Abstract: A method for multi-factor authentication on a device with a capacitive area sensor is provided in which a device with an electrically conductive structure on a non-conductive substrate represents a first authentication factor and information for the execution of an input sequence on the device represents a second authentication factor. Authentication can be performed by means of a comparison with reference data, in accordance with the likelihood with which a signal detected by the area sensor was generated by a combination of the first and second authentication factors. A device, a system and a kit for executing the method for multi-factor authentication on a capacitive area sensor. are provided.

Abstract: A method for verifying an object preferably a document, a (bank) card and/or a product package is provided with an electrically conductive security feature on a device with a capacitive surface sensor. After the object with the security feature is placed on the surface sensor, in particular a dynamic input is performed on the object and the electrically conductive security feature using an input means for generating a characteristic time-dependent signal on the surface sensor. The detected time-dependent signal is subsequently evaluated. Furthermore, an object with a security feature or method for its production, system or kit for carrying out the method and for verifying a document is provided with a conductive electrical security feature on a capacitive surface sensor.

Abstract: A method for generating a time-dependent signal on a capacitive surface sensor is provided and a method for identifying a card-like object, as well as a card-like object and the use thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a system for generating a periodic signal on a capacitive surface sensor, as well as the use of the device for generating a periodic signal on a capacitive surface sensor. The device is formed by a three-dimensional object, on at least the contact side of which an electrically conductive structure is arranged. The system comprises such a device, as well as a capacitive surface sensor, wherein the device can be used for generating periodic signals on the surface sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information carrier with an enhanced capacitive contrast between the desired electrically conductive elements, i.e. the touch points, and the necessary, but interfering electrically conductive elements, i.e. the coupling area and the conductive traces. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of said information carrier and a use of said information carrier.

Abstract: A method for multi-factor authentication on a device with a capacitive area sensor is provided in which a device with an electrically conductive structure on a non-conductive substrate represents a first authentication factor and information for the execution of an input sequence on the device represents a second authentication factor. Authentication can be performed by means of a comparison with reference data, in accordance with the likelihood with which a signal detected by the area sensor was generated by a combination of the first and second authentication factors. A device, a system and a kit for executing the method for multi-factor authentication on a capacitive area sensor.are provided.

Abstract: A device is provided that includes an electrically conductive structure on a non-conductive substrate for generating a time-dependent signal on a capacitive surface sensor. A method for generating a tamper-proof time-dependent signal on a surface sensor is also provided by means of such a device. A system or kit for carrying out the method and generating a time-dependent, tamper-proof signal on a capacitive surface sensor is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capacitive, planar information carrier wherein vias form an electrical and/or galvanic connection between sub-areas of a first electrically conductive area being part of an electrically conductive layer on one side of the information carrier and an electrically conductive pattern on the other side of the information carrier. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for the manufacture of an information carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the detection of modified information patterns of a capacitive information carrier comprising at least one electrically conductive material forming at least one modifiable electrically conductive pattern, wherein information is encoded within the characteristics of the electrically conductive pattern. The method comprises at least the steps of modifying the characteristics of the electrically conductive pattern and capacitively detecting a second information pattern encoded within the characteristics of the modified electrically conductive pattern. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a capacitive information carrier for use in the method according to the invention and a method for manufacturing a capacitive information carrier for use in the method according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capacitive, planar information carrier with a first, second and third electrically conductive area wherein the first electrically conductive area is overprinted with a first dielectric layer having a first relative permittivity ?1 and wherein the third electrically conductive area is overprinted with a second dielectric layer having a second relative permittivity ?2. In another aspect, the invention relates to an information carrier formed from an electrically conductive surface of an object or an electrically conductive object. In other aspects, the invention relates to methods for the manufacture of information carriers, methods for detecting information carriers and to the use of an information carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an information carrier comprising an electrically non-conductive substrate with an electrically conductive layer arranged as a pattern which encodes information, wherein said pattern is formed from at least one input region, at least one connecting line and at least one contact area. The information carrier is inter alia characterized in that the sub areas of the at least one input region have an area coverage in a range of 20 to 80% and/or the at least one contact area has an area coverage in a range of 5 to 80%. In further aspects, the invention relates to a use of said information carrier and a method of manufacture.

Abstract: A method for generating a time-dependent signal on a capacitive surface sensor is provided and a method for identifying a card-like object, as well as a card-like object and the use thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information carrier with an enhanced capacitive contrast between the desired electrically conductive elements, i.e. the touch points, and the necessary, but interfering electrically conductive elements, i.e. the coupling area and the conductive traces. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of said information carrier and a use of said information carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capacitive information carrier in which information is encoded by an information pattern comprising a first and a second electrically conductive area on an electrically non-conductive substrate, wherein each conductive area comprises one or more sub-sections, wherein said information is detectable by a capacitive touch screen comprising intersection points formed from driving electrodes and sensing electrodes. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a system comprising a touch screen which comprises intersection points formed from driving electrodes and sensing electrodes and a capacitive information carrier. Furthermore, the invention relates to a use of the capacitive information carrier and the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capacitive, planar information carrier with a first, second and third electrically conductive area wherein the first electrically conductive area is overprinted with a first dielectric layer having a first relative permittivity ?1 and wherein the third electrically conductive area is overprinted with a second dielectric layer having a second relative permittivity ?2. In another aspect, the invention relates to an information carrier formed from an electrically conductive surface of an object or an electrically conductive object. In other aspects, the invention relates to methods for the manufacture of information carriers, methods for detecting information carriers and to the use of an information carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capacitive, planar information carrier wherein vias form an electrical and/or galvanic connection between sub-areas of a first electrically conductive area being part of an electrically conductive layer on one side of the information carrier and an electrically conductive pattern on the other side of the information carrier. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for the manufacture of an information carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information carrier with an enhanced capacitive contrast between the desired electrically conductive elements, i.e. the touch points, and the necessary, but interfering electrically conductive elements, i.e. the coupling area and the conductive traces. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of said information carrier and a use of said information carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a planar, capacitive information carrier comprising a graphic artwork and electrically conductive areas forming a code layout wherein the graphic artwork and code layout coincide. The coincidence of the graphic artwork and code layout makes it difficult for a user of the information carrier to differentiate between the aesthetic and functional parts of the information carrier. The information carrier may also comprise inactive electrically conductive elements for further distracting the attention of said user from the functional code layout. In another aspect, the invention relates to information carrier and a method for reading out an information carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an information carrier comprising an electrically non-conductive substrate with an electrically conductive layer arranged as a pattern which encodes information, wherein said pattern is formed from at least one input region, at least one connecting line and at least one contact area. The information carrier is inter alia characterized in that the sub areas of the at least one input region have an area coverage in a range of 20 to 80% and/or the at least one contact area has an area coverage in a range of 5 to 80%. In further aspects, the invention relates to a use of said information carrier and a method of manufacture.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for preparing beverages comprising:—a container enclosing a beverage or food ingredient, wherein the container carries at least one dielectric or conductive pattern said pattern encoding information, and—a dispenser adapted for decoding information encoded by the at least one dielectric or conductive pattern carried by the container and for preparing a food or a beverage from the beverage or food ingredient enclosed in the container.