EP1541795A2 - Container for storing valuables - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has an energy storage device (7) for supplying the actuator (3), a receiver unit (2) for contactless reception of a control signal and a control unit (8) for feeding energy to the actuator depending on the control signal. Energy for charging the energy storage device can be delivered via the receiver unit. The energy fed to the receiver unit is converted into a voltage. Independent claims are also included for (A) a system with a transmitter, a controller and an actuator (B) and a method of triggering an actuator.

Description

The invention relates to a swap body for a document processing device for storing documents of value such as banknotes, Checks or similar. Furthermore, the invention relates to a document processing apparatus for receiving such a swap body, a Method for authenticating a user to the swap body and a system for carrying out this method.

In particular, such swap bodies are used for banknotes to to transport them safely between two places. Suitable, inaccessible from the outside Closure devices serve the contents of the container to protect against unauthorized access. As a further safeguard may contain information about the contents of the container or about the opening and closing Shutter speeds are stored in the container itself. These data are through authorized users can only be accessed via dedicated devices. To the Contents of the container and / or the stored data against manipulation By protecting unauthorized users, it is known to unlock the Closure device and / or access to the data storage only after authentication of the user.

About electrical contact elements on the outsides of the swap bodies energy and / or data to the closure device or the data memory transfer. As it is due to wear of the contact elements and other influences come again and again to contact problems and the outer Attachment of the contact elements facilitated further manipulation, Contactless compounds are preferred.

EP 0 418 098 B1 describes a portable container for valuables, where both the power and the data are wireless to the container be transmitted. The energy is transmitted by transformers, whereas the data transmission via an optical coupling path he follows. However, a high positioning accuracy when inserting of the container in a designated him compartment of the document processing device to pay attention, otherwise no reliable energy and Data transmission is possible. Furthermore, the container has a battery, which is charged when the container is in the compartment. The battery powers a microprocessor and connected components at least when the container is not in the compartment. On the Microprocessor can be different data in a RAM within store the container. Thus, a data storage which is for a safe operation of the container is necessary with an empty or defective battery not possible. Another problem is that the container opens automatically, as soon as it is inserted into the compartment, causing unauthorized persons the Manipulation of the container is facilitated.

In DE 101 05 553 C1 inter alia, an exchangeable deposit container described which in a holding frame of a Depositeinrichtung is insertable. The container becomes energy and control signals for one located in the container motor of the internal locking system via a transformer formed by inductively coupled coils fed wirelessly. The motor is for shifting a closure plate of the Container provided. Since the engine needs a lot of power, one is elaborate circuitry necessary. Via an opto-electrical Coupler, which requires a high positioning accuracy, can in the Deposit container ready identification signal to be queried. On the basis of the identification signal recognizes the Depositeinrichtung, whether the Container is an authorized container. If the container is recognized as authorized, becomes the control signal for opening the shutter plate to the deposit box transfer.

The object of the invention is the known swap bodies, in which the Data and / or power transmission is wireless to improve.

In particular, it is a first object of the invention to provide the wireless data and / or to make energy transmission by means of transponders reliable.

It is a second object of the invention, the transponder from external influences and in particular to protect against manipulation attacks.

It is a third object of the invention, the exchange container itself against Tampering, in particular an unauthorized and illegal system Use the swap body to prevent.

It is a fourth object of the invention, a particularly safe method to authenticate a user to a swap body and a system for performing this method put.

The objects are characterized by the features of the independent claims solved. In dependent claims are advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention.

According to a first embodiment, a passive transponder on a Container outer wall or in a provided therein, external Recess mounted. In this case, the recess, for example, as a bore or cutout be provided in the form of the transponder. To the container The transponder is shielded by means of ferrite material. Thereby the data and / or energy transfer of the transponder becomes special Reliably designed because of the external attachment of the transponder and by the lying between the transponder and the container Ferrite material disturbing influences are minimized. Such a shield is particularly advantageous in metallic containers, as they eddy current losses reduced.

If the passive transponder is mounted in a recess, then it will an alternative embodiment, the recess preferably with a Be provided with metal cover. Through the metal cover is the transponder mechanically inaccessible from the outside, what the underlying Transponder against external influences as well as against direct manipulations protects. In addition, between the metal cover and the Outside wall provided a dielectric gap, so that the inductive Coupling of the transponder in the recess with an external magnetic field becomes possible. Advantageously, the dielectric gap between the Outer wall and the metal cover with a solid dielectric material filled so that a mechanical access through the gap on the Transponder is excluded.

