Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (10), in particular in the form of a multi-layer film body. The display device (10) has, in a first area (22), a first electrode (41), a second electrode (42), a third electrode (43) and a display layer (122) with a display material. The display layer (122) is arranged between the first electrode (41) and the second electrode (42). The third electrode (43) is arranged on the side of the display layer (122) facing away from the first electrode (41). The first electrode (41) is formed as an isolated electrode. The first electrode (41) overlaps both the second electrode (42) and the third electrode (43) at least in areas when viewed perpendicular to the plane spanned by the display layer (122).

Abstract: A film and a process for its production includes a light-permeable replication lacquer layer with a diffractive relief structure formed in a first side of the replication lacquer layer, a light-permeable color lacquer layer, formed only in areas, arranged on the relief structure, and a reflective layer, formed at least in areas, arranged on the first side of the replication lacquer layer. In areas of the film where the color lacquer layer and the reflective layer overlap, the color lacquer layer is arranged between the replication lacquer layer and the reflective layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security document (30?), to a method for producing a security document (30?), and to a method for producing an individualized security document (30?). The security document (30?) has a carrier substrate (1) with a carrier layer (10) and a thermosensitive coating (11) which can be caused to change color by the action of heat, in particular by means of a thermal print head (911). The security document (30?) further has a film element (2), which is transparent at least in areas and which has at least one decorative layer (24, 25) with at least one optical security feature (51, 52), and an adhesive layer (3). The adhesive layer (3) is arranged between the film element (2) and the carrier substrate (1). The thermosensitive coating (11) is arranged between the adhesive layer (3) and the carrier layer (10). The film element (2) covers the thermosensitive coating (11) at least in areas when viewed perpendicularly to the plane spanned by the upper side of the carrier substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layered foil body (1) for marking a security document, in particular a banknote. The foil body (1) has at least one color filter layer (2) and at least one change layer (4) with an electrically controllable transmittance and/or an electrically controllable color.

Abstract: There is described a joining device (1) comprising a stamp which can be moved up and down between a lower working position and an upper loading position. For example a hot embossing film (14) and a substrate (13) arranged under the hot embossing film (14) can be arranged between the stamp and the support table (12). The support table (12) is mounted pivotably about two pivot axes which are perpendicular to each other and which are perpendicular to the axis of movement of the stamp (11) and is pivotable by means of adjusting devices (18) about the two pivot axes, wherein the stamp (11) forms a rigid support in the working position. Alternatively the stamp (11) is mounted pivotably about two pivot axes which are perpendicular to each other and which are perpendicular to the axis of movement of the stamp (11) and is pivotable by means of adjusting devices (18) about the two pivot axes, wherein the support table (12) forms a rigid support in the working position.

Abstract: In a method for providing a substrate with an imprint, in which liquid printing ink is first printed on a strip and there made to dry at least partially, and in which the at least partially dried printing ink is transferred from the strip (B) to the substrate (S), in addition to the printing ink a transfer coating (F), in particular a decorative transfer coating, is also applied to the substrate (S). In particular, the transfer coating (F) can likewise be applied to the strip (B) first and transferred from the strip (B) to the substrate (S). Printing ink can be provided on the strip (B) next to, but also under or over the transfer coating.

Abstract: The invention provides a large number of possibilities for how, in the case of a multi-layer body with electrically conductive elements which are not visible to the naked eye, the electrically conductive elements can be prevented from excessively reflecting light back. Here, a suitable surface roughness for the electrically conductive elements can be selected, or at least one additional layer (54) can be provided on the electrically conductive elements (51l).

Abstract: There is described a method of increasing the output of a transfer film (1) upon embossing, in particular hot embossing, wherein the transfer film (1) has a carrier film (1a) and a transfer layer portion (1b) which is releasable from the carrier film (1a). During a first embossing operation first regions (10) of the transfer layer portion (1b) which are arranged removed from each other at a spacing a are transferred by means of a first embossing tool from the transfer film (1) onto at least one substrate (2), wherein first openings (10a) are produced at the spacing a in the transfer layer portion (1b) of the transfer film (1). After the first embossing operation the transfer film (1) is wound up after the first embossing operation and fed to at least a further embossing operation.

Abstract: A multilayer film element and a method for producing the same. The multilayer film element includes a flexible dielectric carrier layer having a layer thickness of less than 800 ?m and has a first electrically conductive layer, in which a first coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in a first region of the film element, and a second electrically conductive layer, in which a second coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in the first region. The dielectric carrier layer is arranged between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and the first and second conductor tracks overlap at least in regions and are coupled to one another to form an antenna structure.

