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EP4417437A1
EP4417437A1 EP23156830.4A EP23156830A EP4417437A1 EP 4417437 A1 EP4417437 A1 EP 4417437A1 EP 23156830 A EP23156830 A EP 23156830A EP 4417437 A1 EP4417437 A1 EP 4417437A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/30—Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
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  • the present disclosure generally relates to security features for security documents, in particular, personalizable security documents such as identification cards, passports, driver's licenses, and the like.
  • Physical identification documents generally employ a variety of different security features to authenticate and secure the document.
  • Some documents contain a hologram (or several holograms) as a security feature.
  • the presence of a hologram makes it possible to obtain a visual effect that depends on the angle of observation. This creates a first level of security, with the holographic features being easily identifiable, while at the same time providing aesthetic and attractive effects. For example, the presence of a hologram may result in a color change and/or an animation effect.
  • US 2016/0075164 A1 discloses a security element comprising a volume hologram.
  • US 2014/0319817 A1 discloses a security document comprising a first pattern and a second pattern, which overlap to define a security pattern.
  • the two patterns differ in their fluorescent properties such that upon irradiation with a first wavelength, the light emitted by the first pattern is dominant, and upon irradiation with a second wavelength, the light emitted by the second pattern is dominant.
  • the present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to improving or overcoming one or more aspects of prior systems, without being limited to a particular type of security document.
  • a security document comprises a substrate including a first layer, the first layer having a first recess in a first surface of the first layer.
  • the security document further comprises a security feature formed in the substrate, the security feature including a security layer provided in a continuous manner on the first surface of the first layer and inside the first recess, and a patch of material disposed at least in part inside the first recess and on top of the security layer.
  • a method of manufacturing a security document comprises the steps of providing a first layer of a substrate, forming a security layer on a first surface of the first layer, and forming a first recess in the first layer at a position that corresponds to the security layer.
  • the security layer may be formed by printing a pattern or image onto the first layer, or by applying a sheet-like security structure onto the first layer, for example, a DOVID ribbon or sheet.
  • the method further comprises the steps of arranging a patch of material on top of the security layer from a side of the first surface, and moving the patch of material towards an opposite surface of the first layer together with a portion of the security layer disposed below the patch of material such that the security layer extends in a continuous manner at different levels inside the substrate.
  • the present disclosure is based at least in part on the realization that security features of security documents typically are arranged on or in individual layers forming the security document, for example, an ID card or a data page of a passport or the like.
  • security documents typically are arranged on or in individual layers forming the security document, for example, an ID card or a data page of a passport or the like.
  • the layered structure of such security documents may result in vulnerabilities with respect to a potential manipulation of the security document. For example, if a security feature is arranged in an individual layer on a document, a counterfeiter can try to cut open the security document at a different layer, leaving the security feature intact. The counterfeiter may than be able to manipulate/falsify other elements of the security document, for example, data elements, an image showing a holder of the document, etc., and to reassemble the manipulated security document.
  • a security feature such as a print layer, a hologram, a DOVID or the like is provided in multiple layers (at multiple different levels) of a security document, in particular, in a continuous manner.
  • the security feature extends in a continuous manner between said different levels.
  • a counterfeiter tries to open the security document, it is very difficult to cut the security document without also cutting the portion of the security feature that extends between the different levels of the security document. If the security feature is visible from one or both sides of the security document, the resulting cut can be observed to identify that the security document has been tampered with.
  • any appropriate security feature can be provided at multiple different levels. Further examples are laser engraved or other laser created features, portraits, threads, ribbons, fluorescent or phosphorescent layers (visible, for example, under UV or infrared light), etc.
  • the present disclosure is also based at least in part on the realization that the arrangement of a security feature in three dimensions, i.e., such that the same extends between different levels of the security document, can be achieved in a simple and cost-effective manner by first providing the security feature as a plane security feature in the usual manner, and then modifying the plane security feature such that a portion of the same is moved towards a different level inside the security document, leaving the security feature intact. In this manner, as described above, a security feature extending in a continuous manner between different levels of the security document can be formed.
  • the recess could also be formed in the surface on which the security feature is to be provided, prior to arranging the same on this surface, and the portion of the security feature could then be moved into the already formed recess. In both cases, however, the step of forming a recess in the layer on which the security feature is provided is performed.
  • the term "recess" when referring to the part in which a portion of the security feature is provided is to be interpreted broadly, i.e., does not have to include sharp edges or steps, but can also have a curved profile, in particular, at a transition between the surface and the recess, or at a bottom of the same.
