Composite message tag and method of printing the same

By designing composite message labels and combining different inks under different conditions, the problems of limited information and high cost of traditional labels are solved, achieving small, high-resolution, multi-message display and cost reduction.

CN117836832BActive Publication Date: 2026-11-06DONGGUAN YUEMEI LABEL & PRINTING CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202180100682.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-06-16
Publication Date
2026-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2041-06-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional labels provide limited information within a limited area, and adding anti-counterfeiting and traceability functions is costly. Furthermore, existing quick response codes require additional equipment for verification and cannot be scanned and verified instantly.

Method used

Composite message tags are used, combining visible ink, thermochromic ink, and ultraviolet fluorescent ink. By changing the temperature and spectrum under different environmental conditions, information can be displayed, hidden, penetrated, and obscured, and attached to the carrier to provide a variety of messages.

Benefits of technology

It enables high resolution, abrasion resistance, water resistance, and multiple message displays on small labels, reduces manufacturing steps, is suitable for different applications, and lowers costs.

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Abstract

The present application is a composite information label, comprising a basic information module and a variable information module. The basic information module forms a first information, wherein the basic information module is a visible ink. The variable information module forms at least one of a second information and a third information, wherein the variable information module is a parametric variable ink. The basic information module and the variable information module are combined into one or more layers. An operating condition of at least one of a temperature and a wavelength is applied to the variable information module, so that the basic information module and the variable information module interact with each other, and the first information, the second information and the third information provide at least one of display, hiding, penetration and shielding functions. The present application also provides a composite information label printing method.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a composite message label, and more particularly to a composite message label and its printing method. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional labels allow consumers to identify relevant information about a product, such as the manufacturer, seller, or product information.

[0003] Because traditional labels can only provide limited information within a limited area, quick response codes (QR codes) have been developed to store more information. The aforementioned information is encoded and converted into a format that conforms to the quick response code's reading format. To interpret the encoded information, a reader is needed to decode it. Quick response codes do solve some of the problems. However, in order to add anti-counterfeiting and traceability functions to quick response codes, such as adding a URL to the quick response code to trace the authenticity of the product or adding an additional laser anti-counterfeiting label, the former's URL is not something that consumers can immediately scan to verify the label, while the latter requires manufacturers to invisibly increase additional costs.

[0004] Therefore, this invention proposes a composite message label and its printing method to solve the traditional problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The primary objective of this invention is to provide a composite message tag capable of providing single or composite messages under different environmental conditions.

[0006] The second objective of this invention is that the aforementioned composite message tag can be applied to different carriers to identify the source of the carrier, such as the manufacturer, supplier, seller, product information, sponsor, trademark, or text.

[0007] The third objective of this invention is to use silicone ink in the aforementioned composite message label to overcome the shortcomings of water-based inks in rendering on the carrier, thereby enabling the composite message label to have characteristics such as abrasion resistance, miniaturization, high resolution, and water resistance.

[0008] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a composite message label that is attached to a release layer (or release film) and adheres to a carrier for a long time by means of, for example, thermal transfer technology.

[0009] The fifth objective of this invention is to combine thermochromic ink, ultraviolet fluorescent inks, and visible ink on the same carrier, based on the aforementioned composite message tag, thereby providing a variety of variations suitable for different application scenarios.

[0010] The sixth objective of this invention is to display different messages based on different operating parameters using at least three types of ink (e.g., text, patterns, symbols, etc.) provided by the aforementioned composite message tag.

[0011] A seventh objective of the present invention is to provide, in addition to the aforementioned composite message tag, fluorescent inks (UVFLOURESCENT INKS) for increasing the number of messages.

[0012] The eighth objective of this invention is that the aforementioned composite message tag can be applied to tags of the quick response code (or QR code) type.

[0013] The ninth objective of this invention is to provide a method for printing composite message labels to realize the aforementioned composite message labels.