Abstract: A film (2) which has at least one electric or electronic functional layer (22), wherein at least one electric and/or electronic component is provided in a functional area of the functional layer (22), and wherein at least one electrical connection is provided in a contact area of the at least one functional layer (22), which electrical contact is galvanically coupled to at least one component, wherein the film (2) has a contact flap which provides at least one part of the contact area (20b, 20b?), has a further layer (23a, 23b, 24?), in a thickness of at least 300 nm and preferably at least 1 ?m, particularly preferably of at least 7 ?m, on the functional layer (22) at least in a transition area (20c) between the functional area (20a) and the contact area (20b), which comprises at least a partial area of the contact flap. Alternatively, in a transition area the flap can taper away from the functional area.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a shaped part (14) decorated by in-mold decoration (IMD) and in-mold labelling (IML) with an injection molding apparatus (1) having a decoration-side tool half (12) and a core-side tool half (11), wherein the decoration-side tool half (12) is movable and the core-side tool half (11) is fixed with respect to a frame structure. An IMD film (16) is introduced into the decoration-side tool half (12) and an IML shaped part is introduced into the core-side tool half (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a transfer strip for decorating surfaces, in particular for decorating outer packagings. A transfer strip comprising a strip-like backing film (11), a decorative layer (13) and a release layer (12) arranged between the decorative layer (13) and the backing film is provided. The decorative layer (13) has a multiplicity of identical optically variable decorative elements, which are arranged in first area regions, which are separate from one another and spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the transfer strip. The decorative layer (13) has second area regions, which are separate from one another and spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the transfer strip and in which the decorative layer (13) has one or more individualizable layers for providing respectively different machine-readable optical markings.

Abstract: A multilayer film element and a method for producing the same. The multilayer film element includes a flexible dielectric carrier layer having a layer thickness of less than 800 ?m and has a first electrically conductive layer, in which a first coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in a first region of the film element, and a second electrically conductive layer, in which a second coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in the first region. The dielectric carrier layer is arranged between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and the first and second conductor tracks overlap at least in regions and are coupled to one another to form an antenna structure.

Abstract: Described is a multi-layer body (1), in particular a transfer film, having a replication lacquer layer and a metallic layer which is arranged on the replication lacquer layer and which has a plurality of microscopically fine pattern regions (14m) and a background region (14d) completely surrounding each of the pattern regions (14m), wherein the pattern regions (14m) are arranged in a raster (14r) of the raster width D and the pattern regions are respectively arranged separated from each other at a spacing B by the background region. Also described is a process for the production of such a multi-layer body.

Abstract: A method for producing a security element (55) and a security element (55) in the form of a multilayered film body having a top side facing the observer. The security element (55) has a volume hologram layer, in which a volume hologram is recorded, which provides a first optically variable information item. The security element (55) has a replication layer, in the surface of which a relief structure providing a second optically variable information item is molded and which is arranged above the volume hologram layer. A partial metallic layer is arranged between the volume hologram layer and the replication layer, wherein the metallic layer is provided in one or a plurality of first zones of the security element and the metallic layer is not provided in one or a plurality of second zones of the security element.

Abstract: A multilayer film element and a method for producing the same. The multilayer film element includes a flexible dielectric carrier layer having a layer thickness of less than 800 ?m and has a first electrically conductive layer, in which a first coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in a first region of the film element, and a second electrically conductive layer, in which a second coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in the first region. The dielectric carrier layer is arranged between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and the first and second conductor tracks overlap at least in regions and are coupled to one another to form an antenna structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer element (100), and also to a multilayer element (100) produced by said method. On and/or in a carrier ply (1) a decorative ply (3) is formed. The decorative ply (3) has a first region (8) and a second region (9). Viewed perpendicular to the plane of the carrier ply (1), the decorative ply (3) has in the first region (8) a first transmittance and in the second region (9) a second transmittance greater in comparison to the first transmittance. A layer (5) to be structured and a photoactivatable resist layer are disposed on the first side (11) of the carrier ply (1). On exposure of the resist layer through the decorative ply (3), the decorative ply (3) serves as an exposure mask. The at least one layer (5) to be structured and the resist layer are structured in register to one another by means of structuring operations synchronized with one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layered foil body (1) for marking a security document, in particular a banknote. The foil body (1) has at least one color filter layer (2) and at least one change layer (4) with an electrically controllable transmittance and/or an electrically controllable color.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic film and a touch module produced therefrom. The module is constructed from two conductive layers with an insulation layer in between, as are used in capacitive touch pads and/or touch screens, for example. The problem of connecting the respective x or y sensors across two planes in a cost-effective manner employs foldable sensor planes in the plastic film suitable for mass production. The connections and conductor tracks are concentrated on one plane on a sensor side wherein the sensor planes are arranged on flexible materials. The registering of the two planes relative to each other is simplified via a secure mechanical connection of the two planes via a fold in the film.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing a film element having mutually registered metallic layers (11, 16) and a film element which can be produced by such a process. A first metallic layer (11) provided on a first surface of a flexible single-layer or multi-layer carrier film (10) and a masking layer (13) provided on the second surface of the carrier film (10), opposite to the first surface, are structured in accurate register relationship with each other by means of mutually synchronised structuring procedures. After structuring of the first metallic layer (11) and the masking layer (13) one or more further layers are applied to the first metallic layer (11). Applied to the one or more further layers (15) is a second metallic layer (16) to which a first photoactivatable layer (17) is applied.