FR2892843A1 - Structure for producing safety/value document, comprises electronic device, partially intercalated fibrous layer with window, adhesive layer in contact with intercalated layer, and removable anti-adherent protective film of adhesive layer - Google Patents

Abstract

The structure for producing safety or value document, comprises an electronic device (8), partially intercalated fibrous layers with a window (4) in which the electronic device partly extends, an adhesive layer that is in contact with the intercalated layer, a removable anti-adherent protective film of an adhesive layer, an additional intercalated layer with the window in a module, and a masking layer laid out at the right of the window of the intercalated layer to partially mask the electronic device when the structure is observed in a transmitted and/or reflected light. The structure for producing safety or value document, comprises an electronic device (8), partially intercalated fibrous layers with a window (4) in which the electronic device partly extends, an adhesive layer that is in contact with the intercalated layer, a removable anti-adherent protective film of an adhesive layer, an additional intercalated layer with the window in a module, and a masking layer laid out at the right of the window of the intercalated layer to partially mask the electronic device when the structure is observed in a transmitted and/or reflected light, and a visible safety element placed on the section of the structure. The intercalated layer is placed to reflect a light, where the layer is metallized/laminated with metallic film. The intercalated layer comprises a colored core with a white coating, an authentication element and a falsification detection element in which the elements are visible and/or detectable using a specific detection device. The intercalated layer includes a safety element of magnetic/crystalline coating, magnetic fibers, detectable tracers by magnetic resonance and fluorescence X, impression of a varnish or ink, luminescent/fluorescent tracers, photochromic compounds, thermochromic compounds, electroluminescent and/or piezochromatic and/or color change, and optical variable and/or diffractive element such as holographic, iridescent or liquid crystal element. The window of the intercalated layer comprises an image form imitator, a logo or an inscription. The electronic device comprises a flexible support (7) carrying an electronic chip (10) and an antenna (11) connected to the electronic chip, which extends to the window of the intercalated layer, a module with a connection part intended to be connected to the antenna and the electronic chip with an encapsulation resin, and an antenna channeled by the additional intercalated layer. The support is sandwiched between two layers of the structure. The support comprises an additional intercalated layer in which the support of the electronic device is placed. The encapsulation resin is placed in the window of the other intercalated layer. The adhesive layer is colored to partially mask the electronic device when the structure is observed in transmitted and/or reflected light. The window is smaller than the other intercalated layer. The adhesive layer allows a cold assembling of the intercalated layer with an adjacent layer of the safety/value document in which the adhesive layer is a heat activable layer.

Description

The present invention relates to a structure comprising a device

  electronic, for example RFID, in particular for the manufacture of a security document or value or the securing of an article. Securing an article means providing an article, which may be for example a packaging device, with an electronic device capable, for example, of serving as an antitheft device or an authentication or tracing means. GB 2 279 907 discloses a smart card made by assembling lower and upper layers with a central structure carrying an electronic device, which comprises an integrated circuit and a coil connected to the circuit. To achieve this central structure, the electronic device is sandwiched between two polyester layers each coated on one side with a heat-activatable adhesive. This central structure is itself sandwiched between two lower and upper PVC layers. The assembly of the constituent layers of the central structure with the electronic device as well as that of the central structure with the lower and upper layers takes place during the manufacture of the card. Under the action of pressure and temperature, the electronic device sinks into the adjacent layers, which makes it possible to compensate for its thickness while the different layers are bonded together. This patent application does not describe a pre-assembled central structure. No. 6,305,609 discloses a smart card made by assembling lower and upper layers with a central structure carrying an electronic device. This central structure comprises a support film carrying the electronic device, which comprises an integrated circuit and a coil connected to this circuit. This device protrudes on both sides of the support film. The projecting parts are compensated in thickness thanks to a thermoplastic liquid crosslinked under UV radiation. This liquid is introduced at the last moment during assembly of the central structure with the aforementioned lower and upper layers. The latter and the support film are made of thermoplastic material. This type of central structure which has extra thicknesses requires specific equipment for the final assembly in the card or for example between two lower and upper layers of fibrous nature. No. 6,233,818 discloses a smart card made by assembling lower and upper layers with a central structure carrying an electronic device. This central structure comprises a thermoplastic support film with a window in which is placed the electronic device, which comprises a module with an integrated circuit and a copper coil which is connected to this circuit and inserted on the surface of the film via a ultrasonic process. The film, PVC, PC or PET-G, is then directly laminatable with lower and upper layers printed for the manufacture of the smart card on a specific equipment generating pressure and temperature. The manipulation of such a structure is delicate because the antenna is flush with the structure. In addition, this type of structure is not suitable for direct integration between the cover of a passport and the booklet of sheets for example, binding binders currently used being applied cold and in liquid form. Furthermore, application WO 00/42569 discloses a label made by successively depositing on a paper coated with silicone the following layers: a layer of adhesive crosslinkable under the effect of UV radiation, a layer of an electrically conductive material forming connecting tabs, a layer of a dielectric material, a layer of a conductive metal ink to form an antenna, an expandable layer containing a polymeric resin and having a window. An electronic device is introduced into the window of the expandable layer, in contact with the antenna. In this application, there is no pre-assembled central structure. The expandable layer has a reserve at the chip to avoid oversize. In the case of a label thus produced, it is also relatively easy to peel the label of its support after application, this without evidence of forgery. Finally, such a construction does not hide the electronic device, that is to say the chip and its antenna, during an observation in transmitted light. The SMARTRAC company markets structures called Prelaminated Inlays comprising polycarbonate or PET layers, intended to be integrated in a security document. AONTEC also sells structures called Prelaminated Inlays intended to be laminated with layers of a security document, these structures comprising PVC or PC layers. These structures are not entirely satisfactory in terms of safety and assembly with fibrous upper and lower layers.

  The invention aims in particular to propose, in one of its aspects, a structure comprising an electronic device which makes it more difficult, if not impossible, any attempt to falsify an article or a security document or a document containing a security document. such structure, and that can be easily assembled with the article or the rest of the document.

