EP3909783A1 - Book-like valuable and/or security document and method for producing a security feature on a book-like valuable and/or security document - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a security feature (36) on a book-like value or security document (11) and book-like value or security document, with a book cover (12) that has a book cover front (28) and a book cover back (29) which are connected by a book spine (27), and with a book block (15) comprising at least one inner side (18), which is connected to and surrounded by the book cover (12), the book cover (12) and the book block ( 15) has at least one common side edge (33, 34, 35), the book cover (12) and the book block (15) being held clamped in a closed arrangement in a holding device (37), so that at least one common side edge (33, 34, 35) is formed, and that the at least one security feature (36) with a laser beam (38) which is perpendicular or tilted to the common side edge (33, 34, 35) of the book block (15) and the book cover (12) is aligned, at least in the book cover front (28) or in the book cover back (29) of the book cover (12) and at least in which one inside (18) of the book block (15) is introduced.

Description

The invention relates to a method for producing a security feature on a book-like value or security document and a book-like value or security document with a security feature.

From the DE 10 2016 218 047 A1 a method for producing a book-like value or security document is known which comprises a book cover with a book cover front and a book cover back which are foldably connected to one another by a book spine. A book block is provided in the book cover. The book block comprises a plurality of inner pages and preferably a data page made of a multilayer laminate. Furthermore, the book block preferably comprises an attachment with which the book block is connected to the book cover, preferably by an adhesive connection. After the book block has been hung in the book cover, the free edges of the book block blank are processed so that the book block blank is cut to a defined shape for the book-like value or security document. As a result, the book cover and the book block comprise at least one common side edge.

From the DE 10 2016 207 166 A1 a method and a device for producing a security document and a security document are known. Such a book-like security document comprises an oversize format. This oversized book-like security document is trimmed to a final format by means of a cutting device, the cutting device being aligned perpendicular to a flat extension of the security document. During the trimming of the oversized security document, an uneven or beveled course can be introduced into the page margins.

From the WO 2009/156183 A2 a security document is known which is designed as a multilayer laminate from several layers. This multi-layer laminate made of several laminated plastic layers has a common front edge. In this front edge tactile depressions or a micro-writing are made by means of an inkjet print or a laser engraving.

From the EP 1 970 211 A1 a security document in the form of a passport card is known which consists of at least two layers which are connected to one another by lamination. Features or writing can be printed on one end face of the at least two layers, or laser inscription can be provided.

The invention is based on the object of proposing a method for producing a security feature on a book-like value and / or security document as well as a book-like value or security document with a security feature in which manipulation can be seen in a simple manner.

This object is achieved by a method for producing a security feature on a book-like value or security document, in which the book cover and the book block are held clamped in a closed arrangement in a holding device, so that at least one common side edge is formed and that the at least one Security feature with a laser beam, which is aligned perpendicularly or tilted to the common side edge, is introduced at least into the book cover front or back of the book cover and into at least one inside of the book block. As a result, after the book block has been hung in the book cover and preferably after the book-like value or security document has been trimmed to its final format, the at least one security feature can be introduced. As a result, several components of the book-like value or security document are identified with the at least one security feature and are thus connected to one another by the security feature. By introducing the Security features in the at least one side edge of the book-like value or security document can provide protection against manipulation so that, for example, the book cover and the book block cannot be separated from one another and exchanged.

It is preferably provided that the book block comprises a data page made of a multi-layer laminate and that the security feature is introduced into the end face of the data page. As a result, protection against an exchange of the data page in the book-like value or security document can also be made possible.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the at least one security feature extends along an end face of a tab which is connected to the data page. This enables a further increase in security against forgery.

Furthermore, the at least one security feature is introduced into an end face of the at least one inner face made of paper. The book block can preferably comprise an attachment, in particular made of paper. The security feature can also be incorporated in the end face of the attachment.

The book cover is preferably made from cardboard and from a textile cover material or from a multi-layer plastic laminate or from a composite of cardboard or paper and at least one glued-on plastic layer. Due to the variety of materials of the book cover, the book block and / or the data page and / or the flap and / or the inside and / or the attachment, a different surface processing can take place when the security feature is introduced by means of a laser beam, which in turn forms a security feature and has specific transitions from one material to the other.

Tactile depressions or a lettering, in particular a micro-script or one made up of geometric shapes and / or script components and / or a personalized script, are preferably designed as security features.

