KR102319624B1 - Data carrier with TACTILE PRINTED AREA for ink writing data - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a data carrier comprising a data sheet. The data sheet includes a substrate material onto which one or more print areas are printed. The print area is configured for a signature written in ink. The printed area is created by imprinting through Intaglio printing, and includes a tactile perceptibility structured embossing pattern created by imprinting. The tactile perceptual structured embossing pattern is configured to retain the ink of the recorded ink. The present invention prevents unwanted smudging or spreading when writing to a print area. In addition, the present invention addresses the falsification and manipulation disadvantages of ink recorded data on a data carrier.

Description

Data carrier with TACTILE PRINTED AREA for ink writing data

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a data carrier comprising a printing area having an embossed surface structure configured to prevent ink smudges from smudging, spreading and tampering.

EMBOSSED ART

Historically, handwritten signatures have been used to identify a specific person and bind that person to a specific document. A person's signature on a particular document supported the claim that that person had read and agreed to the content of the document.

Many documents (eg, administrative or public documents) contain a handwritten signature to protect against counterfeiting. For example, ID cards, passports, driver's licenses, gray cards, checks, pay stubs, bank statements, diplomas, birth certificates or medical documents (such as medical prescriptions or certificates), or electronic receipts are handwritten notes that can be easily forged by malicious actors. include signature.

Means used by counterfeiters vary and include the type of chemical solvent, scraping and peeling means with the purpose of removing or erasing signatures.

Therefore, it is desirable to create a data carrier with high protection against falsification and manipulation of handwritten signatures using a simple and cost effective method.

Another problem that also arises when writing on the paper of documents (eg, administrative or official) is that the ink in the pen does not easily stick to the document and does not dry, which can cause unwanted smudges or spread.

The following summary of the invention is provided to provide a basic understanding of some aspects and features of the invention. This summary is not an exhaustive description of the invention and, therefore, is not intended to specifically identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose in the following description is to present some concepts of the invention in a simplified form, and to serve as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented below.

In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, it is an object of the present invention to increase the security and anti-counterfeiting capabilities of handwritten signatures on various data carriers such as passports, licenses, identification cards, public or administrative. A print area is provided on the data carrier for handwritten signature. The printed area includes embossed lines extending at different angles to define different shapes that appear larger or smaller when the data carrier is tilted, rotated or viewed from different angles with respect to the light source. The embossed lines in some areas are finer than the coarse, deep, wide-spaced lines in other areas. The rougher, deeper lines have a thickness and width that is not only visible to the naked eye, but also detectable by touch.

This embossed line alleviates the smudging (smudging) problem and solves the above-mentioned counterfeiting and manipulation disadvantages for the ink recording data on the print area of the data carrier.

The embossing may include a regular matrix such as embossing lines or dots that together define a predefined pattern. The embossed pattern may include one or more embossings that are deeper than other embossings, and may include embossed lines or series of dots extending at different angles.

In one embodiment, the embossed pattern comprises a first set of substantially parallel lines and a second set of parallel lines extending at an angle relative to the first set of parallel lines allowing written ink to adhere to a trough of the embossed pattern. It includes two sets of substantially parallel lines. This embossed pattern is a trough on the surface and the ink is fixed to the trough without smudging, which aids in writing in the document.

In one embodiment, the embossed pattern may include embossed lines or dots of different depths, widths or sizes to introduce different shapes into the pattern, such that the written ink remains firmly in the trough. Preferably, at least some of the lines, dots or other embossing have a sufficient depth and/or width to be detectable by the naked eye and by touch.

An embossing pattern that can be sensed by touch forms a tactile security function. In fact, the embossing pattern creates a visually easily detectable effect that greatly improves security against misuse. This embossing pattern is a security feature that can be authenticated and identified by the viewer without a visual aid. The embossed area can be distinguished from imitation and counterfeiting. These, for example, are characterized by typical tactile sensations where tactile motifs in embossed areas are easily recognizable and cannot be imitated without special equipment and skills.

