Abstract: A multi-layer label (1) for affixing to a curved surface, particularly to a cylindrical surface, of an object has at least the following: a support foil (2) and at least one spare label (20; 20a, 20b, 20c), which is affixed to the support foil (2) in such a way that it is removable from the support foil (2), wherein the at least one spare label (20), in at least a first partial area (21) of its total area (25), is connected to the support foil (2), whereas at least a second partial area (22) of the total area (25) of the at least one spare label (20), which second partial area (22) includes a first edge (24) of the spare label (20), is free from any fixed connection to the support foil (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a security tag comprising a substrate layer (10), a void structure (20) applied to the substrate layer and an RFID transponder. The RFID transponder comprises at least one semiconductor chip (43) and a dipole antenna (30) which is applied above the void structure (20). According to the invention, upon triggering the void effect, the dipole antenna (30) is interrupted, which can be determined by a reduced reading range of the transponder. A manipulation attempt on the security tag can thus be determined.

Abstract: A transponder label for a metallic substrate, which is relatively thin and flexible, and a cost-advantageous roll-to-roll production method for such transponder labels. A transponder inlay having a chip and an antenna is applied to the foam material element in such a manner that a first part of the antenna is situated on the top of the foam material element and a second part of the antenna is situated on the underside of the foam material element.

Abstract: An identification label for a cylindrical vessel has a first label portion with an underside coated with adhesive, an opaque second label portion with a non-adhesive underside and a transparent third label portion with an underside coated with adhesive. The transition from a first outside edge of the first label portion and a second outside edge of the third label portion has a rounded line profile.

Abstract: A special label is adapted for labeling of infusion bags containing a liquid. The bag is labeled only in a small partial area, which does not contain any liquid. For safe labeling capable of being automated, the label consists of a special film composite, which makes it possible to form a flap with special hinge properties. By virtue of the special fastening options, accidental detachment of the label from the infusion bag is prevented.

Abstract: An electronic functional label and a special production process for such a label, which can be equipped with electronic components in very simple, fast, and effective manner, without a soldering process that is connected with high temperatures. For this purpose, a carrier substrate preferably having printed electronic structures is equipped with electronic components by means of an electrically conductive adhesive. The use of special electronic components (sensors and optical/acoustic actors) that interact with their surroundings proves to be particularly advantageous in this connection. High-quality labels, in particular, having surprising interactions can be produced in a simple and cost-advantageous manner.

Abstract: A technique for determining authenticity of analog forms such as packaging or documents determines whether the analog form has been made directly from a digital representation or by photocopying or scanning an analog form. The technique makes the determination by comparing an original digital representation of a portion of the analog form having an authentication pattern with a digital recording of the portion from the analog form and measuring differences in features that are affected by the operations of photocopying or scanning. The authentication pattern may depend on a key or on other information displayed on the analog form. Another pattern may be displayed on the analog form to locate the pattern.

Abstract: A shrink-film seal (101, 201, 301, 401) is described having at least one stamped portion (102, 402, 602, 702) which is arranged along the circumference of a container (203, 303) which is to be sealed. The regions which are defined by the stamping lines are designed in such a way that at least one contiguous window is produced by a shrinking process. This achieves a situation where the opening of the sealed container can be immediately detected simply, without aids or expert knowledge and therefore a considerable increase in the product security is ensured. A method is also described for sealing containers with a shrink-film seal (101, 201, 301, 401).

Abstract: The label is executed as strip-shaped and adhered as directed in a self-overlapping fashion to a syringe body (1) which is inserted in a syringe protector formed from an insert (5) and a receiver (4). In the longitudinal direction of the strip it successively has a base section (11), two voucher sections (12a, 12b), a protective section (13), a holding section (14) and a grip tab (15). The label can be unrolled and pulled out from the syringe protector by a grip tab (15) so that the voucher sections (12a, 12b) are freely accessible. If necessary, after inserting the syringe body (1) into the syringe protector, the grip tab (15) can be extracted through lateral openings (24, 25) to a certain extent by gently turning the syringe body (1) relative to the syringe protector and then gripped since the grip tab (15) is at some distance after sticking the label onto the syringe body (1).

Abstract: A technique for determining authenticity of analog forms such as packaging or documents determines whether the analog form has been made directly from a digital representation or by photocopying or scanning an analog form. The technique makes the determination by comparing an original digital representation of a portion of the analog form having an authentication pattern with a digital recording of the portion from the analog form and measuring differences in features that are affected by the operations of photocopying or scanning. The authentication pattern may depend on a key or on other information displayed on the analog form. Another pattern may be displayed on the analog form to locate the pattern.

Abstract: A label (1) for sticking onto a container for a liquid drug is provided, wherein the label (1) is a single-layer wrap-around label for wrapping around a circumference of a container, wherein the label (1) has a spare label (10) that forms a detachable part portion of the label (1), and a first label portion (11) for covering the spare label (10) and wherein the spare label (10) is arranged in a surface region of the label (1) that differs from the first label portion (11).

