Spectral analysis control unit

Abstract

The "Spectral Analysis Control Unit within the Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box)" according to the application is of great importance in terms of ensuring the sustainability of the deposit management system and ensuring the effectiveness and traceability of the audit mechanism of the system. The invention relates to the Spectral Analysis Control Unit within the Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box) developed for use in label and packaging production facilities in order to check the print quality and ink usage of the logo and barcode (SMS Mark) with special security ink on the labels and box (can) packaging of "beverage" brands in the food sector.

Description

[0001] SPECTRAL ANALYSIS CONTROL UNIT

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The "Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box) Spectral Analysis Control Unit" according to the application is of great importance in terms of ensuring the sustainability of the deposit management system and ensuring the effectiveness and traceability of the audit mechanism of the system.

[0004] The invention relates to the Spectral Analysis Control Unit within the Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box) developed for use in label and packaging production facilities in order to check the print quality and ink usage of the logo and barcode (DYS Mark) with special security ink on the labels and box (can) packaging of "beverage" brands in the food sector.

[0005] BACKGROUND ART

[0006] The Turkish Environment Agency was established to carry out activities for the establishment, operation, monitoring and supervision of a deposit management system on a national scale through the Regulation on Control of Packaging Wastes based on the regulations in the Environment Law.

[0007] Label and packaging manufacturers in the sector only perform quality control according to different criteria on the products of their own production line. The methods applied in these quality control devices are based on protocols between the manufacturer and its customer and without a generally accepted standard. There are 5 different ISO standards that label and packaging manufacturers in the market must comply with in order to ensure a certain quality in their production. The distinguishing points of these standards are the ink technologies. In addition, the number of manufacturers with these standards is extremely low. Software applications for the control units of all devices on the market are also running inside the devices and the results are accessible from the device. Some of the devices that can be used in label and packaging production facilities to check that the print quality and ink usage of the special security logo and barcode (SMS Mark) on the labels and box packaging of beverage brands comply with the specified criteria are as follows:

[0008] 1 . Colorimeters and Color Management Software: These devices are used to check the accuracy and compatibility of colors used in printing. They ensure that special security logos or barcodes are printed in the correct colors and in accordance with standards.

[0009] 2. High Resolution Print Quality Control Systems: These systems are used to evaluate print quality in detail. They provide high-resolution image analysis, especially for checking small details such as special security logos or barcodes.

[0010] 3. Spectrophotometers and Density Meters: They are used to measure the color and density of the ink used in printing. These devices are important to ensure that the ink used in printing is of the correct density and color.

[0011] 4. Optical Inspection Systems: Optical cameras and systems used to check the print quality of special security logos or barcodes. These systems are used to detect and correct printing errors.

[0012] 5. Print Inspection Systems: Systems that automatically monitor printing processes and detect errors. They are used especially in large-scale production facilities and ensure continuous quality control.

[0013] These devices can be used to ensure that the print quality and ink usage of special security logos and barcodes for brands in the beverage industry meet specified criteria. This is an important step for the sustainability of the deposit management system and the effectiveness of the audit mechanism. Furthermore, these devices increase the traceability of products, ensuring reliability.

[0014] The problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make a new improvement. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention relates to the Spectral Analysis Control Unit within the Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box) developed for use in label and packaging production facilities in order to check the print quality and ink usage of the special security logo and barcode (SMS Mark) on the labels and box (can) packaging of "beverage" brands in the food sector, to eliminate the disadvantages mentioned above and to bring new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0016] It is considered that the invention does not have any equivalent with the same features already in use in the art. With the remote access control feature of the device, it has the ability to control the operations in multiple printing centers in different locations at the same time and instantly and to report the results. These controls are carried out in the cloud environment, not on the device, without security vulnerabilities.

[0017] In addition, it is aimed to prevent the repetition of the error by sharing with other facilities the solutions produced against any printing quality problems experienced in the sector.

[0018] The "Spectral Analysis and Density Verification Module" managed by the device of the invention reads the sample according to special security ink control criteria and transmits it as encrypted to cloud servers for analysis. If the box is vandalized, the sensors detect this and render the software on the device unusable. This protects the technological details of the security ink.