It is particularly advantageous if the metal cover from the inside of the swap body is fastened by a fastening device. This will result in unauthorized mechanical access to the transponder additionally difficult.

According to a second embodiment, the transponder comprises a Antenna forming slot in a container outer wall and an antenna port, which electrically contacts the centers of the slot longitudinal sides. In this case, further elements of the transponder inside the container be arranged and thus protected from external influences. includes the transponder such an antenna, so defines the length of the slot a frequency range that is set to be on the desired Working frequency forms an electrical resonance. This is one reliable data and / or energy transmission possible and the range the transponder is particularly high.

Advantageously, the slot with a dielectric potting compound filled so as to mechanically close the slot and the transponder to protect against mechanical influences from outside the container.

The transponder can according to a third embodiment on a container outer wall a planar antenna with a dielectric layer and an outer metallic layer and an electrically conductive Include connection from the planar antenna in the housing interior, where other elements of the transponder are located. Again, the page length the antenna selected according to a desired operating frequency. By this construction of the antenna can be a reliable data and / or achieve energy transfer at high range of the transponder. Advantageously, the dielectric and the external metallic Layer in a simple manner as a metal-coated plastic or applied as a metal-clad Epoxydharzplatte on the container outer wall.

By the said antenna arrangements, the transponder is simultaneously Protected from external influences and from manipulation, as the safety-critical Elements of the transponder, such as a processor or memory chip, can be mounted inside the container. To the electrically conductive connection in the interior of the housing against interference To protect, the connection is advantageously in a fixed Dielectric embedded.

The particular advantage of transponders comprising a slot or planar antenna instead of an antenna coil is that in so-called RFID systems with a working frequency in the GHz range high reading ranges are reachable. With passive (battery-less) transponders are like that Reaches up to 4 m feasible.

According to a fourth embodiment, an area of a container wall made over the entire wall thickness of a non-metallic material and the transponder on the container inside of the non-metallic Materials mounted. Since the transponder is thus not mechanically from the outside is accessible, it is protected against external influences and manipulation. In addition, such an arrangement has the advantage that the non-metallic Material only negligible interference on the transponder has, making this well through this area of the container wall be inductively coupled with an external magnetic field can.

Advantageously, the non-metallic material used is plastic, the transponder in the production of the corresponding area can be poured into the plastic material. He will do it Manipulations effectively protected.

If the swap body predominantly or even completely made of plastic produced, there is a great advantage in a cheap serial production, low weight and insensitivity to a corrosive environment. Another advantage of plastic containers is that the working frequency the transponder can be chosen largely arbitrary. Of further can with plastic swap bodies a Bohrschutz to Protection against drilling the container during manufacture in the container walls be poured.

A fifth embodiment relates to a transponder with at least a device inside the container for detecting physical conditions of the container. Manipulations on the swap body can thereby recognize and track. For example, opening or closing times the container and / or the number of located in the container Banknotes are recorded and stored, with these data later a banknote processing device can be transmitted. This would be the timing of mechanical manipulation attempts and / or the absence of banknotes in the container at a later time detectable and this could be traced back to the individual stations of the swap body become. It is also possible to use the identification number of a Reading the transponder used reader or other related with the opening of the container accumulated data in the transponder save.

According to a sixth embodiment, the container can be replaced by a Adhesion between an outer and an inner locking device to open. For this purpose, the transponder with an actuator inside the container coupled to produce such a frictional connection. At the outside Locking mechanism may be, for example, a mechanical Lock cylinder, a lever device or other suitable device act to introduce a mechanical force effect. The inner one Locking mechanism and the actuator are housed inside the container and are controlled wirelessly via the transponder. An unauthorized person Access is made more difficult by the fact that the inner locking mechanism activating actuator can only be activated by the transponder can. Advantageously, means for producing the frictional connection used, which require a very low electrical control energy. Such devices may, for example, electrochemical or be electrophysical nature.

The inner locking mechanism can at least one bistable pawl comprising, for example, by pulse-controlled electromagnets with permanent magnet support is folded or unfolded. In In this case, the electromagnet is coupled to the actuator.

