Printing method of printed box for preventing product channeling and printing plate thereof

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of printing of packaging boxes, and discloses a printing method of a printed box for preventing product channeling and a printing plate thereof. The printing plate comprises a first group of layouts and a second group of layouts. The first group of layouts comprises x first printing plates, each of which has y first printing units, and the first printing units have first printing areas numbered from zero to xy-1 in sequence, and the number of digits is greater than or equal to the number of digits of xy-1. The second group of layouts comprises 10 second printing plates, and the 10 second printing plates all have y second printing units matched with the first printing plate, and the 10 second printing plates have second printing areas numbered from 0 to 9 in sequence on the second printing units. After printing, the number printed by the second printing area is located after the number printed by the first printing area, and the last digit of the new number is formed. The printing plate and the printing method can reduce the number of printing plates and the workload of plate making, and improve the printing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of packaging box printing technology, specifically relating to a printing method and printing plate for a printing box designed to prevent product cross-selling. Background Technology

[0002] Cross-regional sales typically occur between different regions, primarily referring to a regional distributor selling their products to other distributors of the same brand in their designated territories. In simpler terms, selling products restricted to a specific region outside their designated sales area is called cross-regional sales. Cross-regional sales can be categorized into benign, malicious, and spontaneous. Malicious cross-regional sales by distributors seeking illicit profits severely impacts a company's normal operations. Therefore, companies need to prevent malicious cross-regional sales. Printing anti-cross-regional sales markings on product packaging is a crucial way to identify and determine if cross-regional sales have occurred. Typically, consecutive serial numbers are printed on the packaging, recording the numbers destined for different regions, and these numbers are used to determine whether cross-regional sales have occurred.

[0003] Currently, the method for printing numbering involves arranging the boxes to be produced on a single printing plate before printing. For example, if printing 800 product boxes, each plate can hold 8 boxes. Therefore, each box on the first plate can be numbered 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007; the second plate 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015; the third plate 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, 022, 023, and so on. Printing these 800 product boxes in this way requires 100 printing plates. This method involves a large workload in plate making, complex procedures, and low printing efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a printing method for printing boxes that can prevent product diversion and reduce the workload of plate making and improve printing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a printing method and printing plate for a printing box designed to prevent product cross-selling. This printing method can effectively reduce the number of printing plates, reduce plate-making workload, and improve printing efficiency; moreover, the prepared printing box can effectively prevent cross-selling.

[0006] This invention provides a printing plate for a printed box to prevent product diversion.

[0007] Specifically, a printing plate for a printing box designed to prevent product diversion includes a first set of layouts and a second set of layouts.

[0008] The first set of layouts includes x first printing plates, each first printing plate having y first printing units, and each first printing unit having first printing areas numbered sequentially from zero to xy-1, wherein the number of digits is greater than or equal to the number of digits in xy-1;

[0009] The second set of layouts includes 10 second printing plates, each of which has y second printing units that match the first printing plate, and each of the 10 second printing plates has a second printing area numbered 0-9 in sequence on its second printing unit;

[0010] On the paper printed sequentially by the first printing plate and the second printing plate, the number printed in the second printing area is located after the number printed in the first printing area, forming the last digit of the new number.

[0011] It is understood that each of the first printing units corresponds to an outer packaging box for a product, and both the first and second printing units also contain other product information, such as trademarks and product information. It is understood that the product's printed box is obtained by folding paper printed sequentially through the first and second printing plates; the first printing unit of the first printing plate and the corresponding second printing unit of the second printing plate, after printing, produce the same product's printed box. Therefore, the matching refers to the size and dimensions of the second printing unit of the second printing plate matching those of the first printing unit of the first printing plate, and the printing areas not conflicting.

[0012] Preferably, in the first group of layouts, the number of x is greater than or equal to 2. For example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, etc.

[0013] Preferably, in the first set of layouts, each of the x first printing plates further includes other printing areas, which are identical. These other printing areas include trademarks and / or product information.

