EP3152063B1 - Security element and identification document - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a security element according to the preamble of claim 1 and an identification document according to claim 12.

STATE OF THE ART

Identity documents, in particular passport books, typically include a cover, several visa pages and a data page. The visa pages and the data page are combined with the cover to form a passport booklet and form a unit.

The data page of a passport booklet contains personalized information of the owner, such as a photograph, name, date of birth etc. An example of such a data page is shown in the WO 2006/079224 disclosed.

In the case of counterfeit passports, the data page is separated from a passport booklet and inserted into another passport booklet. As a result, the visa pages and the cover no longer match the data page.

FR 2 918 311 A1 discloses a security document comprising at least one data page with carrier-specific data, at least some of this data comprising hidden information that is not visible to the naked eye. The security document also has an additional page with a means for revealing the hidden information.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Starting from this prior art, the invention is based on the object of specifying a security feature which enables simple checking of the correct assignment of at least two carrier parts of an element comprising at least two carrier parts, in particular an identification document.

This object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1. Accordingly, a security element with authenticity information for checking the correct combination or assignment of at least two or two carrier parts comprises at least a first partial element with first partial information and a second partial element with second partial information. The first sub-element can be assigned to a first carrier part and the second sub-element can be assigned to a second carrier part. Both partial elements can be moved from a starting position to a checking position in which the two partial elements overlap, the first partial information and the second partial information in the checking position representing the said authenticity information, the first partial information representing a first part of the authenticity information and the second partial information being a second Form part of the authenticity information, and the sum of the first and second parts of the authenticity information yielding the authenticity information.

In the checking position, the authenticity information is formed by the first partial information and the second partial information. This makes it very easy to check whether the assignment of the first carrier part to the second carrier part is correct. If one of the two pieces of information does not match the other pieces of information, information is displayed which can be perceived that the information is not the said authenticity information. Thus, the examiner who checks the correct assignment of the two carrier parts is signaled that the two carrier parts do not belong together, which indicates manipulation.

According to the invention, the security element comprises, in addition to the first partial element and the second partial element, a third partial element with third partial information. The third sub-element can be assigned to a third carrier part, which third sub-element can be moved with respect to the first sub-element from an initial position into a checking position in which the two sub-elements, i.e. the first and the third sub-element, overlap, the first sub-information and the third sub-information represents further authenticity information in the checking position, the first part information forming a first part of the further authenticity information and the third part information forming a second part of the further authenticity information, and the sum of the first and second parts of the further authenticity information giving the further authenticity information.

The further authenticity information which is represented by the first part information and the third part information preferably differs in appearance from the authenticity information which is represented by the first part information and the second part information. However, the two pieces of authenticity information can also be configured identically or identically to one another.

The first partial information and the second partial information in the checking position preferably complete the authenticity information and / or the first partial information and the third partial information complete the further authenticity information in the checking position. Complete is understood to mean that the partial information complements one another and thus forms the authenticity information.

In general terms, the sum of the two pieces of partial information of the corresponding partial elements gives said authenticity information.

However, the authenticity information can also be represented by supplementing or covering areas of the partial information. For example, it is conceivable that one piece of information covers areas of the other piece of information. In addition, said partial information in the area of coverage can be provided with additional partial information, which then supplements the other partial information on the other carrier part.

The first partial element or the first partial information is preferably different from the second partial element or the second partial information. Furthermore, the optionally present third sub-element or the optionally available third sub-information is preferably different from the first or second sub-element. As a result, the partial information can be designed as desired. Alternatively, the partial information or the partial elements can also be configured identically to one another.

Said carrier parts, to which said part elements with the part information are assigned, can be part of the security element. Especially when the sub-elements are firmly connected to the carrier parts or are even integrated into the carrier parts.

In a first development, the carrier parts are formed separately from one another and are not connected to one another. The carrier parts, each of which is assigned a partial element, are formed separately from one another. Consequently, the sub-elements of the security element are also formed separately from one another. In other words, the security element has the first carrier part with the first partial element, the second carrier part with the second partial element and optionally the third carrier part with the third partial element, the carrier parts being formed separately from one another.