  The subject of the invention is thus a structure, in particular intended for the manufacture of a security or value document or the securing of an article, comprising: an electronic device, an at least partially fibrous interlayer with a window in which at least partially extends the electronic device, - an adhesive layer in contact with the interlayer. The adhesive layer may allow for example to assemble the interlayer with an adjacent layer of the structure or with an adjacent layer of a security document or value in which the structure is integrated or to fix the structure on an article .

  Preferably, the adhesive has a sufficiently high adhesion and coherency that an attempt to separate the interlayer from the aforementioned adjacent layer at least alters the interlayer. The structure according to the invention may for example be used for the production of an identity document, for example a passport, or a visa label.

  By electronic device is meant any device for storing and / or exchanging information, in particular by a wireless link. The electronic device may in particular be an RFID device. The electronic device may comprise an antenna, which may be for example in the form of a coil, wired or printed.

  Thanks to the invention, the structure can be devoid of substantial thickness if desired, the electronic device can be fully housed in the window of the intermediate layer. Thus, the structure can easily be assembled, with the choice, with different types of security documents, without being provided with a specific element to compensate for the thickness of the electronic device, as is the case for example for the smart card described. in the aforementioned US Pat. No. 6,305,609. The structure according to the invention also has the advantage that an attempt to falsify it is relatively difficult, if not impossible, because the interlayer is easily impaired in case of attempt to peel the structure, which could not be the case for a security document or value made with a central structure as described for example in US Patent 6,233,818 or in WO 00/42569.

  In addition, because the electronic device is housed at least partially in a window of the intermediate layer, the electronic device is protected against mechanical shocks. The aforementioned adjacent layer is for example one of an additional interlayer, a masking layer and a support of the electronic device, this list not being limiting. When the structure is intended for the manufacture of a label, a visa for example, the aforementioned adhesive layer is advantageously covered with a protective release film, removable. In a particular embodiment, the structure comprises at least one outer fibrous layer for assembly with a fibrous layer of the security or value document. Thus, the structure can be assembled with at least one fibrous layer of the security or value document in a relatively easy manner, in particular without the use of a particular adhesive or setting up particular laminating conditions such as those usually encountered in the manufacture. chip cards (lamination time 30 minutes at 150 C), and limiting curl problems since the fibrous layers to assemble the structure and the document are similar in nature or compatible. Advantageously, the intermediate layer is entirely fibrous, which may facilitate, for example, the incorporation of safety elements therein and which may also facilitate its delamination in the event of an attempt to falsify.

  In an exemplary implementation of the invention, at least one of the nature and the thickness of the intermediate layer is chosen so that the intermediate layer is opaque in transmitted light. Thus, the intermediate layer can be used to at least partially mask the electronic device when the structure is observed in transmitted light. The interlayer may further be arranged to reflect light, which also at least partially obscure the electronic device when the structure is observed in reflected light or transmitted. The intermediate layer may be white or, alternatively, be colored. The interlayer may comprise a colored core with a white coating. When the intermediate layer is colored, the dye (s) and / or pigments present in the intermediate layer are preferably retained in the interlayer with a force sufficient to prevent migration of the dye (s) or pigment (s) into adjacent layers of the structure and / or the security document or value on which the structure is assembled. The interlayer may be metallized or laminated with at least one metal film, which may allow to opacify it. Preferably, the window passes through the intermediate layer but alternatively the window is non-through.

  In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the structure is arranged to detect on the security document or value, through the window of the intermediate layer, visually, possibly under a particular lighting, or to using a detection device, a security element carried by the structure, this security element may in particular be present on the electronic device, for example in the form of an inscription or a coating such as for example a varnish. The structure may for example include a thermochromic coating detectable on the security document or value through the window. Preferably, the structure, in particular at least one of the interlayer, of a possible masking layer and of the adhesive layer, comprises at least one of the following security elements: an authentication element, an element for evidencing a falsification, this or these security elements being visible and / or detectable with the aid of a detection device.

  The structure, in particular at least one of the interlayer, of a possible masking layer of the structure and of the adhesive layer, advantageously comprises at least one security element chosen from: a variable optical effect element and and / or diffractive, such as a holographic, iridescent or liquid crystal element, a magnetic or crystalline coating, magnetic fibers, magnetic resonance detectable tracers, X-ray detectable tracers, a varnish printing or a ink, luminescent or fluorescent tracers, photochromic, thermochromic, electroluminescent and / or piezochromic compounds and / or which change color in contact with one or more predetermined products, in particular acids, bases or oxidants or solvents. Advantageously, the window and / or the interlayer has a shape imitating an image, a logo or an inscription, so as to define additional security of the structure and the document equipped with the structure. The window can thus be non-rectangular, for example.

  In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the electronic device comprises a support carrying an electronic chip and an antenna connected to the electronic chip, the electronic chip extending at least partially in the window of the intermediate layer. The antenna provides a power supply to the chip and read and / or write data, without contact, in the chip. The latter may include one or more integrated circuits, including a memory. The support can be flexible. The support may be made of a mineral or organic material, natural or synthetic, for example a fibrous layer, in particular a layer of paper. The support may also be made for example of a material containing a polymer, especially PET. The support may alternatively be made of PVC, ABS / PC or PC, this list not being limiting. The electronic chip fixed on the support may comprise an encapsulating resin or not. The antenna may be of wired type or be engraved, printed or made by stamping, or even using an electrolytic growth process. The antenna may extend at least in part on the chip. When the antenna is wired, it is advantageously maintained by a layer of an adhesive, which can be used to assemble two layers of the structure. The adhesive layer then advantageously has a thickness greater than that of the wire of the antenna. The support may comprise on one side a coating containing a security element such as, for example, an irreversible thermochromic compound which changes color, for example passes from colorless to a predefined color, for example pink or red, when the temperature exceeds one predefined value, for example about 65 C. This reveals a thermal attack of the structure. In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the support is sandwiched between two layers of the structure. In this case, the structure may comprise a single intermediate layer. In a variant, the structure may comprise at least one additional interlayer in which the support of the electronic device is housed at least partially. This may include a module with a connection part intended to be connected to an antenna and an electronic chip embedded in an encapsulating resin. The additional interlayer may include a window at least partially housing the connection portion of the module, the encapsulating resin being housed in the window of the other intermediate layer. The antenna of the electronic device can be carried if necessary by this additional intermediate layer. When the structure comprises several interlayers each comprising a window, the different windows may have different dimensions, for example to adapt to the shape of the electronic device. The protection of the latter against shocks can be strengthened. When the structure has two interlayers, one of them may have a smaller window than the other intermediate layer. In a variant, the windows of the two layers have identical sizes. The structure may have a maximum thickness of about 500 m, for example. In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the structure comprises at least one masking layer disposed at least in line with a window of an intermediate layer, so as to at least partially mask the electronic device when the structure is observed in transmitted light and / or reflected light. Thus, the structure may have increased security against counterfeiting, making it more difficult to attempt to reproduce the structure. The masking layer may be white or colored. The masking layer may comprise a colored core with a white coating.