[0014] Preferably, in the first group of layouts, the number of digits is 1-5 digits greater than the number of digits in xy-1; more preferably, in the first group of layouts, the number of digits is 1-3 digits greater than the number of digits in xy-1; such as 1 digit, 2 digits, or 3 digits. The specific number can be determined based on the total quantity of a batch of products and other requirements (such as anti-counterfeiting requirements). For example, if x=10 (i.e., 10 first printing plates, respectively labeled as first printing plates 1 to 10), y=5 (8 printing units), xy-1=49, and xy-1 is a two-digit number, then the number of digits can be set to 3 digits (1 digit greater than the number of digits in xy-1). This results in numbers 000-049, where the 5 printing units of first printing plate 1 have printing areas numbered 000-004, the 5 printing units of first printing plate 2 have printing areas numbered 005-009, and so on, with the 5 printing units of first printing plate 10 having printing areas numbered 045-049.

[0015] Preferably, in the first group of layouts, the number of digits is greater than or equal to 3.

[0016] Preferably, in the second set of layouts, the 10 second printing plates also include other printing areas, which are identical. These other printing areas include trademarks and / or product information.

[0017] Preferably, in the first set of layouts, each digit of the number is a different color. For example, if x=10, y=5, and the number is a three-digit number, the color of the number 000 is red, black, and white. More preferably, in the first set of layouts, each digit of the number is a different color, and the colors of each number are not exactly the same. For example, if x=10, y=5, and the number is a three-digit number, the color of the number 000 is red, black, and white, and the color of the number 001 is red, yellow, and green. By setting the colors of the numbering digits in the first set of layouts, it is possible to further prevent counterfeiting on top of preventing cross-selling through coding. This is because the color of the coded digits is also specific or unique for a specific coded printing box.

[0018] Preferably, in the second set of layouts, the colors of the numbered digits are not all the same; more preferably, in the second set of layouts, the colors of the numbered digits are all different. By setting the colors of the numbered digits in the second set of layouts, the anti-counterfeiting effect can be further enhanced based on the coding of the first set of layouts. For example, if x=10, y=5, the numbering of the first set of layouts is three digits, the color of the number 000 is red, black, and white, and the color of the number 001 is red, yellow, and green; after the second set of layouts is printed, the coding numbers of the second set of layouts are printed at the end, forming 0000, 0001, 0002, ... 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012 ... 0019, 0020, 0021, 0022 ... 0029, ... 0490, 0491, 0492 ... 0499. By using the color of the last digit, the color specificity of the numbered digits on this batch of printed boxes can be further enhanced, increasing the anti-counterfeiting strength.

[0019] Preferably, the difference in color refers to the ability to identify and distinguish the colors by the naked eye or by machine based on their hue, saturation, or brightness.

[0020] Preferably, the numbering information of the first set of layouts and the numbering information of the second set of layouts are used to form an internal enterprise query database for anti-counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting purposes. It is understood that the information includes the specific digits of the number and the color of each digit. When querying the internal enterprise query database, the number is used to determine whether a product is being sold outside its designated area, and the authenticity of the product can be determined further by the digits and their colors.

[0021] Preferably, the first printing area is located at any part of the first printing unit.

[0022] Preferably, a plurality of first printing areas are provided on the first printing unit; the first printing unit corresponds to a printing box, and the first printing areas can be located at the insertion port of the printing box and / or the adhesive port of the printing box. Positioning the first printing areas at the adhesive port of the printing box effectively prevents human-caused damage to the printing box and hinders product inspection.

[0023] Preferably, the product is a pharmaceutical product.

[0024] The present invention also provides a printing method for printing boxes to prevent product diversion.