In a second development, the carrier parts are formed separately from one another and are in contact with one another via a connection point. The connection point can be mechanical and / or integral. A mechanical connection point can be a seam of a sewing point, for example. A cohesive connection point can be, for example, an adhesive point. In a third development, the carrier parts are connected to one another in one piece.

According to the invention, the authenticity information is at least one image and / or at least one alphanumeric character, the first partial information representing a first part of the at least one image or the at least one alphanumeric character and the second partial information being a second part of the at least one image or the at least one represents an alphanumeric character.

The picture as authenticity information is a portrait, in particular of the holder of an identity card, the outline of a country, a national coat of arms, or a national flag. The alphanumeric authenticity information can be, for example, a document number, an approval number or a code.

The partial information is preferably provided in an optically distinguishable manner from immediately adjacent regions which are part of the partial element. The partial information is thus visually recognizable by an observer. The partial information is preferably provided as an opaque and / or translucent area. This area is then clearly recognizable by the user and forms at least part of the partial information.

At least one of the partial elements preferably comprises at least one transparent or translucent area and an opaque and / or translucent area. Through the transparent or translucent area, the partial information of another partial element is visible when superimposed, whereby the said authenticity information can be completed. The transparent or translucent area of the one piece of information accordingly makes the other piece of information of another piece of information visible.

The transparent or translucent area is particularly preferably provided by a window in the corresponding carrier part, opaque and / or translucent areas which represent the partial information being present in the area of the window. The other partial information is then visible through the transparent or translucent areas through the window and in this way the authenticity information is put together. Said areas representing the partial information can preferably be provided by a processing means.

The opaque area is preferably used to supplement the other partial information, the opaque area providing the partial information as such, and / or the opaque area additionally being provided with further partial information within its area, which also supplements the other partial information.

The partial information in the window can appear as a positive or a negative depending on the viewing direction. Positive and negative can be real positive and negative in the sense that they are equal to each other as positive and negative. Positive and negative can alternatively also be false positives or negatives, in the sense that they are unequal to one another as positive and negative, for example by arranging further partial information in an opaque area.

The first piece of information is particularly preferably present as at least one opaque and / or translucent area in a transparent or translucent window, while the second and possibly the third piece of information is present as at least one opaque area, which is then separated by the transparent or translucent area Window of the first partial information is visible. The partial information can be composed of several areas or only one area.

Said processing means is preferably a printer, said at least one area being printed. Alternatively, the processing means can also be a laser, wherein said at least one area can be provided by a laser-activatable additive, which can be changed in color by processing with a laser, or said at least one area can be provided by a metal foil or plastic pigments, which can also be processed by processing a laser can be destroyed locally, can be provided. The latter is also known as metal ablation or plastic ablation. However, the areas mentioned can also be used in combination with one another using the processing means mentioned.

Said laser-activatable additive is preferably present in the material with which the window is provided. The said laser-activatable additive advantageously has the shape of plastic pigments present in the window. Said metal foil or the plastic segments for the ablation are preferably also part of the window and can extend over the entire window area or only over a part thereof.

The authenticity information is preferably personalized information, in particular a portrait or an alphanumerically representable personalized information. However, the authenticity information can be individualized information, in particular a document number.

The authenticity information is preferably divided up on the sub-elements according to a random scheme. As a result, the partial information has a random form. Alternatively, the authenticity information is divided on the sub-elements according to a predetermined scheme or pattern.

The sub-elements are preferably defined in terms of area, the area of all sub-elements preferably being identical. If the carrier parts on which the partial elements are arranged are connected to one another, the partial elements are preferably positioned in the same position on the carrier parts.

For example, the sub-elements are delimited by an outer circumferential line, the area of all sub-elements delimited by the circumferential line being identical.

In the checking position, the sub-elements are preferably at least partially congruent or completely congruent.

The first, second and / or third piece of information or the authenticity information is preferably optically perceptible information. The partial information or the authenticity information are particularly preferably designed such that they can be recognized by the naked eye without the aid of further aids.

Additionally or alternatively, the first, second, and / or third piece of information or the authenticity information can also be designed such that it can be recognized with the aid of ultraviolet light or infrared light.