A seventh embodiment relates to a document processing apparatus for receiving a swap body with passive transponder, wherein the Document processing device, a reader for communication with the passive transponder of the swap body and at least one other Transponder includes. The reader and the transponders are arranged such that the reader alternately with the passive transponder of the Interchangeable container and the other transponder of the document processing device can communicate. This will ensure that the Communication only with a recorded in the document processing device Swap body takes place, since the reader otherwise does not alternate with the further transponder of the document processing device can communicate. Advantageously, the at least one another transponder in a housing part of the document processing device integrated in externally inaccessible way.

According to an eighth embodiment, authentication is for a user opposite the swap body a record from a memory of the swap body to a smart card transferred from the smart card by means of Signed a certified signature and then as a signed record transferred back to the memory of the swap body before a Access to the swap body is allowed. The advantage of such Authentication method is that only "certified" users Access to the contents and data of the swap body.

In addition, a document processing device may be included in the authentication process be included by the record of this Document processing device written in the memory of the swap body before it is transferred to the chip card. This is done the authentication of a user to a swap body especially safe.

Advantageously, the transmitted to the chip card record includes the Serial number of the transponder of the swap body, which in the zu calculating signature of the chip card is included. In this way ensures that the record is not read fraudulently and stored in the transponder of another swap body becomes. In this case, the verification of the signature would be due to a other serial number lead to an error.

An additional possibility of identification of the container with passive Transponder consists of at least a part of the container made of transparent Produce material. By attaching a barcode, for example or other identifiers inside the container behind the transparent material, this can be used from the outside to identify the container to be read. In particular, the transparent region may be e.g. for the infrared wavelength range permeable and at least for the visual Wavelength range be opaque. This can be authentication either by reading an IR barcode or by communication done by IR diodes.

The transponder can advantageously in the swap body with a Color bomb or other system for identification and / or validation be connected to the documents contained in the removable container. If the transponder detects signs of unauthorized access to the swap body, he can trigger the paint bomb and all in the swap body make documents unusable.

It should be particularly emphasized that the features of the dependent claims and the embodiments mentioned in the description in combination or completely or at least partially independent of each other and advantageously used by the subject of the main claims can.

Figur 1 schematisch ein System umfassend ein Dokumentenverarbeitungsgerät mit Lesegerät und einen darin angeordneten Wechselbehälter mit Transponder;

Figur 2 ausschnittsweise einen Querschnitt durch eine Wechselbehälterwand, an deren Außenseite ein Transponder montiert ist;

Figur 3 ausschnittsweise einen Querschnitt durch eine Wechselbehälterwand, in deren Außenseite sich eine Aussparung mit einer durch Ferritmaterial abgeschirmten Transponderspule befindet;

Figur 4 ausschnittsweise einen Querschnitt durch eine Wechselbehälterwand mit einer Aussparung, in der ein Transponder montiert ist und die mit einer vom Behälterinneren aus befestigten Metallabdeckung versehen ist;

Figuren 5a und 5b eine in Aufsicht und in einer geschnittenen Seitenansicht dargestellte Behälterwand mit Schlitzantenne;

Figur 6 den Aufbau einer planaren Antenne auf einer Behälteraußenseite;

Figur 7 einen Transponder mit einer Einrichtung im Inneren des Wechselbehälters zum Erfassen von physikalischen Zuständen;

Figur 8 einen Mechanismus zur gesteuerten Kraftschlusserzeugung zwischen einem inneren und einem äußeren Schließmechanismus;

Figur 9 ein Dokumentenverarbeitungsgerät, ein Lesegerät und einen Wechselbehälter, welche jeweils mit mindestens einem Transponder ausgestattet sind;

Figur 10 den Verfahrensablauf zur Authentifizierung eines Benutzers mittels einer Chipkarte gegenüber einem Wechselbehälter;

Figur 11 einen Transponder, welcher an einer Behälterinnenwand hinter einem transparenten Behälterwandbereich befestigt ist;

Figur 12 einen Transponder, welcher an einer Behälterinnenwand aus Kunststoff befestigt ist;

Figur 13 einen Barcode, welcher sich im Inneren eines Wechselbehälters befindet; und

Figur 14 einen Bohrschutz in Form einer langen Leiterschleife.