[0014] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a composite message tag, comprising a basic message module and a variable message module. The basic message module forms a first message, wherein the basic message module is a visible ink, and the first message is at least one of text and a graphic. The variable message module forms at least one of a second message and a third message, wherein the variable message module is a parametrically variable ink, and the second message and the third message are at least one of text and a graphic, respectively. The basic message module and the variable message module are combined into one or more layers. An operating condition of at least one of a temperature and a wavelength is applied to the variable message module, causing the basic message module and the variable message module to interact, allowing the first message, the second message, and the third message to provide at least one of the functions of display, hiding, penetration, and obscuring.

[0015] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a method for printing composite message labels, comprising the following steps: Step S1, providing a basic message module made of a visible ink, the basic message module forming a first message. Step S2, providing a variant message module made of a parametrically variable ink, the variant message module forming at least one of a second message and a third message, wherein the parametrically variable ink is at least one of a thermochromic ink and an ultraviolet fluorescent ink, and the first variant message module forming the second message with the thermochromic ink and the second variant message module forming the third message with the ultraviolet fluorescent ink. Step S3, combining the basic message module, the first variant message module, and the second variant message module to form a composite message, wherein the basic message module and the variant message modules are combined into one or more layers. An operating condition based on at least one of a temperature and a wavelength is applied to the variant message module, causing the basic message module and the variant message module to interact, allowing the first message, the second message, and the third message to provide at least one of the functions of display, hiding, penetration, and obscuring.

[0016] Compared to traditional labels, the composite message label and its printing method provided by this invention have the following characteristics:

[0017] (i) Miniature Label Code: Taking the quick response code as an example, the composite message label and its printing method proposed in this invention can be designed as a square image with a minimum size of 5 mm * 5 mm. This can be used in applications such as tracing the origin, manufacturer, sponsor, distributor, and brand, anti-counterfeiting, and product promotion. Compared to traditional designs that can only be designed as small as 20 mm * 20 mm square images, this invention clearly offers the potential for miniaturization. The silicone ink used in this invention can be printed on a carrier without blurring or smudging, providing advantages such as high-resolution data, abrasion resistance, and washability.

[0018] (ii) Composite messages: Multiple messages can be created by combining inks with different properties (e.g., configuration, stacking, etc.), and single or composite messages can be displayed under different environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, spectrum, frequency spectrum, etc.). Compared with traditional inks that can only display a single message, this invention can be applied to different application fields.

[0019] (iii) Reducing Process Steps: Taking the Fast Response Code as an example, this invention proposes a process opposite to the traditional Fast Response Code process. Specifically, it involves printing the Fast Response Code in black ink in the quiet zone, and then printing white ink on top of the black ink to form a black-on-white Fast Response Code. This Fast Response Code, in addition to being readable, reduces the number of layers required to print the traditional black ink Fast Response Code.

[0020] The specific techniques employed in this invention will be further explained through the following embodiments and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the composite message tag according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the composite message tag according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the application of composite message tags on a carrier.

[0024] Figure 4a This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first state of the composite message tag.

[0025] Figure 4b This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second state of the composite message tag.

[0026] Figure 4c This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the third state of the composite message tag.

[0027] Figure 4d This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fourth state of the composite message tag.

[0028] Figure 5a This is a schematic diagram of the first state of the composite message tag according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram of the second state of the composite message tag according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5c This is a schematic diagram of the third state of the composite message tag according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the composite message tag according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0033] 2 Observation point

[0034] 4. Carrier

[0035] 10, 10', 10” composite message tag

[0036] 12, 12' Basic Message Module

[0037] 122 Non-Information Area

[0038] 124 Positioning Markers

[0039] Data area 126

[0040] 14, 14' First Mutation Message Module

[0041] 16, 16' Second Mutation Message Module

[0042] 18 Fourth Mutation Message Module

[0043] FD First Message

[0044] SD Second Message

[0045] TD Third Message

[0046] FD' Fourth Message

[0047] NT (Normal Temperature)

[0048] ANT temperature variation

[0049] VS Visible light spectrum

[0050] NVS (Non-Visible Spectrum)

[0051] S61-S63 Method Steps Detailed Implementation

[0052] To fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0053] In this invention, the terms "a" or "an" are used to describe the units, elements, and components described herein. This is used merely for ease of explanation and to provide a general meaning regarding the scope of the invention. Therefore, unless it is clearly intended otherwise, this description should be understood to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes multiples.