In a further development, the first, second and / or third piece of information can be covered by a security print, which preferably has a larger surface area than the area of said partial areas.

An identification document, in particular a passport, comprises at least one security element as described above and at least one first page corresponding to the first carrier part and a second page corresponding to the second carrier part, the first partial element being permanently assigned to the first side and the second partial element being permanently assigned to the second Side is assigned and, when the two sides are superimposed in the checking position, the first partial information and the second partial information in the superimposed area represent said authenticity information, in particular complete it.

The first side and the second side are connected to one another via a connection point, such as a seam.

In a further development, the identification document has a third side corresponding to the third carrier part, the third partial element being permanently assigned to the third side, and the first partial information and the third partial information in the superimposed area being said to overlap in the checking position of the two sides Represent authenticity information, in particular complete it. The third side is connected to the first and second sides via a connection point.

The partial elements are preferably integral components of the respective side, so that the partial elements cannot be removed from the respective side.

The first page is particularly preferably a data page and the second page is a visa page or a cover page of a passport. The data page is typically made of plastic, in particular polycarbonate, while the visa page is made of security paper.

In the embodiment with the first, second and third partial elements for providing the two authenticity information, the third page, which corresponds to the third carrier element, is a cover page.

Further embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1

eine Perspektivansicht eines mehrseitigen Dokumentes, insbesondere eines Passbüchleins, mit dem erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselement,

Fig. 2

eine schematische Ansicht des erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselementes auf drei Seiten eines mehrseitigen Dokumentes;

Fig. 3

eine Abfolge des erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselementes im getrennten und überlagerten Zustand;

Fig. 4

eine Abfolge des erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselementes im getrennten und überlagerten Zustand;

Fig. 5

eine weitere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselementes nach der vorliegenden Erfindung im getrennten und überlagerten Zustand;

Fig. 6

eine weitere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselementes nach der vorliegenden Erfindung im getrennten und überlagerten Zustand;

Fig. 7

eine weitere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselementes nach der vorliegenden Erfindung im getrennten und überlagerten Zustand; und

Fig. 8a - 8d

weitere Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemässen Sicherheitselementes nach der vorliegenden Erfindung im getrennten und überlagerten Zustand.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the drawings, which are used only for explanation and are not to be interpreted restrictively. The drawings show:

Fig. 1

2 shows a perspective view of a multi-page document, in particular a passport booklet, with the security element according to the invention,

Fig. 2

a schematic view of the security element according to the invention on three sides of a multi-page document;

Fig. 3

a sequence of the security element according to the invention in the separated and superimposed state;

Fig. 4

a sequence of the security element according to the invention in the separated and superimposed state;

Fig. 5

a further embodiment of the security element according to the invention according to the present invention in the separated and superimposed state;

Fig. 6

a further embodiment of the security element according to the invention according to the present invention in the separated and superimposed state;

Fig. 7

a further embodiment of the security element according to the invention according to the present invention in the separated and superimposed state; and

Figures 8a - 8d

further embodiments of the security element according to the invention according to the present invention in the separated and superimposed state.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In the Figure 1 an identification document 16, in particular a passport, is shown with a security element 1 according to the invention. The identification document 16 is described in more detail below.

Based on Figures 1 and 2 to 4, the security element 1 will now be explained in more detail. The security element 1 comprises authenticity information 2 for checking the correct combination or assignment of two or at least two, here three, carrier parts 3, 4, 5. The authenticity information signals the viewer whether the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 to be assessed match each other , or whether the carrier parts 3, 4, 5, especially after an unauthorized manipulation such as an exchange of one of the carrier parts 3, 4, 5, do not match.

The security element 1 comprises at least a first partial element 6 with a first partial information 7 and a second partial element 8 with a second partial information 9. By relative movement, in particular by overlaying, the first partial element 6 together with the first partial information 7 to / with the second partial element 8 together with the second partial information 8, the authenticity information 2 is provided.