In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show:

Figure 1 shows schematically a system comprising a document processing device with reading device and a swap body with transponder arranged therein;

Figure 2 shows a detail of a cross section through a swap body wall, on the outside of which a transponder is mounted;

Figure 3 shows a detail of a cross section through a swap body wall, in whose outside there is a recess with a shielded by ferrite transponder coil;

Figure 4 shows a detail of a cross section through a swap body wall with a recess in which a transponder is mounted and which is provided with a container from the inside of the attached metal cover;

FIGS. 5a and 5b show a container wall with slot antenna shown in plan view and in a sectional side view;

Figure 6 shows the structure of a planar antenna on a container outside;

Figure 7 shows a transponder with a device inside the swap body for detecting physical conditions;

FIG. 8 shows a mechanism for controlled traction generation between an inner and an outer closing mechanism;

Figure 9 shows a document processing device, a reader and a swap body, which are each equipped with at least one transponder;

FIG. 10 shows the method sequence for authenticating a user by means of a chip card with respect to a swap body;

FIG. 11 shows a transponder which is fastened to a container inner wall behind a transparent container wall region;

FIG. 12 shows a transponder which is attached to a container inner wall made of plastic;

FIG. 13 shows a barcode which is located inside a swap body; and

Figure 14 shows a drill protection in the form of a long conductor loop.

Figure 1 shows schematically a system comprising a document processing apparatus 16 with reader 22, in particular a banknote processing device, and a swap body 4 arranged therein with transponder 1. The Swap body 4 can be inserted into the document processing device 16 be filled, for example, with banknotes. In the introduced Condition of the swap body 4 takes place between the reader 22 of the banknote processing device 16 and the transponder 1 of the interchangeable container 4 a wireless data and power transmission.

For example, the banknote processing device 16 may be constructed as described in WO 02/090217 of the Applicant, to the hereby express reference is made. However, this may be e.g. to the leadership a stack carrier unit instead of an open chain also a rack / Gear drive can be used, as it e.g. in the Swiss patent 445,761. The drive motor is preferred here with the stack carrier unit to be moved or be its part.

Figure 2 shows a first embodiment in which a transponder 1 directly on a container outer wall 2 of a not shown in detail Interchangeable container is mounted. Shown is only a section of the wall schematically in cross section. Between the transponder 1 and the outer wall 2 is a ferrite material 3 arranged to the transponder 1 to a Shield the swap body 4. This is the data and energy transfer from and / or to the transponder 1 exposed to less disturbing influences, and the transponder 1 can be better coupled into a magnetic field become.

FIG. 3 shows a modification to the exemplary embodiment from FIG. 2. In this case, in the container outer wall 2, a recess 5, e.g. a hole or a cutout, provided in the form of the transponder 1. The transponder coil 1 is here in a ferrite shield 3 with a U-shaped cross section used in this recess 5. The use of ferrite shielding 3 is especially necessary when the swap body 4 of metallic Material is made. Otherwise, a magnetic would Field on the outside of the container 2 are so strongly attenuated that a Communication between a reader and the transponder 1 not it is possible. By inserting the ferrite shield 3 between the Transponder coil 1 and the metallic container outer wall 2, the Occurrence of disturbing eddy currents are largely avoided.

Figure 4 shows a development of the embodiment of Figure 3. Um To protect the transponder 1 mechanically, is above the recess 5 a Metal cover 7 mounted so that they the recess 5 completely covers. For safety reasons, the metal cover 7 is from the container interior from with a suitable fastening device 8, for example a screw connection, attached. Between the outer surface 2 of the container wall and the metal cover 7 remains a dielectric gap 9, which is preferably filled with solid dielectric material. In modification to the embodiment of Figure 3, the transponder 1 is in such the recess 5 installed that the coil axis 6 of the transponder. 1 runs parallel to the surface of the container outer wall 2.

Figures 5a and 5b show an external view and in cross section another Embodiment in which a slot antenna 10 in the container outer wall 2 is formed, whereby the use of transponders in the frequency domain > 500 MHz (e.g., 868 MHz, 2.45 GHz). there is the transponder 1 with the two effective as an antenna connection In the middle of the long sides electrically contacted. The transponder 1 is located thereby on the protected inside of the container. The length of the Slot 10 is chosen to be at the desired working frequency forms an electrical resonance. Furthermore, it is advantageous to the slot 10 with a dielectric, e.g. a potting compound, so as to fill the Slot 10 to close and the transponder 1 from mechanical influences to protect from outside of the swap body 4.