  • an element that is to be protected inside the security document can be arranged such that it is partially or completely surrounded by the security feature that extends in a continuous manner between two different levels. This results in that it is very difficult or almost impossible to gain access to the element to be protected without cutting through the portion connecting the different levels of the security feature at least in a part of the same.
  • the above-described security feature can not only be realized in security documents such as cards and the like, but can also be used in an advantageous manner, in particular, in a data page structure of a passport or the like.
  • the security can be further increased when the security feature extends in a continuous manner not only in the corresponding layer or layers of the data page, but also extends continuously to a hinge portion attaching the layer of the data page.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic plan view of an exemplary security document 10 in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • security document 10 is a security card such as a driver's license, personal identity card, or the like.
  • security document 10 comprises a substrate 1 that has a substantially plane rectangular shape.
  • a primary identification feature 2, for example, a portrait 11 of the holder of the document, is formed in a portion of substrate 1.
  • a security feature 3 which will be described in more detail below, is formed in another portion of substrate 1.
  • Both primary identification feature 2 and security feature 3 are arranged such that they can be seen from a first side S1 of substrate 1 when security document 10 is viewed from said first side.
  • the expression "security document” as used herein covers both a personalizable security document (before the same has been personalized, e.g., without portrait 11), and such a security document after personalization.
  • substrate 1 is formed from a plurality of layers of material, such as polycarbonate, PVC, PET composites or other plastic materials.
  • material such as polycarbonate, PVC, PET composites or other plastic materials.
  • exemplary substrate 1 includes a first layer 16.
  • First layer 16 has a first recess 36 in a first surface 17 of first layer 16.
  • first recess 36 does not necessarily have to include sharp edges or steps, but can also have a rounded profile, especially at transitions.
  • a further layer for example, a first protective layer 13 is arranged on top of first layer 16.
  • a second protective layer 12 is arranged on an opposite side S2 of substrate 1.
  • a second layer 18 is provided below first layer 16, separated from the same by an additional intermediate layer 15.
  • an additional security feature 8 may be provided on or in second layer 18.
  • additional security feature 8 may be a watermark, a hologram, a UV-sensitive ink or the like, which can be observed in an appropriate manner from first side S1 and/or second side S2 of substrate 1.
  • first layer 16 is the only core layer of security document 10, which layer 16 may be covered by appropriate protective layers 12, 13 on one or both sides of the same. Accordingly, in the following, the description will focus mainly on first layer 16 and security feature 3 provided on the same.
  • security feature 3 is formed in substrate 1 such that it includes a security layer 26 that is provided in a continuous manner on first surface 17 of first layer 16 and inside first recess 36.
  • a patch of material 20 is disposed at least in part inside first recess 36 and on top of security layer 26.
  • the expression "patch of material” is to be understood such that it covers any preferably solid body made of a specific material.
  • the patch of material 20 may be made from the same material as first layer 16, for example, polycarbonate, PVC, or other plastic materials.
  • patch of material 20 is transparent, such that the portion of security layer 26 disposed below the same is visible when security document 10 is viewed from first side S1.
  • the layers of document 10 form a transparent window at the location of security feature 3, such that security layer 26 can be seen from both sides of substrate 1.
  • patch of material 20 does not have to be transparent.
  • the underlying layers may be transparent, such that security layer is visible from second side S2 of substrate 1. It will be appreciated that patch of material 20 does not need to be a separate body, but can be connected to or integrally formed with, for example, first protective layer 13, at least after assembly of security document 10 including said layers.
  • patch of material 20 is disposed inside first recess 36 such that a step 22 is formed in security layer 26 at a transition between the first surface 17 and first recess 36.
  • the corners of step 22 may be rounded, which may be a result of the manufacturing method that will be described later.
  • patch of material 20 may have a size that substantially corresponds to a size of first recess 36.
  • the dimensions of patch of material 20 may be substantially the same as the dimensions of first recess 36.
  • a thickness of patch of material 20 in a depth direction d of first recess 36 may be substantially the same as a depth of first recess 36 in depth direction d.
  • depth direction d is the direction substantially perpendicular to first surface 17, i.e., substrate 1.
  • depth direction d is also the direction along which the different layers of security document 10 are arranged, as shown in Fig. 2 .
  • level difference ld is formed between a top portion of security layer 26 provided on first surface 17 and a bottom portion of security layer 26 provided inside first recess 36.