The first sub-element 6 is assigned to a first carrier part 3 and the second sub-element 8 is assigned to a second carrier part 4. The two sub-elements 6, 8 can be moved relative to one another from a starting position into a checking position, the two carrier parts 3, 4 being moved towards one another from the starting position. In the Figure 3 the carrier parts 3, 4 are shown on the left in the starting position. In the Figure 3 the carrier parts 3, 4 and thus also the partial elements 6, 8 are shown on the right in the checking position. The partial elements 6, 8 overlap in the checking position and the first partial information 7 and the second partial information 9 represent the said authenticity information 2 accordingly in the checking position. The authenticity information in the example according to FIG Figure 3 includes the letters A, B, C, D, which are arranged in a rectangle. Of the Figure 3 it can be clearly recognized that in the starting position the partial information 7, 9 cannot be perceived as something indicative in isolation. Only when the first piece of information 7 is combined with the second piece of information 9 is the authenticity information 2 visible to the viewer. If one of the carrier parts 3, 4 was now replaced by a manipulated carrier part with another piece of information, the authenticity information would not be displayed because the two piece of information 7, 9 no longer match in the event of manipulation.

In the in the Figures 2 to 4 In the embodiment shown, the security element 1 comprises, in addition to the first partial element 6 and the second partial element 8, a third partial element 10 with third partial information 11. The third partial element 10 is assigned to a third carrier part 5. The third partial element 10 with the third partial information 11 can be moved from a starting position into a checking position with respect to the first partial element 6 with the first partial information 7. In the checking position, the first partial element 6 and the third partial element lie one above the other and overlap, the first partial information 7 and the third partial information 11 representing further authenticity information 12 in the checking position. The authenticity information 12 is in the Figure 4 shown accordingly and has the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4.

With regard to the Figures 2 to 4 can be clearly seen that the first piece of information of the first part element 6 for the combination with the second piece of information 9 and for the combination with the third partial information 11 is the same. So you can with this partial information in combination with the second partial information 9 and the third partial information 11 represent several, in particular mutually different, authenticity information 2, 12.

The representation of the authenticity information 2, 12 is essentially achieved by completing the respective partial information 7, 9, 11 with the other partial information 7, 9, 11. The first partial information 7 and the second partial information 9 complete the image such that the authenticity information 2 is provided, while the first partial information 7 and the third partial information 11 complete the image such that the further authenticity information 12 is displayed. It is essentially a sum of two pieces of information, which then leads to the representation of the authenticity information 2, 12. It can also be said that the two pieces of partial information to be combined each add to the authenticity information.

In a first variant, the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 can be formed separately from one another. In this context, separate is understood to mean that the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 are not physically connected to one another, but are two parts which are formed separately from one another. A separate training could be used, for example, when assigning a package insert to a medication container. The patient or medical personnel could then check whether the package insert fits the medication container.

In a second variant, the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 can be formed separately from one another, the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 being connected to one another via a connection point. The connection point can be designed in various ways. In a first development according to the second variant, the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 are in contact with one another via a mechanical, preferably non-integral connection point. Such a connection is, for example, a connection that is common in letterpress printing, especially in passport printing. For example, the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 are connected to one another via a sewing point with a thread. The carrier parts 3, 4, 5 are formed separately from one another, but are in contact with one another via this mechanical connection. In a second development of the second variants the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 can be connected to one another via an integral connection point, such as an adhesive point. In a further development, the integral connection can also be additionally secured by a mechanical connection.

In a third variant, carrier parts 3, 4, 5 can also be connected to one another in one piece. This further development has the particular advantage that increased security against forgery is created and manipulation of a one-piece document can be easily recognized.

In all variants, the invention has the advantage that the exchange of one of the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 can be checked on the basis of the authenticity information 2, 12. If one of the carrier parts 3, 4, 5 is exchanged illegally with another carrier part, an inspector can check this by moving the corresponding carrier parts 3, 4, 5 from the starting position to the checking position.

In the embodiment according to the Figures 2 to 4 Authenticity information is essentially an alphanumeric character, here a letter and a number. The sign is shown here as a directly perceivable sign, see letters B and C and numbers 1 and 4, or as a character arranged indirectly in a frame, see letters A and D and numbers 2 and 3.