  The masking layer may be metallized or laminated with at least one metal film. The masking layer may be a fibrous layer or not. In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the adhesive layer is chosen to allow a cold or hot assembly of the interlayer with the adjacent layer of the structure. The adhesive layer may be colored so as to at least partially mask the electronic device when the structure is observed in transmitted and / or reflected light. Preferably, the adhesion between two adjacent layers of the structure is greater than the internal cohesion of at least one of said layers. The internal cohesion of a layer corresponds in particular to its ability to withstand internal delamination. Thus, an attempt to separate one of the layers of the structure causes the alteration thereof. In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the structure comprising two interlayers, one of them has a lower internal cohesion than the other intermediate layer. The intermediate layer advantageously has an internal cohesion less than or equal to that of the masking layer that may be present. When the electronic device comprises a support, the internal cohesion of the support may be less than or equal to that of the intermediate layer. Thus, the structure provides security against an attempt to falsify by tearing or delamination between the interlayer and the masking layer or between the interlayer and the support, especially if the latter has the same dimensions as the intermediate layer, to try to isolate the electronic device.

  The structure may comprise a release film, intended to be removed when the structure is to be stuck on a document or an object, such as for example a packaging.

  The structure can be coated on its two opposite sides with a layer of an adhesive. Each layer of adhesive may be protected by a removable protective release film, especially when the adhesive is sensitive to pressure. When the adhesive is not sensitive to pressure, for example being heat-activatable, a release film may not be necessary. The structure, especially when it comprises a non-stick film for protecting the adhesive layer, may constitute a visa intended to be stuck on a passport sheet. The structure may include a security element visible on its edge.

  The subject of the invention is also, according to another of its aspects, independently or in combination with the foregoing, a structure, in particular intended for the manufacture of a security or value document or the securing of an article, comprising: - an electronic device, - a layer, in particular a fibrous layer, with a window in which the electronic device at least partially extends, the window having a shape other than a rectangular shape, and in particular a shape imitating an image, a logo or an inscription, for example at least one letter or a number. This layer may be an interlayer as defined above.

  The subject of the invention is also, according to another of its aspects, independently or in combination with the foregoing, a structure, in particular intended for the manufacture of a security or value document or the securing of an article, comprising: - an electronic device, - an interlayer with a window in which at least partially extends the electronic device, - an adhesive layer in contact with the intermediate layer, allowing for example to assemble the device with a layer adjacent to the structure or a security document or value, at least one of the intermediate layer and the adhesive layer having at least one security element arranged so that a visible signal under a predetermined lighting or detectable by a suitable detection system, in particular optical or not, is modified when the intermediate layer or the layer of adhesive is impaired, in particular by tearing, delaminating ion, chemical or thermal attack. The subject of the invention is also, independently or in combination with the foregoing, a structure, in particular for the manufacture of a security or value document or the securing of an article, comprising: an electronic device; support of the electronic device, this support being of fibrous or mineral nature, a particularly fibrous layer with a window in which at least partially extends the electronic device. The support may in particular comprise a thermochromic security element capable of irreversibly changing the color in case of thermal attack. The invention further relates, independently or in combination with the foregoing, to a structure, in particular for a security document or a document, comprising: an electronic device, an interlayer with a window in which extends to less partially the electronic device, - an adhesive layer in contact with the interlayer, for example for assembling the device with an adjacent layer of the structure or a document, the structure comprising at least one security element arranged to be detectable, especially visually, on the frank of the structure. The invention also relates, independently or in combination with the foregoing, to a structure intended for the manufacture of a security or value document or to the securing of an article, comprising: an electronic device; a first intermediate layer comprising a window in which the electronic device at least partially extends, a layer of adhesive, a second intermediate layer comprising a window in which the electronic device extends at least partially; adhesive ensuring the maintenance of the two intermediate layers and that of an antenna of the electronic device. The subject of the invention is also, independently or in combination with the foregoing, a structure intended for the manufacture of a security or value document or the securing of an article, comprising: an electronic device; interlayer having a window in which the electronic device extends at least partially; - A masking layer preventing to see through it the electronic device. The invention also relates to a security document or value comprising one of the structures as defined above or constituted by such a structure, which may be the case especially when the document is a visa. The security document may constitute an identity document, a visa label or a passport booklet, for example, this list is not exhaustive. The valuable document can be a means of payment. The document may comprise a receiving layer intended to be assembled with the structure and the internal cohesion of this layer is preferably greater than that of the intermediate layer of the structure and possibly that of the masking layer of the structure, intended to be assembled. with the receiving layer of the document. Advantageously, the adhesion between, on the one hand, the receiving layer of the document and, on the other hand, the interlayer or the optional masking layer, is greater than the internal cohesion of the intermediate layer or of the optional masking layer.

