EP3481642B1 - Method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document, and security document - Google Patents

Method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document, and security document Download PDF

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EP3481642B1
EP3481642B1 EP17746381.7A EP17746381A EP3481642B1 EP 3481642 B1 EP3481642 B1 EP 3481642B1 EP 17746381 A EP17746381 A EP 17746381A EP 3481642 B1 EP3481642 B1 EP 3481642B1
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Oliver Muth
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42DBOOKS; 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
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    • B42D25/45Associating two or more layers
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42DBOOKS; 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
    • B42D25/00Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/30Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42DBOOKS; 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
    • B42D25/00Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/30Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
    • B42D25/351Translucent or partly translucent parts, e.g. windows
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42DBOOKS; 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
    • B42D25/00Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/40Manufacture
    • B42D25/405Marking
    • B42D25/43Marking by removal of material
    • B42D25/435Marking by removal of material using electromagnetic radiation, e.g. laser
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42DBOOKS; 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
    • B42D25/00Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/40Manufacture
    • B42D25/405Marking
    • B42D25/43Marking by removal of material
    • B42D25/44Marking by removal of material using mechanical means, e.g. engraving

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  • the invention relates to a method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document and a security document.
  • Security documents are known in which layer arrangements are used, with several layers of plastic material being stacked on top of one another in the layer arrangement, for example by laminating several layers of the same or different plastic films.
  • Such security documents are produced, for example, in the form of a card, for example a plastic card.
  • An example are so-called chip cards or smart cards, in which a chip is integrated in the plastic card.
  • the security document is, for example, a banknote, a security or a card.
  • an opening is made in a substrate, which opening is closed on one side with an at least partially transparent film.
  • a window opening in the substrate serves for receiving electronic components, a chip or the like.
  • the substrate can be designed as a multi-layer plastic substrate.
  • WO 98/50883 A1 describes a method for producing a plastic card with a layer structure. A flat coil and a chip connected to it are embedded in the layer structure.
  • the document EP 1 719 637 A2 describes a security document with a transparent window in which an ultraviolet light blocking substance is inserted.
  • invisible ultraviolet fluorescent ink patterns are printed on opposite sides of the ultraviolet light blocking material.
  • the front or the back of the security document is exposed to ultraviolet light, only the pattern printed on that side within the transparent window area becomes visible. If the front and the back at the same time When irradiated with ultraviolet light, the patterns printed on both sides of the ultraviolet light blocking material become visible within the transparent window area at the same time.
  • a method for individualizing a security document in which a blank document comprising a lamination body and a digital printing device are provided. At least one outer surface of the lamination body is printed by means of the digital printing device by means of at least one preparation for introducing individualization information into the lamination body.
  • the document blank is provided with a lamination body which, at least in an individualization area, has a plurality of perforation openings penetrating the outer material layer up to an information layer in an outer material layer adjacent to the at least one outer surface.
  • the individualization information is printed on the outer surface in such a way that at least part of the individualization information is printed through the perforation openings on the information layer.
  • EP 2 559 563 A1 discloses a method of making a security document.
  • Transparent external layers and at least one semi-transparent internal layer with a see-through surface that is more transparent than the largest rest of the document are provided.
  • the layers are laminated to form the security document and, before and / or after the layers are laminated, personalized data and a see-through security feature are applied to the document in the see-through area.
  • the see-through feature comprises a first partial image that is applied to one side of the at least one semitransparent internal layer and a second partial image that is applied to the other side of the at least one semitransparent internal layer.
  • the first and second partial images form a complete image when viewed in transmitted light.
  • personalized data for the security document and the full image for the see-through security feature are obtained.
  • the complete image is divided into the first partial image and the second partial image using a function that has a value that depends on at least part of the personalized data for the security document.
  • the object of the invention is to provide improved technologies for producing a layer arrangement for a security document and a security document, with which individualization of the security document can be efficiently provided in a manner that is also suitable for mass production, for example for personalization.
  • a method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document in which a semi-finished product with a layer arrangement is provided with a stack of layers of plastic material.
  • a recess is produced in an outer layer of the layer arrangement with the aid of a processing device.
  • a print image is printed in the area of the recess by means of a printing device.
  • An internal printed image is produced, with a further layer of plastic material being applied to the external layer in such a way that at least the recess with the printed image is covered by the further layer.
  • the internal printed image can be viewed from the outside from a front and / or a rear side of the layer arrangement through at least one of the layers.
  • a security document is created with a layer arrangement which has an internal printed image which can be viewed from the outside from a front and / or a rear side of the layer arrangement through at least one of the layers.
  • the security document can be, for example, an ID card or other identity document, for example a plastic or plastic card.
  • the layer arrangement can be integrated into a different kind of identification or security document.
  • the printed image on the inside provides a printed image embedded in the layer arrangement, which is integrated in the layer arrangement with the stack of layers of plastic material and can be viewed from the outside, for example by transparent film sections of the layers overlapping with the printed image.
  • the layers in the flat stack of the semi-finished product can consist of one or more different plastic materials. It can be provided that one or more layers are formed from a plastic film.
  • the stack of layers of the semifinished product can be designed as a stack of layers lying one above the other, which are secured against relative movement to one another, in particular slipping, for example by means of stapling and / or staples.
  • Some or all of the layers of the stack of the semi-finished product can be laminated.
  • the lamination takes place, for example, in a hot pressing process known in the production of security documents, in which thermoplastic plastics are pressed together at elevated temperatures, so that a monoblock is formed.
  • the stacked layers can also be joined using adhesive and / or plastic welding.
  • the recess can be made at least partially as an opening in the outer layer, the printed image then being able to be printed on an underlying layer.
  • the printed image can be printed in whole or in part on the underlying layer.
  • the printed image can be printed partly on the layer underneath and partly on the outer layer in the region of the recess.
  • the breakthrough can extend through several layers.
  • the recess can be made at least partially as a depression in the outer layer, it being possible for the printed image to be printed in the region of the depression.
  • the print image can be produced partially or completely in the depression of the outer layer by means of printing. In contrast to the breakthrough, the outer layer is not continuously removed when the recess is made.
  • the recess can be produced in the outer layer by means of mechanical processing.
  • Mechanical processing can be carried out, for example, by milling, planing and / or engraving.
  • stamping with an engraving can be used to produce the recess.
  • the recess can be produced in the outer layer by means of laser processing. Laser processing can be combined with mechanical processing to produce the recess.
  • the printed image can be printed in a recess edge surrounding the recess, at least in sections.
  • the material used to produce the printed image for example a printing ink, is also partially printed on the recess edge surrounding the recess. In this way, in one embodiment, an image defect in the printed image that can be recognized by means of an optical readout device and / or with the naked eye can be produced.
  • the recess edge surrounding the recess can be produced at least in sections with wall bevels.
  • the print image can be produced with a print layer thickness that is less than a height of the recess.
  • the layer thickness of the printed image can be substantially equal to the height of the recess. In an alternative embodiment, the printing layer thickness is greater than the height of the recess. In these or other embodiments, the printed image can completely or partially cover the area of the recess.
  • the recess edge surrounding the recess can be produced at least in sections following an outer printed image contour.
  • the recess edge follows at least partially the outer contour of the printed image, the outer edge of the printed image and the recess edge being able to abut one another.
  • the two edges can be spaced apart.
  • the printed image can be produced with image interference points individualizing a security document.
  • the image interference points can be evaluated using an optical reading device, for example using a camera and a downstream digital image analysis. It can be provided that the image interference points individualizing the security document are visible to the naked eye.
  • the image interference points can be identifying persons, for example in that when reading out with the aid of an optical readout device, the image interference points determined here can be assigned to a personal data record. In the different versions, the image interference points can extend over a partial area of the printed image or over the entire printed image.
  • the security document can be used to produce individualized fault points that are assigned to the image fault points.
  • the defects in the area of the recess can be produced by means of mechanical processing and / or laser processing.
  • the defects can be produced as depressions on the surface in the area of the recess.
  • associated image defects can occur in one embodiment when the printed image is printed on, for example by the fact that the defects in the outer layer and / or an underlying layer of the layer arrangement lead to a different course of the printed material than outside of the defects.
  • the image defects can automatically arise due to the previously created defects or defects in the area of the recess in the layer material.
  • the image interference points assigned to the interference points can be designed corresponding to the interference points.
  • the defects can be produced on a surface of the outer layer and / or on the surface of an underlying layer.
  • the layer of the layer arrangement in which the defects are produced can consist of an opaque layer material.
  • An electronic storage medium can be embedded in the layer arrangement, and readable electronic data can be stored in the electronic storage medium, which display information about the image defects and / or the defects.
  • the electronic data can, for example, indicate properties of the defects and / or the image defects that can be read out mechanically and / or with the naked eye, for example a course.
  • the layer arrangement is integrated in a security document, when the security document is read out, the electronic data can be read out of the storage medium, for example from the chip of a chip card.
  • the printed image can be read out optically, whereupon the image defects are determined.
  • the read-out electronic data and the specific image interference points can then be compared in order to carry out a check of the security document.
  • the electrical storage medium can be introduced during further processing of the layer arrangement in order to produce a security document.
  • the electronic data can be stored, for example, as part of a personalization of the security document.
  • the method can provide the following steps: generation of electronic processing data by means of a data processing device, whereby personal data and / or non-personal data are processed and an arrangement of the fault points individualizing the security document is determined; Transmission of the electronic processing data to the processing device; and producing the defects according to the arrangement individualizing the security document by means of the processing device.