The embossing is preferably formed by applying an embossing plate to a portion of the substrate material corresponding to the recorded area under heat and pressure. A convenient embossing temperature may be substantially within the range of 70 to 85° C., preferably about 80° C., and a convenient embossing pressure may be substantially within the range of 30 to 40 MPa. This configuration of the print area increased counterfeit security because it could not be reproduced with a normal printing process due to the technically recognizable nature of the embossed pattern.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the embossing area is manufactured by an engraved copperplate printing process. This printing process is characterized by engraving or etching the depressions with a printing plate to create a printed image on the embossed area.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the embossing pattern is printed with any desired motif. It is particularly desirable to use sophisticated motifs to print structured print images such as guilloches, alphanumeric characters, and the like.

To achieve these and other advantages, and in accordance with the purposes of the present invention as practiced and described, the present invention comprises a data sheet, said data sheet comprising a substrate material having a portion having at least one printed area and wherein the printing area is configured for ink recording data, the printing area including raised areas and recessed areas forming an embossing pattern, and the depth, width and/or design of the raised areas and recessed areas is characterized by blotches, spreading and We propose a data carrier configured to fill and hold the ink of the recorded ink in the recessed area to prevent manipulation. .

In one embodiment, the ink recording data is made by handwriting or mechanical recording.

In one embodiment, the embossing pattern comprises a matrix of lines, dots or other embossing.

In one embodiment, the embossing pattern includes an embossing line or series of dots extending at different angles.

In one embodiment, the embossing pattern includes at least one raised area that is deeper or wider than the other raised areas.

In an embodiment, the embossing pattern is formed by a blind-embossed pattern. In one embodiment, the embossed pattern includes alphanumeric characters, serial numbers, codes, symbols, images or geometric patterns.

In one embodiment, the substrate material of the printed area is paper, plastic, a plastic foil laminate or coated paper, or a multilayer composite material.

In one embodiment, the substrate is printed in parallel lines or shapes so that a structured embossed pattern provides an optical moire effect.

The present invention also includes a printing area configured for recording ink, wherein the printing area is created by imprinting through pressing, stamping, engraving printing or similar physical force, and configured to hold ink in the recorded ink. A data carrier having a tactile perceptual structured embossing pattern by

The following detailed description will be better understood with reference to the drawings.
1 schematically shows a plan view of a tactile printing area for ink written on a data carrier substrate, according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 schematically shows a cross-section through a printing area according to the invention;

As shown in the drawings for illustrative purposes, the present invention is embodied in a data carrier comprising a secure ink recording area.

It should be understood that various other embodiments and modifications of the present invention may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

The following is provided to aid in understanding the actual practice of specific embodiments of the present invention.

Identical elements are denoted by like reference numbers in different drawings. For clarity, only elements useful for understanding the present invention will be shown and described in the drawings.

Reference throughout the specification to “an embodiment” or “another embodiment” means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosed subject matter. Thus, the phrases "in an embodiment" or "in another embodiment" in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

In the following description, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in connection with a data carrier comprising a tactile ink recording print area. Driver's license, badge or pass, passport, discount card, membership card, diploma, bank card, This includes, but is not limited to, credit cards, money cards, and documents of value. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a data sheet 10 of a data carrier (not shown). In the example described herein, the data carrier is a passport and the data sheet 10 is one page of the passport.

The data sheet 10 may include the name, date of birth, and place of birth of the data carrier holder. The data sheet 10 includes a print area 11 configured to receive recorded ink 12 . The printing area 11 is configured to prevent any ink 12 written therein from smearing or spreading and to be protected from counterfeiting. The written ink 12 may be produced by handwriting or by means of a mechanical writer such as a known ink jet printer. The written ink 12 may be personalized data of the data carrier holder, such as signature, name, birthday, and the like.

Fig. 2 shows the printing area 11 shown in Fig. 1, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A. The print area 11 is printed on the substrate 14 of the data sheet 10 .

The substrate material 14 of the print area may be any substrate material that can be written in ink, such as paper, plastic, plastic foil laminate or coated paper, as well as multilayer composite materials. In a preferred embodiment, the substrate 14 is a paper, in particular a paper based on cotton fibers.

The substrate material 14 of the printed area 11 may be the same as or different from the substrate material of the data sheet 10 having the printed area.