A preferred embodiment of the method provides that the at least one security feature is introduced into the side edge of the book-like value or security document with a constant laser power of the laser beam. As a result of the different materials, a track or depression of different sizes can be made in the side edge of the book-like value or security document. For example, an inside made of paper behaves differently in terms of profile depth than the data side made of a multilayer laminate. The profile depth of paper is greater than that of the data page consisting of a multi-layer laminate, in particular PC layers.

Alternatively, it can be provided that the at least one security feature is introduced into the side edge of the book-like value or security document with a laser power of the laser beam that is adapted to the material of the book cover and the book block. In such a configuration, for example, regardless of the material, a constant profile depth of the recess or the track can be achieved, which is effected by the laser beam due to melting and / or burning of the respective material.

The object on which the invention is based is achieved by a book-like value or security document in which at least one security feature is incorporated in at least one common side edge of the book block and the book cover, which is at least along a book cover front or book cover back of the book cover and an end face of the at least one inside page of the book cover extends. This at least one security feature is incorporated in the at least one common side edge of a book-like value or security document cut to final dimensions. To forge the book-like value or security document, the edge of the page would have to be trimmed to remove the security feature, which would change the final format and thereby identify the manipulation.

It is advantageously provided that the book block is a data page made of a multilayer laminate made of plastic layers, in particular Polycarbonate layers, and the security feature extends along the face of the data page. Such a data page, which is preferably designed as a personalization data page, can thus also be integrated by this security feature.

The insides of the book block are preferably made of paper. This can result in a different optical and / or tactile configuration of the security feature than in the case of a data page made of a multilayer laminate. However, both materials can be structured by the security feature at the same time.

It is preferably provided that the at least one security feature extends along an end face of a tab which is connected to the data page. In this way, the connection of the tab and the data page can also be secured.

The book cover of the book-like value or security document can be made from cardboard and from a cover material made from a textile material, a fabric or the like. The book cover can also consist of a multilayer plastic laminate or a composite of cardboard or paper and at least one glued-on plastic layer. The selection of the variety of materials can increase the security against forgery when the at least one security feature is introduced into the common side edge.

The at least one security feature can be designed as a tactile indentation or as a lettering or by geometric shapes, such as lines, circles, symbols, free shapes or in combination. The security feature can also consist of personalization data. For example, a document number, the name or the like can be introduced into the common page margin.

Alternatively, provision can also be made for security features that differ from one another and / or complement one another to be introduced into two or three common side margins of the book-like value and / or security document.

• Figur 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines buchartigen Wert- oder Sicherheitsdokumentes,
• Figur 2 eine schematische Ansicht zur Herstellung eines Sicherheitsmerkmals in einem gemeinsamen Seitenrand des buchartigen Wert- oder Sicherheitsdokumentes gemäß Figur 1, und
• Figur 3 eine schematische Stirnansicht auf einen gemeinsamen Seitenrand des buchartigen Wert- oder Sicherheitsdokumentes mit einem Sicherheitsmerkmal.

The invention and further advantageous embodiments and Further developments of the same are described and explained in more detail below with reference to the examples shown in the drawings. The features to be taken from the description and the drawings can be used individually or collectively in any combination according to the invention. Show it:

• Figure 1 a perspective view of a book-like value or security document,
• Figure 2 a schematic view for the production of a security feature in a common side edge of the book-like value or security document according to FIG Figure 1 , and
• Figure 3 a schematic front view of a common side edge of the book-like value or security document with a security feature.

In Figure 1 a book-like document 11, in particular a book-like value or security document, is shown in perspective. This book-like document 11 is, for example, an identification document such as a passport. The document 11 comprises, for example, a book cover 12. On an inside of the book cover 12, an attachment 14 can be provided, which is attached to the book cover 12. A data page 17 and one or more inner pages 18 are connected to one another to form a book block 15 via a seam 16. In particular, the attachment 14 is also connected to the seam 16 to form the book block 15. The inner pages 18 of the book-like document 11 are used to receive visas, stamps or other entries. The data page 17 consists of a data carrier 20 and a tab 23 attached to it. The data page 17, in particular the data carrier 20, can for example be designed according to the ICAO standard and include an image 19 of the document owner, a machine-readable area 21 (MRZ) and other personalization data 22 include. The personalization data 22 are provided within the data carrier 20. The tab 23 of the data carrier 20 extends over the seam 16. This tab 23 also includes a seam area in which the seam 16 is formed. In addition or as an alternative to the seam 16 An adhesive and / or welded connection can also be provided in order to bind the flap 23 into the book-like document 11, in particular the book block 15.