[0054] In this invention, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," "containing," or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, article of manufacture, or device that contains multiple elements is not limited to those listed herein, but may include other elements not expressly listed but which are typically inherent to the element, structure, article of manufacture, or device. Furthermore, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" is inclusive, not exclusive.

[0055] refer to Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the composite message tag according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the composite message tag 10 includes a basic message module 12, a first variant message module 14, and a second variant message module 16. The order of the basic message module 12, the first variant message module 14, and the second variant message module 16 can be arbitrarily set. In this embodiment, the composite message tag 10, from top to bottom, consists of the first variant message module 14, the basic message module 12, and the second variant message module 16. This is illustrated using a three-layer (or multi-layer) configuration; in other embodiments, it can be a single layer. Furthermore, while this embodiment uses the basic message module 12, the first variant message module 14, and the second variant message module 16 as an example, in other embodiments, the configuration can be either two elements of the basic message module 12 and the first variant message module 14, or two elements of the basic message module 12 and the second variant message module 16. Furthermore, the first mutation message module 14 and the second mutation message module 16 are collectively referred to as mutation message modules, which are composed of parameter mutation inks, such as thermochromic inks and ultraviolet fluorescent inks.

[0056] First, a basic message module 12 is formed using visible ink, and the basic message module 12 can selectively form a first message FD, which may be text or a graphic. Here, the first message FD is illustrated as a graphic that fills the basic message module 12. Since the basic message module 12 uses visible ink, the first message FD formed by the visible ink can be directly seen with the naked eye in the visible light spectrum. In this embodiment, the visible ink can be silicone ink.

[0057] Next, a first variant message module 14 is formed above the basic message module 12 using thermochromic ink. The first variant message module 14 can also optionally form a second message SD containing text or graphics. Here, the second message SD is illustrated as a graphic that fills the first variant message module 14. Since the first variant message module 14 uses thermochromic ink, the ink changes color at different temperatures. In other words, the second message SD can display a first color at room temperature and a second color at a thermochromic temperature. For example, at room temperature (or low temperature), the thermochromic ink appears black; and when the temperature is higher than room temperature (or low temperature), the thermochromic ink appears transparent. In this embodiment, the first variant message module 14 can be silicone ink.

[0058] Furthermore, a second variant message module 16 is formed below the basic message module 12 using ultraviolet fluorescent ink. The second variant message module 16 can also optionally form a third message TD, which may be text or a graphic. Here, the third message TD is illustrated as a graphic filling the second variant message module 16. Since the second variant message module 16 uses ultraviolet fluorescent ink, under ultraviolet light irradiation, for example, the second variant message module 16 can be observed to produce a fluorescent third message TD. The third message 16 can exhibit one or more fluorescent colors in the non-visible light spectrum. In this embodiment, the second variant message module 16 can be silicone ink.

[0059] After the basic message module 12, the first variant message module 14, and the second variant message module 16 are stacked, the composite message tag 10 operates according to an operating condition consisting of a room temperature NT, a thermochromic temperature ANT, a visible light spectrum VS, and a non-visible light spectrum NVS. Figure 1 The arrangement can form the following pattern. In this embodiment, the room temperature NT ranges from 20 to 28 degrees Celsius, the thermochromic temperature ANT ranges from 35 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius, and the spectrum range of non-visible light NVS is from 10 nanometers to 400 nanometers, also known as ultraviolet (UV).

[0060] (a) Under the conditions of room temperature NT and visible light spectrum VS, since the basic message module 12 uses visible ink, the basic message module 12 can directly display the first message FD; and the first variant message module 14 uses thermochromic ink. According to the aforementioned explanation of thermochromic ink, the second message SD with thermochromic ink will appear black at room temperature NT. The black second message SD obscures the first message FD, so that the first message FD displayed by the basic message module 12 under the visible light spectrum VS cannot be directly observed at the observation point 2; and the second variant message module 16 uses ultraviolet fluorescent ink. Under the visible light spectrum VS, the third message TD of the second variant message module 16 cannot absorb the energy of ultraviolet light and enter the excited state, so the third message TD cannot emit fluorescence.