[0025] Specifically, a printing method for a box designed to prevent product diversion involves printing using the aforementioned printing plate, including one of the following methods:

[0026] (1) Print 10 sheets of each of the x first printing plates to obtain 10 sets of printing paper numbered from 0 to xy-1; print 10 sheets of the same number from each of the 10 sets of printing paper on 10 second printing plates to obtain printing paper numbered from 0 to 10xy-1, thus producing a printed box to prevent product cross-selling; or

[0027] (2) Print one sheet on each of the 10 second printing plates to obtain 10 sheets of printing paper numbered 0-9 in sequence. Then, each sheet is printed on any one of the x first printing plates. Repeat the above steps until each first printing plate is printed once with the printing paper numbered 0-9 to obtain printing paper numbered from zero to 10xy-1, and make a printing box to prevent product cross-selling.

[0028] It is understandable that the difference between the above methods (1) and (2) lies only in whether the first printing plate is printed first or the second printing plate is printed first, but the core idea of ​​the steps is still the same. In actual production, any method can be selected according to the complexity of the actual plate, the paper drying waiting time, the equipment model, and the convenience of the process. Furthermore, in method (1), in production, it is possible to choose whether to print 10 sheets of all the first printing plates first or print one of the 10 first printing plates first, depending on the actual situation. In method (2), in production, it is also possible to consider whether to print x sheets of each of the 10 second printing plates at once or to print 1 sheet of each of the 10 second printing plates first, depending on the actual situation.

[0029] More specifically, a printing method for a box designed to prevent product diversion includes one of the following:

[0030] Method (1):

[0031] Step S1: Design the first set of layouts according to the quantity and specifications of the printing boxes, including determining the number x of the first printing plates, the number y of the printing units in each first printing plate, and the printing information on the printing units; design 10 matching second sets of layouts according to the specifications of the printing boxes and the information of the first set of layouts.

[0032] Step S2: Print 10 sheets from each of the x first printing plates to obtain 10 sets of printing paper numbered from 0 to xy-1; print 10 sheets of the same number from each of the 10 sets of printing paper onto 10 second printing plates to obtain printing paper numbered from 0 to 10xy-1, thus producing a printed box to prevent product cross-selling; or

[0033] Method (2):

[0034] Step S1: Design the first set of layouts according to the quantity and specifications of the printing boxes, including determining the number x of the first printing plates, the number y of the printing units in each first printing plate, and the printing information on the printing units; design 10 matching second sets of layouts according to the specifications of the printing boxes and the information of the first set of layouts.

[0035] Step S2: Print one sheet on each of the 10 second printing plates to obtain 10 sheets of printing paper numbered 0-9 in sequence. Then, each sheet is printed on any one of the x first printing plates. Repeat the above steps until each first printing plate is printed once on the printing paper numbered 0-9 to obtain printing paper numbered from zero to 10xy-1, thus obtaining a printed box to prevent product cross-selling.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0037] This invention provides a printing plate for a printed box designed to prevent product cross-selling. A first set of layouts and a second set of layouts work together. The number of first printing plates in the first set of layouts is determined by the number and specifications of the product printed boxes. The second set of layouts consists of 10 second printing plates, whose specifications and layout match those of the first set of layouts. By designing the printing areas of the printing plates in the two sets of layouts, the number of printing plates can be greatly reduced, reducing plate-making workload and improving printing efficiency. Printing consecutive numbers on a small number of printing plates effectively prevents cross-selling of the printed boxes. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first printing plate No. 1 in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second printing plate No. 1 in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first sheet of paper printed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a rendering of a printed medicine box in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand the technical solutions described in this invention, the following embodiments are provided for illustration. It should be noted that the following embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0043] This invention provides a printing plate for a printing box to prevent product diversion, including a first set of layouts and a second set of layouts;

[0044] The first set of typesettings contains x first printing plates, each first printing plate has y first printing units, and each first printing unit has first printing areas numbered sequentially from zero to xy-1, with the number of digits being greater than or equal to the number of digits in xy-1.