  • a coding of the personal and / or non-personal data can be carried out by determining the arrangement of the fault locations, by determining the arrangement of the fault locations individualizing the security document as a function of this data.
  • the personal and / or the non-personal data can thus be converted into an individualized arrangement of fault locations. This arrangement is then produced in the layer arrangement by means of the processing device.
  • the defects can lead to assigned image defects when the printed image is applied. In this way, the individualizing arrangement of the defects can be converted into an assigned arrangement of image defects. Supplementary image defects can be provided that are not related to an assigned defect. Such additional image defects can be produced as part of the printing of the printed image.
  • the electronic processing data and / or electronic data obtained therefrom can be stored in the storage medium.
  • the method can alternatively or additionally provide the following steps: generation of electronic print data by means of the data processing device, the personal and / or non-personal data being processed and a design of the image interference points individualizing the security document being determined; Transmitting the electronic print data to the printing device; and producing the image defects according to the arrangement individualizing the security document when printing by means of the processing device.
  • the personal and / or the non-personal data determine the design of the image disturbance points that individualizes the security document, so that the data are encoded in an arrangement and form of the image disturbance points.
  • Image defects can be produced, for example, by means of a higher or lower discharge of the printing material, changed color and / or the use of different printing patterns in the area of the defects in the application of the printed image. This can relate to the area of overlap with and / or areas outside of the previously created defects.
  • the layer arrangement produced according to the alternative configurations can be fed to further processing in order to produce a security document, for example a plastic or plastic card, be it with or without a chip. Technologies for integrating the layer arrangement into such a card or another security document are known as such in various embodiments.
  • the layer arrangement can be supplemented, for example, on the front and / or the back by one or more further layers, for example by means of laminating plastic material layers.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation for a method for producing a layer structure 1 with a print image 2 for a security document, for example a plastic card.
  • the layer structure is provided in a simple embodiment with layers 3, 4. These are layers, each consisting of a plastic material.
  • the layer structure 1 can be provided as a separate sheet or as an endless material from the roll for further processing.
  • a recess 5 is produced in layer 3 by removing layer 3 in the region of recess 5.
  • Mechanical or non-mechanical methods can be used to produce the recess 5, in particular micro-milling, micro-planing, micro-engraving and / or laser processing.
  • side walls 6, 7 of the recess 5 can be formed as inclined wall sections, which is shown in Fig. 1 is shown.
  • the side walls 6, 7 can be formed essentially upright on the layer 4.
  • a print image 2 is subsequently applied to the layer 4 in the region of the recess 5 by means of a printing process.
  • a printing process For example, an inkjet printing process can be used. In this way, an inserted print image is generated in the recess 5.
  • the height of the printed material (ink) can be less than 20 ⁇ m.
  • the height of the printed image 2 can be less or approximately equal to the layer thickness of the layer 3.
  • layer 3 is an opaque layer.
  • the layer 4 can be formed as a transparent or opaque layer, with the printed image 2 being visible through the layer 4 in the case of a transparent formation.
  • the printed image 2 can capture the recess 5 in its entire width or in parts, which in Fig. 1 is shown where the printed image 2 is surrounded by an edge 8, an area of the recess 5 that is not printed.
  • the layer structure 1 produced in this way can then be fed to further processing for producing a plastic card.
  • at least one further layer is laminated onto the cover side 9 of the layer structure 1, so that the printed image 2 is covered.
  • Further lamination steps can be provided in order to finally produce the plastic card with an integrated or internal printed image, which can be viewed through transparent layers from one or both sides of the plastic card.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of an alternative method for producing a layer structure for a plastic card.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of an alternative method for producing a layer structure for a plastic card.
  • Fig. 2 the same reference numerals as in Fig. 1 used.
  • the method according to Fig. 2 In the area of the recess 5 on a surface 10 of the layer 4, predetermined defects or imperfections 11, 12 are generated, which in the embodiment shown are formed as depressions are, for example, V-shaped in cross section.
  • the target interference points 11, 12 can be produced by means of mechanical processing, in particular by means of micro milling and / or micro planing. Alternatively or in addition, micro-engraving and / or laser processing can be used. The different processing methods can be combined with each other.
  • image defects or image defects 13, 14 of the printed image 2 arise in the area of the predetermined defect areas 11, 12.
  • the applied color can collect in the area of the predetermined defect areas 11, 12 with a higher layer thickness, which results in a shadow contour within of the printed image.
  • the printed image 2 is specifically provided with additional forgery-proof features that can be visible to the naked eye.
  • an evaluation of the printed image 2 by means of optical measurement can be provided.
  • Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation for a further alternative method of a layer structure 1 for a plastic card.
  • Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation for a further alternative method of a layer structure 1 for a plastic card.
  • the desired defects 11, 12 are produced in the layer 4 without the recess 5 (cf. Fig. 1 and 2 ) will be produced.
  • the printed image 2 is applied to the layer 4 over the area of the desired interference points 11, 12, so that the image interference points 13, 14 arise in the printed image 2.
  • the printed image 2 can, for example, be printed on as a printing screen.
  • the image defects 13, 14 in the printed image 2 can arise in particular from the fact that the ink of printed raster dots runs in the region of side walls 15, 16 of the predetermined interference spots 11, 12 due to the oblique formation, in contrast to the ink of raster dots on the horizontal surface of the layer 4th
  • the layer structure 1 can according to the embodiment Fig. 3 are then fed to the further processing of the plastic card in order to laminate one or more layers, whereby a plastic card with an integrated or internal printed image is produced.
  • Various process designs are known as such for the further manufacturing process, which is why they are not to be explained further here.
  • One or more transparent layers of plastic material can be laminated on, through which the printed image 2 can be viewed.
  • One or more opaque layers can be integrated, through which an image behind it cannot be seen, and then If necessary, a recess has to be worked into the opaque layer as a window in order to make the printed image 2 visible.
  • Various layer structures with transparent and opaque layers can be provided, the internal printed image 2 being visible from at least one flat side of the plastic card through one or more transparent layers.
  • Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of a plastic card 40, in which a viewing window 42 is provided in a card body 41, which is formed as a layer structure, in which the printed image 2 can be seen.
  • the printed image 2 is surrounded by the edge 43 in the embodiment shown.
  • the edge 43 can be formed following an outer contour 44 of the printed image 2, which Fig. 5 schematically shows. For this purpose, the recess 5 was produced accordingly when the layer structure 1 was produced.
  • Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a further plastic card 60, in which the image defects 61 are formed in the area of the printed image 2.
  • the security document in particular the plastic card, can additionally have a representation of the formation of the image interference spots printed on it, for example in the form of a line representation for the course of the image interference spots or as a reference image.
  • a representation of the formation of the image interference spots printed on it for example in the form of a line representation for the course of the image interference spots or as a reference image.
  • any contours or symbols can be incorporated into the print image as imperfections, which are shown on the plastic card for comparison, which supports an authenticity check in a simple and efficient manner.
  • Fig. 6 shows this by way of example for the image interference points 61 in the further plastic card 60 (cf. card bottom left).
  • a device for the manufacture of the layer structure 1 in its various configurations for the subsequent further processing for the manufacture of the plastic card, a device can be provided for the device parts in Fig. 7 are shown schematically.
  • a raster image processor 70 provides processed digital data, which include control data for a printing system 71 for printing the printed image 2 as well as processing systems 72, 73, which serve to cut out the recess 5 and / or the target defects 11 when the layer structure 1 is being produced, 12 manufacture, in particular by means of laser processing and / or mechanical processing.
  • the raster image processor 70 is also referred to as a pixel area calculator.
  • the raster image processor 70 usually serves to prepare data from the prepress for an imagesetter or a printer, so that the latter can produce the printed image 2 determined by means of a layout page.
  • the raster image processor 70 receives data intended for printing using a page description language how Postscript was saved, and repositions all of the components set out, in order to then convert them into a grid network of grid points. An exposable bitmap can be created.
  • the data thus generated in the raster image processor 70 can be fed as raster data via a database 74a to the printing system 71, which generates the printed image 2 when the layer structure 1 is produced.
  • the raster data provided by the raster image processor 70 are processed as processing data via a further database 74b in a respective control device 75, 76 for the processing devices 72, 73 and converted into corresponding control signals. This is done by providing and transferring one or more data files. It can be provided here that the processing devices 72, 73 are used for mechanical processing (milling, planing) and / or laser processing. Due to the processing of the raster data both for the control of the printing system 71 and for the control of the processing device 72, 73, the manufacture of the layer structure 1 can achieve maximum precision in the production of the recess 5 and / or the desired defects 11, 12 on the one hand and the subsequent application of the print image 2 are guaranteed in their area.
  • the raster data provided by the raster image processor 70 can be processed with different resolutions to generate the raster data 74a and the processing data 74b.
  • the machining data 74b can be provided for the machining systems 72, 73 in a respectively adapted format, for example in a "CNC language” that can be processed by the mechanical machining devices (milling, planing).
  • raster data for the laser (“point size, intensity”) per se and coordinates for a mirror system of the laser can be provided.
  • Fig. 8 shows a schematic illustration of a plastic card 80 which has a chip 81 in addition to the internal printed image 2.
  • the chip 81 can be written with electronic data during the production of the plastic card 80, which can be read out by a suitable reading device, as is known as such in various configurations.
  • Such electronic data can be entered into the chip 81 as part of a personalization.
  • the electronic data which are stored on the chip 81 comprise defect data, the information relating to the target fault points 11, 12 and / or display the image defects 13, 14 in the printed image 2.
  • the contour (line shape and / or image contour) can be indicated by the defect data.
  • the fault or fault location data can be read out using the card reader and displayed to the user of the card reader via a display, so that the user can compare the information displayed with the image defects of the chip card 80 that are visible to the naked eye.
  • the internal printed image 2 with the image defects is scanned with the aid of a scanning device and the image defects are determined in the scan image in order to compare them with the defect data stored in the chip 81. This can be carried out with the aid of a test device which has the scanning device and the card reading device, for example a chip card reading device, as separate or integrated functional units.
  • Test devices which are set up to scan plastic cards with a chip and to read electronic data from the chip of the plastic card are known as such in various embodiments, for example as a test terminal.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Schichtanordnung für ein Sicherheitsdokument und ein Sicherheitsdokument.The invention relates to a method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document and a security document.