The printing area 11 comprises raised areas 15 and recessed areas 16 to provide an embossing pattern 13 . Means for embossing the printed area substrate 14 are preferably applied to the printed area substrate 14 under heat and pressure to create the embossed pattern. The embossing plate comprises a matrix of engraved lines, dots or other engraved forms, which, when applied to said portion of the substrate 14 , form the required pattern on the printed area 11 , corresponding to embossed lines, dots or other forms. to create a matrix.

Preferably, some of said lines, dots or engraved features are deeper and/or wider than other lines, dots or engraved features on said embossing plate, and embossed lines, dots or other depths and/or widths in said part of said substrate. to create another form of Lines, dots, or other shapes of different depths and/or widths may form different shapes within the embossed image.

In one embodiment, the embossed line is 5 to 100 wide and/or deep, but not limited to such dimensions. During testing, a height of raised areas 15 between 20 and 50 microns appears to be able to retain ink filled in depressed areas 16 to prevent smudging, spreading and manipulation.

The security strength of the printing area 11 depends on the different depth and/or width of the embossing pattern 13 and/or the design of the embossing pattern.

In a preferred embodiment, the embossing plate includes a set of engraved lines extending at different angles and defining different shapes, so that the embossed pattern 13 becomes more or less apparent when the data sheet 10 is rotated or viewed from different angles. includes shape.

In one embodiment, the embossing plate may form part of an engraving press having a printing means in the form of a printing plate cylinder and a pressure application means in the form of an impression cylinder. The Intaglio printing is preferably carried out with an intaglio printing plate produced by engraving with a rapidly rotating tapered grabber, for example by the method described in WO 97/48555. The engraving technique of so-called "separating edges" according to WO 00/20216 and WO 00/20217 can also be used. Such engraving techniques may also be fabricated essentially by laser engraving or etching or other suitable removal methods.

In one embodiment, prior to the actual printing operation, ink of a pesti consistency may be applied to the engraved printing plate exhibiting the embossing pattern 13, and the surplus printing ink is removed from the surface of the printing plate by a wiping blade or wiping cylinder and , so that the ink remains only in the depressions. Next, the printed area 11 of the substrate 14 as the paper of the data sheet 10 is pressed against the printing plate and pressed into the ink-filled depression of the printing plate, thereby being removed again from the ink plate depression and the ink is drawn out and adheres to the surface of the substrate 14 to form the embossed pattern 13 of the print area 11 .

In one embodiment, a transparent ink may be used in which the thickness of the ink determines the shade. Accordingly, a light tint is obtained when the white data carrier is printed with a thin ink layer thickness, and a dark tint is obtained when printed with a thick ink layer. The ink layer thickness depends to some extent on the engraving depth.

In another embodiment, the structured embossing pattern 13 may be a blind embossing area. In order to create the blind embossed area, a piece of the printing plate is not printed, at least partially unprinted, ie not filled with printing ink before the printing operation. The non-ink area of the printing plate only acts as an embossing plate on which blind embossing can be created on the substrate 14 during the intaglio printing operation. The embossed element has similar proportions and tactile properties to the printed area, except for the visual impression created by the printing ink. This blind embossing can also be perceived as tactile.

The embossing plate preferably includes protrusions and recesses or grooves forming a matrix or an arrangement or matrix of engraved lines, dots or other pieces of different depths or sizes, so that the substrate is a plate cylinder and an impression cylinder, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. When passing through the nip between the impression cylinders, the printed area 11 of the substrate 14 is embossed with a matrix of lines, dots or other pieces to form raised areas 15 and depressed areas 16 . make it possible

The embossed lines, dots or other pieces may be arranged to form a pattern of any desired shape visible to the human eye and the direction, width and/or separation of lines, the size of the points or other pieces and the size of the lines, points or The depth of different pieces can be varied at different locations on the pieces to create different shapes within a pattern. Such patterns create different shapes, provide recessed areas 16 having different depths and/or widths, allow the ink of the recorded ink to fill in the troughs to hold the ink of the ink recording, and Together, it is possible to prevent smearing, spreading and manipulation of the recorded material, thereby providing recessed areas 16 having different depths and/or widths to which the ink of recorded ink filled in the trough can be applied.

