Card-shaped data carrier and method for producing card-shaped data carrier

Abstract

The invention relates to a card-shaped data carrier (1). The card-shaped data carrier (1) comprises a card body (10) having a first card surface (11), a second card surface (12) and a circumferential edge (13). A circumferential edge (13) connects the first card surface (11) to the second card surface (12). The circumferential edge (13) further has a first edge section (13a) with at least one recess (14), the at least one recess (14) being at least partially filled with a color material (15) in order to thereby provide a color effect for the first edge section (13a). The invention also relates to a method for producing a card-shaped data carrier (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to providing color effects in a card-shaped data carrier. In particular, the invention relates to a card-shaped data carrier, the use of such a card-shaped data carrier as an identification document, an identity document, a chip card or a payment card, and a method for producing a card-shaped data carrier. Background Art

[0002] Card-shaped data carriers are now used in many fields of use. For example, such data carriers can be used for cashless payment of goods or services, for personal identification or for access to Internet-based applications. Accordingly, card-shaped data carriers are usually in the form of chip cards, payment cards, such as credit or debit cards, and identity cards or identity cards. These card-shaped data carriers usually have a layer structure, in which electronic components, coils and contact interfaces for communicating with external card readers are integrated. In addition, the card-shaped data carrier is also provided with different colors that are visible to the outside, in order to provide a color effect or color impression for an observer of the card-shaped data carrier. These colors can be provided in the form of a printed layer in the card-shaped data carrier, but can also be provided as a printed matter on the surface of the card-shaped data carrier.

[0003] However, signs of use, such as wear and tear of the color on surface areas, can reduce the color effectiveness over time. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a card-shaped data carrier which can maintain the color effect over a longer period of time.

[0005] This technical problem is solved by the following technical solution.

[0006] According to one aspect, a card-shaped data carrier is provided. The card-shaped data carrier comprises a card body having a first card surface, a second card surface and a surrounding edge. The surrounding edge connects the first card surface to the second card surface. The surrounding edge has a first edge section with at least one recess, wherein the at least one recess is at least partially filled with a color material in order to thereby provide the first edge section with a color effect.

[0007] With the card-shaped data carrier according to the invention, a receiving area for receiving a color material can be provided by geometrically shaping the edge area of ​​the card body, which provides protection for the received color material so that the color material is not too worn even under external loads. In particular, a precisely defined recess in which the color material is stored is provided in the edge area, wherein the recessed subarea formed by the recess is protected by the adjacent protruding part.

[0008] Generally, card-shaped data carriers, in particular payment cards, are used every day. For example, a credit card or debit card is inserted into a card reader to start a payment procedure. When the card-shaped data carrier is inserted into the card reader, the surface of the card-shaped data carrier, in particular the edges and edges, often come into contact with parts of the card reader, which leads to wear effects in these areas of the card-shaped data carrier. As a result, wear phenomena occur over time, wherein the color layer on the surface is gradually worn away. Even if the payment card is only carried in a wallet, wear and tear can occur due to the constant movement of the card in the wallet.

[0009] In order to reduce the wear of the color material at least in the edge region of the card-shaped data carrier, in the card-shaped data carrier according to the invention, the color material is accommodated in at least one recess. This can mean that the color material, for example in the form of a color coating or a color insert, is introduced into the recess and forms an accumulation of the color material there. This accumulation of color material is less abrasive when subjected to external loads, because sharp objects cannot penetrate into the recess and thereby damage or remove the color material in the recess.

[0010] The at least one recess may include a plurality of recesses distributed along the circumferential edge. However, it is also possible to provide only a single recess, which extends partially or completely along the circumferential edge.

[0011] The surrounding edge can be formed by a plurality of edge segments, which together define the length and width of the card body. In a top view of the card body, the card body has, for example, a rectangular shape. The surrounding edge can define a lateral end or end of the card body, wherein the surrounding edge is formed in the form of a wall, which extends substantially perpendicularly to the first card surface and / or the second card surface. In the wall of the surrounding edge, the hollow can be provided in the form of a groove, notch, groove, cavity, slot, etc. It is also possible to provide a plurality of such geometrically shaped portions in the surrounding edge.