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Es sind Sicherheitsdokumente bekannt, bei denen Schichtanordnungen zum Einsatz kommen, wobei in der Schichtanordnung mehrere Schichten aus Kunststoffmaterial übereinander gestapelt sind, zum Beispiel mittels Laminieren von mehreren Schichten aus dem gleichen oder verschiedenen Kunststofffolien. Solche Sicherheitsdokumente werden beispielsweise in Form einer Karte hergestellt, zum Beispiel Plastikkarte. Ein Beispiel sind sogenannten Chipkarten oder Smartcards, bei denen in die Plastikkarte ein Chip integriert ist.Security documents are known in which layer arrangements are used, with several layers of plastic material being stacked on top of one another in the layer arrangement, for example by laminating several layers of the same or different plastic films. Such security documents are produced, for example, in the form of a card, for example a plastic card. An example are so-called chip cards or smart cards, in which a chip is integrated in the plastic card.

Aus dem Dokument EP 2 307 614 B1 ist ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Sicherheitselements mit beidseitig aufgebrachter Beschichtung bekannt. Bei dem Sicherheitsdokument handelt es sich beispielsweise um eine Banknote, ein Wertpapier oder eine Karte. Beim Herstellen des Sicherheitselements wird in einem Substrat eine Öffnung hergestellt, die einseitig mit einer zumindest teilweisen lichtdurchlässigen Folie verschlossen wird.From the document EP 2 307 614 B1 A method for producing a security element with a coating applied on both sides is known. The security document is, for example, a banknote, a security or a card. When the security element is manufactured, an opening is made in a substrate, which opening is closed on one side with an at least partially transparent film.

Im Dokument DE 10 2014 000 133 B4 ist ein Verfahren zum Bearbeiten eines ebenen, zumindest einlagigen Substrats offenbart. Eine Fensteröffnung im Substrat dient zum Aufnehmen elektronischer Bauteile, eines Chips oder dergleichen. Das Substrat kann als mehrlagiges Kunststoffsubstrat ausgebildet sein.In the document DE 10 2014 000 133 B4 discloses a method for processing a flat, at least single-layer substrate. A window opening in the substrate serves for receiving electronic components, a chip or the like. The substrate can be designed as a multi-layer plastic substrate.

Im Dokument WO 98 / 50883 A1 ist ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kunststoffkarte mit einem Schichtaufbau beschrieben. In den Schichtaufbau werden eine Flachspule und ein mit ihr verbundener Chip eingebettet.In the document WO 98/50883 A1 describes a method for producing a plastic card with a layer structure. A flat coil and a chip connected to it are embedded in the layer structure.

Das Dokument EP 1 719 637 A2 beschreibt ein Sicherheitsdokument mit einem transparenten Fenster, in welches ein ultraviolettes Licht blockierender Stoff eingebracht ist. Innerhalb des transparenten Fensterbereichs werden auf jeweils gegenüberliegenden Seiten des ultraviolettes Licht blockierenden Stoffs unsichtbare ultraviolett fluoreszierende Tintenmuster gedruckt. Wenn entweder die Vorderseite oder die Rückseite des Sicherheitsdokuments mit ultraviolettem Licht bestrahlt wird, wird nur das an dieser Seite innerhalb des transparenten Fensterbereichs gedruckte Muster sichtbar. Wenn die Vorderseite und die Rückseite gleichzeitig mit ultraviolettem Licht bestrahlt werden, werden die auf beiden Seiten des ultraviolettes Licht blockierenden Stoffs innerhalb des transparenten Fensterbereichs gedruckten Muster gleichzeitig sichtbar.The document EP 1 719 637 A2 describes a security document with a transparent window in which an ultraviolet light blocking substance is inserted. Within the transparent window area, invisible ultraviolet fluorescent ink patterns are printed on opposite sides of the ultraviolet light blocking material. When either the front or the back of the security document is exposed to ultraviolet light, only the pattern printed on that side within the transparent window area becomes visible. If the front and the back at the same time When irradiated with ultraviolet light, the patterns printed on both sides of the ultraviolet light blocking material become visible within the transparent window area at the same time.

Aus dem Dokument DE 10 2012 209 665 A1 ist ein Verfahren zum Individualisieren eines Sicherheitsdokuments bekannt, bei dem ein Dokumentenrohling, der einen Laminationskörper umfasst, und eine digitale Druckeinrichtung bereitgestellt werden. Mindestens eine Außenfläche des Laminationskörpers wird mittels der digitalen Druckeinrichtung mittels mindestens einer Zubereitung zum Einbringen von Individualisierungsinformationen in den Laminationskörper bedruckt. Hierbei wird der Dokumentenrohling mit einem Laminationskörper bereitgestellt, der zumindest in einem Individualisierungsbereich in einer an die mindestens eine Außenfläche angrenzenden äußeren Materialschicht eine Vielzahl die äußere Materialschicht bis zu einer Informationsschicht durchdringende Perforationsöffnungen aufweist. Die Individualisierungsinformationen werden so auf die Außenfläche aufgedruckt, dass zumindest ein Teil der Individualisierungsinformationen durch die Perforationsöffnungen hindurch auf die Informationsschicht gedruckt wird.From the document DE 10 2012 209 665 A1 A method for individualizing a security document is known, in which a blank document comprising a lamination body and a digital printing device are provided. At least one outer surface of the lamination body is printed by means of the digital printing device by means of at least one preparation for introducing individualization information into the lamination body. In this case, the document blank is provided with a lamination body which, at least in an individualization area, has a plurality of perforation openings penetrating the outer material layer up to an information layer in an outer material layer adjacent to the at least one outer surface. The individualization information is printed on the outer surface in such a way that at least part of the individualization information is printed through the perforation openings on the information layer.

Im Dokument EP 2 559 563 A1 ist ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Sicherheitsdokumentes offenbart. Es werden transparente externe Schichten und mindestens eine halbtransparente interne Schicht mit einer Durchsichtsfläche, die transparenter ist als der größte Rest des Dokumentes, bereitgestellt. Die Schichten werden laminiert, um das Sicherheitsdokument zu bilden und, vor und/oder nach dem Laminieren der Schichten, werden personalisierte Daten und ein Durchsichtssicherheitsmerkmal in der Durchsichtsfläche auf das Dokument aufgebracht. Das Durchsichtsmerkmal umfasst ein erstes Teilbild, das auf eine Seite der mindestens einen halbtransparenten internen Schicht aufgebracht ist, und ein zweites Teilbild, das auf die andere Seite der mindestens einen halbtransparenten internen Schicht aufgebracht ist. Das erste und zweite Teilbild bilden ein vollständiges Bild, wenn es im Durchlicht betrachtet wird. Vor dem Aufbringen des Durchsichtssicherheitsmerkmals werden personalisierte Daten für das Sicherheitsdokument und das vollständige Bild für das Durchsichtssicherheitsmerkmal erhalten. Das vollständige Bild wird, unter Verwendung einer Funktion, die einen Wert hat, welcher von mindestens einem Teil der personalisierten Daten für das Sicherheitsdokument abhängt, in das erste Teilbild und in das zweite Teilbild geteilt.In the document EP 2 559 563 A1 discloses a method of making a security document. Transparent external layers and at least one semi-transparent internal layer with a see-through surface that is more transparent than the largest rest of the document are provided. The layers are laminated to form the security document and, before and / or after the layers are laminated, personalized data and a see-through security feature are applied to the document in the see-through area. The see-through feature comprises a first partial image that is applied to one side of the at least one semitransparent internal layer and a second partial image that is applied to the other side of the at least one semitransparent internal layer. The first and second partial images form a complete image when viewed in transmitted light. Before applying the see-through security feature, personalized data for the security document and the full image for the see-through security feature are obtained. The complete image is divided into the first partial image and the second partial image using a function that has a value that depends on at least part of the personalized data for the security document.

Das Dokument US 2015/0360500 A1 offenbart ein Verfahren nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The document US 2015/0360500 A1 discloses a method according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine Übersicht über verschiedene Druckverfahren findet sich im Vortrag Drucken oder Beschichten: Organic Electronics Saxony - Workshop (U. Herzau-Gerhardt, 20.03.2013, http://www.oes-net.de/uploads/media/Vortrag_HTWK_Herzau-Gerhardt.pdf ).An overview of various printing processes can be found in Lecture printing or coating: Organic Electronics Saxony - Workshop (U. Herzau-Gerhardt, March 20, 2013, http://www.oes-net.de/uploads/media/Vortrag_HTWK_Herzau-Gerhardt.pdf ).

ZusammenfassungSummary

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, verbesserte Technologien zum Herstellen einer Schichtanordnung für ein Sicherheitsdokument und ein Sicherheitsdokument anzugeben, mit denen auf auch für die Massenfertigung geeignete Art und Weise effizient eine Individualisierung des Sicherheitsdokuments bereitgestellt werden kann, beispielweise zum Personalisieren.The object of the invention is to provide improved technologies for producing a layer arrangement for a security document and a security document, with which individualization of the security document can be efficiently provided in a manner that is also suitable for mass production, for example for personalization.

Zur Lösung sind ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Schichtanordnung für ein Sicherheitsdokument sowie ein Sicherheitsdokument nach den unabhängigen Ansprüchen 1 und 15 geschaffen. Alternative Ausgestaltungen sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen.To solve this, a method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document and a security document according to independent claims 1 and 15 are created. Alternative designs are the subject of subclaims.

Nach einem Aspekt ist ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Schichtanordnung für ein Sicherheitsdokument geschaffen, bei dem ein Halbzeug mit einer Schichtanordnung mit einem Stapel von Schichten aus Kunststoffmaterial bereitgestellt wird. In einer außenliegenden Schicht der Schichtanordnung wird mit Hilfe einer Bearbeitungseinrichtung eine Ausnehmung hergestellt. Im Bereich der Ausnehmung wird mittels einer Druckeinrichtung ein Druckbild aufgedruckt. Es wird ein innenliegendes Druckbild hergestellt, wobei hierbei eine weitere Schicht aus Kunststoffmaterial auf die außenliegende Schicht aufgebracht wird, derart, dass zumindest die Ausnehmung mit dem Druckbild von der weiteren Schicht überdeckt wird. Das innenliegende Druckbild ist von einer Vorder- und / oder einer Rückseite der Schichtanordnung durch wenigstens eine der Schichten hindurch von außen einsehbar.According to one aspect, a method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document is created, in which a semi-finished product with a layer arrangement is provided with a stack of layers of plastic material. A recess is produced in an outer layer of the layer arrangement with the aid of a processing device. A print image is printed in the area of the recess by means of a printing device. An internal printed image is produced, with a further layer of plastic material being applied to the external layer in such a way that at least the recess with the printed image is covered by the further layer. The internal printed image can be viewed from the outside from a front and / or a rear side of the layer arrangement through at least one of the layers.