[0045] The second set of layouts includes 10 second printing plates. Each of the 10 second printing plates has y second printing units that match the first printing plate. The second printing units of the 10 second printing plates have second printing areas numbered 0-9 in sequence.

[0046] On the paper that has been printed sequentially by the first printing plate and the second printing plate, the number printed in the second printing area is placed after the number printed in the first printing area, forming the last digit of the new number.

[0047] It is understandable that each first printing unit and each second printing unit corresponds to the outer packaging box of a product. Both the first and second printing units also contain other product information, such as trademarks and product details. It is also understandable that the product's printed box is made by folding paper printed sequentially through the first and second printing plates. The first printing unit of the first printing plate and the corresponding second printing unit of the second printing plate, after printing, result in the same product's printed box. Therefore, "matching" means that the size and dimensions of the second printing unit of the second printing plate match the first printing unit of the first printing plate, and that the printing areas do not conflict.

[0048] Furthermore, in the first set of layouts, the number of x is greater than or equal to 2. Examples include 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. The number of x depends on the quantity of products in this batch, the size of the printing boxes, and the size of the printing plates. It is understandable that the more products there are, the more printing plates are needed; when the printing boxes are small, the number of second printing units y that can be printed on each printing plate is greater, and fewer printing plates are needed to print the same number of printing boxes.

[0049] Furthermore, in the first set of typesetting, each of the x first printing plates also includes other printing areas, which are identical. These other printing areas include trademarks and / or product information.

[0050] Furthermore, in the first set of layouts, the number of digits is greater than the number of digits xy-1 by 1-5 digits; even further, in the first set of layouts, the number of digits is greater than the number of digits xy-1 by 1-3 digits; such as 1 digit, 2 digits, 3 digits. The specific number can be determined based on the total quantity of a batch of products and other requirements (such as anti-counterfeiting requirements). For example, if x=10 (i.e., 10 first printing plates, respectively labeled as first printing plates 1 to 10), y=5 (5 printing units), xy-1=49, and xy-1 is a two-digit number, then the number of digits can be set to 3 digits (greater than the number of digits xy-1 by 1 digit). This results in numbers 000-049, where the 5 printing units of first printing plate 1 have printing areas numbered 000-004, the 5 printing units of first printing plate 2 have printing areas numbered 005-009, and so on, with the 5 printing units of first printing plate 10 having printing areas numbered 045-049.

[0051] Furthermore, in the first set of layouts, the number of digits is greater than or equal to 3.

[0052] Furthermore, in the second set of layouts, the 10 second printing plates also include other printing areas, which are identical. These other printing areas include trademarks and / or product information.

[0053] Furthermore, in the first set of layouts, each digit of the numbering is a different color. For example, if x=10, y=5, and the numbering is a three-digit number, the color of the number 000 is red, black, and white. Even further, in the first set of layouts, each digit of the numbering is a different color, and the colors of each number are not exactly the same. For example, if x=10, y=5, and the numbering is a three-digit number, the color of the number 000 is red, black, and white, and the color of the number 001 is red, yellow, and green. By setting the colors of the numbering digits in the first set of layouts, a further anti-counterfeiting function can be achieved on top of preventing cross-regional sales through coding. This is because the color of the coded digits on a specific coded printing box is also specific or unique.

[0054] Furthermore, in the second set of layouts, the colors of the numbered digits are not entirely the same; even further, in the second set of layouts, the colors of the numbered digits are all different. By setting the colors of the numbered digits in the second set of layouts, the anti-counterfeiting effect can be further enhanced based on the coding of the first set of layouts. For example, if x=10, y=5, the numbering of the first set of layouts is three digits, the color of the number 000 is red, black, and white, and the color of the number 001 is red, yellow, and green; after the second set of layouts is printed, the coding numbers of the second set of layouts are printed at the end, forming 0000, 0001, 0002, ... 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012 ... 0019, 0020, 0021, 0022 ... 0029, ... 0490, 0491, 0492 ... 0499. By using the color of the last digit, the color specificity of the numbered digits on this batch of printed boxes can be further enhanced, increasing the anti-counterfeiting strength.

