition part is constituted by a set of fine dots, The first pattern is composed of a part formed by a set of demetalized points and a part formed by regularly shifting a part of the points or changing the hole diameter and shape,
The second anti-counterfeiting element is formed as a second pattern by printing or watermarking a pattern that can be confirmed bright and dark when viewed through.
When reflection is observed from the first anti-counterfeiting element side, printing or watermark forming the second anti-counterfeiting element cannot be observed,
When transmission observation is performed from the first forgery prevention element side or the base material side of the back surface thereof, a part of the demetalized points of the first pattern is regularly shifted or formed by changing the hole diameter and shape. Only the portion where the portion and the bright portion of the second pattern overlap is observed brightly as the third pattern. The printed matter according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an infrared transmission absorbing ink or a fluorescent ink is used for the printing of a pattern in which light and darkness can be confirmed when observed through transmission. A first pattern is formed by disposing a first anti-counterfeiting element in a partial region on the base material and arranging a second anti-counterfeiting element between the first anti-counterfeiting element and the base material. Printed matter to be issued,
The first anti-counterfeiting element is a foil that is a demetallized transparent or non-deposited part of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal deposition part is constituted by a set of fine dots, A partial first pattern formed by a set of demetalized points,
The second anti-counterfeiting element is formed as a second pattern with a printed pattern using fluorescent ink,
When reflected from the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side with irradiation of normal illumination light, the second pattern cannot be observed,
When reflected from the first forgery prevention element side by irradiation with ultraviolet illumination light, only the portion where the demetalized point of the first pattern and the second pattern overlap is the third pattern of the fluorescent pattern In the reflection observation from the substrate side, the second pattern is observed as a fluorescent pattern,
When the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side are observed through irradiation with normal illumination light, the first pattern is observed as a pattern,
When the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side are observed through irradiation with ultraviolet illumination light, only the portion where the depatterned point of the first pattern and the second pattern overlap is a fluorescent pattern. A printed matter characterized by being observed as a third pattern. A first pattern is formed by disposing a first anti-counterfeiting element in a partial region on the base material and arranging a second anti-counterfeiting element between the first anti-counterfeiting element and the base material. Printed matter to be issued,
The first anti-counterfeiting element is a foil that is a demetallized transparent or non-deposited part of a demetalized pattern in which a part of the metal deposition part is constituted by a set of fine dots, The portion formed by the set of demetalized points is the first pattern,
The second anti-counterfeiting element is formed as a second pattern by forming a pattern that can be confirmed bright and dark when observed through transmission with a printed pattern using infrared transmission absorbing ink,
When reflected from the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side with irradiation of normal illumination light, the second pattern cannot be observed,
When infrared reflection is observed from the first anti-counterfeiting element side by irradiation with infrared illumination light, the demetalized point of the first pattern, the portion other than the second pattern, and the first pattern The portion where the pattern demetallized point and the second pattern printed with the infrared transmitting ink overlap is brightly observed as the third pattern. In the reflection observation from the base material side, the base material is observed brightly. Therefore, the second pattern cannot be observed,
A portion where a bright portion other than the second pattern and a demetalized point of the first pattern overlap when observed through the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side by irradiation with normal illumination light Is observed brightly as the third pattern,
When infrared transmission is observed from the first anti-counterfeiting element side and the base material side by irradiation with infrared illumination light, the demetalized point of the first pattern and the part other than the second pattern, A printed matter, wherein only a portion where the demetalized point of the first pattern and the second pattern printed with an infrared transmitting ink overlap is observed as a third pattern.

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