Abstract: Techniques for determining authenticity of analog forms such as packaging or documents (117). One of the techniques determines whether the analog form has been made directly from a digital representation (903) or by photocopying or scanning an analog form. The technique makes the determination by comparing (911) an original digital representation of a portion of the analog form with a digital recording (203) of the portion from the analog form and measuring differences in features that are affected by the operations of photocopying or scanning. The original digital representation (105) and the analog form may have a “noisy”, i.e., random or pseudo random pattern. Such noisy patterns may further be used for other authentication purposes, such as determining whether the portion of the analog form that has the noisy pattern has been altered and to carry hidden messages. The noisy pattern may carry a logo or may be. part or all of a barcode.

Abstract: Techniques for determining authenticity of analog forms such as packaging or documents (117). One of the techniques determines whether the analog form has been made directly from a digital representation (903) or by photocopying or scanning an analog form. The technique makes the determination by comparing (911) an original digital representation of a portion of the analog form with a digital recording (203) of the portion from the analog form and measuring differences in features that are affected by the operations of photocopying or scanning. The original digital representation (105) and the analog form may have a “noisy”, i.e., random or pseudo random pattern. Such noisy patterns may further be used for other authentication purposes, such as determining whether the portion of the analog form that has the noisy pattern has been altered and to carry hidden messages. The noisy pattern may carry a logo or may be. part or all of a barcode.

Abstract: An electroluminescent (EL) element is connected to the power supply and is intermittently operated as a lighting device and as a brightness sensor. For this purpose, the processing unit induces the controlled AC voltage source to reduce the voltage for a short period. The current intensity is measured by current measuring devices and the corresponding measuring signal is digitized using the analog/digital converter (A/D). A processing unit uses the signal and the effective voltage to determine, by means of empirical calibration data stored in the memory or by using a calibration function, the brightness, i.e. the luminance of the light that is incident on the EL element. The processing unit associates, using desired values stored in the memory, the detected brightness with an operating voltage level which ensures the desired emission brightness of the EL element when operated as a lighting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensating the ageing-related loss of luminosity of an electroluminescence element, according to which the cumulative electrical energy supply, i.e. the integral of the supplied electrical power over the period of operation, is used as a criteria for the compensating regulation of the operating voltage. The processing unit continuously integrates the supplied electrical power over time. The relation between the operating voltage and the emission luminosity of the electroluminescence element is stored in the memory for different cumulative electrical energy supplies. The stored data can be defined by means of a model or estimated on the basis of empirical values. The relation can be stored in the form of values stored in a tabular manner or as an analytical function in the memory.

Abstract: A label for placing on a syringe body has a first foil portion, which can be wound around a syringe body, a needle-receiving means for protecting against injuries by the syringe needle, having at least one second foil portion and a shaped plastic part that can be pressed on laterally against the syringe needle, and a transition area via which the needle-receiving means is connected pivotably to the first foil portion. The transition area protrudes laterally over the first foil portion in a first direction, and the label has one or more foils in the transition area. At least one first weakening element is provided in at least one foil in the transition area of the label. The weakening element has an orientation deviating from the first direction.

Abstract: A multi-ply label includes a first material ply (10), having at least a first and a second material section (110, 120), in which the first material section (110) of the first material ply (10) can be separated from the second material section (120) of the first material ply, and a second material ply (20), having at least a first and a second material section (210, 220), in which the first material section (210) of the second material ply can be separated from the second material section (220) of the second material ply.

Abstract: The invention relates to a label, to the use of a raised structural feature, to an injection device, and to a method for producing a label. The label (10) comprises a flexible support layer (12) which, on one face (18), is provided at least partially with at least one raised structural element (20), wherein the structural element (20) is designed in such a way that, when the label is applied to the container (40), the raised structural element (20) is directed away from the container (40), and the structural element (20) is able to establish a form-fit connection with another structural element (67).

Abstract: An electrode layer (2) formed by a transparent conductive varnish is applied to a mineral or plastic glass carrier. Afterwards, a luminescent layer (3) formed by a transparent matrix (5) provided with electroluminophors (4) incorporated therein is disposed within contours defining an image surface. Said luminescent layer (3) is dividable into several discrete partial areas. A rear silver-containing electrode layer (7) extends within the a luminescent layer (3) contours above a surface whose size is approximately equal to the size of the luminescent layer (3) but leaves a narrow edge area (8) thereof free. The structure also comprises an insulating transparent layer (9) provided with recesses (10) in the area of the rear electrode layer (7) in order to bring it into contact for voltage supply from a rear face. Said rear electrode layer (7) is brought into contact through the recesses (10) of the insulating layer (9) by means of a transparent conductive varnish contact layer (12).

Abstract: A multi-layer label (1) for affixing to a curved surface, particularly to a cylindrical surface, of an object has at least the following: a support foil (2) and at least one spare label (20; 20a, 20b, 20c), which is affixed to the support foil (2) in such a way that it is removable from the support foil (2), wherein the at least one spare label (20), in at least a first partial area (21) of its total area (25), is connected to the support foil (2), whereas at least a second partial area (22) of the total area (25) of the at least one spare label (20), which second partial area (22) includes a first edge (24) of the spare label (20), is free from any fixed connection to the support foil (2).