Security document

Abstract

The invention relates to a data page for connection to a foldable cover, comprising a multi-layer data carrier (10) which has an authenticity security feature (15), and comprising a flexible sew-in tab (20) which is fastened thereto and extends beyond an end face of the data carrier (10). The sew-in tab (20) has a side face which defines a shaped contour line (25). The authenticity security feature (15) and the shaped contour line (25) together form a resulting security feature which indicates the association of the sew-in tab (20) with the data page (50).

Description

[0001] Security document

[0002] The invention relates to a security document for attachment to a foldable cover. In particular, the invention relates to a data page consisting of a data carrier connected to a sew-in flap for inclusion in a passport book.

[0003] Background of the invention

[0004] From EP 3972850 Bl, a proposal is known to insert an intermediate layer with an end face whose contour is wave-shaped into a data layer. A correspondingly inverted end face of a bonding layer corresponds to the shaped contour of the end face. The intermediate layer and the bonding layer are adjacent to each other.

[0005] Description

[0006] The invention is based on the objective of providing a data page that can be bound into a passport book, ensuring that the combination of data carrier and connecting tab is original and has not been manipulated.

[0007] The problem is solved by a data page containing the features of the main claim. Further features of the invention are described in the further claims, the figures, and the figure description.

[0008] Further features of the invention can be found in the claims, the figures and the description of the figures.

[0009] A data page for connection with a foldable cover with a multi-layer data carrier is provided, which has a security feature and a flexible sew-in flap attached to it, which extends beyond an end face of the data carrier and has a side surface which describes a shaped contour line, wherein the security feature together with the shaped contour line forms a resulting security feature which indicates the belonging of the sew-in flap to the data page.

[0010] A semi-finished product for the production of a corresponding data page is provided, comprising at least one sewing-in tab designed to extend beyond an end face of the data carrier and having a side surface which describes a shaped contour line designed to form a resulting security feature together with a authentication feature of the data page, indicating that the sewing-in tab belongs to the data page.

[0011] A security document, in particular a passport book, will be provided, with a corresponding sew-in tab and / or one taken from a corresponding semi-finished product.

[0012] Within the framework of the solution according to the invention, the contour line can have a regular or irregular pattern. For example, the contour line can represent at least a relief, at least a graphic element, and / or repeating patterns, at least in sections. The contour line and the security feature can be arranged or designed to be complementary to each other, at least in sections.

[0013] The solution according to the invention has the advantage that the security feature formed by the interaction of the authentication feature and the contour line offers special protection against counterfeiting. In particular, precise and reproducible alignment of the authentication feature and the contour line requires special technical skills and manufacturing equipment. The production of the contour line itself, as well as its embedding in the multilayer data carrier, presents particular technical challenges that offer increased protection against counterfeiting. Furthermore, the contour line can incorporate a type of tear-off perforation and / or predetermined breaking point.

[0014] The solution according to the invention can be supplemented as desired, individually or in combination, with the following further, each advantageous, embodiments. The preferred embodiments and their advantages presented with reference to the respective data pages, semi-finished products, sew-in tabs, and / or safety documents according to the invention apply accordingly to methods according to the invention for their production and / or use. The respective components of the data pages, semi-finished products, sew-in tabs, and / or safety documents according to the invention can each be formed or set up by corresponding process steps.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the authentication feature can be a security pattern. The security pattern can be designed according to the specific requirements to interact with the contour line. This further increases protection against counterfeiting.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the side surface of the sew-in tab forming the shaped contour line can be arranged as an end face of the sew-in tab and positioned between two layers of the data side. A complementary design of the contour line with surrounding plastic layers of the data side is not necessary. Advantageously, the sew-in tab can be sandwiched between plastic layers of the data side and laminated together with them. This creates a seamless, essentially one-piece structure. In other words, it is not necessary to design the sew-in tab and / or the plastic layers with a coordinated, stepped design; instead, they can overlap each other and thus be designed to overlap at least partially.In particular, an overlapping area of ​​the sew-in flap can form an additional plastic layer on the data side, which can result in a greater number of total data side layers in the area of ​​the sew-in flap than in other sections. Laminating the sew-in flap between the layers of the data carrier, thus creating the resulting security feature, can significantly increase protection against counterfeiting.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the sew-in tab can be provided with a security feature. This security feature can interact with, match, and / or differ from the security feature of the data carrier. This further enhances protection against counterfeiting.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the authentication feature may consist of or include a distinctive geometric line which, together with the shaped contour line, forms the resulting security feature indicating that the sewn-in tab belongs to the data page. For example, the distinctive geometric line may, at least in sections, represent at least one relief, at least one graphic element, and / or repeating patterns. In this way, the distinctive geometric line and the contour line can interact, at least in sections, as a resulting security feature to increase protection against counterfeiting.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the contour line can be aligned with the course of the distinctive geometric line. The contour line and the security feature can be arranged or designed to be complementary to each other, at least in sections. In this way, the distinctive geometric line can advantageously interact with the shaped contour line, which helps to improve protection against counterfeiting.