[0012] The circumferential edge has a first edge section, in which at least one recess is provided. The edge section can be a part of the circumferential edge, in particular a straight edge section of the card body which defines a first lateral end of the card body.

[0013] At least one recess is partially or completely filled with color material. When completely filled with color material, the recess is completely filled with color material, so that the outer side of the first edge section has a flat or smooth shape. When not completely filled with color material, the concave part of the recess may not be completely filled, so that the lateral boundaries of the recess slightly protrude from the color material. These protruding boundaries can be felt by the user of the card-shaped data carrier, so that the recess partially filled with color material also provides a tactile effect to the user.

[0014] The color material may include an arrangement of one or more color components. In other words, the color material may cause an observer of the card-shaped data carrier to perceive one or more colors in the first edge section of the card body when he observes the card-shaped data carrier. In this way, a color effect may be provided for the first edge section. In the case where a plurality of color components are arranged in the recess, the observer may recognize different colors in the first edge section.

[0015] Advantageously, the color material is not simply applied only to the edge of the card body, but enters at least one recess in the edge of the card body to better protect the color material from external mechanical influences. Different types and shapes of recesses can be provided here, which will also be described in detail below.

[0016] A card-shaped data carrier can be considered a card element, which can be designed flat and constructed with a plurality of layers, which are produced in a lamination process during the production of the card element. In this way, a card body can be produced. For example, the card body can have a base structure and a surface layer, the so-called coating. The card body can also include one or more security features, such as a security chip, in the area of ​​the card element surface, etc.

[0017] An electronic contact interface can also be provided, which is arranged in the region of the first card surface. It is also possible to embed a coil or an antenna element in the card body in order to thereby provide a contactless interface to a card-shaped data carrier.

[0018] According to one embodiment, at least one recess is provided in the form of a groove in the first edge section, which extends perpendicularly to the first card surface and / or the second card surface.

[0019] Here, the groove wall of the groove represents the end of the card body in the first edge section and can be arranged substantially perpendicular to the first card surface and / or the second card surface. The wall can be designed in the form of half of the outer circumference of the column. A plurality of such grooves or groove walls extending perpendicularly to the first and / or second card surface can be provided in the edge section.

[0020] According to one embodiment, at least one recess is provided in the form of a groove in the first edge section, which groove extends from the first card surface to the second card surface.

[0021] In other words, the groove and the groove walls extending perpendicularly to the first and / or second card surface can extend over the entire thickness of the card body. In a top view of the first and / or second card surface, the groove is therefore visible through the lateral notch or cavity. In the case where a plurality of such recesses are arranged in the form of corresponding grooves, a corrugated structure in the region of the first edge section of the card body is presented to the observer in a top view of the first and / or second card surface. This corrugated structure can finally also provide a tactile effect for the user. Because the protruding areas of this corrugated structure can be felt by the user, especially when the recess is not completely filled with color material. The corrugated structure formed by a plurality of mutually adjacent recesses can extend along the entire surrounding edge, that is, along a plurality of edge sections.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the at least one recess is provided in the first edge section in the form of an elongated groove, which extends parallel to the first card surface and / or the second card surface.

[0023] Here, the groove wall of the elongated groove is presented as a capping of the card body in the first edge section and can extend substantially parallel to the first card surface and / or the second card surface. The wall can be configured in the form of an elongated cavity, groove or notch. In a side view parallel to the line of sight of the first and / or second card surface, the elongated groove is visible through the lateral cavity, groove or notch. The elongated groove can extend along the entire surrounding edge, i.e., along a plurality of edge sections.

[0024] According to one embodiment, at least one concave has a curved shape, a rectangular shape or a triangular shape in a cross section parallel to the first card surface and / or the second card surface. The curved shape can have a semicircular or parabolic shape. Additionally or alternatively, at least one concave has a curved shape, a rectangular shape or a triangular shape in a cross section perpendicular to the first card surface and / or the second card surface. The curved shape can have a semicircular or parabolic shape.