Nach einem weiteren Aspekt ist ein Sicherheitsdokument mit einer Schichtanordnung geschaffen, die ein innenliegendes Druckbild aufweist, welches von einer Vorder- und / oder einer Rückseite der Schichtanordnung durch wenigstens eine der Schichten hindurch von außen einsehbar ist.According to a further aspect, a security document is created with a layer arrangement which has an internal printed image which can be viewed from the outside from a front and / or a rear side of the layer arrangement through at least one of the layers.

Bei dem Sicherheitsdokument kann es sich beispielsweise um einen Ausweis oder anderes Identitätsdokument handeln, zum Beispiel eine Plastik- oder Kunststoffkarte. Alternativ kann die Schichtanordnung in ein Ausweis- oder Sicherheitsdokument anderer Art integriert sein.The security document can be, for example, an ID card or other identity document, for example a plastic or plastic card. Alternatively, the layer arrangement can be integrated into a different kind of identification or security document.

Mit dem innenliegenden Druckbild ist ein in die Schichtanordnung eingebettetes Druckbild bereitgestellt, welches in die Schichtanordnung mit dem Stapel von Schichten aus Kunststoffmaterial integriert und von außen einsehbar ist, zum Beispiel durch mit dem Druckbild überlappende Klarsichtfolienabschnitte der Schichten.The printed image on the inside provides a printed image embedded in the layer arrangement, which is integrated in the layer arrangement with the stack of layers of plastic material and can be viewed from the outside, for example by transparent film sections of the layers overlapping with the printed image.

Die Schichten im flachen Stapel des Halbzeugs können aus einem oder mehreren verschiedenen Kunststoffmaterialien bestehen. Es kann vorgesehen sein, das eine oder mehrere Schichten aus einer Kunststofffolie gebildet sind.The layers in the flat stack of the semi-finished product can consist of one or more different plastic materials. It can be provided that one or more layers are formed from a plastic film.

Der Stapel von Schichten des Halbzeugs kann als Stapel übereinanderliegender Schichten ausgeführt sein, die gegen eine Relativbewegung zueinander gesichert sind, insbesondere ein Verrutschen, zum Beispiel mittels Heften und / oder Klammern.The stack of layers of the semifinished product can be designed as a stack of layers lying one above the other, which are secured against relative movement to one another, in particular slipping, for example by means of stapling and / or staples.

Ein Teil der Schichten oder alle Schichten des Stapels des Halbzeugs können laminiert sein. Die Lamination erfolgt beispielsweise in einem bei der Herstellung von Sicherheitsdokumenten bekannten Heißpressverfahren, bei dem thermoplastische Kunststoffe unter erhöhten Temperaturen zusammengepresst werden, so dass ein Monoblock gebildet wird. Das Fügen der gestapelten Schichten kann aber auch mittels Einsatz von Klebstoff und / oder mittels Kunststoffschweißen erfolgen.Some or all of the layers of the stack of the semi-finished product can be laminated. The lamination takes place, for example, in a hot pressing process known in the production of security documents, in which thermoplastic plastics are pressed together at elevated temperatures, so that a monoblock is formed. However, the stacked layers can also be joined using adhesive and / or plastic welding.

Die Ausnehmung kann zumindest teilweise als Durchbruch in der außenliegenden Schicht hergestellt sein, wobei das Druckbild dann auf eine darunterliegende Schicht gedruckt werden kann. Das Druckbild kann ganz oder teilweise auf die darunterliegende Schicht gedruckt sein. Das Druckbild kann teilweise auf die darunterliegende Schicht und teilweise auf die außenliegende Schicht im Bereich der Ausnehmung gedruckt sein. Der Durchbruch kann sich durch mehrere Schichten hindurch erstrecken.The recess can be made at least partially as an opening in the outer layer, the printed image then being able to be printed on an underlying layer. The printed image can be printed in whole or in part on the underlying layer. The printed image can be printed partly on the layer underneath and partly on the outer layer in the region of the recess. The breakthrough can extend through several layers.

Die Ausnehmung kann zumindest teilweise als Vertiefung in der außenliegenden Schicht hergestellt sein, wobei das Druckbild im Bereich der Vertiefung gedruckt werden kann. Das Druckbild kann teilweise oder vollständig in der Vertiefung der außenliegenden Schicht mittels Drucken hergestellt werden. Im Unterschied zum Durchbruch ist die außenliegende Schicht beim Herstellen der Vertiefung nicht durchgehend entfernt.The recess can be made at least partially as a depression in the outer layer, it being possible for the printed image to be printed in the region of the depression. The print image can be produced partially or completely in the depression of the outer layer by means of printing. In contrast to the breakthrough, the outer layer is not continuously removed when the recess is made.

Die Ausnehmung kann mittels mechanischer Bearbeitung in der außenliegenden Schicht hergestellt werden. Eine mechanische Bearbeitung kann beispielsweise mittels Fräsen, Hobeln und / oder Gravieren ausgeführt werden. Alternativ oder ergänzend kann ein Stempeln mit einer Gravur zum Herstellen der Ausnehmung verwendet werden.The recess can be produced in the outer layer by means of mechanical processing. Mechanical processing can be carried out, for example, by milling, planing and / or engraving. As an alternative or in addition, stamping with an engraving can be used to produce the recess.

Die Ausnehmung kann mittels Laserbearbeitung in der außenliegenden Schicht hergestellt werden. Die Laserbearbeitung kann mit der mechanischen Bearbeitung zum Herstellen der Ausnehmung kombiniert werden.The recess can be produced in the outer layer by means of laser processing. Laser processing can be combined with mechanical processing to produce the recess.

Das Druckbild kann einen die Ausnehmung umgebenden Ausnehmungsrand zumindest abschnittsweise erfassend gedruckt werden. Bei dieser Ausführungsform wird das zum Herstellen des Druckbilds genutzte Material, beispielsweise eine Drucktinte, teilweise auch auf den die Ausnehmung umgebenden Ausnehmungsrand gedruckt. Hierdurch kann in einer Ausgestaltung eine mittels einer optischen Ausleseeinrichtung und / oder mit bloßem Auge erkennbare Bildstörstelle im Druckbild hergestellt werden.The printed image can be printed in a recess edge surrounding the recess, at least in sections. In this embodiment, the material used to produce the printed image, for example a printing ink, is also partially printed on the recess edge surrounding the recess. In this way, in one embodiment, an image defect in the printed image that can be recognized by means of an optical readout device and / or with the naked eye can be produced.

Der die Ausnehmung umgebende Ausnehmungsrand kann zumindest abschnittsweise mit Wandschrägen hergestellt werden.The recess edge surrounding the recess can be produced at least in sections with wall bevels.

Das Druckbild kann mit einer Druckschichtdicke hergestellt werden, die geringer als eine Höhe der Ausnehmung ist. Die Schichtdickte des Druckbilds kann im Wesentlichen gleich der Höhe der Ausnehmung sein. In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung ist die Druckschichtdicke höher als die Höhe der Ausnehmung. Bei diesen oder anderen Ausführungsformen kann das Druckbild die Fläche der Ausnehmung ganz oder teilweise überdecken.The print image can be produced with a print layer thickness that is less than a height of the recess. The layer thickness of the printed image can be substantially equal to the height of the recess. In an alternative embodiment, the printing layer thickness is greater than the height of the recess. In these or other embodiments, the printed image can completely or partially cover the area of the recess.

Der die Ausnehmung umgebende Ausnehmungsrand kann zumindest abschnittsweise einer äußeren Druckbildkontur folgend hergestellt werden. Der Ausnehmungsrand folgt hinsichtlich seines Verlaufes hierbei wenigstens teilweise der äußeren Kontur des Druckbilds, wobei der äußere Rand des Druckbilds und der Ausnehmungsrand aneinanderstoßen können. Alternativ können die beiden Ränder voneinander beabstandet sein.The recess edge surrounding the recess can be produced at least in sections following an outer printed image contour. In terms of its course, the recess edge follows at least partially the outer contour of the printed image, the outer edge of the printed image and the recess edge being able to abut one another. Alternatively, the two edges can be spaced apart.

Das Druckbild kann mit ein Sicherheitsdokument individualisierenden Bildstörstellen hergestellt werden. Die Bildstörstellen können mit Hilfe einer optischen Leseeinrichtung auswertbar sein, beispielsweise mit Hilfe einer Kamera und einer nachgelagerten digitalen Bildanalyse. Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierenden Bildstörstellen mit bloßem Auge sichtbar sind. Die Bildstörstellen können Personen identifizierend sein, beispielsweise dadurch, dass beim Auslesen mit Hilfe einer optischen Ausleseeinrichtung die hierbei bestimmten Bildstörstellen einem personenbezogenen Datensatz zugeordnet werden können. Die Bildstörstellen können sich bei den verschiedenen Ausführungen über einen Teilbereich des Druckbilds oder über das gesamte Druckbild erstrecken.The printed image can be produced with image interference points individualizing a security document. The image interference points can be evaluated using an optical reading device, for example using a camera and a downstream digital image analysis. It can be provided that the image interference points individualizing the security document are visible to the naked eye. The image interference points can be identifying persons, for example in that when reading out with the aid of an optical readout device, the image interference points determined here can be assigned to a personal data record. In the different versions, the image interference points can extend over a partial area of the printed image or over the entire printed image.