  A structure according to the invention may be intended to be sandwiched between two fibrous layers, in particular two jets of paper. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, independently or in combination with the foregoing, to a security or value document comprising: - a structure comprising: - an electronic device, - an interlayer with a window wherein at least partially extends the electronic device, - at least a first security element visible in daylight, in transmission or in reflection, this first security element being for example defined by the shape of the window of the layer interlayer of the structure, - at least a second security element visible under a lighting other than daylight, this second security element being for example visible under UV or IR lighting, - at least a third security element detectable by a non-optical device, for example an electromagnetic device, for example a magnetic resonance or fluorine detection device; Another object of the invention, according to another of its aspects, independently or in combination with the foregoing, is a security or value document comprising: a structure comprising: an electronic device, a layer interlayer with a window in which at least partially extends the electronic device, - at least two fibrous layers between which is inserted the aforementioned structure 20. The aforementioned structure may comprise a security element which remains apparent on a frank of the document after assembly of the different layers thereof. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, independently or in combination with the foregoing, to a security or value document comprising: - a structure comprising: - an electronic device, - an interlayer with a window in which extends at least partially the electronic device, -a layer with which the aforementioned structure is assembled, the structure extending over the major part of said layer, in particular over its entire surface.

  The subject of the invention is, independently or in combination with the foregoing, a passport comprising: a structure comprising: an electronic device; an interlayer comprising a window in which the electronic device at least partially extends; a layer of adhesive covering the interlayer, a sewing thread passing through the structure and at least one sheet of the passport, in particular a sheet stuck on the cover of the passport.

  The subject of the invention is also a method of manufacturing a structure intended for the production of a security or value document, or to be reported on a security document, this method comprising the following steps: - providing an electronic device, providing an interlayer with a window, preferably a through-window, depositing on the intermediate layer an adhesive layer making it possible to assemble the interlayer with an adjacent layer of the structure, the adhesive having an adhesion capacity and a cohesion sufficiently high that an attempt to separate the interlayer of the adjacent layer alters the interlayer, - arrange the electronic device at least partially in the window of the intermediate layer. The process may comprise the following steps: depositing the layer of adhesive on the intermediate layer; producing, in the assembly consisting of the intermediate layer and the adhesive layer, a window, preferably a through window, in particular using a cookie cutter or a laser. The method may further comprise the following steps: providing an adhesive layer in the form of a film to be transferred, this adhesive layer being initially covered by at least one release film, removing the release film of the adhesive layer, - assemble the adhesive layer with the interlayer. Alternatively, the method comprises the following steps: - depositing on the intermediate layer or on a possible masking layer an adhesive in liquid form so as to form a layer of adhesive, - optionally, cover the adhesive layer thus formed d a release film.

  When the structure comprises two interlayers, the method may comprise the following steps: - separately perform on each of the intermediate layers at least one window, preferably through. The method may comprise the following step: depositing a layer of adhesive on each of the intermediate layers; cold or hot rolling the different layers of the structure. Another subject of the invention is a method for producing a security or value document, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: providing a structure as defined above, the structure being pre-assembled; assembling said structure with the security or value document. This method may include the following step: - cold or hot roll the structure with a layer of the security document or value.

  The method may comprise the following steps: - depositing a layer of adhesive on the structure and / or a layer of the security document or value, - assembling the structure with the security document or value using the layer adhesive.

  Alternatively, the method may comprise the following steps: - treat an outer surface of the structure so as to make it adhesive and optionally cover it temporarily with a release film, - assemble the structure with the security document or value by putting the treated face of the structure into contact with the document.

  The method may comprise the following step: - sewing the structure with at least one sheet or layer of the security document or value.

  Advantageously, the seam is performed on a support of the electronic device of the structure, outside of an antenna and an electronic chip. The method may comprise the following steps: - making an impression or the filing of a security element on a layer 5 of the document before assembly with the structure, - assembling the structure with said layer of the document. Thus, the structure is embedded in the document only when the layer or layers of the document are correctly printed or the security element correctly reported. Alternatively, the method may comprise the following steps: - assembling the structure with a layer of the document, - then making an impression or the deposit of a security element on the layer of the document. The invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description which will follow, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which: FIG. , schematically and partially, a structure according to an exemplary implementation of the invention, - Figure 2 shows, schematically and partially, in cross-section along II-II, the structure of Figure 1, - Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic and partially cross-sectional view of a security or value document assembled with the structure of FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a schematic and partly cross-sectional view of a structure in accordance with FIG. Another example of implementation of the invention, - Figures 5 and 6 show schematically and partially in cross section, two security documents or value assembled with the structure of Figure 4, - Figure 7 FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic and partial cross-sectional view of a security document or of a security document. FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic and partial cross-sectional view of a structure according to another embodiment of the invention, FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic representation of the structure of FIG. cross section, a security document or value, with the structure of Figure 9, - Figure 11 shows schematically and partially in cross section, a structure according to another embodiment of the invention, - FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic and partial cross-section of a security or value document with the structure of FIG. 11; FIG. i, a window of an intermediate layer according to the invention, and - Figure 14 illustrates, schematically and partially, a security document according to the invention with a sewn structure, - Figure 15 shows, schematically and partially , a set of sheets and a structure to be sewn together to form the document of Fig. 14, and - Fig. 16 schematically and partially shows, in cross-section, a structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. 'invention. In the drawing, the relative proportions of the various elements represented have not always been respected, for the sake of clarity.

  There is shown in Figure 1 a structure 1 according to the invention for the realization of a security document or value. The structure 1 comprises an intermediate layer 2 having a through hole defining a window 4. In the example, the window 4 has a rectangular shape, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the window 4 has another shape , having for example a star shape, as illustrated in Figure 13. In general, the window 4 may have a shape imitating an image, a logo or an inscription. In the example considered, the intermediate layer 2 is a fibrous layer, in particular a layer of paper, for example with a density of approximately 215 g / m 2 and a thickness of 280 m.

  The intermediate layer 2 may incorporate a dye, for example of black type with sulfur conferring a black color, this dye having a satisfactory fixation in the interlayer 2, which prevents migration of the dye to other layers when the intermediate layer 2 is in contact with an adhesive and / or is subjected to an elevated temperature and / or a humid atmosphere. The intermediate layer 2 is, in the example considered, opaque in transmitted light and may comprise a visually detectable security element, possibly under a predetermined illumination, for example UV or IR, or, alternatively, with the aid of a predetermined detection device, for example magnetism detection.