[0025] The recesses can be provided with different shapes, wherein the color material is received or stored in a protected manner in the recesses. In particular, the recesses can be designed in such a way that the probability of an object entering the recess and thereby the color material falling out of the recess is very low. If the color material is simply applied to the flat surface or the outer side of the edge of the card body, parts of the color material may fall out each time it comes into contact with an object from the environment. The card-shaped data carrier according to the invention can effectively overcome this disadvantage, because the color material is arranged in a protected manner in one or more recesses.

[0026] According to one embodiment, at least one recess is defined by a recessed portion and two protruding portions, wherein the two protruding portions adjoin the recessed portion, and wherein the color material is arranged at least in the recessed portion.

[0027] This shaping of the recess protects the color material in the first edge section of the card-shaped data carrier from loss or wear.The two protruding parts and the recessed part may be formed by boundary walls of the recess, wherein the boundary walls define the recess itself.

[0028] The protruding parts cover the concave parts to a certain extent, so that an object approaching the edge section of the card body will first contact one or two protruding parts. The object therefore does not reach or at least does not reach completely into the concave part, so that the object does not contact or only contacts the color material to a small extent and may cause it to fall off from the concave part.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the first edge section has a plurality of recesses arranged at regular distances from one another along the first edge section, wherein each of the plurality of recesses is at least partially filled with a color material in order to thereby provide the first edge section with a color effect.

[0030] It can be provided that each of the plurality of recesses is completely filled with a color material in order to thereby provide a color effect for the first edge section. In particular, the outer side formed by the color material and the outwardly facing surface of the protruding part of the recess can extend flush. Thus, the first edge section can form a completely flat or smooth surface. However, it can also be provided that the outwardly facing surface of the protruding part is covered with the color material. It can also be provided that the outwardly facing surface of the protruding part can protrude slightly from the color material in order to form a corrugated structure in the first edge section, which in turn creates a tactile effect for the user.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the circumferential edge has a first edge section, a second edge section, a third edge section and a fourth edge section, wherein the first edge section is opposite the third edge section with respect to the card body and wherein the second edge section is opposite the fourth edge section with respect to the card body.

[0032] In other words, the card body can have four straight-running edge regions, wherein an edge segment is provided in each edge region or each edge region forms an edge segment. The four edge segments can together form a circumferential edge of the card body. The features and characteristics explained above and below with respect to the first edge segment can also apply to the second, third and fourth edge segments. In particular, at least one recess can be provided in some or more of the edge segments, but also a plurality of recesses can be provided, as described here.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the at least one recess extends along the first edge segment, the second edge segment, the third edge segment and the fourth edge segment.

[0034] The recess can be an elongated recess in the form of a notch, groove or cavity extending parallel to the first and / or second card surface. Since the first, second, third and fourth edge sections can together form a surrounding edge, the elongated recess can extend along the entire surrounding edge. Color material can thus be arranged in the recess extending here along the entire surrounding edge in order to provide a color effect on the entire surrounding edge area of ​​the card body.

[0035] According to one embodiment, the color material is a UV-curable printing pigment. The color can be introduced into the edge section by a printing method. However, a spraying method or a painting method, such as dipping, is also feasible.

[0036] According to one aspect, it is provided that the card-shaped data carrier described here is used as an identification document, an identity document, a chip card or a payment card.

[0037] According to one aspect, a method for producing a card-shaped data carrier is provided. In one step of the method, a card body is provided, which has a first card surface, a second card surface and a surrounding edge, wherein the surrounding edge connects the first card surface and the second card surface. In a further step, at least one recess is provided in a first edge section of the surrounding edge. In a further step, a color material is introduced into the at least one recess in order to provide the first edge section with a color effect that is perceptible to a user of the card-shaped data carrier. The method steps can be performed in the order given.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the provision of at least one recess in a first edge section of the circumferential edge takes place during the punching out of the card body.

[0039] In this case, the card body can be punched out of a card body semi-finished product, wherein the recess can also be simultaneously introduced into the card body by corresponding shaping of the punching tool.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the provision of the at least one recess in the first edge section of the circumferential edge is performed by a laser method or a milling method.