  • level difference ld may be between around 50 ⁇ m and around 600 ⁇ m, preferably between around 100 ⁇ m and around 500 ⁇ m, more preferably between around 150 ⁇ m and around 300 ⁇ m, for example, around 250 ⁇ m.
  • level difference ld may correspond to a thickness of first layer 16, as shown, for example, in Fig. 3 .
  • first recess 36 extends through first layer 16 such that it opens in an opposite surface 19 of first layer 16, i.e., first recess 36 penetrates first layer 16.
  • security layer 26 inside first recess 36 may be substantially flush with opposite surface 19, i.e., may be aligned with opposite surface 19 of first layer 16.
  • first recess 36 may not penetrate first layer 16, and security layer 26 may be arranged on a bottom of first recess 36.
  • first layer 16 may include a data element 40 surrounded at least in part by security layer 26 inside first recess 36.
  • the patch of material 20, as well as first protective layer 13 are transparent, the resulting cut through security feature 26 can be observed from first side S1 after the tampered document has been reassembled.
  • security layer 26 inside first recess 36 may completely surround data element 40.
  • first recess 36 may be formed in a central portion of substrate 1, such that its sides extend substantially in parallel and adjacent to the outer peripheral edges of substrate 1.
  • Patch of material 20 may have a shape that is essentially complementary to the shape of first recess 36, and may, for example, include data element 40 to be protected from tampering.
  • security layer 26, for example, a printed line pattern or the like is formed in a continuous manner on first surface 17 of first layer 16 and the bottom of first recess 36, as shown in Fig.
  • data element 40 is surrounded from all sides by a portion of security feature 26 that extends between first surface 17 and the bottom of first recess 36.
  • security feature 26 that extends between first surface 17 and the bottom of first recess 36.
  • first recess 36 may be formed as a groove that extends along a peripheral direction of substrate 1, preferably as a continuous groove having an annular shape. Also in this manner, any element to be protected, such as data element 40, that it is surrounded by said groove is protected in the above-described manner, because regardless the direction of attack, a potential counterfeiter will have to cut through a portion of security layer 26 in order to access the element to be protected.
  • first recess 36 may extend from an outer peripheral surface 31 of substrate 1, as shown in Fig. 4 .
  • an edge portion of first layer 16 may have a step-like configuration, and the groove or depression that is formed in the edge portion of first layer 16 forms first recess 36.
  • security layer 26 can be provided in a continuous manner such that it extends between different levels and forms step 22. Again, this may advantageously be combined with the configuration in which first recess 36 extends along a peripheral direction of substrate 1, for example, as a continuous groove that is open towards first surface 17 and an outer peripheral surface 31 of first layer 16.
  • first recess 36 may extend from outer peripheral surface 31 of substrate 1, as shown in Fig. 4 .
  • security layer 26 may be provided in one or more second recesses 37, 39 formed in first surface 17, and may be covered by corresponding patches of material 21, 23.
  • first recess 36 may be repeatedly present in substrate 1, either in first layer 16 or even in different layers of substrate 1, if desired.
  • security layer 26 does not need to be a single continuous layer, but can be formed by a plurality of separate portions (or security layers) provided in the respective recesses.
  • Fig. 4 shows that the different recesses may have different depths along the depth direction d, where appropriate.
  • patches of material 21, 23 may be made of the same material as first layer 16, or may be made of different materials.
  • patches of material 21, 23 are transparent, such that any breach of security layer 26 can be observed from first side S 1.
  • Fig. 6 shows another embodiment of security document 10 in accordance with the present disclosure, where security document 10 is a data page of a passport or the like and includes a hinge 3 to which substrate 1 is attached.
  • security layer 26 may extend in a continuous manner from first layer 16 into hinge 3.
  • the extension into hinge 3 may result in the presence of a further step or level difference in security feature 26 at the point of attachment of first layer 16 to hinge 3.
  • the same advantages can also be achieved by providing at least one recess at the side of first layer 16 that is connected via hinge 3. In this case, a first step is formed at the connection to hinge 3, and at least this first step will be separated when a potential attacker tries to open security document 10 from the side of hinge 3.
  • Security layer 26 may have any appropriate shape that allows for an arrangement of the same inside first recess 36.
  • security layer 26 may be a pattern or image printed onto first surface 17 (and extending inside first recess 36), or a sheet-like security structure applied onto first layer 17, for example, a hologram, a DOVID ribbon or sheet, or any other foil or material layer.