  In the example considered, the intermediate layer 2 comprises detectable tracers with a suitable detection device, for example tracers marketed by the company Microtag, detectable by magnetic resonance. The interlayer 2 may have a cohesion value of about 150 Scott units, measured on the Scott Bond apparatus.

  The intermediate layer 2 may comprise any other security element such as, for example: a variable and / or diffractive optical effect element such as, for example, a holographic, iridescent or liquid crystal element, a magnetic or crystalline coating, magnetic fibers, tracers detectable by magnetic resonance, tracers detectable by X-ray fluorescence, printing of a varnish or an ink, luminescent or fluorescent tracers, photochromic, thermochromic, electroluminescent and / or piezochromic compounds and / or which change color by contact of one or more predetermined products. As illustrated in FIG. 2, an adhesive layer 6 is deposited on the lower face of the intermediate layer 2, in order to allow the latter to be assembled with a support 7 of an electronic device 8 of the non-contact type . In general, the thickness of the intermediate layer is greater than or equal, as the case may be, to that of the bare chip, encapsulated or to a part of a module comprising the chip. The size of the window is greater than or equal, as the case may be, to that of the bare chip, encapsulated or to a part of the module comprising the chip. In the example under consideration, the adhesive 6 is a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Alternatively, the adhesive 6 may be of any other type, for example a heat-sensitive adhesive.

  In the example, the adhesive layer 6 contains a permanent adhesive containing a solvent, for example of acrylic nature and has a thickness of about 25 m. The adhesive layer 6 is initially in the form of a transfer film and is cold-rolled on the intermediate layer 2. The adhesiveness and cohesion of the adhesive layer 6 are greater than the cohesion The electronic device 8 comprises, besides the support 7, an electronic chip 10.

  In the example considered, the chip 10 is a chip sold under the name Picotag 16 KS by the company Inside and has a square shape with a section of about 4 mm 2 and a thickness of about 200 m. The chip 10 is connected to an antenna 11, which is made of aluminum and etched on the support 7. The latter comprises a film made of transparent PET with a thickness of about 40 m. The chip 10 may be made of silicon or, alternatively, based on a polymer. The support 7 has on one of its faces a coating or primer attachment containing an irreversible thermochromic compound which changes color when the temperature exceeds 65 C, for example from colorless to red rose. The structure 1 comprises a release film 15 fixed to the support 7 via an adhesive layer 16. The latter is identical to the adhesive layer 6. The non-stick film 15 is intended to be removed before assembling the structure on a document or an article. The manufacturing steps of structure 1 will now be described in greater detail. Firstly, the adhesive layer 6 fixed on a release film (not shown) is cold-rolled on the underside of the diaper 2. An opening is made in the assembly consisting of the interlayer 2, 30 of the adhesive layer 6 and the release film, using a cutting machine provided with a punch , this opening being intended to form the window 4 of the structure 1.

  The release film is then separated. The intermediate layer 2 with the adhesive layer 6 on it, the support 7 with the antenna 11 on it, the adhesive layer 16 and the non-stick film 15 are assembled by cold rolling on a specific machine, the chip 8 housed in the window 4, without overflowing thereof, as can be seen in Figures 1 and 2. The structure 1 thus obtained can be used for the manufacture of a security document. FIG. 3 shows a document 20 such as a visa label, comprising a fibrous layer 21, made of paper, this layer 21 being cold-rolled on the upper face of the structure 1, via a pressure sensitive adhesive layer 22. The document 20 may furthermore receive a security element, for example a holographic patch, an ink reactive with apolar solvents, an irreversible thermochromic ink changing color when the temperature reaches 65 ° C., these security elements being preferably made outside of the portion 21a of the layer 21 located opposite the window 4 of the structure 1. The fibrous layer 21 may comprise other security elements such as fluorescent colored visible security fibers, invisible fluorescent boards for authentication and chemical reagents such as acid, base, oxidant and polar solvent reagents to prevent tampering with chemicals. The document 20 may thus have the following advantages: authentication security: first-level security: visible fibers, for example a star-shaped window visible in transmitted light, second-level security: glow boards and fluorescent fibers detectable under UV illumination of 365 nm wavelength, • third-level security: detectable microtag security with detection device, - protection against tampering: • against chemical attack : reagents in the paper giving a colored spot visible on the surface of the label, during chemical attacks. These chemical attacks may occur during attempts to erase inscriptions on the printed surface of the visa or when attempts to remove the visa applied to a passport or when attempting to open the visa to recover the electronic device, • against thermal attacks: attempts to remove the visa with the electronic device after application on a passport paper (peeling initiated between passport and interlayer) cause a color change of the thermochromic compound at the support of the electronic device, this change of color being visible in reflection and especially in transmission at the level of the window 4 of the intermediate layer 2, attempts to recover the printed security paper (peeling between security paper and interlayer) cause the appearance of a colored pattern at the level of printing done with a thermochromic ink on the surface security paper that makes it uncomfortable for fraudulent use, • against mechanical attack, without temperature input: attempts to remove the visa with the electronic device after application on a passport paper (peeling initiated between passport and interlayer) lead to delamination of the interlayer of which one part will remain on the passport paper and the other on the label, it is therefore difficult to reuse the visa in its entirety. If, however, the label is stuck on another passport, there will be anyway, during a check, a loss of the detection signal of microtag tracers since it lacks a part of the interlayer in the label. Attempts to recover printed security paper alone (peeling between security paper and interlayer) result in delamination of the interlayer or visa. If the interlayer is delaminated, the pattern visible in transmission at the window is likely to be altered and there is evidence of forgery. Furthermore, the electronic device 8 is not visible in transmitted light outside the window 4, which improves the aesthetics of the document 20 and patterns printed on it. The structure may have a different shape.