[0061] (b) Under the conditions of thermochromic temperature ANT and visible light spectrum VS, the basic message module 12 still displays the first message FD; and the second message SD of the first variant message module 14 with thermochromic ink will be colorless (or transparent) and will not obscure the first message FD, so that the first message FD displayed by the basic message module 12 under the visible light spectrum VS can be directly observed at the observation point 2 through the second message SD; and the third message TD of the second variant message module 16 still cannot emit fluorescence under the visible light spectrum VS.

[0062] (c) Under the conditions of room temperature NT and non-visible light spectrum NVS, the basic message module 12 still displays the first message FD in the non-visible light spectrum NVS; furthermore, the second message SD of the first variant message module 14, which contains thermochromic ink, will appear black at room temperature NT, thus obscuring the first message FD, making it impossible to directly observe the first message FD displayed by the basic message module 12 in the visible light spectrum VS at observation point 2 through the second message SD; and the third message TD of the second variant message module 16, under the non-visible light spectrum NVS (especially the ultraviolet light spectrum), will emit fluorescence because the third message TD, which contains ultraviolet fluorescent ink, absorbs the energy of ultraviolet light and enters an excited state. It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the third message TD is obscured by the first message FD, but fluorescence may still diffuse through the edge of the first message FD.

[0063] (d) Under the conditions of thermochromic temperature ANT and non-visible light spectrum NVS, the basic message module 12 still displays the first message FD in the non-visible light spectrum NVS; and the second message SD of the first variant message module 14 with thermochromic ink will be colorless (or transparent) and will not obscure the first message FD, so that the first message FD displayed by the basic message module 12 in the visible light spectrum VS can be directly observed at the observation point 2 through the second message SD; and the third message TD of the second variant message module 16 will emit fluorescence in the non-visible light spectrum NVS (especially the spectrum of ultraviolet light) because the third message TD with ultraviolet fluorescent ink absorbs the energy of ultraviolet light and enters the excited state.

[0064] Please refer to the above. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the composite message tag according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2In this embodiment, the composite message tag 10' is another embodiment of the first embodiment using a quick response code (QR code). The composite message tag 10' is illustrated under the conditions of operating at room temperature (NT) and non-visible light spectrum (NVS). The composite message tag 10' can be attached to the carrier 2, for example, by thermal transfer. Here, the carrier 4 is exemplified by clothing, and reference can also be made to... Figure 3 This is to illustrate the present invention. Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the application of a composite message tag on a carrier. The carrier 4 can be made of at least one of the following materials: cotton, linen, wool, silk, rayon, nylon, terylene, acrylic fiber, acetate fiber, triacetate fiber, elastic fiber, glass fiber, metal fiber, rubber fiber, and pulp fiber. The composite message tag 10' has a size less than 20 mm x 20 mm, and can be reduced to a size of 5 mm x 5 mm.

[0065] The composite message tag 10' includes a basic message module 12', a first variant message module 14', and a second variant message module 16'. From top to bottom, they are the first variant message module 14', the basic message module 12', and the second variant message module 16'.

[0066] In another embodiment, the composite message tag 10' may also include a release layer (not shown). The composite message tag 10' may be pre-set in the release layer and then attached to the carrier 2 by thermal transfer. In other words, thermal transfer technology is applied to the release layer having the basic message module 12', the first variant message module 14' and the second variant message module 16' set, so that the basic message module 12', the first variant message module 14' and the second variant message module 16' detach from the release layer and adhere to the carrier 2.

[0067] Back Figure 2 The basic message module 12' can be a standard quick response code type, which is compatible with standard readers. The quick response code includes at least a quiet zone 122, a finder pattern 124, and a data area 126. Notably, in this embodiment, the basic message module 12' of the composite message tag 10' is printed with black ink, and the finder pattern 124 and data area 126 are printed with white ink. In another embodiment, the basic message module 12' of the composite message tag 10' can also be printed with white ink, and the finder pattern 124 and data area 126 are printed with black ink.