[0019] In addition, the ink density of the inventive device is also reported to the manufacturer by evaluating the data collected in the Spectral Analysis Control Unit with artificial intelligence. In this way, it is also determined whether the ink is used in accordance with the safety criteria.

[0020] The device of the invention has an important function as an auxiliary quality control equipment that "Label and Packaging Manufacturers" in the art can use as a guide in the process of printing of the "SMS mark with special security ink" according to the standard whose criteria have been determined and communicated to them. The device performs spectral analysis, density control and visual analysis of the relevant SMS signal together through the "Spectral Analysis Control Unit". The device ensures the security of the system by protecting the security elements of the relevant special ink with various methods and prevents the production of counterfeit products.

[0021] The Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box) is a device used to check that print quality and ink usage meet certain criteria. It will be widely used especially in label and packaging production facilities. The Spectral Analysis Control Unit is part of this device.

[0022] The main purpose of the Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box) is to evaluate the quality and color accuracy of the printed material. This device is usually designed as a desktop unit and is easy to use. Businesses can optimize their business processes by using the QC Box to check print quality and monitor ink usage before performing printing processes.

[0023] The Spectral Analysis Control Unit is designed to analyze the spectral properties of the printing material. This is used to ensure color accuracy and to check conformance to specific color profiles. Spectral analysis is a precise way to assess print quality and is a key feature of the QC Box.

[0024] The QC Box and Spectral Analysis Control Unit contained therein are important tools to improve quality control processes in the printing industry and ensure compliance with standards. These devices can help reduce printing errors and provide high quality results to customers.

[0025] The spectral analysis control unit according to the invention can be manufactured in different sizes, larger and smaller, and in different dimensions. Filters are selected in accordance with the characteristics of the ink to be used for printing. Brief Description of Drawings

[0026] The embodiments of the present disclosure which are summarized above and discussed in more detail below can be better understood by referring to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted, however, that the accompanying drawings only describe the typical embodiments of the present disclosure, and thus, are not to be considered as limiting the scope of the present disclosure such that other effective embodiments may also be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure-1 : An inside view of the device according to the invention.

[0028] Figure-2: A perspective view of the exterior of the device according to the invention.

[0029] For ease of understanding, identical reference numerals are used where possible to indicate identical elements in the figures. Figures are not drawn to scale and can be simplified for clarity. It is contemplated that elements and features of an embodiment can be usefully incorporated into other embodiments without the need for further explanation.

[0030] Description of Details in Drawings

[0031] Described herein are the reference numbers shown in the figures.

[0032] 1 . Spectral Analysis and Density Verification module

[0033] 2. Spectral Analysis Lighting Leds

[0034] 3. Monochrome camera

[0035] 4. Color camera

[0036] 5. Visual Analysis Lighting Leds

[0037] 6. Mini Computer

[0038] 7. Tamper detection sensors

[0039] 8. Notification light DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] The preferred alternatives of the embodiment of the spectral analysis control unit of invention, which are mentioned in this detailed description, are only intended for providing a better understanding of the subject-matter, and should not be construed in any restrictive sense.

[0041] The invention is a spectral analysis control unit, as shown in Figure 1-2, comprising a spectral analysis and density verification module (1 ), spectral analysis lighting leds (2), monochrome camera (3), color camera (4), visual analysis lighting leds (5), mini computer (6), tamper detection sensors (7) and notification light (8).

[0042] The Spectral Analysis and Density Verification Module (1 ) is responsible for checking the presence of special security ink and whether it is printed with sufficient density. It is also responsible for tamper detection and peripheral control.

[0043] Spectral analysis lighting LEDs (2) are a group of LEDs that provide the Blue color lighting required for the operation of the Spectral Analysis and Density Verification Module (1 ).

[0044] Monochrome camera (3) is a camera that takes pictures of special inked areas in the sample subject to visual analysis. It is a high-resolution camera with a long pass filter mounted on the lens that takes pictures of the SMS mark on the sample subject to inspection.