FIG. 6 shows the structural design in another exemplary embodiment Structure of a planar antenna 11 on a container outer side 2. This is on the container outer side 2, a dielectric 12 and on this one the Planar antenna 11 forming metal layer applied. This structure can for example by a metal-coated Kunstofffie or by a metal-clad Epoxy resin (PCB) can be realized. Furthermore, it is the metal layer 11 is preferably rectangular, with the side length the long sides of the rectangle is chosen so that they are in about half Wavelength of the desired working frequency corresponds. For example would be when using an RFID transponder in a typical RFID frequency of 2.45 GHz, the page length e.g. about 6 cm. there the side length of the two transverse sides can be smaller or larger than the half wavelength can be selected. Since the dimensions of the transverse sides of the strongly influence the electrical properties of such a planar antenna 11, However, when dimensioning the transverse sides are the electrical Requirements in the foreground.

As shown in Figure 6, the connection of the planar antenna 11 to Transponder 1 by means of a single-core line 13, which through a hole 14 is guided in the container wall 2. To interference, such as Short circuits to prevent a metallic container, the Line 13 into a solid dielectric 15, e.g. a plastic material, embedded. The second connection of the transponder takes place directly on the container wall. The lead 13 may also be connected, for example, by a coaxial cable, e.g. in semi-rigid design, be executed, the transponder 1 then on attached anywhere on the inside of the container and with the antenna 11 can be connected.

Figure 7 shows schematically as a further embodiment, a transponder 1 in a swap body 4 with the possibility of sensors on the To address transponders that detect physical conditions in the container 4. For example, information such as "empty and refillable container" or "already filled and relocked" or "container open" or "filling limit almost reached. "For this purpose, the transponder 1 with provided at least one electrical connection, which at least as digital signal input can be used to view the container status information with suitable switching elements, e.g. Reed switch Microswitch, optical receiver (photodiode), etc. to capture. About one Reader 22, which is arranged in a document processing device The information collected can then be wireless from the transponder 1 of the container 4 are queried.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, the transponder can be 1 with at least one electrical connection as analog signal input be designed to use an A / D converter electrical voltages to be able to measure. By means of corresponding analog sensors can then physical quantities such as pressure, temperature, path lengths, brightness, torsion the container housing, etc. at appropriate locations inside the container measured and by the transponder 1 via the reader 22 to the document processing device are sent, in which the container 4 was added is. The data transmission between reader 22 and transponder 1 can also be used for a clock control of the transponder or the associated Sensors / actuators are used.

In particular in connection with all described and yet to be described Embodiments, the transponder 1 comprises a non-volatile and very low-power data storage. This allows storage of characteristics and additional information with which the security and increase the tamper protection. It can, for example Serial numbers of individual banknotes including the stacking order and stored information about the quality of each banknote become. The currently recorded container statuses can be used together with occurring Events (opening, closing, removal, etc.) are saved, to rule out manipulation possibilities and a trouble-free continuation function to ensure power failure. This can be, for example a comparison of the currently recorded status with the last one stored container status / sensor data and a continuously updated Control status message of the higher-level document processing device respectively.

Figure 8 shows an example of a closing mechanism of a swap body 4. Since closing mechanisms, which opened by external actuation are often a point of attack for swap bodies 4 is a Opening the swap body 4 only possible if the locking device is operated or released only by means which are within the Interchangeable container 4 are located.

The exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8 includes one from within the container operated closing mechanism 18, 20 and one from the outside operated closing mechanism 21, wherein between the two closing mechanisms a frictional connection must be made. This traction becomes for a short period of time by means of one here realized by two pawls 20 Actuator made, which is controlled by the transponder 1 and the outer locking mechanism 21 locks or releases. At the actuator it is preferably an electromagnetic device, e.g. around an electromagnet. The actuator can additionally with an activatable or deactivatable color bomb be coupled.

The method for opening the interchangeable container 4 in FIG. 8 is First with the passive transponder using an RFID reader To supply energy and thus the charge storage of the transponder charge. The next step is authentication between the Transponder and a reader done. After a successful authentication is provided to the actuator for a short period of time activate and thus a frictional connection between the inner 18, 20 and the outer 21 closing mechanism, so that the swap body 4 can be opened at this moment.