The authenticity information 2, 12 can also be designed differently, as well as in the Figures 5 to 7 will be shown. In the Figure 5 the combination between an image of a person with alphanumeric characters is shown. In the Figure 6 the authenticity information 2, 12 has the form of a portrait. In the Figure 7 the authenticity information 2, 12 takes the form of various alphanumeric characters.

As illustrated in the figures, the authenticity information 2, 12 can thus be designed in different ways. However, the authenticity information 2, 12 is particularly preferably individualized or personalized. Individualized information is understood to mean information that is assigned to a document. Personalized information is understood to mean information that allows a conclusion to be drawn about the owner of the document. The serial number of a document is a Example of individualized authenticity information 2, 12. A portrait, a date of birth or the place of birth are examples of personalized authenticity information.

In the Figure 5 it is shown that the first piece of information 7 represents a first part of the at least one image or the at least one alphanumeric character. The second piece of information 9, which is shown to the right of the first piece of information 7, represents a second part of the image or the alphanumeric character. On the far right, the overlay of the first piece of information 7 and the second piece of information 9 is shown. The superimposition here is a type of sum formation between the two pieces of information 7 and 9. The first piece of information supplements the second piece of information to form the first authenticity information 2.

In the further picture set in the Figure 5 the combination of the first partial information 7 with the third partial information 11 is shown. The first piece of information 7 is shown on the far left, followed by the third piece of information 11. On the far right, the overlay of the first piece of information 7 with the third piece of information 11 is shown. This overlay forms the further authenticity information 12 Figure 5 can be easily recognized that the first piece of information 7 is identical for both authenticity information 2, 12. The second and third piece of information 9, 11 are different from one another, which then results in different authenticity information 2, 12.

In the Figures 6 and 7 become the Figure 5 very similar configurations are shown, which is why reference is made to the above description.

It can be seen from all of the embodiments in the figures that the partial information item 7, 9, 11 is provided in an optically distinguishable manner from immediately adjacent areas, which are also areas of the partial element 6, 8, 10. The partial element 6, 8, 10 thus comprises optically perceptible partial information 7, 9, 11. The partial information 7, 9, 11 is provided in particular as an opaque and / or translucent area in the partial elements 6, 8, 10. The opaque or translucent area bears the reference symbol 21. An opaque area is understood to mean an area which is essentially not transparent. A translucent area is understood to mean an area that is slightly translucent but not complete is transparent. Such an area is visually perceptible.

At least one of the sub-elements, here the sub-element 7, further comprises at least one transparent or translucent area 13, through which the partial information 9, 11 of the other sub-elements 8, 10 becomes visible when superimposed, as well as an opaque or translucent area 21 the authenticity information 2, 12 can be displayed or completed. A transparent area is understood to mean an area which is essentially completely transparent or transparent. A translucent area is understood to mean an area that is not completely transparent and not opaque, so that information located behind this area can be optically detected by the translucent area.

The transparent or translucent area 13 is preferably provided by a window 14. The window 14 is in the Figure 1 shown. The window 14 is part of the carrier part 3 and is preferably firmly integrated in the carrier part 3. In the area of the window there are opaque and / or translucent areas representing the partial information 7. The partial information 7 is in the Figure 1 shown in window 14 as black area 7. The areas around the black area 7 are transparent or translucent and the viewer can look through these areas in the viewing direction V and in the viewing direction H and recognize further information underneath. If the carrier part 3 is now folded in the direction of the second carrier part 4 from the starting position into the checking position, the window 14 comes to rest on the second part information 9. The user can then see the second piece of information through the window 14 in the viewing direction H. The second piece of information 9 and the first piece of information 7 represent said authenticity information 2, here the first piece of information 7 completing the second piece of information 9. Likewise, folding the first carrier part 3 into the third carrier part 5 from the starting position into the checking position can represent the authenticity information 12. In the viewing direction V, the viewer can look through the window 14 and thereby recognize the third piece of information 11. The first piece of information 7 and third piece of information 11 complete the further authenticity information 12.

With regard to the viewing direction V and H, it can also be said that in the viewing direction V the first partial information 7 is recognized as positive and in the viewing direction H the first partial information is recognized as negative.