Im Bereich der Ausnehmung können in der Schichtanordnung das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierende Störstellen hergestellt werden, die den Bildstörstellen zugeordnet sind. Die Störstellen im Bereich der Ausnehmung können mittels mechanischer Bearbeitung und / oder Laserbearbeitung hergestellt werden. Beispielsweise können die Störstellen als oberflächenseitige Vertiefungen im Bereich der Ausnehmung hergestellt werden. Auf diese Weise können in einer Ausgestaltung zugeordnete Bildstörstellen entstehen, wenn das Druckbild aufgedruckt wird, beispielsweise dadurch, dass die Störstellen in der außenliegenden Schicht und / oder einer darunterliegenden Schicht der Schichtanordnung zu einem anderen Verlaufen des aufgedruckten Druckmaterials führen als außerhalb der Störstellen. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung können die Bildstörstellen automatisch aufgrund der vorher hergestellten Stör- oder Fehlstellen im Bereich der Ausnehmung in dem Schichtmaterial entstehen. Die den Störstellen zugeordneten Bildstörstellen können hinsichtlich ihres Verlaufs und / oder ihrer Formgebung den Störstellen entsprechend ausgebildet sein. Die Störstellen können auf einer Oberfläche der außenliegenden Schicht und / oder auf der Oberfläche einer darunterliegenden Schicht hergestellt sein. Die Schicht der Schichtanordnung, in welcher die Störstellen hergestellt werden, kann aus einem opaken Schichtmaterial bestehen.In the area of the recess, the security document can be used to produce individualized fault points that are assigned to the image fault points. The defects in the area of the recess can be produced by means of mechanical processing and / or laser processing. For example, the defects can be produced as depressions on the surface in the area of the recess. In this way, associated image defects can occur in one embodiment when the printed image is printed on, for example by the fact that the defects in the outer layer and / or an underlying layer of the layer arrangement lead to a different course of the printed material than outside of the defects. In this configuration, the image defects can automatically arise due to the previously created defects or defects in the area of the recess in the layer material. With regard to their course and / or their shape, the image interference points assigned to the interference points can be designed corresponding to the interference points. The defects can be produced on a surface of the outer layer and / or on the surface of an underlying layer. The layer of the layer arrangement in which the defects are produced can consist of an opaque layer material.

In die Schichtanordnung kann ein elektronisches Speichermedium eingelagert werden, und in dem elektronischen Speichermedium können auslesbare elektronische Daten gespeichert werden, die Informationen über die Bildstörstellen und / oder die Störstellen anzeigen. Die elektronischen Daten können zum Beispiel maschinell und / oder mit bloßem Auge auslesbare Eigenschaften der Störstellen und / oder der Bildstörstellen angeben, zum Beispiel einen Verlauf. Ist die Schichtanordnung in ein Sicherheitsdokument integriert, können beim Auslesen des Sicherheitsdokuments die elektronischen Daten aus dem Speichermedium ausgelesen werden, beispielsweise aus dem Chip einer Chipkarte. Des Weiteren kann das Druckbild optisch ausgelesen werden, worauf die Bildstörstellen bestimmt werden. Im Anschluss können die ausgelesenen elektronischen Daten und die bestimmten Bildstörstellen verglichen werden, um so eine Prüfung des Sicherheitsdokuments durchzuführen. Alternativ zum Einbringen des Speichermediums beim Herstellen der Schichtanordnung kann vorgesehen sein, dass elektrische Speichermedium beim weiteren Prozessieren der Schichtanordnung zum Herstellen eines Sicherheitsdokuments einzubringen. Das Speichern der elektronischen Daten kann beispielsweise im Rahmen einer Personalisierung des Sicherheitsdokuments vorgenommen werden.An electronic storage medium can be embedded in the layer arrangement, and readable electronic data can be stored in the electronic storage medium, which display information about the image defects and / or the defects. The electronic data can, for example, indicate properties of the defects and / or the image defects that can be read out mechanically and / or with the naked eye, for example a course. If the layer arrangement is integrated in a security document, when the security document is read out, the electronic data can be read out of the storage medium, for example from the chip of a chip card. Furthermore, the printed image can be read out optically, whereupon the image defects are determined. The read-out electronic data and the specific image interference points can then be compared in order to carry out a check of the security document. As an alternative to introducing the storage medium when producing the layer arrangement, provision can be made for the electrical storage medium to be introduced during further processing of the layer arrangement in order to produce a security document. The electronic data can be stored, for example, as part of a personalization of the security document.

Das Verfahren kann die folgenden Schritte vorsehen: Erzeugen von elektronischen Bearbeitungsdaten mittels einer Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung, wobei hierbei personenbezogene und / oder nicht personenbezogene Daten verarbeitet und eine das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierende Anordnung der Störstellen bestimmt werden; Übertragen der elektronischen Bearbeitungsdaten an die Bearbeitungseinrichtung; und Herstellen der Störstellen gemäß der das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierenden Anordnung mittels der Bearbeitungseinrichtung. Beim Erzeugen der elektronischen Bearbeitungsdaten kann mittels Bestimmen der Anordnung der Störstellen eine Kodierung der personenbezogenen und / oder der nicht personenbezogenen Daten ausgeführt werden, indem in Abhängigkeit von diesen Daten die das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierende Anordnung der Störstellen bestimmt wird. Die personenbezogenen und / oder die nicht personenbezogenen Daten können so in eine individualisierende Anordnung von Störstellen umgesetzt werden. Diese Anordnung wird sodann mittels der Bearbeitungseinrichtung in der Schichtanordnung hergestellt. Die Störstellen können beim Aufbringen des Druckbilds zu zugeordneten Bildstörstellen führen. Hierdurch kann die individualisierende Anordnung der Störstellen in eine zugeordnete Anordnung von Bildstörstellen umgesetzt werden. Es können ergänzende Bildstörstellen vorgesehen sein, die nicht in Bezug zu einer zugeordneten Störstelle stehen. Derartige zusätzliche Bildstörstellen können im Rahmen des Aufdruckens des Druckbilds hergestellt werden. Die elektronischen Bearbeitungsdaten und / oder hieraus gewonnene elektronische Daten können in dem Speichermedium hinterlegt werden.The method can provide the following steps: generation of electronic processing data by means of a data processing device, whereby personal data and / or non-personal data are processed and an arrangement of the fault points individualizing the security document is determined; Transmission of the electronic processing data to the processing device; and producing the defects according to the arrangement individualizing the security document by means of the processing device. When generating the electronic processing data, a coding of the personal and / or non-personal data can be carried out by determining the arrangement of the fault locations, by determining the arrangement of the fault locations individualizing the security document as a function of this data. The personal and / or the non-personal data can thus be converted into an individualized arrangement of fault locations. This arrangement is then produced in the layer arrangement by means of the processing device. The defects can lead to assigned image defects when the printed image is applied. In this way, the individualizing arrangement of the defects can be converted into an assigned arrangement of image defects. Supplementary image defects can be provided that are not related to an assigned defect. Such additional image defects can be produced as part of the printing of the printed image. The electronic processing data and / or electronic data obtained therefrom can be stored in the storage medium.

Das Verfahren kann alternativ oder ergänzend die folgenden Schritte vorsehen: Erzeugen von elektronischen Druckdaten mittels der Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung, wobei hierbei die personenbezogenen und / oder die nicht personenbezogenen Daten verarbeitet und eine das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierende Ausbildung der Bildstörstellen bestimmt werden; Übertragen der elektronischen Druckdaten an die Druckeinrichtung; und Herstellen der Bildstörstellen gemäß der das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierenden Anordnung beim Drucken mittels der Bearbeitungseinrichtung. Die personenbezogenen und / oder die nicht personenbezogenen Daten bestimmen die das Sicherheitsdokument individualisierende Ausbildung der Bildstörstellen, so dass die Daten kodiert werden in eine Anordnung und Ausprägung der Bildstörstellen. Bildstörstellen können zum Beispiel mittels eines höheren oder eines geringeren Druckmaterialaustrags, geänderter Farbe und / oder der Verwendung unterschiedlicher Druckmuster im Bereich der Störstellen beim Aufbringen des Druckbilds hergestellt werden. Dieses kann dem Überlappungsbereich mit den und / oder Bereiche außerhalb der zuvor hergestellten Störstellen betreffen.The method can alternatively or additionally provide the following steps: generation of electronic print data by means of the data processing device, the personal and / or non-personal data being processed and a design of the image interference points individualizing the security document being determined; Transmitting the electronic print data to the printing device; and producing the image defects according to the arrangement individualizing the security document when printing by means of the processing device. The personal and / or the non-personal data determine the design of the image disturbance points that individualizes the security document, so that the data are encoded in an arrangement and form of the image disturbance points. Image defects can be produced, for example, by means of a higher or lower discharge of the printing material, changed color and / or the use of different printing patterns in the area of the defects in the application of the printed image. This can relate to the area of overlap with and / or areas outside of the previously created defects.

Die gemäß den alternativen Ausgestaltungen hergestellte Schichtanordnung kann einer weiteren Prozessesierung zugeführt werden, um ein Sicherheitsdokument herzustellen, beispielswiese eine Plastik- oder Kunststoffkarte, sei es mit oder ohne Chip. Technologien zum Integrieren der Schichtanordnung in eine solche Karte oder ein anderes Sicherheitsdokument sind als solche in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen bekannt. Die Schichtanordnung kann hierbei beispielweise auf der Vorder- und / oder der Rückseite um eine oder mehrere weitere Schichten ergänzt werden, beispielsweise mittels Auflaminieren von Kunststoffmaterialschichten.The layer arrangement produced according to the alternative configurations can be fed to further processing in order to produce a security document, for example a plastic or plastic card, be it with or without a chip. Technologies for integrating the layer arrangement into such a card or another security document are known as such in various embodiments. The layer arrangement can be supplemented, for example, on the front and / or the back by one or more further layers, for example by means of laminating plastic material layers.