In particular, the opening can be done by driving the actuator so as described in DE 103 48 569 A1, incorporated herein by reference becomes. In this sense, the device for driving the. Actuator preferably an energy storage for feeding the actuator, a Receiving unit for contactless receiving a control signal and a Control unit such as a transponder for controlling the power supply to the Actuator depending on the control signal, so that via the receiving unit Energy for charging the energy storage can be supplied. The the Receiving unit supplied energy can be converted into a voltage. It is advantageous if a first current path for a first partial flow for at least temporary control of the voltage to a default value is trained. This makes it possible, for example, the control unit to supply with this regulated voltage. In a preferred Embodiment is a second current path for a second partial flow designed to charge the energy storage. The first rung and / or the second current path may be parallel to the control unit. Furthermore, a control circuit may be provided, which by a coordinated Influencing the first current path and the second current path the Voltage controls to the default value. In particular, the two Current paths each affected so that one through the second current path flowing second partial flow under the respective operating conditions maximum possible value. The first rung and / or the second current paths can each by means of a variable resistor, in particular of a transistor. Preferably, for Driving the actuator with a control device, a control signal contactless are transmitted to the control device and the actuator dependent from the control signal with an energy store of the control device be connected, so that the control device on contactless way Energy is supplied to recharge the energy storage.

One possibility for realizing an actuator is pulse-controlled Electromagnets with permanent magnet support after the Principle of bistable relay operation to use. In doing so, as in Figure 8 shown, suitable pawls 20 folded or unfolded. In unfolded Position can lock by turning the externally accessible Closing mechanism 21 are opened, which, for example can be designed as a lock with key or lever device.

Figure 9 shows an arrangement which helps to attack by a fend off false cassette. A way to deceive a document processing device, in particular a banknote processing device, could namely consist in the connection cable between a Reader and the antenna of the reader with the purpose to extend, the antenna is within reading range of a first, fraudulently outside to bring the device positioned exchange container. In this way could a second, correctly inserted container treated, for example filled, without the reader with the transponder of this second Container communicates. The communication would be instead with the transponder of the first container outside the banknote processing device be handled. In this way, for example mark an empty container as filled and forward it in the system, where the actual whereabouts of the empty container in the transponder Amount of money would be incomprehensible.

The arrangement of Figure 9 is now to avoid such an attack contribute. It is envisaged that within the response range of Reader antenna 23 at least one further transponder 24 in the banknote processing device 16 to assemble. An important requirement here is the anti-collision capability of the transponder 1 of the swap body 4 and the at least one additional transponder 24, since these according to the invention at the same time in the response range of the antenna 23 are located and read alternately. So is provided, the communication between the reader 22 and the other transponder 24, between and immediately after a communication between the reader 22 of the banknote processing device 16 and the transponder 1 of the container 4 perform. It is particularly advantageous if between the additional Transponder 24 and a secure authentication module 17 by means of the reader 22 in the banknote processing device 16 an authentication is done so as to manipulation or replacement or to remove the additional transponder 24.

FIG. 9 shows a particularly advantageous attachment of the further transponder 24 into a plastic housing part 25, e.g. a floor plate, on which the swap body 4 is and on the back of the Readers antenna 23 is attached. Since an expansion only at the highest, possibly destructive disassembly of the housing part 25 is possible results in a especially high protection.

As further shown in FIG. 9, the further transponder 24 can be used instead of between the container 4 and the reader antenna 23 also back the reader antenna 23 are attached as a transponder 26. Again, it is makes sense to attach the transponder 26 so that a removal of the same for Destruction leads or at least involves considerable difficulties is. It is also possible to provide both transponders 24 and 26.

Figure 10 shows diagrammatically the authentication of a user by means of a smart card 27 opposite a swap body 4. On the smart card 27 are stored use authorizations. An in the transponder 1 the swap body 4 stored record 28, or at least a part thereof, is transferred to the smart card 27. In this case, the data record 28 the serial number of the transponder 1 of the swap body 4 included. In the chip card 27, the transmitted record 28 with a secret Key signed and then as a signed record 29 in the transponder 1 of the swap body 4 written back. In doing so, the original one Record 28 also from the document processing apparatus shown in FIG 16 via the reader 22 in the memory of the transponder 1 of the interchangeable container 4, before being sent to the Chip card 27 is transmitted. This from the document processing device 16 transmitted original record 28 may, for example, the Number of documents 30 included by the document processing device 16 were transferred to the container 4.