The partial information 7, 9, 11 are provided on the corresponding partial elements 6, 8, 10 by a suitable processing means. The processing means can be a printer on the one hand. Areas or partial areas of said partial information 7, 9, 11 are printed with the printer. As an alternative or in combination with the printer, the processing means can be a laser which provides said areas or partial areas by means of an additive which can be activated by a laser and which can be changed in color by processing with the laser. In a further embodiment, the processing means can be a laser, said areas or partial areas being provided by local destruction of a metal foil or plastic pigments by the laser. It is metal or plastic ablation. The areas or partial areas which represent the partial information 7, 9, 11 can also be provided by a combination of the processing means.

With regard to all embodiments, it can be said that the authenticity information 2, 12 can be divided up randomly on the sub-elements 6, 8, 10. This means that the partial information 7, 9, 11 on the partial elements 6, 8, 10 has a random shape. Randomness has the advantage that the counterfeit security of such elements is further increased and that a counterfeiter cannot produce such security elements in stock. A random generator can, for example, be used for the random division.

Alternatively, the authenticity information 2, 12 on the sub-elements 6, 8, 10 can also be divided according to a predetermined scheme, for example according to a predetermined algorithm. That is, the partial information 7, 9, 11 are divided and produced according to this predetermined scheme. Such an embodiment has the advantage that the authenticity of the partial information as such can still be checked at a later point in time.

The sub-elements 6, 8, 10 are preferably defined in terms of area. That means that Sub-elements 6, 8, 10 have a certain and predefined area. This is for example in the Figure 1 shown by the sub-elements 6, 8, 10 are delimited by a circumferential line 15. The circumferential line 15 does not necessarily have to be present, but essentially serves as a limit for determining the extent of the partial element 6, 8, 10 on a corresponding carrier part 3, 4, 5. However, the circumferential line can also be printed on. The area of all sub-elements 6, 8, 10 is preferably identical. Furthermore, the sub-elements 6, 8, 10 in a document, such as in the Figure 1 shown, in each case preferably positioned at the same location, so that the overlay in the checking position can be reached as easily as possible.

In the Figure 1 an identification document 16 is shown, as explained at the beginning. The identification document 16 is preferably a passport. The identification document 16 comprises at least one security element as described above and at least one first side 17 corresponding to the first carrier part 3 and a second side 18 corresponding to the second carrier part 4. The first partial element 6 is fixedly connected to the first side 17 or is an integral part of the first Page 17. The second partial element 7 is fixedly connected to the second side 18 or an integral part of the second side 18. When pages 17, 18 are superimposed in the checking position, the first partial information 7 lies above the second partial information 9 and thus the said authenticity information 2 shown. The identification document 16 further comprises a third side 19 corresponding to the third carrier part 5. The third side 19 is arranged opposite the second side 18. This means that the first side 17 can be moved both to the second side 18 and to the third side 19. The third sub-element 10 is permanently assigned to the third side 19 and is firmly connected to it or is an integral part thereof. In the case of a superimposition in the checking position of the two sides 17, 19, the first partial information 7 overlaps the third partial information 11 and said authenticity information 12 is shown or completed in the superimposed area.

The first side 17 and the second side 18 as well as the optionally present third side 19 are connected to one another via a detachable connection, such as a seam. It is theoretically possible that one of the pages is replaced by a counterfeiter. This can easily be determined by checking the authenticity information and the counterfeit can thus be exposed in a simple manner become.

The first page 17 is preferably a data page of a passport. The data page is typically made of a plastic, in particular polycarbonate. A multitude of personalized information is stored optically perceptible and / or electronically readable on the data side. The second page is preferably a visa page and in particular consists of a security paper. Individualized and / or personalized information may also be available on the Visa page. The third page can also be a Visa page or a cover page.

In the Figures 8a to 8d a further example of partial information 7, 9, 11, which is then combined to authenticity information 2, 12, is shown. Basically, reference can be made to the above description, an additional aspect being explained below using these figures.