A partial change in the paper surface of the printing area 11 of the substrate 14 resulting from the compression of the paper into pieces of the printing plate can be easily detected manually and thus easily recognized as a genuine feature by touch. Since the sense of touch cannot be imitated by a copier, the print area 11 provides protection against counterfeiting.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the print area 11 is large enough for the ink 12 to be written on, and is easily observable and tactilely inspectable. In one embodiment, the minimum area of the printing area 13 may be about 1 to 5 cm2.

The printed area 11 printed on the substrate 14 comprises a structured embossed pattern 13 ,

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 , as shown in FIG. 2 , in order to enhance security, the raised area 15 and the depressed area 16 of the embossing pattern 13 are formed with respect to the entire printing area 11 . are not declared the same In particular, the raised area 15 may have a greater surface relief, at least in certain areas of the print area 11 . The tactile feel of the printed area 11 from the raised area 15 can be increased by more ink and stronger embossing. This is usually achieved by deeper engraving in the printing plate used.

The different raised areas 15 of the embossing pattern 13 of the printing area 11 can be selectively visualized depending on the type of printing ink used. When using transparent printing inks, the color effect depends on the thickness of the printed ink layer. That is, the thicker the ink is, the darker the printed motif appears, and the thinner the ink, the brighter the printed motif appears. When using opaque printing inks, the brightness impression is independent of the ink layer thickness. With skillful selection of the printing ink and ink layer thickness, the appearance of a printed motif can make the tactile sense of the motif perceptible to the naked eye.

The tactile perceptible structured embossing pattern 13 provides effective protection against imitation by color copying or scanning of the data carrier. In addition, the ink recording data on the print area 11 is reliably protected from tampering attempts. Thus, the present invention combines the advantages of a tactile embossing pattern for ink recorded on a data carrier in a unique way.

The structured embossing pattern 13 can be alphanumeric characters, for example the serial number of the data carrier 10 or any code, for example a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode or blind code, any symbol or image. . Any alphanumeric character such as date, time, batch designation or writing is acceptable. Of course, any geometric pattern may be created, for example a knob-like structure. The structured embossing pattern 13 may be a tactile and easily detectable guilloche pattern.

Preferably, the ink data recorded in the print area 11 has improved durability and is substantially protected from counterfeiting, manipulation and staining. The printed area 11 has effective copy protection because the unique visual impression of the structured embossing pattern 13 cannot be rendered by ordinary counterfeiting methods.

The structured embossing pattern 13 can contribute to the overall security of the printed area 11 by providing an optical effect as well as increasing the safety of the recorded ink. Indeed, the structured embossing pattern 13 can provide an optical moire effect that cannot be copied to a copier. The moire effect will be observed on the printed substrate 14 in parallel lines or shapes as shown in FIG. 1 .

Although the present invention has been described as being practiced in the foregoing embodiments, it should not be construed as being limited thereto. Other materials may be used, for example, photo paper, pass, document, paper of value, paper or plastic material having different surface properties such as a check, any support on which the safe ink is recorded.

Claims (9)

a data sheet (10), the data sheet comprising a substrate material (14) having a portion having at least one print area (11), the print area being configured for ink recording data, the print area silver comprises a raised region 15 and a depressed region 16 that form an embossing pattern 13, said embossing pattern being formed by a blind embossing pattern,
the raised areas and depressed areas comprise a depth, width and/or design configured to fill and hold recorded ink within the depressed areas to prevent smudging, spreading and manipulation; and
A transparent ink is used, in which the thickness of the ink determines the shade, a light tint is obtained when the data carrier is printed with a thin ink layer thickness, and a dark tint is obtained when the data carrier is printed with a thick ink layer. carrier). The data carrier according to claim 1, wherein the ink record data is made by handwriting or mechanical recording. A data carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the embossing pattern comprises a matrix of lines, dots or other embossing. A data carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the embossing pattern comprises an embossing line or a series of dots extending at different angles. A data carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the embossing pattern comprises at least one raised area that is deeper or wider than the other raised areas. 3. A data carrier according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the embossed pattern comprises alphanumeric characters, serial numbers, codes, symbols, images or geometric patterns. Data carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the substrate material of the printing area is paper, plastic, a plastic foil laminate or coated paper, or a multilayer composite material. A data carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the substrate is printed in parallel lines or shapes so that the structured embossing pattern provides an optical moire effect. The data carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the data sheet is an identification card, a page of a passport, a credit card, or the like.

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