In Figure 11 is a development of an inside of the wall 31 of a Swap body 4 placed transponder 1 shown. A limited area 32 of the wall 31 is made of a transparent plastic. Of the Transponder 1 can display elements arranged behind the transparent area or drive an opto-sensor. This can be physical Conditions of the container and status information about the container contents for users directly on the swap body 4 visually readable become.

FIG. 12 shows a variant in which at least the transparent region 32 or possibly the entire wall 31 only for the infrared wavelength range is transparent, or at least not for wavelengths in the visible spectral range. This is suitable e.g. to read one from the inside on the wall 31 applied IR barcodes or for communication by means of IR diodes, which are controlled by the transponder 1.

FIG. 13 shows such an embodiment in plan view, in which in the swap body an IR-readable barcode 33 is mounted. Such a Barcode 33 can then be read out with conventional IR readers from the outside become.

FIG. 14 shows a drill protection in the form of a long conductor loop 34, which is mounted on the inner surface of the container walls and the Container 4 should protect against drilling. Especially with swap bodies 4 made of plastic there is a risk of tampering by drilling Container 4, about to get to the closing mechanism. At least Particularly vulnerable portions of the container 4 are therefore with a Drill 34 provided. The illustrated conductor loop 34 is along the endangered points inside the container 4 and its continuous Conductivity by means of the already mentioned signal inputs of the transponder 1 checked. An interruption of the conductor loop 34 and thus a potentially successful attack on the container 4 can thus be easily detect by a query of the transponder 1. The drill protection can also be connected via the transponder 1 with a color bomb be.

If the swap body 4 made entirely of plastic, the conductor loop 34 already in the production of the container 4 in the container walls be poured. Through a meandering laying of the conductor loop 34 even large surfaces can be secured against drilling.

Claims (35)