[0068] Please refer to the above. Figures 4a to 4d This is to illustrate the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram illustrating the state of composite message tag operations under different environmental conditions. Figure 4a This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first state of the composite message tag; Figure 4b This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second state of the composite message tag; Figure 4c This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the third state of the composite message tag; and, Figure 4d This is an explanation of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fourth state of the composite message tag.

[0069] exist Figure 4a In the text, the composite message tag 10' operates under the conditions of room temperature (NT) and visible light spectrum (VS). Figure 4a In the middle, the composite message tag 10' exposes the non-information area 122, the positioning mark 124 and the data area 126 of the first message FD of the basic message module 12', but the first message FD of the positioning mark 124 in the upper left corner is obscured by the first variant message module 14'.

[0070] exist Figure 4b In the text, the composite message tag 10' represents the operating conditions at the thermochromic temperature ANT and the visible light spectrum VS. Figure 4b In the middle, the first mutation message module 14' becomes transparent due to the thermochromic temperature ANT, thus releasing the original... Figure 4a The first message FD of the non-information area 122 of the basic message module 12', located at the upper left corner of the positioning mark 124, can be directly seen.

[0071] exist Figure 4c In the text, the composite message tag 10' operates under the conditions of room temperature (NT) and non-visible light spectrum (NVS). Figure 4c In the middle, the first mutated message module 14' reverts to the black second message SD due to the normal temperature NT. Therefore, it once again obscures the original... Figure 4b The positioning mark 124 in the upper left corner corresponds to the non-information area 122 of the basic message module 12'. In addition, since the third message TD of the first variant message module 14' absorbs the energy of ultraviolet light and generates fluorescence, in addition to displaying the portion of the first message FD, the third message TD, which is layered below the first message FD, also fluoresces in the positioning mark 124 in the lower left corner.

[0072] exist Figure 4d In the text, composite message tag 10' represents the operating conditions at the thermochromic temperature ANT and the non-visible light spectrum NVS. Figure 4dIn the middle, the second message SD becomes transparent due to the thermochromic temperature ANT. Therefore, the first message FD of the non-information area 122 of the basic message module 12', which is located at the upper left corner positioning mark 124, is once again unshielded. In addition, since the third message TD of the first variant message module 14' absorbs the energy of ultraviolet light and generates fluorescence, in addition to the part of the first message FD displayed at the lower left corner positioning mark 124, the third message TD, which is layered below the first message FD, also fluoresces.

[0073] Please refer to the above. Figures 5a to 5c This is a schematic diagram of the state of the composite message tag operation under different environmental conditions according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5a This is a schematic diagram of the first state of the composite message tag according to the third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram of the second state of the composite message tag according to the third embodiment of the present invention; and, Figure 5c This is a schematic diagram of the third state of the composite message tag according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] In addition to the basic message module 12', the first variant message module 14' and the second variant message module 16' in the second embodiment, the composite message tag 10” also includes a fourth variant message module 18. This is illustrated by stacking it on top of the first variant message module 14'. In other embodiments, the fourth variant message module 18 can also be stacked on other active layers.

[0075] The basic message module 12', the first variant message module 14' and the second variant message module 16' have been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0076] The fourth variant message module 18 provides a fourth message FD', which may be text or a graphic. Here, the fourth message FD' is located in data area 126, and the fourth message FD' is a smiley face graphic. The fourth variant message module FD' is fluorescent ink, and the absorption wavelength of the fluorescent ink may be the same as or different from the absorption wavelength of the third layer TD. Here, we will use the same wavelength as an example. Figure 5b and Figure 5c Since both the third message TD and the fourth message FD' absorb non-visible light, in addition to the third message TD emitting fluorescence, the fourth message FD' also emits fluorescence.

[0077] In the aforementioned context, the first message FD, the second message SD, and the third message TD can be solid patterns or openwork patterns.