[0041] For example, the recess can be introduced into the first edge section by milling or laser cutting after the card body has been punched out of the card body semi-finished product.

[0042] According to one embodiment, the color material is introduced into the at least one recess by a printing method or a spraying method.

[0043] The color material may be introduced after at least one recess is provided in the edge section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] Figure 1 A top view of a first card surface of a card body of a card-shaped data carrier is shown.

[0045] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 Side view of the middle card body.

[0046] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 2. A top view of a first card surface portion in FIG. 1, wherein color is applied in an edge section of the card body.

[0047] Figure 4 Show Figure 1 The recess in the edge section of the middle card body together with the color material received therein.

[0048] Figure 5 Show Figure 4 Detail of the two hollows in the middle.

[0049] Figure 6 Show Figure 1 Another top view of the middle card body.

[0050] Figure 7 Show Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the card body.

[0051] Figure 8 Show Figure 6 An exemplary cross section of an edge section of a card body.

[0052] Fig. 9 Show Figure 6 Another exemplary cross section of an edge section of a middle card body.

[0053] Fig.10 Shown for manufacturing Figure 4 and Figure 5 Tool for the card body.

[0054] Fig.11 Shown for manufacturing Figure 7 The card body of the tool and the corresponding cross-section of the tool parts.

[0055] Fig.12 A flow chart showing a method for producing a card-shaped data carrier. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The figures are schematic and not to scale. If the same reference numerals are used in different figures in the following description of the figures, they represent the same or similar elements. However, the same or similar elements may also be represented by different reference numerals.

[0057] Figure 1A top view of a first card surface 11 of a card body 10 of a card-shaped data carrier 1 is shown. The card body 10 has a circumferential edge 13, which is formed by four rectilinear edge segments 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d. The circumferential edge 13 comprises in particular a first edge segment 13a, a second edge segment 13b, a third edge segment 13c and a fourth edge segment 13d. The four edge segments 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d together define the circumferential edge 13. The first edge segment 13a is opposite the third edge segment 13c with respect to the card body 10, and the second edge segment 13b is opposite the fourth edge segment 13d with respect to the card body. Figure 1 The card format shown in , such as the ID-1 format.

[0058] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 1 is a side view of a card body 10 of a card-shaped data carrier 1, wherein only a part of a circumferential edge 13 is shown. It can be seen that the card body 10 has a first card surface 11 and a second card surface 12, wherein the circumferential edge 13 connects the first card surface 11 and the second card surface 12.

[0059] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 1 , a top view of a portion of the first card surface 11 in the first edge section 13a of the card body 10 with color material 15 or applied color. Irregular lines in the region of the first edge section 13a should indicate that the color material in some local areas of the first edge section 13a is peeled off. This peeling off or wear is the result of the card-shaped data carrier 1 being constantly loaded in daily life. The edges or edges may be uneven, and the applied color is mechanically loaded in daily use of the card-shaped data carrier 1. For example, when the card-shaped data carrier 1 is inserted into a card reader, the edges or edges of the card body 10 of the card-shaped data carrier 1 are subjected to strong mechanical loads, and the color is gradually peeled off. According to the invention, one or more recesses are now arranged in the region of the first edge section 13a of the card body 10, or in the region of the other edge sections 13b, 13c, 13d, wherein the color material is accommodated or stored in these recesses.

[0060] Figure 4 Show Figure 1 The recess 14 in the edge section 13a of the card body 10 together with the color material 15 contained or stored therein. It can be seen that in the top view of the housing 10, the recess 14 forms a corrugated structure in the first edge section 13a. Figure 4 In the example shown, exactly three adjacent recesses 14 are filled with color material 15 . However, it is understood that more or fewer recesses 14 in the edge section 13 a can also be filled with color material 15 . In particular, all recesses 14 can be filled with color material 15 .

[0061] Figure 4 It can also be seen in the figure that a substantially flat surface is formed in the edge section 13a by filling the recess 14 with the color material 15. In other words, the recess 14 is filled with the color material 15 so that a substantially flat or smooth surface is produced in the first edge section 13a. Figure 4 The dotted circle marked with an X in the middle represents the detailed area of ​​the first edge segment 13a, which is referred to as Figure 5 More detailed explanation.