[0055] Furthermore, different colors refer to colors that can be identified and distinguished by the naked eye or by machine based on their hue, saturation, or brightness.

[0056] Furthermore, the numbering information from the first and second sets of layouts is combined to form an internal enterprise query database for anti-counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting measures. This information includes the specific digits of the number and the color of each digit. When querying the internal database, the number is used to determine if a product has been sold outside its designated area, and the digits and their colors are used to determine the product's authenticity.

[0057] Furthermore, it should be noted that to further enhance anti-counterfeiting capabilities, the number of digits in the serial number can be increased, as well as the color complexity of each digit. The specific design will depend on the product's requirements.

[0058] Furthermore, the first printing area is located at any part of the first printing unit.

[0059] Furthermore, multiple first printing areas are provided on the first printing unit; the first printing unit corresponds to one printing box, and the first printing areas can be located at the insertion port and / or the adhesive port of the printing box. Positioning the first printing area at the adhesive port of the printing box effectively prevents human-caused damage to the printing box and hinders product inspection.

[0060] Furthermore, the product is a pharmaceutical product.

[0061] This invention also provides a printing method for a printing box to prevent product diversion, using the aforementioned printing plate, including one of the following methods:

[0062] (1) Print 10 sheets of each of the x first printing plates to obtain 10 sets of printing paper numbered from 0 to xy-1; print 10 sheets of the same number from each of the 10 sets of printing paper on 10 second printing plates to obtain printing paper numbered from 0 to 10xy-1, thus producing a printed box to prevent product cross-selling; or

[0063] (2) Print one sheet on each of the 10 second printing plates to obtain 10 sheets of printing paper numbered 0-9 in sequence. Then, each sheet is printed on any one of the x first printing plates. Repeat the above steps until each first printing plate is printed once with the printing paper numbered 0-9 to obtain the printing paper numbered from zero to 10xy-1, and make the printing box to prevent product cross-selling.

[0064] It is understandable that the difference between methods (1) and (2) is only whether the first printing plate is printed first or the second printing plate is printed first, but the core idea of ​​the steps is still the same. In actual production, any method can be selected based on the complexity of the actual plate, the paper drying time, the equipment model, and the convenience of the process. Furthermore, in method (1), in production, it is possible to choose whether to print 10 sheets of all the first printing plates first or print one of the 10 first printing plates first, depending on the actual situation. In method (2), in production, it is also possible to consider whether to print x sheets of each of the 10 second printing plates at once or to print 1 sheet of each of the 10 second printing plates first, depending on the actual situation.

[0065] More specifically, a printing method for a box designed to prevent product diversion includes one of the following:

[0066] Method (1):

[0067] Step S1: Based on the quantity and specifications of the printing boxes, design the first set of layouts, including determining the number of first printing plates x, the number of printing units y in each first printing plate, and the printing information on the printing units; based on the specifications of the printing boxes and the information of the first set of layouts, design 10 matching second sets of layouts.

[0068] Step S2: Print 10 sheets from each of the x first printing plates to obtain 10 sets of printing paper numbered from 0 to xy-1; print 10 sheets of the same number from each of the 10 sets of printing paper onto 10 second printing plates to obtain printing paper numbered from 0 to 10xy-1, thus producing a printed box to prevent product cross-selling; or

[0069] Method (2):

[0070] Step S1: Based on the quantity and specifications of the printing boxes, design the first set of layouts, including determining the number of first printing plates x, the number of printing units y in each first printing plate, and the printing information on the printing units; based on the specifications of the printing boxes and the information of the first set of layouts, design 10 matching second sets of layouts.