  FIG. 16 shows a structure 1 'differentiating from the structure 1 previously described in that it comprises on each side of the intermediate layer 2 an adhesive layer 16. Each layer of adhesive 16 is covered with a non-stick film 15 that can be removed when assembling the structure 1 'to a document or article. FIG. 4 shows a structure 23 intended to produce a security document according to another example of implementation of the invention.

  The structure 23 comprises: - an intermediate layer 2 as described above, - an adhesive layer 6 'extending only around the window 4 of the intermediate layer 2, and not on an entire face of this intermediate layer 2 a support 7 'of the electronic device 8, this support 7' extending only over a part of the intermediate layer 2, to the right of the adhesive layer 6 ', - a layer of adhesive 24 extending over the entire lower face of the intermediate layer 2, a masking layer 15 '. The structure 23 may be incorporated in a security document 25 as illustrated in FIG. 5, being laminated between two layers of paper 26 through two layers of adhesives 27. The latter may comprise a heat-sensitive adhesive. In the example, the intermediate layer 2 has an internal cohesion less than or equal to that of the paper layer 26 on which the layer 2 is assembled. Thus, an attempt to detach the paper layer may cause delamination of the intermediate layer 2. Still in the example, the masking layer 15 'has an internal cohesion less than or equal to that of the adjacent paper layer 26 . The adhesion between the interlayer 2 and the masking layer 15 'between the interlayer 2 and the adjacent layer 26, and between the masking layer 15' and the adjacent paper layer 26, is greater than the cohesion of the interlayer 2 and that of the masking layer 15 '. The intermediate layer 2 and the masking layer 15 'have similar cohesions. The adhesive layer 24 has an adhesive power and a cohesion greater than the cohesion of the intermediate layer 2 and the cohesion of the masking layer 15 '.

  This prevents an attempt to falsify the document 25 by tearing or delaminating the intermediate layer 2 or the masking layer 15 'to remove the electronic device 8. The security against forgery is enhanced when the intermediate layers 2 or masking 15 'comprising security elements because, an alteration of the intermediate layer 2 and / or the masking layer 15' can lead to deterioration of the security elements or the modification of an optical, electrical or magnetic signal likely to be easily detected. The structure 23 can be further incorporated in a document 25 ', as illustrated in FIG. 6, by previously treating the external faces of the intermediate layer 2 and the masking layer 15' so as to provide them with reactive adhesive properties. hot. The layers of paper 26 are then hot-rolled on the structure 23. FIG. 7 shows a structure 27 comprising successively: an intervening layer 2, an adhesive layer 6, a support 7 of the electronic device 8, this support 7 extending over the entire lower face of the intermediate layer 2. The antenna is printed by screen printing on the support 7 and the chip housed in the window 4. Such a structure 27 can serve, for example, the making a security or value document 28, as shown in FIG. 8. The structure 27 can be laminated to be assembled with two layers of paper 26 by means of two layers of adhesive 29. Each layer of Adhesive 29 is initially for example in the form of a transfer film sandwiched between two release films, for example of the type comprising a paper layer with a silicone coating. It is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the electronic device is of a different type from that described above. FIG. 9 shows a structure 30 comprising successively: - a first masking layer 31, - a first adhesive layer 32, - a first intermediate layer 33 with a first window 40, - a second adhesive layer 34, a second intermediate layer 35 with a second window 41, larger than the window 40, a third adhesive layer 36, a second masking layer 37. An electronic device 42 is housed in the windows 40 and 41. The masking layers 31 and 37 each comprise, for example, a black core covered on their outer face with a white coating coating capable of receiving an impression.

  The white coating may comprise, for example, fluorescent particles known as Hilites, detectable under UV illumination with a wavelength of approximately 365 nm. The white coating may further comprise security fibers, for example UV fluorescence-resistant security fibers respectively at 254 nm and 365 nm.

  The masking layers 31 and 37 may also comprise, embedded in the black core, tracers for example of the Microtag type, detectable with a portable detection device. The masking layers 31 and 37 advantageously have sufficient opacity to render the electronic device 42 undetectable in transmitted light.

  The adhesive layers 32, 34 and 36 contain, for example, a pressure sensitive type adhesive. The adhesive layers 32 and 36 may be previously deposited in liquid form on the masking layers 31 and 37, on their inner face, that is to say on the respective black core.

  The adhesive layer 34 is for example initially in the form of a transfer film. In the example under consideration, the adhesive layers 32 and 36 have a thickness of approximately 25 m. The layer 34 may have a greater thickness, so as to compress the thickness of the antenna, for example a thickness slightly greater than 100 m. The electronic device 42 comprises for example a module 43 marketed under the name MOA4 by Philips.

  This module 43 occupies an area of approximately 42 mm 2 and has a total thickness of 410 m. This module 43 comprises at its lower part an integrated circuit, or alternatively several, and a connection circuit 44 with connection tabs 45 connected to a wire-type copper antenna 46, deposited on the intermediate layer 35, and at its upper part an encapsulating resin 47. The intermediate layer 33 is, in the example considered, a fibrous layer based on cellulose fibers having a density of about 320 g / m 2 and a thickness of about 400 m.

  The window 40 of this intermediate layer 33 receives the encapsulation resin 47 of the module 43, this encapsulation resin 47 having a thickness of about 330 m and occupying an area of about 25 j 2 in the illustrated example. The intermediate layer 33 has, in the example under consideration, a white color and may contain security elements, for example yellow fluorescent invisible glow tracers, detectable with a UV lamp with a wavelength of about 365 nm. This intermediate layer 33 further comprises, for example, detectable tracers with a portable device by X-ray fluorescence, these tracers can be those marketed by the company KeyMasters Technologies.

  The intermediate layer 35 is, in the example considered, a fibrous layer, for example based on cellulose fibers, for example of white color, having for example a density of about 90 g / m 2 for a thickness of 125 m. The window 41 of the intermediate layer 35 receives the connection circuit 44 of the module, this connection circuit 44 having for example a thickness of about 120 m. The intermediate layer 35 may comprise security elements such as, for example, fluorescent red fluorescent tracers detectable with a UV lamp with a wavelength of 365 nm. In the example considered, the intermediate layer 35 has a cohesion, measured thanks to the Scott Bond device, less than or equal to that of the intermediate layer 33 and that of the masking layers 31 and 37.