[0062] Figure 5 Show Figure 4 Medium detail view Figure X The two recesses 14 are not filled with color material 15 in this detailed view for illustration purposes. The two recesses 14 are arranged in the form of grooves in the first edge section 13a of the card body 10, wherein the grooves extend perpendicularly to the first card surface 11, i.e. at Figure 5 In this case, the groove even extends over the entire thickness of the card body 10, i.e. from the first card surface 11 to the Figure 5 The second card surface 12 (see Figure 2 ).

[0063] The grooves can be defined by corresponding groove walls 16, which define the outer end of the card body 10 in the first edge section 13a. The groove walls 16 are designed similar to the circumference of a semi-cylinder. A plurality of grooves or groove walls 16 extending perpendicularly to the first and / or second card surface 11, 12 can be arranged in the first edge section 13a, and can also be arranged in the other edge sections 13b, 13c, 13d (see Figure 1 ).

[0064] For example, the recess 14 can be produced during the punching out of the card body 10 from the semi-finished product. Alternatively, the recess 14 can be produced after the card body 10 has been punched out or separated, for example by laser, milling or similar methods. The color material 15 can then be introduced into the recess 14 (see Figure 4 ). The color material 15 can be introduced, for example, by a spraying method or by a digital printer with a UV-curing color system. The color material 15 then sinks to a certain extent into the recess 14 and is thus better protected from external mechanical influences. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The recess 14 in FIG. 1 is only an example and may have any shape.

[0065] Figure 6 Show Figure 1 Another top view of the card body 10 in the embodiment of the present invention, wherein a section line through the card body 10 of the card-shaped data carrier 1 is marked here. This section line should represent the section AA through the card body 10, which refers to Figure 7 Detailed description.

[0066] Figure 7 Show Figure 6 Cross-sectional view AA of the card body 10. In the cross section AA through the card-shaped data carrier 1, the card body 10, the first card surface 11, the second card surface 12 and one or two recesses 14 are arranged.

[0067] In the case of a single recess 14, the recess 14 extends parallel to the first and second card surfaces 11, 12 around the entire card body 10. Figure 7 In the cross section AA shown, the recesses 14 are visible only in the region of the first edge section 13a and in the region of the opposite third edge section 13c. The individual recesses 14 are recesses 14 in the form of elongated cavities, grooves, furrows or notches which extend completely around the card body 10 along its circumferential edge 3 (see Figure 1 ).

[0068] In the case of a plurality of recesses 14, the recess 14 shown on the left in the first edge section 13a and the recess 14 shown on the right in the third edge section 13c are two different recesses 14. In this case, therefore, a single recess 14 does not extend around the entire circumference of the card body 10.

[0069] Figure 7 It is also shown that the recess 14 provided in the first edge section 13a is partially filled with a color material 15 in order to provide a color effect in the first edge section 13a for the observer. In other words, the observer can recognize the color introduced into the recess 14 by the color material 15. By sinking the color material 15 into the recess 14, the color material 15 can be better protected from external influences, especially mechanical influences.

[0070] This protection can be ensured by the fact that the recess 14 is defined by a recess 14a and two protrusions 14b, wherein the two protrusions 14b are adjacent to the recess 14a and the color material 15 is arranged in the recess 14a. The color material 15 is thus sunken into the recess 14a to a certain extent, wherein the adjacent protrusions 14b provide a shielding portion for the color material 15 in the recess 14a. For example, if an object, such as a card reader, approaches the card body 10, the object first or only contacts one or two protrusions 14b. The object therefore does not reach or at least does not completely reach the recess 14a, so that the object does not contact or only contacts the color material 15 to a very small extent and may damage it or fall off from the recess 14a. Here, the color material 15 can also be introduced, for example, by a spraying method or by a digital printer with a UV-curing pigment system. The color material 15 then sinks into the recess 14 to a certain extent and is thus better protected from external mechanical influences.