Interchangeable container (4) for storing documents of value such as banknotes, checks or the like, wherein the container (4) is intended to be introduced into a document processing device (16), and wherein the container (4) comprises a passive transponder (1) Contactless information signals from the document processing device (16) to receive or transmit to this and / or to be supplied by the document processing device (16) electrical energy contactless, characterized in that the transponder (1) to a container outer wall (2) or in a provided therein, outer recess (5) is mounted. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the transponder (1) to the container (4) is shielded with ferrite material (3). Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 2, characterized in that the ferrite material (3) is mounted in the form of a core with a U-shaped cross-section in the recess (5) and encloses an antenna coil. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess (5) with a metal cover (7) is provided and between the metal cover (7) and the outer wall (2), a dielectric gap (9) is provided. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 4, characterized in that the dielectric gap (9) as an electrically insulating coating or by a plastic film between the outer wall (2) and the metal cover (7) is provided. Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the metal cover (7) from the inside of the container (4) by means of a fastening device (8) is attached. Interchangeable container (4) for storing documents of value such as banknotes, checks or the like, wherein the container (4) is intended to be introduced into a document processing device (16), and wherein the container (4) comprises a passive transponder (1) contactless to receive information signals from the document processing device (16) or to transmit them to and / or to be supplied by the document processing device (16) electrical energy contactless, characterized in that the transponder (1) forming an antenna slot (10) in a container outer wall (2) and an antenna terminal (13) which electrically contacts the centers of the slot longitudinal sides. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 6, characterized in that the slot (10) is filled with a dielectric potting compound. Interchangeable container (4) for storing documents of value such as banknotes, checks or the like, wherein the container (4) is intended to be introduced into a document processing device (16), and wherein the container (4) comprises a passive transponder (1) Contactless information signals from the document processing device (16) to receive or transmit to this and / or supplied by the document processing device (16) electrical energy contactless, characterized in that the transponder (1) on a container outer wall (2) with a planar antenna a dielectric layer (12) and an outer metallic layer (11) and an electrically conductive connection (13) from the planar antenna into the container interior. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 9, characterized in that the dielectric (12) and the outer metallic (11) layer in the form of a metal-coated plastic film (2) or in the form of a metal-clad Epoxydharzplatte on the container outer wall (2) are applied. Interchangeable container (4) for storing documents of value such as banknotes, checks or the like, wherein the container (4) is intended to be introduced into a document processing device (16), and wherein the container (4) comprises a passive transponder (1) contactless to receive information signals from the document processing device (16) or to transmit them to and / or supplied by the document processing device (16) electrical energy contactless, characterized in that at least a portion (32) of a container wall over the entire wall thickness of a non-metallic material, in particular made of plastic material, and at least a part of the transponder (1) is mounted on the container inner side of the non-metallic material. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 11, characterized in that the transponder (1) is cast in the plastic material. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 11, characterized in that the transponder (1) is glued into a recess (5) of the non-metallic material. Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the container walls are made predominantly of metallic material. Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the container walls are predominantly or completely made of plastic. Interchangeable container (4) for storing documents of value such as banknotes, checks or the like, wherein the container (4) is intended to be introduced into a document processing device (16), and wherein the container (4) comprises a passive transponder (1) contactless to receive information signals from the document processing device (16) or to transmit them to and / or to be supplied by the document processing device (16) electrical energy contactless, in particular according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the transponder (1) is coupled to at least one device inside the container for detecting physical conditions of the container (4). Interchangeable container (4) for storing documents of value such as banknotes, checks or the like, wherein the container (4) is intended to be introduced into a document processing device (16), and wherein the container (4) comprises a passive transponder (1) contactless to receive information signals from the document processing apparatus (16) or to transmit them to and / or to be supplied by the document processing apparatus (16) electrical energy without contact, in particular according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the container (4) can be opened by a frictional connection between an outer (19) and an inner (18) locking mechanism, wherein the transponder (1) is coupled to an actuator inside the container, which produces such a frictional connection. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 17, characterized in that the adhesion produced by the actuator is an electrochemical or electrophysical. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 17, characterized in that the inner closing mechanism (18) comprises at least one bistable pawl (20) which is folded or unfolded by means of pulse-controlled electromagnets with permanent magnet support. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the actuator is coupled to an activatable or deactivatable color bomb. Interchangeable container (4) according to any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that the transponder (1) with an actuator in the interior of the container (4) is coupled, which is provided for driving display elements or an opto-sensor. Interchangeable container (4) according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that a device for driving the actuator with an energy storage for supplying the actuator, a receiving unit for contactless receiving a control signal and a control unit for controlling the power supply to the actuator provided in response to the control signal is, via the receiving unit energy for charging the energy storage device can be fed. Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that at least a part of the container (4) is made of visually transparent material (31). Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that at least a part of the container (4) is made of material (31) permeable to IR radiation. Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the container (4) is provided with a drill protection (34) for protection against the drilling of the container (4). Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 25, characterized in that the drilling protection (34) in the form of a long conductor loop (34) is formed. Interchangeable container (4) according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the drilling protection (34) is cast in the case of a plastic container (4) in the container walls. Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 1 to 27, characterized in that the transponder (1) is connected to a non-volatile data memory. Interchangeable container (4) according to one of claims 1 to 28, characterized in that the transponder (1) is an RFID transponder. Document processing device (16) for receiving a swap body (4) with a passive transponder (1), in particular according to one of claims 1 to 21, comprising a reader (22) for communicating with the passive transponder (1) of the interchangeable container (4), characterized in that the document processing device (16) has at least one further transponder (24, 26), wherein the transponders are arranged relative to each other in the swap body (4) accommodated in the document processing device (16) such that the reading device (22) alternately with the passive transponder (22). 1) of the interchangeable container (4) and the at least one further transponder (24, 26) of the document processing device (16) can communicate. Document processing device (16) according to claim 30, characterized in that the at least one further transponder (24) is integrated in a housing part (25) of the document processing device (16) in a manner not accessible from the outside. Method for authenticating a user by means of a chip card (27) in relation to a swap body (4) for storing value documents, such as banknotes, checks or the like, which contains an electronic store, characterized by the following steps: Transferring a data record (28) from the memory of the interchangeable container (4) to the chip card (27), Signing this record (28) by the smart card (27) by means of a certified signature, and Writing back the signed data record (29) into the memory of the swap body (4). The method of claim 32, characterized by the further step of writing the record (28) from a document processing device (16) to the memory of the swap body (4) prior to the step of transferring the record (28) to the smart card (27). Method according to claim 32 or 33, characterized in that the data record (28) transmitted to the chip card (27) comprises the serial number of the transponder (1) of the interchangeable container (4). System comprising: a swap body (4) for storing documents of value such as banknotes, checks or the like, with an electronic memory, a chip card (27) suitable for signing data, a communication device for transmitting data between the memory of the interchangeable container (4) and the chip card (27), as well as a control device for carrying out the method according to one of claims 32 to 34.

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