  The adhesive layer 34 has a superior adhesion and cohesion to the internal cohesion of the intermediate layers 33 and 35. The manufacturing steps of the structure 30 will now be described in more detail.

  The adhesive layer 34 is initially sandwiched between two removable release films (not shown). After separation of one of the two release films, the adhesive layer 34 is cold-rolled on one side of the intermediate layer 33. A window is then made in the assembly consisting of the intermediate layer 33, the adhesive layer 34 and non-stick film on this adhesive layer 34. This window can be made with a cutting machine provided with a punch. A window is also made in the intermediate layer 35. The wire antenna 46 of the electronic device 42 is deposited on one side of the intermediate layer 35. The module 43 is introduced into the window 41 of the intermediate layer 35 so that that the connection circuit 44 is completely housed, being connected by the connection tabs 45 to the antenna 46. This connection can be made for example 20 by welding. The release film still present on the adhesive layer 34 is removed. The assembly consisting of the intermediate layer 33 and the adhesive layer 34 is assembled with the intermediate layer 35 so that the encapsulation resin 47 of the module 43 is housed in the window 40 of the intermediate layer 33 and that the antenna is sandwiched between the spacer layers 33 and 35. The adhesive layer 34 may participate in maintaining the antenna when it is not printed but wired. Finally, the masking layers 31 and 37 having previously received the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers 32 and 36 are laminated on the assembly comprising the intermediate layers 33 and 35. The structure thus obtained can receive, for example, an impression one or more inks, including one or more chemical-reactive inks, one or more optically variable inks and may further receive a holographic patch. It is also possible to customize the structure at the white layers of the masking layers 31 and 37.

  The structure 30 thus obtained can be introduced between two transparent plastic layers 48, and be hot rolled with these layers 48 by means of adhesive layer 49, as illustrated in FIG. 10. An identification document is thus obtained. 39 in the form of a cart including the electronic device which is ready for use.

  The structure 30 assembled in the document extends to the edge of this document so that the security elements present in particular in the intermediate layers 33 and 35 are visible on the wafer and can be detected thereon by means adapted, or visually. Such an identity document can have the following advantages: - authentication security: • first level: optically variable ink (s), holographic patch, .... • second level: fluorescent particles and double fluorescence fibers on both printed sides of the document, yellow and red fluorescent effect on the edge of the document, ... • third level: Microtag and KeyMaster safeties respectively detectable with specific equipment, ... - security of tampering: • against fasteners chemical: reagents in the security inks on each of the document's paper surfaces, giving a visible colored spot on the surface of the card, during chemical attacks. These chemical attacks can occur during attempts to open the plastic layers or when attempts to erase inscriptions on the printed surface of the document or during attempts to recover the electronic device, • against mechanical attacks: attempts removal of the electronic device causes tearing or delamination of the intermediate layer 33 and / or the intermediate layer 35. These attempts will also result in a loss of yellow and red fluorescence at the level of the frank as well as by a modification of the signal provided by the KeyMaster tracers present in the intermediate layers or by the Microtag tracers present in the masking layers, attempts to open the document will cause delamination of the white layers at the masking layers and therefore damage to the present inscriptions .

  In addition, the electronic device is not seen at all, neither in transmission nor in reflection in the final document, which reinforces the aesthetics of the card and the present impressions. FIG. 11 shows a structure 50 in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention, and intended for the production of a security or value document, as will be seen later. The structure 50 comprises successively: a first intermediate layer 51 with a first window 58, a first adhesive layer 52, a second intermediate layer 53 with a second window 59, larger than the first window 58; second adhesive layer 54, and - a masking layer 55. The first intermediate layer 51 is for example a fibrous layer based on cellulose fibers, with a density of 270 g / m2 and a thickness of 3501m. The first intermediate layer 51 is for example white, comprising security elements such as, for example, green yellow fluorescent tracers of commercial reference SC4 marketed by the company Angstrom, visually detectable with a lamp emitting UV radiation with a wavelength of 365 nm, as well as quantitatively with a scanner marketed by the company 25 Angstrom. The structure 50 further comprises an electronic device 60, of the non-contact type, comprising a support 61 made of mineral material and having a thickness of about 130 m. The device 60 further comprises a chip protected by an encapsulation resin 62, the latter having for example a thickness of about 330 m. The support 61 carries a wired antenna 63 made of copper. The support 61 may have, for example, a section of 4.7 cm by 12 cm.

  The window 58 of the intermediate layer 51 receives the encapsulation resin 62. The second intermediate layer 53 is, in the example under consideration, a fibrous layer based on cellulose fibers with a density of 100 g / m 2 and a thickness of About 130 m, this thickness being substantially equal to that of the support 61.

  The intermediate layer 53 is for example a white paper, and may comprise security elements such as fluorescent red SC10 luminescent tracers visually detectable with a UV lamp emitting a UV radiation of 365 nm wavelength, as well as quantitatively with a scanner marketed by Angstrom.

  In the example considered, the intermediate layer 51 has an internal cohesion less than or equal to that of the intermediate layer 53. The latter has an internal cohesion less than or equal to that of the masking layer 55. The adhesion between the first layer intermediate layer 51 and the second intermediate layer 53 is greater than the cohesion of the intermediate layer 51. The adhesion between the masking layer 55 and the intermediate layer 53 is greater than the cohesion of the intermediate layer 53. The adhesive layers 52 and 54 exhibit superior adhesion and cohesion to the cohesion of the spacer layers 51 and 53 and the masking layer 55. In the example under consideration, the masking layer 55 is black, the dye or pigment used to the coloration preferably being resistant to migration under predetermined temperature and humidity conditions, for example with 80% relative humidity. ative, at 65 ° C. and a contact pressure of, for example, less than 1 kg / cm 2. The adhesive layers 52 and 54 comprise an adhesive which is, for example, of the pressure-sensitive type and is applied in liquid form. These adhesive layers have for example a thickness of the order of 25 m. We will now describe in more detail the manufacturing steps of the structure 50. The intermediate layer 51 receives on its inner face an adhesive layer 52 in liquid form.