[0071] Step S2: Print one sheet on each of the 10 second printing plates to obtain 10 sheets of printing paper numbered 0-9 in sequence. Then, each sheet is printed on any one of the x first printing plates. Repeat the above steps until each first printing plate is printed once on the printing paper numbered 0-9 to obtain printing paper numbered from zero to 10xy-1, thus producing a printed box to prevent product cross-selling.

[0072] Reference Figure 1-4 This invention introduces a more specific embodiment in which 800 anti-counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting pharmaceutical printing boxes are prepared. Based on the quantity and specifications of the printing boxes, x=10, y=8, xy-1=79, and the first set of layout numbers has three digits.

[0073] The design of the printing plate for this medicine box includes a first set of layouts and a second set of layouts.

[0074] The first set of layouts contains 10 first printing plates, numbered 1-10. Each first printing plate has 8 first printing units, and each first printing unit corresponds to the position of a printing box. Each printing unit has 2 first printing areas numbered sequentially from 000 to 079. That is, the 8 printing units of first printing plate 1 have first printing areas numbered 000, 001...007 respectively (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown), the eight printing units of printing plate No. 2 have first printing areas numbered 008, 009...0015, and the eight printing units of printing plate No. 10 have first printing areas numbered 072, 001...079. Within each first printing unit, two first printing areas are located at the insertion and gluing points of the corresponding printed box. Other printing information on the printed box is designed, including trademarks and drug label information.

[0075] Meanwhile, in the first set of layouts, each digit of the design number has a different color, and the colors of each number are not exactly the same. The colors of design number 000 are red, black, and white; the colors of design number 001 are red, yellow, and green; the colors of design number 003 are black, purple, and blue; the colors of design number 020 are blue, black, and orange; and the rest simply meet the above requirements. Different colors mean that they can be identified and distinguished by the naked eye or machine based on their hue, saturation, or brightness. The colors of the numbers can be randomly determined by the system, as long as the requirements are met.

[0076] Based on the specifications of the printing box and the information from the first set of layouts, a second set of layouts was designed. This second set of layouts includes 10 second printing plates (denoted as plates 1-10) that match the first set of layouts. The overall specifications of the second set of layouts are the same as the first set. Each of the 10 second printing plates has 8 second printing units that match the first printing plate. Each second printing unit on the 10 second printing plates has second printing areas numbered 0-9. Each second printing unit has two second printing areas, matching the first set of layouts. A schematic diagram of second printing plate number 1 is shown below. Figure 2 As shown. On paper printed sequentially by the first and second printing plates, the number printed in the second printing area is placed after the number printed in the first printing area, forming the last digit of the new number.

[0077] In the second set of layouts, the colors of the design numbers are not all the same. The design numbers 0, 1, 2, 3...9 are red, orange, purple, blue, yellow, green, cyan, black, white, and gray, respectively. The colors of the numbers can also be randomly determined by the system, as long as the requirements are met.

[0078] In addition, ensure that the printing areas of the first and second sets of layouts do not conflict, so that they can be printed together to form all the information on the printing box.

[0079] The specific steps for printing medicine boxes using the above-mentioned printing plates are as follows:

[0080] Ten sheets are printed from each of the ten first printing plates, resulting in ten sets of printed paper numbered from 0 to xy-1. Each set of printed paper contains numbers 000, 001...007, 008, 009...015, ..., 078, 079. These ten sheets of paper numbered 000, 001...007 are then used to print ten second printing plates. The numbers of the second printing plates form the last digit of the final number, resulting in the first sheet being numbered 0000, 0010...0070 (e.g., ...). Figure 3As shown), the second sheet of paper is numbered 0001, 0011...0071, the third sheet is numbered 0002, 0012...0072, ... and the tenth sheet is numbered 0009, 0019...0079, resulting in printing boxes numbered 0000-0079. Then, 10 sheets of paper numbered 008, 009...015 are used to print 10 second printing plates. The numbers of the second printing plates form the last digit of the final number, resulting in the following: the first sheet is numbered 0080, 0090...0150, the second sheet is numbered 0081, 0091...0151, the third sheet is numbered 0082, 0092...0152, ... and the tenth sheet is numbered 0089, 0089...0159, resulting in printing boxes numbered 0080-0159. Following the above method, print boxes numbered 0160-0159, 0240-0319, 0320-0399, 0400-0479, 0480-0559, 0560-0639, 0640-0719, and 0720-0799 sequentially, forming medicine printing boxes numbered 0000-0799. An example image of one of the medicine printing boxes is shown below. Figure 4 As shown.

