Abstract: A bar code is integrated in the paper in the form of a watermark. The fields (6) which separate the information-conveying bars of the bar code from each other are formed as watermarks. The information-conveying bars can be formed as watermarks, but they do not have to. Their width results from the spacing of the separating fields (6). The separating fields (6) are more narrow than the information-conveying bars, as a result of which the total length of the bar code is kept short.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and corresponding method for processing, i.e. testing, sorting and/or destroying, sheet material, in particular bank notes, comprising a processing device (10) having at least one means (13, 14, 41) for generating information on the processing of individual sheets (12) of sheet material, and at least one monitoring device (20) having at least one memory device (21) for storing the information on the processing of individual sheets (12). To improve the monitoring of sheet processing, in particular in regard to disturbances in the course of processing, it is provided that the processing device (10) has at least one means (11) for detecting the identity of individual sheets (12) of sheet material and the memory device (21) of the monitoring device (20) is formed for storing the information on the processing of individual sheets (12) together with the identity of the individual sheets (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing sheet material, in particular bank notes, having a singling device for singling bank notes, a sensor path for testing at least one property of the singled bank notes and a deposit device having at least one output pocket for bank notes which have traversed the sensor path. Since the singling of bank notes is effected from a plurality of singlers in controlled order, efficient bank note processing can be performed.

Abstract: An embossing foil (100) for transferring labels (2) to documents of value (1) includes at least a carrier foil (10), a label layer (20) and an adhesion promoter layer (30). The dimensions of the adhesion promoter layer (30) are limited to the contour of the labels (2) to be transferred from the embossing foil (100).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for exchanging at least one secret initial value between a processing station and a chip card, in an initializing step for the chip card. In the initialization of chip cards in known methods an initial value, e.g. a key, is transmitted from a processing station to the chip card and stored therein. Since this key is transmitted in plaintext this involves security problems. In the present invention the described security problems are solved by only parts of the key being exchanged between processing station and chip card and the key being generated in the chip card and the processing station from the parts.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for incorporating feature substances into a still moist but already sufficiently consolidated paper web provides for directing a feature substance suspension onto the surface of the paper web as a laminar jet with low jet pressure. A special pressure control circuit ensures that the jet pressure is always constant regardless of the number of parallel feature substance suspension jets directed onto the paper web. This makes it possible to incorporate a great variety of line codings in paper under the same process conditions without any visible changes in fiber structure occurring in the paper.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for biometric authentication of a person are proposed. Since the detection of biometric data never matches 100 percent, authentication is already effected when the detected data exceed a defined threshold value in comparison to stored reference data. In order to increase security, the invention provides that information about the person's individual properties influencing the biometric data is stored and taken into account in the authentication process. For example, the threshold value is set low upon comparison of a fingerprint only if the person has exceptionally dry or moist skin. On the other hand, the sensor for detecting the biometric data of the fingerprint can also be set to be more sensitive or less sensitive depending on the stored information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cassette, a control device, an automatic teller and a method for opening and/or closing such a cassette. Since the cassette can be opened and/or closed contactlessly by means of a radio link between the cassette and a control device, it is possible to make the handling of cassettes much simpler and more time-effective.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable data carrier system having a control unit, a body, a data memory integrated in a chip, in which security-relevant data can be stored, and a feature for permitting information exchange between the control unit and an external access unit. A security device of the chip transmits a security signal that is influenced by an influencing feature integrated in the body and non-electrically connected with the security device. A detection feature of the security device detects the influenced security signal, an evaluation feature evaluates the detected, influenced security signal, and a blocking feature blocks a security-critical operating state of the data carrier system if the evaluation feature does not recognize a security signal influenced in the expected way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing sheet material, in particular bank notes, papers of value and the like. In the inventive apparatus, an automatic return of sheet material to a second or, generally speaking, further check is provided, which obtains relief for an operator of the apparatus. The relief results from a reduction of the rate of indeterminable cases or the total sheet material to be manually reworked, since any disturbances or faulty operating conditions existing at the time of a first or, generally speaking, prior check of sheet material normally no longer exist, or exist in a changed form, at the time of a second or, generally speaking, further check of the sheet material. The correct check and assignment of the sheet material is thus possible in the second or, generally speaking, further check.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for producing chip cards with contactless and/or contact-type operation having a multilayer card body, an integrated circuit and at least one coil (2, 21) for data exchange and for power supply. The coil (2, 21) is applied to one or more layers (11) of the card body by printing technology, whereby after production of the printed coil a metal foil (4, 41) is placed over the coil terminals (32, 33) and laminated into the card body, thereby producing the connection between the contact areas (32, 33) of the printed coil and the metal foil (4, 41).