The data carrier 20 can include, for example, a transponder module 24 which consists of an IC chip 25 and an antenna 26. The data carrier 20 preferably consists of a multi-layer laminate, it being possible for the transponder module 24 to be inserted between two layers. The layers for producing the data carrier can be thermoplastic elastomers, in particular polycarbonate layers.

The tab 23 is connected to the data carrier 20 to form an overlap area 30. The tab 23 can consist of a textile band material, which is preferably connected to an outer layer or layer of the data carrier 20 by welding. The tab 23 can also consist of a composite material which comprises a plastic layer or a plastic layer laminated to the textile tape material or a plastic coating applied to it. The length of the tab 23 preferably extends completely along a longitudinal side of the data carrier 20 up to its end faces.

The book-like value or security document 11 according to Figure 1 is cut to a final format in a closed position. As a result, the book-like document 11 has at least one common side edge 35 which is formed by the book cover 12 and the book block 15. The two side edges 33, 34 adjoining a book spine 27 and a side edge 35 extending along the longitudinal side 32 of the book-like document 11 are preferably formed by the book cover 12 and book block 15.

In Figure 2 a schematic view of the production of at least one security feature 36 on a common side edge 33, 34, 35 of the book-like document 11 is shown. The side edges 33, 34, 35 delimit a flat extension of the data page 17, the at least one inner page 18 and / or the book cover 12. The side edges 33, 34, 35 are perpendicular to the flat extension of the data page 17, the at least one inside 18 and / or the book cover 12 is formed. The book-like value or security document 11 is positioned and clamped in a holding device 37 in a closed arrangement. All side margins 33, 34, 35 of the data page 17, the at least one inner page 18 and / or the book cover 12 can lie in a common plane that is perpendicular to the flat extension direction of the data page 17, the at least one inner page 18 and / or the book cover 12 are. The side edges 33, 34, 35 of the book cover 12 can also protrude from the side edges 33, 34, 35 of the data page 17 and / or the at least one inner page 18, preferably protrude in parallel.

Furthermore, as an alternative, only one side edge 33 of the data page 17 of the at least one inner page 18 and / or of the book cover 12 can lie in a common plane perpendicular to their two-dimensional direction of extent. The other two side margins 34, 35 of the data page 17, the at least one inner page 18 and / or the book cover 12 can be stepped with respect to one another in several levels. Two side edges 33, 34 or 33, 35 or 34, 35 of the data page 17, the at least one inner page 18 and / or the book cover 12 in a common plane perpendicular to the flat extension of the data page 17, the at least one inner page 18 and / or of the book cover 12 lie. A laser beam 38 is aimed at the common side edge 35 in order to introduce the security feature 36. The laser beam 38 is output via a laser processing head 39 of a laser processing machine not shown in detail. The laser processing head 39 for deflecting the laser beam 38 is activated by means of a controller 41. It is preferably provided that the laser beam 38 is aligned perpendicular to the plane of the side edge 33, 34, 35 of the book-like document 11 and impinges on it. The laser beam can also be tilted at a lateral angle to the common side edge 33, 34, 35, this angle preferably being less than 45 °. This laser beam 38 can be used to create three-dimensional structures and / or contours in the Bring in side margin 33, 34, 35 of book-like document 11. These structures or contours are preferably formed by a track which is generated by the energy of the laser beam 38. The depth of this track can be influenced as a function of the energy of the laser beam 38. Depending on the focusing of the laser beam 38, the width of such a track can also be determined. A combination of these is possible. This track, which extends, for example, across a side edge, can also be changed in depth and / or in width along its extent.

Advantageously, a ventilation device 44 can be provided which comprises a nozzle 45 and a suction device 46 associated therewith in order to suction off smoke or burn-off generated by the laser beam 38 while the at least one security feature 36 is being introduced.