In the Figure 8a the first part information 7 has the form of different letters and the second part information 9 has the form of the letter A. The first part information 7 comprises transparent areas 13 and opaque areas 21. The opaque areas 21 are additionally provided with further information within the opaque areas. This further information is part of the respective partial information 7 and has the reference symbol 22. The opaque areas 21 of the first partial information 7 cover parts of the second or third partial information 9, 11 in the checking position and then supplement these with the further information 22 within the opaque areas 21. This is in the Figure 8a shown in the figure on the far right.

In the Figures 8b and 8c the first piece of information 7 is shown on the far left, offset from the other two pieces of information 9, 11 for better understanding. In the second illustration from the left, the first piece of information 7 is in the starting position. The first piece of information 7 comprises transparent areas 13 and opaque areas 21. The opaque areas 21 are additionally provided with further information within the opaque areas. This further information is part of the respective partial information 7 and bears the reference symbol 22. The opaque areas 21 of the first partial information 7 cover parts of the second or third partial information 9, 11 in the checking position and then supplement this with the further information 22 within the opaque areas 21. This is shown in the two illustrations of the Figures 8b and 8c shown on the right.

In the Figure 8d is different from the examples in Figures 8a to c the further information 22 is applied in such a way that, depending on the direction of view of the partial element 6, the partial information is different. In the illustration of the Figure 8d on the far right there is partial information 7a for one viewing direction and partial information 7b for the other viewing direction. As in the two pictures on the right Figure 8d shown, the authenticity information 2 results from the second partial information 9 with the partial information 7a, and the authenticity information 12 from the third partial information 11 with partial information 7b, depending on the viewing direction or the combination direction.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

security element

2

authenticity information

3

first carrier part

4

second carrier part

5

third support part

6

first sub-element

7

first partial information

8th

second sub-element

9

second partial information

10

third sub-elements

11

third part information

12

authenticity information

13

transparent or translucent area

14

window

15

peripheral line

16

identification document

17

first page

18

second page

19

third page

20

junction

21

opaque / translucent area

Claims (15)

1. The security element (1) having an authenticity information item (2) for checking the correct combination of at least two carrier parts (3, 4, 5), wherein the security element (1) comprises at least one first partial element (6) having a first partial information item (7) and a second partial element (8) having a second partial information item (9), wherein the first partial element (6) is assignable to a first carrier part (3) and the second partial element (8) is assignable to a second carrier part (4), and wherein the first partial element (6) and the second partial element (8) are movable from a starting position into a check position, in which the first partial element (6) and the second partial element (8) overlay one another, wherein the first partial information item (7) and the second partial information item (9) in the check position represent said authenticity information item (2), wherein the first partial information item (7) forms a first part of the authenticity information item (2) and the second partial information item (9) forms a second part of the authenticity information item (2), and wherein the sum of the first and second parts of the authenticity information item (2) produce the authenticity information item (2),

   wherein the security element (1) comprises, in addition to the first partial element (6) and the second partial element (8), a third partial element (10) having a third partial information item (11), which third partial element (10) is assignable to a third carrier part (5), which third partial element (10) is movable with respect to the first partial element (6) from a starting position into a check position in which the first partial element (6) and the third partial element (10) overlay one another, wherein the first partial information item (7) and the third partial information item (11) in the check position represent a further authenticity information item (12), wherein the first partial information item (7) forms a first part of the further authenticity information item (12) and the third partial information item (11) forms a second part of the further authenticity information item (12), and wherein the sum of the first and second parts of the further authenticity information item (12) produce the further authenticity information item (12), characterized

   in that the authenticity information item (2) is at least one first image in the form of a portrait, the outline of a country, a national coat of arms, or a national flag and/or at least one first alphanumeric character,

   wherein the first partial information item (7) represents a first part of the at least one first image or of the at least one first alphanumeric character, and wherein the second partial information item (8) represents a second part of the at least one first image or of the at least one first alphanumeric character, and

   in that the further authenticity information item (12) is at least one second image in the form of a portrait, the outline of a country, a national coat of arms, or a national flag and/or at least one second alphanumeric character,