[0071] Figure 8 Show Figure 11 shows an exemplary cross section of an edge section of the card body 10. The edge section may be composed of one or more first, second, third or fourth edge sections 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d. A protruding portion 14b and a recessed portion 14a are shown, wherein the corresponding wall 16 defines the recess 14. The wall 16 may also be referred to as a groove wall 16 of the recess 14. Figure 8 2 shows a triangular recess 14 which extends in an edge section between the first and second card surfaces 11 , 12 .

[0072] Fig. 9 Show Figure 1 Another exemplary cross section of an edge segment of the card body 10 in FIG. The edge segment may be composed of one or more first, second, third or fourth edge segments 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d. A protruding portion 14b and a recessed portion 14a are also visible, wherein the corresponding walls 16 define the recess 14. Fig. 9 2 shows a rectangular or notch-shaped recess 14 which extends in an edge section between the first and second card surfaces 11 , 12 .

[0073] Fig.10 Shown for manufacturing Figure 4 and Figure 5 The tool 20 may include a punch with an embossing surface 22, wherein the embossing surface 22 includes a plurality of protrusions 21, projections 21 or embossings 21, which ultimately define the shape of the recess 14 in the card body 10, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 During the production process, the tool 20 can be moved toward the punched card body 10 and then pressed against the edge 13 of the card body 10 . For this purpose, a force F indicated by the arrow is applied, whereby the projection 21 is pressed into a part of the circumferential edge 13 of the card body 10 .

[0074] exist Fig.10 Only one side is shown by way of example. Four tools 20 can be provided, each of which produces a recess 14 in an edge section 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d (see Figure 1 However, two tools 20 can also be provided, which are each positioned in an L-shape around the card body 10, so that one of the two tools 20 can, for example, introduce a recess 14 in the first edge section 13a and the second edge section 13b, while the other of the two tools 20 can, for example, introduce a recess 14 in the third edge section 13c and the fourth edge section 13d (see again Figure 1 ).

[0075] During the manufacturing process, the tool 20 can be static and the card body 10 can be rotated toward the tool 20. In this case, the card body 10 moves toward the tool 20 so that a structure in the form of a recess 14 predetermined by the protrusion 21 is provided in the card body 10. The shape and embossing of the recess 14 are determined by the tool 20, in particular the protrusion 21. During the manufacturing process, the embossing can be performed cold, or the tool 20 can also be heated or activated with ultrasound. This can make the embossing method easier.

[0076] Fig.11 Shown for manufacturing Figure 7 The tool 20 for embossing the card body 10 and the corresponding cross section of the tool 20. The tool 20 can have a punch with an embossed surface 22, wherein the embossed surface 22 has a single protrusion 23, which ultimately produces the shape of a single recess 14 in the card body 10, such as Figure 7 . The tool 20 can be moved toward the punched card body 10 during the manufacturing process and then pressed against the edge of the card body 10. For this purpose, a force F indicated by the arrow is applied, whereby the projection 23 is pressed into a part of the circumferential edge 13 of the card body 10. The projection 23 has an elongated rounded shape, from Fig.11 It can be seen in the BB cross-sectional view of FIG.

[0077] exist Fig.11 Only one side of the tool 20 is shown by way of example. Four tools 20 can be provided, which respectively produce the recess 14 in the edge segments 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d. However, two tools 20 can also be provided, which are each positioned in an L-shape around the card body 10, so that one of the two tools 20 can, for example, introduce a first subsegment of the recess 14 in the first edge segment 13a and the second edge segment 13b, while the other of the two tools 20 can, for example, introduce a second subsegment of the recess 14 in the third edge segment 13c and the fourth edge segment 13d (see again Figure 1 ).

[0078] During the manufacturing process, the tool 20 can be static and the card body 10 can be rotated toward the tool 20. In this case, the card body 10 moves toward the tool 20 so that a structure in the form of a recess 14 predetermined by the protrusion 23 is provided in the card body 10. The shape and embossing of the recess 14 are determined by the tool 20, in particular the protrusion 23. During the manufacturing process, the embossing can be performed cold, or the tool 20 can also be heated or activated with ultrasound. This can make the embossing method easier.