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer data carrier (1) having a surface structure (2) embossed at least in certain areas on one side. In the method, a first multilayer semifinished product (3) is first produced into which the surface structure (2) is embossed. The semifinished product (3) is then connected with a second multilayer semifinished product (4) or a further layer (17) with interposition of an adhesive layer (5). Furthermore, a corresponding manufacturing plant is described.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical element, preferably a security feature, wherein a film having a first embossed hologram in an embossing layer is provided, and a second embossed hologram is embossed into the same embossing layer such that the first embossed hologram is partly replaced with the second embossed hologram. The invention further relates to a method for producing an optical element wherein an embossable film provided with an embossed hologram is partly filled with printing lacquer, and a method for producing an optical element wherein hologram embossing is prevented by prior partial printing of the embossing film with curable printing lacquer. The invention relates further to optical features producible by the inventive methods, documents of value having an inventive optical feature and a numbering embosser for use in an inventive production method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strapper for bank notes and a bank note processing apparatus having such a strapper. Especially reliable and fast strapping is possible if a guide for forming a strap loop around a bank-note bundle to be strapped that is brought into an inside area surrounded by the guide has elements for holding the strap only in its lateral edge areas when it is inserted into the guide, and when the strap is pulled it can be pulled together tightly out of the guide into the inside area around the bank-note bundle located therein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vertically integratable circuit and a method for producing same. Unlike known methods for producing vertical electric connections, the present method uses process steps in the production of the vertically integratable circuit itself to permit vertical integration. This simplifies the sequence of production for vertically integratable circuits and thus the three-dimensional integrated circuit as a whole, thereby optimizing plant running times since process steps are saved. Because finished substrates are no longer the starting point for producing the vertical electric connections, an improved yield is moreover obtained since no process steps which could in particular change the already produced active circuit elements, such as steps with high process temperatures, are necessary any longer after production of the circuit elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for accepting sheet material, in particular papers of value such as bank notes, checks, etc., whereby different groups of sheet material are successively accepted and stored. In a known method and corresponding apparatus for accepting groups of sheet material such as bank notes, the bank notes coming from a deliverer are checked and stored in a storage container in the order of their input. Thus it is not always recognizable without doubt subsequently, e.g. in cases of malfunction, which deliverer certain bank notes come from. The present invention starts out from the consideration that each group of sheet material is assigned at least one separation means and the separation means are stored at least partly together with the associated group of sheet material for separating the associated group of sheet material from other groups of sheet material.

Abstract: A method for separating and processing successively different groups of sheet material in a sheet processing device that includes utilizing at least one separating card arranged to provide an indication of a separate group of sheet material to the sheet processing device and at least one information carrier arranged to provide information to the sheet processing device concerning a group of sheet material.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical element, preferably a security feature, wherein a film having a first embossed hologram in an embossing layer is provided, and a second embossed hologram is embossed into the same embossing layer such that the first embossed hologram is partly replaced with the second embossed hologram. The invention further relates to a method for producing an optical element wherein an embossable film provided with an embossed hologram is partly filled with printing lacquer, and a method for producing an optical element wherein hologram embossing is prevented by prior partial printing of the embossing film with curable printing lacquer. The invention relates further to optical features producible by the inventive methods, documents of value having an inventive optical feature and a numbering embosser for use in an inventive production method.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inputting and depositing bank notes, whereby checked bank notes are temporarily stored in a stacking device singly or in bundles. To permit secure transport of bank notes from a stacking position to an end cashbox, temporarily stored bank notes are stacked on a deposit surface that is then itself moved to a position associated with the end cashbox, so that bank notes can be deposited in the end cashbox in said position.

Abstract: A method is proposed for operating a portable data carrier designed for executing reloadable function programs. According to the method the data carrier initially has installed thereon a loader interface which allows the reloading of load applications which in turn permit the loading of function programs. Each load application has allotted thereto an invariable assigned address space. To support the management of an assigned address space, badges are produced for application programs to be reloaded, said badges containing information about the size of the memory space required for the application program. Address space in the memory device is allotted to application programs to be reloaded in accordance with the size information provided on the badges. A data carrier suitable for carrying out said method is further disclosed.