[0045] Color camera (4) is a camera that takes pictures of all visible areas of the sample subject to visual analysis.

[0046] Visual analysis lighting LEDs (5) are white, blue and infrared LEDs that provide illumination for visual quality control steps. The image shows 5 reference numbers representing this LED Group of 4. Mini computer (6) is the computer that manages the "Visual Analysis Module" and "Spectral Analysis and Density Verification Module" (1 ) in line with the commands from the DBYS system. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, LINUX based SCB (Single Board Computer) is used as a mini computer (6).

[0047] "Tamper Detection" sensors (7) are sensors that detect whether the box has been opened or not, regardless of whether the device is connected to the mains or not.

[0048] Notification light (8) is the warning notification light (8) that shows the device status.

[0049] The Spectral Analysis Control Unit is designed to check the conformity with the specified standards by performing spectral analysis, density status and visual analysis of the "Special Security Ink" contained in the SMS mark in the samples to be taken during printing. The Spectral Analysis and Density Verification Module (1 ) in the device detects the specific radiation emitted by the marker (taggant) material in the special security ink, performs spectral analysis, as well as controls the peripherals. This spectral analysis and density verification module (1 ) uses blue light generated by the Spectral Analysis Lighting LEDs (2) to perform its spectral analysis. Visual Analysis Module Monochrome Camera (3) is a high resolution black-and-white camera with a long pass filter mounted. Visual Analysis Module Color Camera (4) is a high-resolution color camera. The color camera (4) is used to detect any deformations that may occur in the SMS mark during printing, while the monochrome camera (3) is used to check the print quality of the special security ink. The Visual Analysis Lighting LEDs (5) are turned on to emit white light when color pictures are taken during visual analysis. When taking a picture with the monochrome camera (3), the Visual Analyzer Lighting LEDs (5) are first turned on to emit blue light and a picture is taken in which only the special security ink glows and the rest of the areas appear black. Subsequently, the Visual Analysis Lighting LEDs (5) are turned on to emit infrared light and a picture thereof is taken in which the special security ink has the same radiation as white paper and is faint. In the image under blue LED light, barcode reading is tried by simulating the reading of Deposit Return Machines, while it is expected that the barcode cannot be read under infrared light. The minicomputer (6) ensures that the spectral analysis, density status and visual analysis of SMS mark on the sample are performed according to the commands given through the DBYS system and transmits the results to the DBYS system to generate a report. "Tamper Detection" sensors (7) detect physical tampering, regardless of whether the device is connected to the mains or not. The Notification Light (8) informs the user of the operation, fault and connection status of the device through color and flashing sequences.

Claims

CLAIMS1- A Spectral Analysis Control Unit within the Desktop Printing Control and Verification Device (QC Box) developed for use in label and packaging production facilities in order to check the print quality and ink usage of the special security logo and barcode (SMS Mark) on the labels and box (can) packaging of "beverage" brands in the food sector, characterized in that it comprises:- Spectral analysis and density verification module (1 ), which is responsible for checking the presence of special security ink and whether it is printed with sufficient density, as well as for tamper detection and peripheral control, and also uses the blue light generated by the Spectral Analysis Lighting LEDs (2) to perform spectral analysis,- Spectral analysis lighting LEDs (2), which are light sources that provide the Blue color lighting required for the operation of the Spectral Analysis and Density Verification Module (1 ),- Monochrome camera (3), which is a high-resolution camera with a long pass filter mounted on the lens that takes pictures of the SMS mark on the sample subject to control,- Color camera (4), which is the high-resolution camera that takes pictures of special inked areas on the printed sample,- Visual analysis lighting leds (5), which have white, blue and infrared leds that provide illumination for visual quality control steps,- Minicomputer (6), which is the computer that manages the "Visual Analysis Module" and the "Spectral Analysis and Density Verification Module" (1) according to the commands given through the DBYS system,- Tamper detection sensors (7), which detect whether the device box has been opened or not, regardless of whether there is an electrical connection or not,- Notification Light (8), which informs the user of the operation, fault and connection status of the device through color and flashing sequences.

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