[0078] refer to Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the composite message tag method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6This invention provides a method for printing composite message labels, starting in step S61, whereby a basic message module made of visible ink is provided, and the basic message module forms a first message. The visible ink is silicone ink.

[0079] Next, in step S62, a variation message module made of parameter variation ink is provided. The parameter variation ink is silicone ink. The parameter variation ink is at least one of thermochromic ink and UV fluorescent ink, and the first variation message module, where the thermochromic ink forms the second message, and the second variation message module, where the UV fluorescent ink forms the third message.

[0080] Next, in step S63, the basic message module, the first variant message module, and the second variant message module are combined to form a composite message. The basic message module and the variant message modules are combined into one or more layers. Operating conditions based on at least one of temperature and wavelength are applied to the variant message modules, causing the basic message module and the variant message modules to interact, allowing the first message, the second message, and the third message to provide at least one of the functions of display, hiding, penetration, and obscuring. For example, based on the operating conditions of temperature and wavelength, the composite message can achieve the following changes:

[0081] (a) Under normal temperature and visible light spectrum conditions, the basic message module, the variant message module and the second variant message module display at least one of the first message and the second message;

[0082] (b) Under the conditions of thermochromic temperature and visible light spectrum, the basic message module, the mutation message module and the second mutation message module display the first message;

[0083] (c) Under normal temperature and non-visible light spectrum conditions, the basic message module, the variant message module, and the second variant message module display at least one of the first message, the second message, and the third message; and

[0084] (d) Under the conditions of thermochromic temperature and non-visible light spectrum, the basic message module, the variant message module and the second variant message module display at least one of the first message and the third message.

[0085] In one embodiment, the basic message module is printed in the form of a Quick Response Code (QR code). The QR code includes at least a non-information area, a positioning marker, and a data area. The composite message tag is smaller than 20 mm x 20 mm, for example, it can be 5 mm x 5 mm. In another embodiment, the basic message module can be printed with black ink, and the positioning marker and data area are printed with white ink.

[0086] While the embodiments of the present invention are disclosed as described above, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some changes to the shape, structure, features, methods and quantities described in the claims of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the claims appended to this specification.

Claims

1. A composite message tag, characterized in that, The composite message tag includes: A basic message module forms a first message, wherein the basic message module is visual ink, and the first message is at least one of text and a graphic; and A mutation message module forms a second message and a third message, wherein the mutation message module is a parameter mutation ink, and the second message and the third message are at least one of text and a pattern, respectively; The basic message module and the variant message module are combined into one or more layers. Operating conditions of temperature and wavelength are applied to the variant message module, so that the basic message module and the variant message module interact with each other, allowing the first message, the second message and the third message to provide at least one of the functions of display, hiding, penetration and occlusion. The parameter variation inks are thermochromic inks and ultraviolet fluorescent inks, wherein the thermochromic ink forms a first variation message module for the second message and the ultraviolet fluorescent ink forms a second variation message module for the third message; The temperature further includes room temperature and thermochromic temperature, and the wavelength further includes visible light spectrum and non-visible light spectrum. Based on the operating conditions of the room temperature, the thermochromic temperature, the visible light spectrum, and the non-visible light spectrum, the states generated by the interaction of the basic message module, the first variant message module, and the second variant message module are (a) to (d): (a) Under the operating conditions of the ambient temperature and the visible light spectrum, the first message and the second message are displayed; (b) Display the first message under the operating conditions of the thermochromic temperature and the visible light spectrum; (c) Under the operating conditions of the ambient temperature and the non-visible light spectrum, display the first message, the second message, and the third message; and (d) Under the operating conditions of the thermochromic temperature and the non-visible light spectrum, display the first message and the third message.

2. The composite message tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a carrier for attaching the basic message module, the first mutation message module and the second mutation message module.

3. The composite message tag according to claim 2, characterized in that, The carrier material is at least one of cotton, flax, wool, silk, rayon, nylon, terylene, acrylic fiber, cellulose acetate, cellulose triacetate, elastic fiber, glass fiber, metal fiber, rubber fiber, and pulp fiber.