[0079] Fig.12 Flow chart showing a method for producing a card-shaped data carrier, for example Figure 1A card-shaped data carrier 1 is provided. In step S10 of the method, a card body 10 is provided, which has a first card surface 11, a second card surface 12 and a surrounding edge 13, wherein the surrounding edge 13 connects the first card surface 11 and the second card surface 12. In step S20 of the method, at least one recess 14 is provided in a first edge section 13a of the surrounding edge 13. In step S30 of the method, a color material 15 is introduced into the at least one recess 14, in order to thereby provide the first edge section 13a with a color effect.

[0080] The provision of at least one recess 14 in the first edge section 13 a of the circumferential edge 13 can be carried out during the punching out of the card body 10 from the semi-finished card.

[0081] Providing the at least one recess 14 in the first edge section 13 a of the circumferential edge 13 can be performed by a laser method or a milling method.

[0082] The introduction of the colorant 15 into the at least one recess 14 can be carried out by a printing method or a spraying method.

Claims

1. A card-shaped data carrier (1), comprising: A card body (10), the card body having a first card surface (11), a second card surface (12) and a surrounding edge (13); wherein the surrounding edge (13) connects the first card surface (11) to the second card surface (12); The circumferential edge (13) has a first edge section (13a) with at least one recess (14). Therein, at least one recess (14) is at least partially filled with a color material (15) in order to thereby provide the first edge section (13a) with a color effect.

2. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to claim 1, in, At least one recess (14) is provided in the form of a groove in the first edge section (13a), the groove extending perpendicularly to the first card surface (11) and / or the second card surface (12).

3. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in, At least one recess (14) is provided in the form of a groove in the first edge section (13a), said groove extending from the first card surface (11) to the second card surface (12).

4. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in, At least one recess (14) is arranged in the first edge section (13a) in the form of an elongated groove, and the groove extends parallel to the first card surface (11) and / or the second card surface (12).

5. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in, At least one recess (14) has a curved shape, a rectangular shape or a triangular shape in a cross section parallel to the first card surface (11) and / or the second card surface (12), and / or At least one recess (14) has a curved shape, a rectangular shape or a triangular shape in a cross section perpendicular to the first card surface (11) and / or the second card surface (12).

6. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in, At least one recess (14) is defined by a recessed portion (14a) and two protruding portions (14b); wherein the two protruding portions (14b) are adjacent to the concave portion (14a), The color material (15) is at least arranged in the concave portion (14a).

7. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in, The first edge section (13a) has a plurality of recesses (14) arranged at regular distances from one another along the first edge section (13a), Each recess (14) of the plurality of recesses (14) is at least partially filled with a color material (15) in order to provide the first edge section (13a) with a color effect.

8. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in, The surrounding edge (13) has the first edge section (13a), the second edge section (13b), the third edge section (13c) and the fourth edge section (13d); The first edge section (13a) is opposite to the third edge section (13c) with respect to the card body (10), The second edge section (13b) is opposite to the fourth edge section (13d) with respect to the card body (10).

9. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to claim 8, in, At least one recess (14) extends along the first edge section (13a), the second edge section (13b), the third edge section (13c) and the fourth edge section (13d).

10. Card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in, The color material (15) is an ultraviolet curing printing pigment.

11. Use of a card-shaped data carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims as an identification document, identity document, chip card or payment card.

12. A method for producing a card-shaped data carrier (1), comprising: Providing a card body (10) having a first card surface (11), a second card surface (12) and a surrounding edge (13), wherein the surrounding edge (13) connects the first card surface (11) and the second card surface (12) (S10); Providing at least one recess (14) in a first edge section (13a) of the surrounding edge (13) (S20); A color material (15) is introduced into at least one recess (14) in order to thereby provide the first edge section (13a) with a color effect (S30).

13. The method according to claim 12, in, The provision of at least one recess (14) in a first edge section (13a) of the circumferential edge (13) is carried out during the punching out of the card body (10).

14. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 13, in, At least one recess (14) is provided in a first edge section (13a) of the circumferential edge (13) by means of a laser method or a milling method.

15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, in, The color material (15) is introduced into the at least one recess (14) by a printing method or a spraying method.

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