[0081] This embodiment also provides another printing method, in which the second printing plate is printed first, followed by the first printing plate. The specific steps are as follows:

[0082] Ten second printing plates are used to print one sheet each, resulting in ten sheets of paper numbered 0-9. These sheets are then printed using the first printing plate (number 1). The paper numbered 0, after being printed using the first printing plate, produces boxes numbered 0000, 0010...0070; the paper numbered 1, after being printed using the first printing plate, produces boxes numbered 0001, 0011...0071; and so on, until the paper numbered 9, after being printed using the first printing plate, produces boxes numbered 0009, 0019...0079. Repeat the above steps until each first printing plate is printed once with printing paper numbered 0-9, to obtain printing paper numbered 0000, 0010...0070, 0001, 0011...0071, ...0009, 0019...0079; 0080, 0090...0150, 0081, 0091...0151, ...0089, 0099...0159; ...0720, 0730...0790, 0721, 0731...0791, 0722, 0732...0792, ...0729, 0739...0799, to produce printing boxes to prevent product cross-selling.

[0083] Analyzing the aforementioned pharmaceutical printing boxes numbered 0000-0799, the colors of the digits in number 0000 are red, black, white, and red; the colors of the digits in number 0001 are red, black, white, and orange; the colors of the digits in number 0003 are red, black, white, and purple; and the colors of the digits in number 0208 are blue, black, orange, and white. The information from the first and second sets of numbering is used to create an internal enterprise database for anti-counterfeiting and anti-diversion purposes. This information includes the specific digits of the number and the color of each digit. By setting the colors of the digits in the first set of numbering, anti-counterfeiting measures are further enhanced on top of preventing diversion through coding. Further designing the colors of the digits in the second set of numbering can further strengthen the anti-counterfeiting effect based on the coding of the first set of numbering.

[0084] Because the color of the coded numbers on a specific printed box is also specific or unique, when querying the company's internal database, the number can be used to determine whether a product has been sold outside its designated area. Furthermore, the authenticity of the product can be determined by the digits and their colors. Therefore, this method can achieve both anti-counterfeiting and anti-sales diversion requirements in a single printing process.

[0085] The present invention also describes a more specific embodiment in which 60 anti-counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting pharmaceutical printing boxes are prepared. Based on the quantity and specifications of the printing boxes, x=2, y=3, xy-1=5, and the number of the first set of layout numbers is three digits.

[0086] The design of the printing plate for this medicine box includes a first set of layouts and a second set of layouts.

[0087] The first set of layouts includes two first printing plates, designated as printing plates 1 and 2 respectively. Each first printing plate has three first printing units, each corresponding to a printing box location. Each printing unit has one first printing area numbered sequentially from 000 to 005; that is, the three printing units of printing plate 1 have printing areas numbered 000, 001, and 002, respectively, and the three printing units of printing plate 2 have printing areas numbered 003, 004, and 005, respectively. The first printing area is located at the glue port of the corresponding prepared printing box. In the first set of layouts, each digit of the design number is a different color, and the colors of each number are not entirely the same.