Beschreibung von AusführungsbeispielenDescription of exemplary embodiments

Im Folgenden werden weitere Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezugnahme auf Figuren einer Zeichnung erläutert. Hierbei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung zum Herstellen eines Schichtaufbaus mit einem Druckbild für eine Kunststoffkarte;
Fig. 2
eine schematische Darstellung für ein alternatives Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Schichtaufbaus mit einem Druckbild für eine Kunststoffkarte;
Fig. 3
eine schematische Darstellung für ein weiteres alternatives Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Schichtaufbaus mit einem Druckbild für eine Kunststoffkarte;
Fig. 4
eine schematische Darstellung einer Kunststoffkarte, bei der in einem Kartenkörper, der als Schichtaufbau gebildet ist, ein Sichtfenster vorgesehen ist;
Fig. 5
eine schematische Darstellung einer Kunststoffkarte, bei der in einem Kartenkörper, der als Schichtaufbau gebildet ist, ein Sichtfenster vorgesehen ist, wobei hierin ein Druckbild von einem Rand umgeben ist, welcher einer äußeren Kontur des Druckbilds folgend ausgebildet;
Fig. 6
eine schematische Darstellung einer weiteren Kunststoffkarte, bei der im Bereich des Druckbilds Bildfehlstellen einer Kontur folgend ausgebildet sind;
Fig. 7
eine schematische Darstellung einer Anordnung mit Teilen einer Vorrichtung zum Herstellen einer Kunststoffkarte und
Fig. 8
eine schematische Darstellung einer Kunststoffkarte, die zusätzlich zu dem innenliegenden Druckbild einen Chip aufweist.
Further exemplary embodiments are explained below with reference to figures of a drawing. Here show:
Fig. 1
a schematic representation for producing a layer structure with a print image for a plastic card;
Fig. 2
a schematic representation of an alternative method for producing a layer structure with a print image for a plastic card;
Fig. 3
a schematic representation of a further alternative method for producing a layer structure with a print image for a plastic card;
Fig. 4
is a schematic representation of a plastic card in which a viewing window is provided in a card body which is formed as a layer structure;
Fig. 5
a schematic representation of a plastic card, in which a viewing window is provided in a card body, which is formed as a layer structure, wherein a printed image is surrounded by an edge, which follows an outer contour of the printed image;
Fig. 6
a schematic representation of a further plastic card, in which image defects are formed following a contour in the area of the printed image;
Fig. 7
is a schematic representation of an arrangement with parts of a device for producing a plastic card and
Fig. 8
is a schematic representation of a plastic card that has a chip in addition to the internal print image.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung für ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Schichtaufbaus 1 mit einem Druckbild 2 für ein Sicherheitsdokument, beispielweise eine Kunststoffkarte. Der Schichtaufbau wird bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel in einer einfachen Ausgestaltung mit Schichten 3, 4 bereitgestellt. Hierbei handelt es sich um Schichten, die jeweils aus einem Kunststoffmaterial bestehen. Der Schichtaufbau 1 kann als vereinzelter Bogen oder als Endlosmaterial von der Rolle für die weitere Bearbeitung bereitgestellt werden. Im Rahmen der weiteren Verarbeitung wird in der Schicht 3 eine Ausnehmung 5 hergestellt, indem die Schicht 3 im Bereich der Ausnehmung 5 entfernt wird. Zum Herstellen der Ausnehmung 5 können mechanische oder nicht mechanische Verfahren genutzt werden, insbesondere Mikrofräsen, Mikrohobeln, Mikrogravieren und / oder Laserbearbeiten. Insbesondere beim Nutzen der mechanischen Bearbeitungsverfahren wie Mikrofräsen oder Mikrohobeln können Seitenwände 6, 7 der Ausnehmung 5 als schräge Wandabschnitte ausgebildet werden, was in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist. Alternativ können die Seitenwände 6, 7 im Wesentlichen aufrecht stehend auf der Schicht 4 ausgebildet sein. Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation for a method for producing a layer structure 1 with a print image 2 for a security document, for example a plastic card. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the layer structure is provided in a simple embodiment with layers 3, 4. These are layers, each consisting of a plastic material. The layer structure 1 can be provided as a separate sheet or as an endless material from the roll for further processing. In the course of further processing, a recess 5 is produced in layer 3 by removing layer 3 in the region of recess 5. Mechanical or non-mechanical methods can be used to produce the recess 5, in particular micro-milling, micro-planing, micro-engraving and / or laser processing. In particular when using the mechanical processing methods such as micro milling or micro planing, side walls 6, 7 of the recess 5 can be formed as inclined wall sections, which is shown in Fig. 1 is shown. Alternatively, the side walls 6, 7 can be formed essentially upright on the layer 4.

Nachfolgend wird im Bereich der Ausnehmung 5 auf der Schicht 4 ein Druckbild 2 mittels eines Druckverfahrens aufgetragen. Zum Beispiel kann ein Inkjet-Druckverfahren genutzt werden. Auf diese Weise wird in der Ausnehmung 5 ein einliegendes Druckbild erzeugt. Die Höhe des aufgetragenen Druckmaterials (Tinte) kann geringer als 20 µm sein. Die Höhe des Druckbilds 2 kann geringer oder etwa gleich der Schichtdicke der Schicht 3 sein. In einer Ausführungsform handelt es sich bei der Schicht 3 um eine opake Schicht. Die Schicht 4 kann als transparente oder opake Schicht ausgebildet sein, wobei bei transparenter Ausbildung das Druckbild 2 durch die Schicht 4 hindurch einsehbar ist.A print image 2 is subsequently applied to the layer 4 in the region of the recess 5 by means of a printing process. For example, an inkjet printing process can be used. In this way, an inserted print image is generated in the recess 5. The height of the printed material (ink) can be less than 20 µm. The height of the printed image 2 can be less or approximately equal to the layer thickness of the layer 3. In one embodiment, layer 3 is an opaque layer. The layer 4 can be formed as a transparent or opaque layer, with the printed image 2 being visible through the layer 4 in the case of a transparent formation.

Das Druckbild 2 kann die Ausnehmung 5 in ihrer gesamten Breite oder in Teilen erfassen, was in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist, wo das Druckbild 2 von einem Rand 8 umgeben ist, einem Bereich der Ausnehmung 5, der nicht bedruckt ist.The printed image 2 can capture the recess 5 in its entire width or in parts, which in Fig. 1 is shown where the printed image 2 is surrounded by an edge 8, an area of the recess 5 that is not printed.

Der so hergestellte Schichtaufbau 1 kann dann dem weiteren Prozessieren zum Herstellen einer Kunststoffkarte zugeführt werden. Hierbei wird auf die Deckseite 9 des Schichtaufbaus 1 wenigstens eine weitere Schicht auflaminiert, sodass das Druckbild 2 überdeckt ist. Weitere Laminierschritte können vorgesehen sein, um schließlich die Kunststoffkarte mit einem integrierten oder innenliegendem Druckbild herzustellen, welches von einer oder beiden Seiten der Kunststoffkarte durch transparente Schichten hindurch einsehbar ist.The layer structure 1 produced in this way can then be fed to further processing for producing a plastic card. Here, at least one further layer is laminated onto the cover side 9 of the layer structure 1, so that the printed image 2 is covered. Further lamination steps can be provided in order to finally produce the plastic card with an integrated or internal printed image, which can be viewed through transparent layers from one or both sides of the plastic card.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines alternativen Verfahrens zum Herstellen eines Schichtaufbaus für eine Kunststoffkarte. Für gleiche Merkmale werden in Fig. 2 dieselben Bezugszeichen wie in Fig. 1 verwendet. Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of an alternative method for producing a layer structure for a plastic card. For the same characteristics, in Fig. 2 the same reference numerals as in Fig. 1 used.

Während oder nach dem Herstellen der Ausnehmung 5 werden bei dem Verfahren nach Fig. 2 im Bereich der Ausnehmung 5 auf einer Oberfläche 10 der Schicht 4 Sollfehl- oder Sollstörstellen 11, 12 erzeugt, die bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform als Vertiefungen ausgebildet sind, die zum Beispiel V-Form im Querschnitt aufweisen können. Die Sollstörstellen 11, 12 können mittels mechanischer Bearbeitung, insbesondere mittels Mikrofräsen und / oder Mikrohobeln hergestellt werden. Alternativ oder ergänzend können ein Mikrogravieren und / oder eine Laserbearbeitung genutzt werden. Die verschiedenen Bearbeitungsverfahren können miteinander kombiniert werden.During or after the production of the recess 5, the method according to Fig. 2 In the area of the recess 5 on a surface 10 of the layer 4, predetermined defects or imperfections 11, 12 are generated, which in the embodiment shown are formed as depressions are, for example, V-shaped in cross section. The target interference points 11, 12 can be produced by means of mechanical processing, in particular by means of micro milling and / or micro planing. Alternatively or in addition, micro-engraving and / or laser processing can be used. The different processing methods can be combined with each other.

Beim anschließenden Auftragen des Druckbilds 2 entstehen im Bereich der Sollstörstellen 11, 12 Bildfehl- oder Bildstörstellen 13, 14 des Druckbilds 2. Zum Beispiel kann sich beim Bedrucken die aufgebrachte Farbe im Bereich Sollstörstellen 11, 12 mit höherer Schichtdicke sammeln, was zum einer Schattenkontur innerhalb des Druckbilds führen kann. Auf diese Weise wird das Druckbild 2 gezielt mit zusätzlichen fälschungssicheren Merkmalen versehen, die mit bloßem Auge sichtbar sein können. Alternativ oder ergänzend kann eine Auswertung des Druckbilds 2 mittels optischer Messung vorgesehen sein.When the printed image 2 is subsequently applied, image defects or image defects 13, 14 of the printed image 2 arise in the area of the predetermined defect areas 11, 12. For example, during printing, the applied color can collect in the area of the predetermined defect areas 11, 12 with a higher layer thickness, which results in a shadow contour within of the printed image. In this way, the printed image 2 is specifically provided with additional forgery-proof features that can be visible to the naked eye. As an alternative or in addition, an evaluation of the printed image 2 by means of optical measurement can be provided.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung für ein weiteres alternatives Verfahren eines Schichtaufbaus 1 für eine Kunststoffkarte. Für gleiche Merkmale werden in Fig. 3 dieselben Bezugszeichen wie in den Fig. 1 und 2 verwendet. Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation for a further alternative method of a layer structure 1 for a plastic card. For the same characteristics, in Fig. 3 the same reference numerals as in the Fig. 1 and 2 used.