   wherein the first partial information item (7) represents a first part of the at least one second image or of the at least one second alphanumeric character, and wherein the third partial information item (11) represents a second part of the at least one second image or of the at least one second alphanumeric character.
2. The security element (1) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the first partial information item (7) and the second partial information item (9) complete the authenticity information item (2) in the check position, and/or the first partial information item (7) and the third partial information item (11) complete the further authenticity information item (12) in the check position.
3. The security element (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the security element (1) comprises the carrier parts (3, 4, 5), wherein the carrier parts (3, 4, 5) are configured separately from one another and are not in connection with one another, or in that the carrier parts (3, 4, 5) are configured separately from one another and are in contact with each other via a joint (20), in particular a seam, or in that the carrier parts (3, 4, 5) are in connection with each other such that they form one part.
4. The security element (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first partial information item (7), the second partial information item (9), or the third partial information item (11) is provided such that it is optically distinguishable from directly adjacent regions which are part of the first or second or third partial element (6, 8, 10), wherein the first, second or third partial information item (7, 9, 11) is in particular provided in the form of an opaque and/or semi-opaque region.
5. The security element (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the partial elements (6, 8, 10) comprises at least one transparent or translucent region (13) and at least one opaque and/or semi-opaque region (21), wherein, in the case of an overlay, the partial information item (7, 9, 11) of another partial element (6, 8, 10) becomes visible through the transparent or translucent region (13), wherein said authenticity information item (2, 12) can be presented or completed thereby.
6. The security element (1) as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the transparent or translucent region (13) is provided in the form of a window (14) in the corresponding carrier part (3, 4, 5), wherein at least one region representing the opaque and/or semi-opaque partial information item (7, 9, 11) is provided in the region of the window (14), which region can be provided by way of a processing means.
7. The security element as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the processing means is a printer, wherein said at least one region is printed, and/or in that the processing means is a laser, wherein said at least one region can be provided by a laser-activatable additive, which is variable in terms of color by way of processing being carried out with a laser, and/or in that the processing means is a laser, wherein said at least one region can be provided by a metal foil or plastics pigments which are locally destroyable by way of processing being carried out with a laser.
8. The security element (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the authenticity information item (2, 12) is a personalized information item, in particular a portrait or an alphanumerically presentable personalized information item, and/or in that the authenticity information item (2,12) is an individualized information item, in particular a document number.
9. The security element (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the authenticity information item (2, 12) is distributed randomly over the partial elements (6, 8, 10) or according to a predetermined scheme, and/or
   that the authenticity information item (2) formed by the first partial element (6) and the second partial element (8) differs from the authenticity information item (12) formed by the first partial element (6) and the third partial element (10).
10. The security element (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial elements (6, 8, 10) are defined by area, wherein the area of all partial elements (6, 8, 10) is preferably identical, and/or in that the partial elements (6, 8, 10) are delimited by an external peripheral line (15), wherein the area delimited by the peripheral line (15) of all partial elements (6, 8, 10) is identical.
11. The security element (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that in the check position, the partial elements are located one above the other such that they at least partially coincide or entirely coincide, and/or in that the partial elements are positioned in each case in the same position.
12. An identification document (16), in particular a passport, comprising at least one security element (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims and at least a first page (17) corresponding to the first carrier part (3) and a second page (18) corresponding to the second carrier part (4), wherein the first partial element (6) is fixedly assigned to the first page (17), and wherein the second partial element (7) is fixedly assigned to the second page (18), and wherein in the case of an overlay of the two pages (17, 18), in the check position, the first partial information item (7) and the second partial information item (9) in the overlaid region represent said authenticity information item (2).
13. The identification document (16) as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the identification document (16) has a third page (19) corresponding to the third carrier part (5), wherein the third partial element (10) is fixedly assigned to the third page (19), and wherein in the case of an overlay in the check position of the two pages (17, 19), the first partial information item (7) and the third partial information item (11) in the overlaid region represent said authenticity information item (12).
14. The identification document (16) as claimed in one of claims 12 and 13, characterized in that the first page (17) is a data page and in that the second page (18) is a visa page and in that the third page (19) in particular is a cover page.
15. A method for producing the security element as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the partial information item is provided by printing and/or by processing of the carrier element with at least one processing means, such as a laser.

Images