  The masking layer 55 also receives on its inner face an adhesive layer 54 in liquid form.

  A window is then made in particular using a cutting machine provided with a laser, in the assembly consisting of the intermediate layer 51, the adhesive layer 52 and a non-stick film attached to the adhesive layer 52. A window is also made in the intermediate layer 53.

  Then the interlayer 51, after removal of the release film on the adhesive layer 52, is assembled with the electronic device 60, the intermediate layer 53 and the masking layer 55, on a specific machine. The support 61 of the electronic device is housed in the window 59 of the intermediate layer 53 and the chip with the encapsulation resin 62 is housed in the window 58 of the intermediate layer 51. The structure 50 thus obtained can be used for the manufacture a passport booklet 80, for example. The manufacture of the passport booklet 80 may include the following steps, implemented on a mounting machine: - assembly of the structure 50 with a set of sheets 81 comprising visa pages and security films, this assembly being performed at the level of of the cover sheet by means of a liquid glue 82, as illustrated in FIG. 15, - sewing operation of the set of sheets 81 and of the structure 50 in a centered manner, the stitch being made in such a way as to the set of sheets and a part of the support 61 of the electronic device 60 are sewn together, as illustrated in FIG. 15. The seam 84 is made outside the antenna 63 and the electronic chip of the device 60, so that not to affect the operation of the electronic device 60, -assembly of the structure and sheets 81 sewn with a sheet 85 of the textile type coated with a liquid glue 82 so that the structure 50 is sandwiched between the paper sheets and the coated textile sheet, as illustrated in Figure 14, - embellishment of the final cover on its face coated by hot transfer foil laying, and - folding the booklet at sewing level. The security document thus produced may have the following advantages: - security of tampering against mechanical attacks: • any attempt to remove the electronic device will be made very difficult since the electronic device is sewn to the entire passport, • any attempt to remove the electronic device by peeling and removing the sewing thread results in visible delamination of the intermediate layer 51 or 53 and affects the recognition of the yellow and red fluorescence on the edge of the cover, whether visually or automatically with the Angstrom scanner. - authentication security: - second level: yellow and red fluorescent effect on the passport edge, - third level: measurement of the spectral signature of the fluorescence at the edge of the slice thanks to a dedicated scanner. In addition, the electronic device is not seen in transmission or reflection in the cover of the final passport booklet. The structure 50 may alternatively be incorporated into a security document 70 by being laminated between two paper layers 71 through two layers of adhesive 72, as illustrated in FIG. The invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described. In particular, it is possible to combine with one another characteristics of the various embodiments which have just been described, within non-illustrated variants. Throughout the description, including the claims, the phrase having one must be understood to be synonymous with at least one, unless the opposite is specified.

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  A structure for the manufacture of a security or value document comprising: an electronic device, an at least partially fibrous interlayer with a window in which the electronic device at least partially extends, a layer of adhesive in contact with the interlayer, a removable non-stick film for protecting the adhesive layer.   The structure of claim 1, wherein the spacer layer (2; 33; 35; 51; 53) is wholly fibrous.   3. Structure according to claim 1, at least one of the nature and the thickness of the intermediate layer (2; 33; 35; 51; 53) being chosen so that the intermediate layer is opaque in light. transmitted.   4. Structure according to claim 1 or 2, the intermediate layer being arranged to reflect light.   5. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the intermediate layer comprising a colored core with a white coating.   6. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the intermediate layer being metallized or laminated with at least one metal film.   7. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the intermediate layer comprising at least one of the following security elements: an authentication element, a highlighting element of forgery, this or these elements being visible and / or detectable using a specific detection device.   8. Structure according to claim 7, the intermediate layer comprising at least one security element selected from: a variable and / or diffractive optical effect element such as a holographic element, iridescent or liquid crystal, a magnetic or crystalline coating, magnetic fibers, magnetic resonance detectable tracers, X-ray detectable tracers, varnish or ink printing, luminescent or fluorescent tracers, photochromic, thermochromic, electroluminescent and / or piezochromatic and / or which change color in contact with one or more predetermined products.   9. Structure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the window (4) of the intermediate layer has a shape imitating an image, a logo or an inscription.   10. Structure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic device (8) comprises a support (7) carrying an electronic chip (10) and an antenna (11) connected to the electronic chip, the chip electronics extending into the window (4) of the intermediate layer.   11. Structure according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the support (7) is flexible.   12. Structure according to one of claims 10 and 11, characterized in that the support (7) is sandwiched between two layers of the structure.   13. Structure according to one of claims 10 and 11, characterized in that the structure comprises an additional intermediate layer (35; 53) wherein is housed at least partially the support (7) of the electronic device.   14. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the electronic device comprises a module with a connecting portion intended to be connected to an antenna and an electronic chip embedded in an encapsulating resin.   15. Structure according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises an additional intermediate layer (35; 53) with a window housing the module, the encapsulation resin being housed in the window of the other intermediate layer (33). 51).   16. Structure according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the electronic device comprises an antenna and in that the antenna is carried by said additional intermediate layer (35).   17. Structure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one masking layer (15 '; 31; 37; 55) arranged at least at the window of a spacer layer of in order to at least partially mask the electronic device when the structure is observed in transmitted light and / or in reflected light.   18. Structure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adhesive layer is colored so as to mask at least part of the electronic device when the structure is observed in transmitted and / or reflected light.   19. Structure according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising two interlayers, characterized in that one of the intermediate layers comprises a window (40; 58) smaller than that (41; 59) of the other layer. interlayer.   20. Structure according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a visible security element on the edge of the structure.   21. A structure according to any one of the preceding claims, the adhesive layer being selected to allow a cold assembly of the interlayer with an adjacent layer of the structure or security document or value.   22. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 20, the adhesive layer being hot-activatable.