Im Unterschied zu dem Verfahren aus Fig. 2 werden bei der Ausgestaltung in Fig. 3 die Sollstörstellen 11, 12 in der Schicht 4 hergestellt, ohne dass vorher die Ausnehmung 5 (vgl. Fig. 1 und 2) hergestellt wird. Den Bereich der Sollstörstellen 11, 12 überstreichend wird das Druckbild 2 auf der Schicht 4 aufgebracht, sodass die Bildstörstellen 13, 14 im Druckbild 2 entstehen. Das Druckbild 2 kann beispielsweise als Druckraster aufgedruckt werden. Die Bildstörstellen 13, 14 im Druckbild 2 können hierbei insbesondere dadurch entstehen, dass die Tinte aufgedruckter Rasterpunkte im Bereich von Seitenwände 15, 16 der Sollstörstellen 11, 12 aufgrund der schrägen Ausbildung verläuft, im Unterscheid zu der Tinte von Rasterpunkten auf der horizontalen Oberfläche der Schicht 4.In contrast to the procedure Fig. 2 are in the design in Fig. 3 the desired defects 11, 12 are produced in the layer 4 without the recess 5 (cf. Fig. 1 and 2 ) will be produced. The printed image 2 is applied to the layer 4 over the area of the desired interference points 11, 12, so that the image interference points 13, 14 arise in the printed image 2. The printed image 2 can, for example, be printed on as a printing screen. The image defects 13, 14 in the printed image 2 can arise in particular from the fact that the ink of printed raster dots runs in the region of side walls 15, 16 of the predetermined interference spots 11, 12 due to the oblique formation, in contrast to the ink of raster dots on the horizontal surface of the layer 4th

Der Schichtaufbau 1 kann bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 3 dann dem weiteren Prozessieren der Kunststoffkarte zugeführt werden, um ein oder mehrere Schichten aufzulaminieren, wodurch eine Kunststoffkarte mit integriertem oder innenliegendem Druckbild hergestellt wird. Für den weiteren Herstellungsprozess sind als solche verschiedene Verfahrensgestaltungen bekannt, weshalb diese hier nicht weiter zu erläutern sind. Es können ein oder mehrere transparente Schichten aus Kunststoffmaterial auflaminiert werden, durch welche hindurch das Druckbild 2 einsehbar ist. Es können ein oder mehrere opake Schichten integriert werden, durch die hindurch ein dahinter liegendes Bild nicht einsehbar ist, wobei dann in die opake Schicht gegebenenfalls eine Ausnehmung als Fenster einzuarbeiten ist, um die Einsehbarkeit des Druckbilds 2 zu ermöglichen. Verschiedene Schichtaufbauten mit transparenten und opaken Schichten können vorgesehen sein, wobei das innenliegende Druckbild 2 von wenigstens einer Flachseite der Kunststoffkarte durch eine oder mehrere transparente Schichten hindurch einsehbar ist.The layer structure 1 can according to the embodiment Fig. 3 are then fed to the further processing of the plastic card in order to laminate one or more layers, whereby a plastic card with an integrated or internal printed image is produced. Various process designs are known as such for the further manufacturing process, which is why they are not to be explained further here. One or more transparent layers of plastic material can be laminated on, through which the printed image 2 can be viewed. One or more opaque layers can be integrated, through which an image behind it cannot be seen, and then If necessary, a recess has to be worked into the opaque layer as a window in order to make the printed image 2 visible. Various layer structures with transparent and opaque layers can be provided, the internal printed image 2 being visible from at least one flat side of the plastic card through one or more transparent layers.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Kunststoffkarte 40, bei der in einem Kartenkörper 41, der als Schichtaufbau gebildet ist, ein Sichtfenster 42 vorgesehen ist, in welchem das Druckbild 2 zu sehen ist. Das Druckbild 2 ist bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform von dem Rand 43 umgeben. Der Rand 43 kann einer äußeren Kontur 44 des Druckbilds 2 folgend ausgebildet sein, was Fig. 5 schematisch zeigt. Hierfür wurde die Ausnehmung 5 beim Herstellen des Schichtaufbaus 1 entsprechend hergestellt. Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of a plastic card 40, in which a viewing window 42 is provided in a card body 41, which is formed as a layer structure, in which the printed image 2 can be seen. The printed image 2 is surrounded by the edge 43 in the embodiment shown. The edge 43 can be formed following an outer contour 44 of the printed image 2, which Fig. 5 schematically shows. For this purpose, the recess 5 was produced accordingly when the layer structure 1 was produced.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer weiteren Kunststoffkarte 60, bei der im Bereich des Druckbilds 2 die Bildstörstellen 61 ausgebildet sind. Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a further plastic card 60, in which the image defects 61 are formed in the area of the printed image 2.

Auf dem Sicherheitsdokument, insbesondere der Kunststoffkarte, kann ergänzend eine Darstellung der Ausbildung der Bildstörstellen aufgedruckt sein, zum Beispiel in Form einer Liniendarstellung für den Verlauf der Bildstörstellen oder als ein Referenzbild. Auf diese Weise sind zum Beispiel beliebige Konturen oder Symbole als Störstellen in das Druckbild einarbeitbar, die zum Vergleich auf der Kunststoffkarte dargestellt sind, was eine Echtheitsprüfung auf einfache und effiziente Art und Weise unterstützt. Fig. 6 zeigt dies beispielhaft für die Bildstörstellen 61 bei der weiteren Kunststoffkarte 60 (vgl. Karte unten links).The security document, in particular the plastic card, can additionally have a representation of the formation of the image interference spots printed on it, for example in the form of a line representation for the course of the image interference spots or as a reference image. In this way, for example, any contours or symbols can be incorporated into the print image as imperfections, which are shown on the plastic card for comparison, which supports an authenticity check in a simple and efficient manner. Fig. 6 shows this by way of example for the image interference points 61 in the further plastic card 60 (cf. card bottom left).

Für das Herstellen des Schichtaufbaus 1 in seinen verschiedenen Ausgestaltungen für das nachfolgende weitere Prozessieren zum Herstellen der Kunststoffkarte kann eine Vorrichtung vorgesehen sein, für die Vorrichtungsteile in Fig. 7 schematisch dargestellt sind. Bei der Vorrichtung in Fig. 7 stellt ein Raster-Bildprozessor 70 aufbereitete digitale Daten bereit, die Steuerdaten sowohl für ein Drucksystem 71 zum Drucken des Druckbilds 2 wie auch Bearbeitungssysteme 72, 73 umfassen, die dazu dienen, beim Herstellen des Schichtaufbaus 1 die Ausnehmung 5 und / oder die Sollstörstellen 11, 12 herzustellen, insbesondere mittels Laserbearbeitung und / oder mechanischer Bearbeitung. Der Raster-Bildprozessor 70 wird auch als Pixelflächenrechner bezeichnet. Üblicherweise dient der Raster-Bildprozessor 70 dazu, Daten aus der Druckvorstufe für einen Belichter oder einen Drucker aufzubereiten, sodass dieser das mittels einer Layout-Seite bestimmte Druckbild 2 herstellen kann. Hierbei empfängt der Raster-Bildprozessor 70 für den Druck bestimmte Daten, die mithilfe einer Seitenbeschreibungssprache wie Postscript abgespeichert wurden, und positioniert alle dargelegten Bestandteile erneut, um sie dann in ein Rasternetz von Rasterpunkten zu überführen. Es kann hierbei eine belichtungsfähige Bitmap erstellt werden. Die so im Raster-Bildprozessor 70 erzeugten Daten können als Rasterdaten über eine Datenbanken 74a dem Drucksystem 71 zugeführt werden, welches beim Herstellen des Schichtaufbaus 1 das Druckbild 2 erzeugt.For the manufacture of the layer structure 1 in its various configurations for the subsequent further processing for the manufacture of the plastic card, a device can be provided for the device parts in Fig. 7 are shown schematically. In the device in Fig. 7 a raster image processor 70 provides processed digital data, which include control data for a printing system 71 for printing the printed image 2 as well as processing systems 72, 73, which serve to cut out the recess 5 and / or the target defects 11 when the layer structure 1 is being produced, 12 manufacture, in particular by means of laser processing and / or mechanical processing. The raster image processor 70 is also referred to as a pixel area calculator. The raster image processor 70 usually serves to prepare data from the prepress for an imagesetter or a printer, so that the latter can produce the printed image 2 determined by means of a layout page. Here, the raster image processor 70 receives data intended for printing using a page description language how Postscript was saved, and repositions all of the components set out, in order to then convert them into a grid network of grid points. An exposable bitmap can be created. The data thus generated in the raster image processor 70 can be fed as raster data via a database 74a to the printing system 71, which generates the printed image 2 when the layer structure 1 is produced.

Zusätzlich werden die von dem Raster-Bildprozessor 70 bereitgestellten Rasterdaten als Bearbeitungsdaten über eine weitere Datenbank 74b in einer jeweiligen Steuereinrichtung 75, 76 für die Bearbeitungseinrichtungen 72, 73 verarbeitet und in entsprechende Steuersignale umgewandelt. Dieses erfolgt mittels Bereitstellen und Übergeben eines oder mehrerer Datenfiles. Hierbei kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Bearbeitungsvorrichtungen 72, 73 einer mechanischen Bearbeitung (Fräsen, Hobeln) und / oder einer Laserbearbeitung dienen. Aufgrund der Verarbeitung der Rasterdaten sowohl für die Steuerung des Drucksystems 71 wie auch die Steuerung der Bearbeitungsvorrichtung 72, 73 kann beim Herstellen des Schichtaufbaus 1 eine höchste Präzision beim Herstellen der Ausnehmung 5 und / oder der Sollstörstellen 11, 12 einerseits und dem nachträglichen Aufbringen des Druckbilds 2 in deren Bereich anderseits gewährleistet werden.In addition, the raster data provided by the raster image processor 70 are processed as processing data via a further database 74b in a respective control device 75, 76 for the processing devices 72, 73 and converted into corresponding control signals. This is done by providing and transferring one or more data files. It can be provided here that the processing devices 72, 73 are used for mechanical processing (milling, planing) and / or laser processing. Due to the processing of the raster data both for the control of the printing system 71 and for the control of the processing device 72, 73, the manufacture of the layer structure 1 can achieve maximum precision in the production of the recess 5 and / or the desired defects 11, 12 on the one hand and the subsequent application of the print image 2 are guaranteed in their area.