  • security layer 26 is a printed pattern or the like, it may be advantageous to use continuous line patterns, which extend from first surface 17 to a bottom of first recess 36, such that any cut through this pattern can be easily observed when viewing document 10 from first side S1.
  • first recess 36 generally will not extend all the way through first layer 16, such that a portion of the pattern or image can be arranged on a bottom of first recess 36.
  • security layer 26 is a sheet-like security structure that is applied onto first layer 17, it will be appreciated that first recess 36 may extend all the way through first layer 16, because the sheet-like security structure can be arranged inside first recess 36 in an appropriate manner, as will be described in the following in more detail.
  • a method in accordance with the present disclosure comprises a first step of providing a first layer 16 of a substrate 1.
  • first layer 16 any appropriate material can be used for first layer 16, such as polycarbonate, PVC, or other plastic materials.
  • a security layer 26 may be formed on first surface 17 of first layer 16, for example, by printing a pattern or image onto first layer 16, or by applying a sheet-like security structure onto first layer 16, for example, a DOVID ribbon or sheet or a hologram, or another foil or layer.
  • a recess 40 is formed in first layer 16 at a position that corresponds to security layer 26.
  • recess 40 may be formed in an opposite surface 19 of first layer 16 that is opposite to first surface 17.
  • recess 40 may be formed in any appropriate manner, for example, by milling or the like.
  • the step of forming recess 40 may be performed prior to the step of forming security layer 26, for example, if recess 40 penetrates first layer 16, or security layer is a printed image or pattern.
  • a patch of material 20 may be arranged on top of security layer 26 from a side of first surface 17, as shown in Fig. 8 .
  • patch of material 20 may be moved towards opposite surface 19 of first layer 16 together with a portion of security layer 26 disposed below patch of material 20, such that security layer 26 extends in a continuous manner at different levels inside substrate 1, as described above and as shown in the lower part of Fig. 8 .
  • first recess 36 is formed by moving patch of material 20 downward and displacing the remaining material of first layer 16 at the position where recess 40 was formed.
  • layer 16 has to have appropriate properties that allow for the elastic deformation of the same by patch of material 20.
  • first layer 16 as described above can be easily obtained.
  • the movement of patch of material 20 (the formation of first recess 36) will occur during the lamination of first layer 16 with one or more other layers.
  • Such lamination processes are usually performed at temperatures of, for example, 120 °C for PVC or 180 °C for polycarbonate.
  • patch of material 20 may be attached to another layer (for example, security layer 26, or protective layer 13 shown in Fig. 3 ) at least temporarily prior to lamination with first layer 16 to assure proper placement of the same.
  • patch of material may be integrally formed with, for example, protective layer 13 or any other layer that is directly on top of first layer 16.
  • first recess 36 is a printed pattern or image
  • first recess 40 is formed in first surface 17 prior to forming security layer 26 on first surface 17 and the inner surface of first recess 36.
  • patch of material 20 is present as the material that fills the space inside first recess 36.
  • security layer 26 is formed as a sheet-like security structure, for example, a DOVID ribbon or sheet, a hologram or another layer of material (for example, with a thickness between 10 and 30 ⁇ m)
  • recess 40 may either be formed in opposite surface 19, may be formed as first recess 36 in first surface 17, or may extend through first layer 16 as first recess 36, and security layer 26 may then be moved (e.g. pressed) downward using patch of material 20 to achieve the desired step-like configuration.
  • the step of moving patch of material 20 in order to press down security layer 26 may be performed at any appropriate stage of the manufacturing of security document 10.
  • patch of material 20 may be moved downwards when combining (laminating) first layer 16 with one or more additional layers to form security document 10.
  • patch of material 20 may be formed as part of another layer that is combined with first layer 16 to form substrate 1.
  • the step of moving patch of material 20 downwards can also be performed as a separate step prior to combining the layers, using any appropriate mechanical device (i.e., applying pressure or the like), perhaps in combination with heating of first layer 26 and/or security layer 26.

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US20090315320A1 (en) * 2006-09-26 2009-12-24 Advanced Microelectronic And Automation Technology Ltd. Inlays for security documents
US20140319817A1 (en) 2011-12-02 2014-10-30 Gemalto Sa Security document and method of manufacturing security document
US20160075164A1 (en) 2013-04-26 2016-03-17 Arjowiggins Security Security element comprising a volume hologram
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