4. The composite message tag according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a release layer, and the basic message module, the first mutation message module and the second mutation message module are disposed in the release layer.

5. The composite message tag according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heat transfer technique is applied to the release layer containing the basic message module, the first variant message module, and the second variant message module, so that the basic message module, the first variant message module, and the second variant message module detach from the release layer and adhere to the carrier.

6. The composite message tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ambient temperature range is between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius, the thermochromic temperature range is not less than 35 degrees Celsius, and the spectrum range of the non-visible light is between 10 nanometers and 400 nanometers.

7. The composite message tag according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second message exhibits a first color at room temperature and a second color at thermochromic temperature, wherein the first color and the second color are colorless or transparent.

8. The composite message tag according to claim 6, characterized in that, The third message is described as exhibiting a single or multiple fluorescent colors in the non-visible light spectrum.

9. The composite message tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The visible ink and the parameter variation ink are silicone inks.

10. The composite message tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The composite message tag is less than 20 mm x 20 mm in size.

11. The composite message tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The basic message module is of the fast response code type, and the fast response code includes at least a non-information area, a location marker, and a data area.

12. The composite message tag according to claim 11, characterized in that, The data area contains the second mutation message module.

13. The composite message tag according to claim 12, characterized in that, The location marker has a first mutation message module and a second mutation message module.

14. The composite message tag according to claim 13, characterized in that, The basic message module forms the first message on the location marker, and the variant message module covers the first message or the basic message module covers the second message.

15. The composite message tag according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first message, the second message, and the third message are solid patterns and hollow patterns, respectively.

16. The composite message tag according to claim 1 or 11, characterized in that, The mutation message module further includes a fourth mutation message module that provides a fourth message, wherein the fourth mutation message module is fluorescent ink and the fourth message is at least one of text and graphic.

17. The composite message tag according to claim 11, characterized in that, The basic message module is printed with black ink, and the positioning mark and the data area are printed with white ink.

18. A method for printing composite message labels, characterized in that, The method for printing composite message labels includes the following steps: A basic message module made of visible ink is provided, and the basic message module forms a first message; A variation message module is provided, which is made of parameter variation ink. The variation message module forms a second message and a third message. The parameter variation ink is a thermochromic ink and an ultraviolet fluorescent ink. The thermochromic ink forms a first variation message module for the second message and the ultraviolet fluorescent ink forms a second variation message module for the third message. as well as The basic message module, the first variant message module, and the second variant message module are combined to form a composite message, wherein the basic message module and the variant message module are combined into one or more layers, and operating conditions of temperature and wavelength are applied to the variant message module, so that the basic message module and the variant message module interact with each other, allowing the first message, the second message, and the third message to provide at least one of the functions of display, hiding, penetration, and occlusion. The temperature further includes room temperature and thermochromic temperature, and the wavelength further includes visible light spectrum and non-visible light spectrum. Based on the operating conditions of the room temperature, the thermochromic temperature, the visible light spectrum, and the non-visible light spectrum, the states generated by the interaction of the basic message module, the first variant message module, and the second variant message module are (a) to (d): (a) Under the operating conditions of the ambient temperature and the visible light spectrum, the first message and the second message are displayed; (b) Display the first message under the operating conditions of the thermochromic temperature and the visible light spectrum; (c) Under the operating conditions of the ambient temperature and the non-visible light spectrum, display the first message, the second message, and the third message; and (d) Under the operating conditions of the thermochromic temperature and the non-visible light spectrum, display the first message and the third message.

19. The method for printing composite message labels according to claim 18, characterized in that, The basic message module is printed in the form of a fast response code, which includes at least a non-information area, a positioning marker, and a data area.

20. The method for printing composite message labels according to claim 18, characterized in that, The visible ink and the parameter variation ink are silicone inks.

21. The composite message label printing method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The composite message tag is less than 20 mm x 20 mm in size.

22. The composite message label printing method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The basic message module is printed with black ink, and the positioning mark and the data area are printed with white ink.

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