Die von dem Raster-Bildprozessor 70 bereitgestellten Rasterdaten können zum Erzeugen der Rasterdaten 74a und der Bearbeitungsdaten 74b mit unterschiedlicher Auflösung verarbeitet werden. Die Bearbeitungsdaten 74b können für die Bearbeitungssystem 72, 73 in einem jeweils angepasstem Format bereitgestellt werden, zum Beispiel in einer "CNC-Sprache", die von den mechanischen Bearbeitungseinrichtungen (Fräsen, Hobeln) verarbeitbar ist. Für eine Laserbearbeitung können Rasterdaten für den Laser ("Punktgröße, Intensität") an sich sowie Koordinaten für ein Spiegelsystem des Lasers bereitgestellt werden.The raster data provided by the raster image processor 70 can be processed with different resolutions to generate the raster data 74a and the processing data 74b. The machining data 74b can be provided for the machining systems 72, 73 in a respectively adapted format, for example in a "CNC language" that can be processed by the mechanical machining devices (milling, planing). For laser processing, raster data for the laser ("point size, intensity") per se and coordinates for a mirror system of the laser can be provided.

Fig. 8 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Kunststoffkarte 80, die zusätzlich zu dem innenliegenden Druckbild 2 einen Chip 81 aufweist. Dem Aufbau einer üblichen Chipkarte entsprechend kann der Chip 81 beim Herstellen der Kunststoffkarte 80 mit elektronischen Daten beschrieben werden, die von einem geeignetem Lesegerät, wie dieses in verschiedenen Ausgestaltungen als solches bekannt ist, ausgelesen werden können. Der Eintrag derartiger elektronischer Daten in den Chip 81 kann im Rahmen einer Personalisierung erfolgen. Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die elektronischen Daten, die auf dem Chip 81 gespeichert werden, Fehlstellen-Daten umfassen, die Informationen betreffend die Sollstörstellen 11, 12 und / oder die Bildstörstellen 13, 14 im Druckbild 2 anzeigen. Beispielsweise kann die Kontur (Linienform und / oder Bildkontur) durch die Fehlstellen-Daten angezeigt werden. Fig. 8 shows a schematic illustration of a plastic card 80 which has a chip 81 in addition to the internal printed image 2. In accordance with the structure of a conventional chip card, the chip 81 can be written with electronic data during the production of the plastic card 80, which can be read out by a suitable reading device, as is known as such in various configurations. Such electronic data can be entered into the chip 81 as part of a personalization. It can be provided that the electronic data which are stored on the chip 81 comprise defect data, the information relating to the target fault points 11, 12 and / or display the image defects 13, 14 in the printed image 2. For example, the contour (line shape and / or image contour) can be indicated by the defect data.

Im Rahmen einer Echtheitsprüfung für die Kunststoffkarte 80 können die Fehl- oder Störstellen-Daten mithilfe des Kartenlesegeräts ausgelesen und dem Nutzer des Kartenlesegeräts über eine Anzeige angezeigt werden, sodass der Nutzer die angezeigten Informationen mit dem mit bloßen Auge sichtbaren Bildstörstellen der Chipkarte 80 vergleichen kann. Alternativ oder ergänzend kann vorgesehen sein, dass das innenliegende Druckbild 2 mit den Bildstörstellen mithilfe einer Scaneinrichtung eingescannt wird und in dem Scanbild die Bildstörstellen bestimmt werden, um diese mit dem im Chip 81 gespeicherten Störstellen-Daten zu vergleichen. Dieses kann mithilfe eines Prüfgeräts ausgeführt werden, welches die Scaneinrichtung und das Kartenlesegerät, zum Beispiel ein Chipkarten-Lesegerät, als getrennte oder integrierte Funktionseinheiten aufweist. In Abhängigkeit vom Ergebnis des Vergleichs kann dem Nutzer mittels optischer und / oder akustischer Ausgabe das Ergebnis der Echtheitsprüfung mitgeteilt werden. Prüfvorrichtungen, die eingerichtet sind, Kunststoffkarten mit Chip zu scannen und elektronische Daten von den Chip der Kunststoffkarte auszulesen, sind als solche in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen bekannt, beispielsweise als Prüfterminal.As part of an authenticity check for the plastic card 80, the fault or fault location data can be read out using the card reader and displayed to the user of the card reader via a display, so that the user can compare the information displayed with the image defects of the chip card 80 that are visible to the naked eye. As an alternative or in addition, it can be provided that the internal printed image 2 with the image defects is scanned with the aid of a scanning device and the image defects are determined in the scan image in order to compare them with the defect data stored in the chip 81. This can be carried out with the aid of a test device which has the scanning device and the card reading device, for example a chip card reading device, as separate or integrated functional units. Depending on the result of the comparison, the user can be informed of the result of the authenticity check by means of optical and / or acoustic output. Test devices which are set up to scan plastic cards with a chip and to read electronic data from the chip of the plastic card are known as such in various embodiments, for example as a test terminal.

Die in der vorstehenden Beschreibung, den Ansprüchen sowie der Zeichnung offenbarten Merkmale können sowohl einzeln als auch in beliebiger Kombination für die Verwirklichung der verschiedenen Ausführungen von Bedeutung sein, insofern die Ausführungen unterhalb der Ansprüche fallen.The features disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawing can be of importance both individually and in any combination for the realization of the different embodiments, insofar as the statements fall below the claims.

BezugszichenlisteZich reference list

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Schichtaufbaulayer structure
22
Druckbildprint image
3,43.4
Schichtenlayers
55
Ausnehmungrecess
6, 76, 7
Seitenwändeside walls
88th
Druckbild 2 umgebender RandPrint image 2 surrounding edge
99
Deckseitecover page
1010
Oberflächesurface
11, 1211, 12
Sollstörstellen in SchichtDefective defects in shift
13, 1413, 14
BildstörstellenBildstörstellen
15, 1615, 16
Seitenwändeside walls
4040
KunststoffkartePlastic card
4141
Kartenkörpercard body
4242
Sichtfensterwindow
4343
Randedge
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äußere Konturouter contour
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weitere Kunststoffkarteanother plastic card
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BildstörstellenBildstörstellen
7070
Raster-BildprozessorRaster Image Processor
7171
Drucksystemprinting system
72, 7372, 73
Bearbeitungssystemeprocessing systems
74a74a
DatenbankDatabase
74b74b
weitere Datenbankfurther database
75,7675.76
jeweilige Steuereinrichtungrespective control device
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Chipkartesmart card
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Claims (15)

  1. A method for producing a layer arrangement for a security document, having the following steps:
    - providing a semi-finished product with a layer arrangement (1) with a stack of layers made from plastic material;
    - producing a recess (5) in an external layer of the layer arrangement (1) with the aid of a machining device;
    - printing a printed image (2) in the region of the recess (5) by means of a printing device,
    characterized by the further following step:
    - producing an internal printed image, wherein a further layer made from plastic material is hereby applied onto the external layer in such a manner that at least the recess (5) with the printed image (2) is covered by the further layer, and wherein the internal printed image is visible from outside from a front and/or rear side of the layer arrangement (1) through at least one of the layers.
  2. The method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the recess (5) is produced at least partially as an opening in the external layer and the printed image (2) is printed on a layer lying therebelow.
  3. The method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the recess (5) is produced at least partially as a depression in the external layer and the printed image (2) is printed in the region of the depression.
  4. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess (5) is produced by means of mechanical machining in the external layer.
  5. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess (5) is produced by means of laser machining in the external layer.
  6. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the printed image (2) is printed at least in certain regions encompassing a recess edge surrounding the recess.
  7. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess edge surrounding the recess (5) is produced with wall bevels at least in certain sections.
  8. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the printed image (2) is produced with a printed layer thickness which is smaller than a height of the recess.
  9. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess edge surrounding the recess (5) is produced following an external printed image contour at least in certain sections.
  10. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the printed image (2) is produced with image imperfections (13, 14) individualizing a security document.
  11. The method according to Claim 10, characterized in that imperfections (11, 12) individualizing the security document are produced in the layer arrangement in the region of the recess, which imperfections are assigned to the image imperfections (13, 14).
  12. The method according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that an electronic storage medium (81) is embedded into the layer arrangement and readable electronic data are stored in the electronic storage medium, which data show information about the image imperfections (13, 14) and/or the imperfections (11, 12).
  13. The method according to Claim 11 or 12, characterized by the following steps:
    - creating electronic machining data by means of a data-processing device, wherein personal and/or non-personal data are processed here and an arrangement of the imperfections (11, 12) individualizing the security document is determined;
    - transferring the electronic machining data to the machining device; and
    - producing the imperfections (11, 12) according to the arrangement individualizing the security document by means of the machining device.
  14. The method according to at least one of the preceding claims, insofar as referred back to Claim 10, characterized by the following steps:
    - creating electronic printing data by means of the data-processing device, wherein the personal and/or the non-personal data are processed hereby and a formation of the image imperfections (13, 14) individualizing the security document is determined;
    - transferring the electronic printing data to the printing device; and
    - producing the image imperfections (13, 14) according to the arrangement individualizing the security document during printing by means of the machining device.
  15. A security document having a layer arrangement, which is produced according to at least one of the preceding claims and has an internal printed image, which is visible from outside from a front and/or rear side of the layer arrangement through at least one of the layers.
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