In Figure 3 a schematic view of the side edge 35 is shown, in which the at least one security feature 36 is introduced. The view can apply analogously to the side edges 33 and / or 34. The security feature 36 is designed, for example, as an inclined line or track. This extends at least over an inside 18 and a book cover front 28 or book cover back 29. or the data page 17 and / or the tab 23 are provided with the security feature 36. As an alternative to the linear security feature 36, circles, symbols, writings, inscriptions or the like can be introduced. An MRZ line can also be introduced as a security feature 36 by the laser beam 38. This enables book edge personalization to be achieved. The laser beam 38 can also be used to provide inscription as a security feature 36 without indentations that can be felt by touch being made in the side edge 33, 34, 35. <b> List of reference symbols </b> 11. Book-like document 34. Margin 12. Book cover 35th margin 13th 36. Security feature 14. intent 37. Holding device 15. Book block 38. Laser beam 16. Seam 39. Laser processing head 17. Data page 40. 18. Inside 41. Control 19th picture 42. 20. Disk 43. 21. Machine readable area 44. Ventilation device 22. Personalization data 45. nozzle 23. tab 46. Suction 24. Transponder module 25. IC chip 26. Antenna 27. Spine 28. Book cover front 29. Book cover back 30. Overlap area 31. 32. Long side 33. Margin

Claims (14)

Method for producing a security feature (36) on a book-like value or security document (11), - With a book cover (12) which comprises a book cover front side (28) and a book cover rear side (29) which are connected by a book spine (27), and - With a book block (15) comprising at least one inner page (18), which is connected to the book cover (12) and surrounded by the latter, the book cover (12) and the book block (15) having at least one common side edge (33, 34, 35), - characterized by - That the book cover (12) and the book block (15) are held clamped in a closed arrangement in a holding device (37) so that at least one common side edge (33, 34, 35) is formed, and the at least one common side edge ( 33, 34, 35) is aligned in a plane perpendicular to the flat extension of the at least one inner page (18) and / or the book cover (12), - That the at least one security feature (36) is aligned with a laser beam (38) perpendicular or tilted to the at least one common side edge (33, 34, 35) of the book block (15) and the book cover (12), at least in the Book cover front side (28) or into the book cover back side (29) of the book cover (12) and at least into which one inner side (18) of the book block (15) is introduced. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the book block (15) comprises a data page (17) made of a multilayer laminate and the at least one security feature (36) is introduced into an end face of the data page (17). Method according to Claim 2, characterized in that the at least one security feature (36) is introduced into an end face of a tab (23) which is connected to the data page (17). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one inner side (18) of the book block (15) consists of paper. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the book cover (12) is made from cardboard and a textile cover material or that the book cover (12) is made from a multilayer plastic laminate or that the book cover (12) is made from a composite of cardboard or paper and at least one glued-on plastic layer is formed. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one security feature (36) as tactile depressions or as a lettering or as geometric shapes by means of a laser beam (38) on the at least one side edge (33, 34, 35) of the book block ( 15) and book cover (12) is formed. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one security feature (36) is introduced into the side edge (33, 34, 35) of the book-like document (11) with a constant laser power of the laser beam (38). Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the at least one security feature (36) in the side edge (33, 34, 35) with a laser power of the laser beam adapted to the material of the book cover (12) and the book block (15) (38) is introduced. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one security feature (36) is introduced into the at least one common side edge (33, 34, 35) of a book-like value or security document (11) trimmed to final dimensions. Book-like value or security document, - With a book cover (12) which comprises a book cover front side (28) and a book cover back side (29) which are connected to one another by a book spine (27), - With a book block (15) which comprises at least one inside (18), wherein the book cover (12) is connected to the book block (15) and surrounded by this, and the book cover (12) and the book block (15) at least one has a common side edge (33, 34, 35), - characterized in that at least one security feature (36) is introduced into the at least one common side edge (33, 34, 35), which extends at least along the book cover front side (28) or the book cover back side (39) of the book cover (12) and at least one inner side (18) of the book block (15). Book-like value or security document according to Claim 10, characterized in that the book block (15) comprises a data page (17) made of a multi-layer laminate and the at least one security feature (36) is incorporated in an end face of the data page (17). Book-like value or security document according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the at least one inner side (18) is formed from paper. Book-like value or security document according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the book cover (12) is made from cardboard and from a textile cover material or that the book cover (12) is made from a multi-layer plastic laminate or that the book cover (12) consists of a composite of cardboard or paper and at least one plastic layer applied to it. Book-like value or security document according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the at least one security feature (36) as a tactile recess, as a lettering and / or as geometric shapes by means of a laser beam (38) on the at least one common side edge ( 33, 34, 35) is formed.

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