[0088] Based on the specifications of the printing box and the information from the first set of layouts, design 10 matching second set of layouts. The second set of layouts has the same overall specifications as the first set. Each of the 10 second printing plates has a second printing unit that matches the first printing plate. Each second printing unit on the 10 second printing plates has a second printing area numbered 0-9. Each second printing unit has one second printing area, matching the first set of layouts. On the paper printed sequentially by the first and second printing plates, the number obtained from the second printing area is placed after the number obtained from the first printing area, forming the last digit of the new number. In the second set of layouts, the colors of the numbers are not entirely the same.

[0089] After printing the aforementioned printing plates, 60 anti-counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting medicine boxes can be obtained.

[0090] Analyzing the two specific embodiments for preparing 800 and 60 medicine printing boxes, respectively, the above embodiments require 20 layouts for preparing 800 medicine printing boxes, including 10 first-group layouts and 10 second-group layouts; while traditional printing methods require designing 100 layouts corresponding to each medicine printing box. Similarly, preparing 60 medicine printing boxes requires 12 layouts, including 2 first-group layouts and 10 second-group layouts; while traditional printing methods require designing 20 layouts corresponding to each medicine printing box. Therefore, traditional printing methods are labor-intensive and inefficient; while the method provided by this invention can significantly reduce the number of layouts and improve printing efficiency, and its advantages become greater as the number of printing boxes increases. The printing plate and printing method provided by the embodiments of this invention can greatly improve printing efficiency, while achieving anti-counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting effects, and can well meet the production requirements of printing boxes with high anti-counterfeiting requirements.

[0091] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A printing plate for a serially numbered anti-counterfeiting printed box, characterized in that, Including the first set of layouts and the second set of layouts; The first set of layouts includes x first printing plates, each first printing plate having y first printing units, and each first printing unit having first printing areas numbered sequentially from zero to xy-1, wherein the number of digits is greater than or equal to the number of digits in xy-1; The second set of layouts includes 10 second printing plates, each of which has y second printing units that match the first printing plate, and each of the 10 second printing plates has a second printing area numbered 0-9 in sequence on its second printing unit; On the paper printed sequentially by the first printing plate and the second printing plate, the number printed in the second printing area is located after the number printed in the first printing area, forming the last digit of the new number; In the first set of layouts, each digit of the number is a different color; In the second group of layouts, the colors of the numbers are not all the same; In the first group of layouts, the number of digits is 1-5 digits greater than the number of digits in xy-1; Printing using the aforementioned printing plate includes one of the following methods: (1) Print 10 sheets of each of the x first printing plates to obtain 10 sets of printing paper numbered from 0 to xy-1; print 10 sheets of the same number from each of the 10 sets of printing paper on 10 second printing plates to obtain printing paper numbered from 0 to 10xy-1, thus producing a printed box to prevent product cross-selling; or (2) Print one sheet on each of the 10 second printing plates to obtain 10 sheets of printing paper numbered 0-9 in sequence. Then, each sheet is printed on any one of the x first printing plates. Repeat the above steps until each first printing plate is printed once with the printing paper numbered 0-9 to obtain printing paper numbered from zero to 10xy-1, and make a printing box to prevent product cross-selling.

2. The printing plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the first set of layouts, the number of x's is greater than or equal to 2.

3. The printing plate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, In the first group of layouts, the number of digits is 1-3 digits greater than the number of digits in xy-1.

4. The printing plate according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the first group of layouts, the number of digits is greater than or equal to 3.

5. The printing plate according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the first set of layouts, each digit of the number has a different color, and the colors of each number are not exactly the same.

6. The printing plate according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the second group of layouts, the numbers are all different colors.

7. The printing plate according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The difference in color refers to the ability to identify and distinguish colors by the naked eye or by machine based on their hue, saturation, or brightness.

8. The printing plate according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The information from the numbering of the first set of layouts and the information from the numbering of the second set of layouts are combined to form an internal enterprise query database for anti-counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting purposes.

9. The printing plate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first printing area is located at any part of the first printing unit; multiple first printing areas are provided on the first printing unit.

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