[0020] According to one embodiment, pressure elements, wavy perforations, and / or other perforations may be incorporated into an inner area of ​​the sew-in flap. These pressure elements, wavy perforations, and / or other perforations may be aligned with the contour line and / or the security feature. Thus, the pressure elements, wavy perforations, and / or other perforations may form part of the resulting security feature or, at least in sections, constitute the resulting security feature in addition to the shaped contour line and the security feature. Pressure elements, wavy perforations, and / or other perforations, the contour line, and / or the security feature may interact through overlaps, complementary design, and / or optical alignment in such a way that they form a resulting security feature, which further enhances protection against counterfeiting.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the printed elements, wave-shaped die-cuts, and / or die-cuts can include graphic elements, printed images, and / or relief structures. Corresponding graphic elements, printed images, and / or relief structures can be selected and designed according to the respective requirements to contribute to the formation of the resulting security feature, in particular by arranging them in a coordinated manner in the various layers of the data side, i.e., the sew-in flap on the one hand and the surrounding plastic layers of the data carrier on the other. This can be achieved, for example, by being at least partially complementary to each other, supplementing, overlapping, and / or covering each other, thereby further increasing the protection against counterfeiting according to the respective requirements. Brief description of the figures

[0022] An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to schematic drawings.

[0023] This shows:

[0024] Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a data carrier and a sewing tab;

[0025] Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of a data page;

[0026] Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation of a data page during testing;

[0027] Fig. 4 Examples of a sew-in tab;

[0028] Fig. 5 shows another embodiment of a sew-in tab;

[0029] Fig. 6 shows another embodiment of a sew-in tab;

[0030] Fig. 7 shows an additional embodiment of a sew-in flap;

[0031] Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of a semi-finished product with a series of sew-in tabs;

[0032] Fig. 9 shows another embodiment of a semi-finished product with a series of sew-in tabs; and

[0033] Fig. 10 shows a schematic top view of an exemplary embodiment of a security document with one data page.

[0034] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are designated with the same reference numerals. Detailed description of exemplary embodiments.

[0035] The representations in the figures are schematic and not to scale. If the same reference symbols are used in different figures in the following figure description, these denote identical or similar elements. However, identical or similar elements can also be designated by different reference symbols.

[0036] Fig. 1 shows, in a highly simplified manner, the components of a data page intended for connection to a foldable, stable cover, both in plan view and in cross-section. The foldable cover could, for example, be the spine of a passport book. In the left area of ​​Fig. 1, a card-shaped data carrier 10 is shown, which in this example consists of two plastic layers 11, 12. In the right area, a flexible sew-in flap 20 is shown, which could, for example, be based on a textile material, such as a woven fabric with a defined structure, or a non-woven material. In this example, the sew-in flap 20 is a single layer. Both the data carrier 10 and the sew-in flap 20 can comprise additional layers.

[0037] The data carrier 10 can be designed in the manner of a standard credit or identification card, possessing its structure and dimensions. It is provided with an identification security feature 13, which serves to identify a person or object. A photograph is indicated as an example. Generally, further identification security features are provided, such as alphanumeric characters.

[0038] The data carrier 10 is further equipped with a security feature 15, which serves to indicate the authenticity and integrity of the data page. Figure 1 shows an example of a security pattern that can be printed or laser-etched, for instance. Typically, additional security features are provided, such as alphanumeric characters, special printed elements, or additional elements with special properties.

[0039] The dimensions of the sewing tab 20 are adapted to the geometry of the data carrier 10. It typically has the same or approximately the same width B as the data carrier 10. Its thickness D is dimensioned such that, when joined to the data carrier 10, the sewing tab 20 becomes part of the data carrier 10 in the overlap area 22 without affecting the flatness of the surfaces 51, 52 in the final state. One side surface of the sewing tab 20, in Fig. 1 the end face facing the data side, is formed as a shaped contour line 25. The shaped contour line 25 can have a meandering course, as indicated in Fig. 1. Other shapes are possible, for example, in the form of uniform semicircles, rectangles, or freely designed polygons. It is also possible that only a portion of a side surface is designed as a shaped contour line, with the remainder forming a straight line.

[0040] The sew-in flap 20 can also be provided with security features, such as printed elements. The security features of the sew-in flap 20 can be coordinated with the security features of the data carrier. For example, a series of printed patterns from the data carrier can be continued on the sew-in flap. A security feature on the sew-in flap can also consist of a pattern that corresponds to the formed contour line.

[0041] The data-side authentication feature 15 has a security structure that forms or includes a distinctive geometric line 30. As indicated in Fig. 1, the security structure 15 can, for example, be a security pattern, such as a security print containing uniform lines. The uniform pattern underlying all the lines forms a distinctive geometric line 30. In one embodiment, the authentication feature 15 consists of exactly one distinctive geometric line 30. In another embodiment, the distinctive geometric line 30 can be a line of a pattern that is particularly emphasized, for example, by color, thickness, or texture. In yet another embodiment, the distinctive geometric line 30 can be formed by an embossing on a surface or by an additional element incorporated into the data side.

[0042] The shaped contour line 25 formed in the sewn-in tab 20 is aligned with the prominent geometric line 30 of the data carrier 10. As indicated in Fig. 1, the alignment can be achieved simply by the contour line 25 having the same shape as the prominent geometric line 30 of the data side. Alternatively, the shaped contour line 25 can be aligned with the prominent geometric line 30 of the data carrier to form a single overall shape.

[0043] Fig. 2 shows a finished data page 50 formed by joining the data carrier 10 and the sew-in flap 20. The sew-in flap 20 connects to the data carrier 10 in the overlap area 22, so that the presence of the sew-in flap 20 is not noticeable on the surfaces 50, 51 of the data page 50. In practice, this joining or embedding takes place, for example, in a lamination process.

[0044] When viewed from above on data page 50, the front face of the sewing tab 20, which is designed as a contour line 25, is not visible under normal lighting conditions.

[0045] Fig. 3 shows a data page 50 during inspection by transmission and / or backlighting. The end face of the sew-in flap 20, designed as a shaped contour line 25, is visible when backlit. The shaped contour line 25 corresponds exactly to the course of the distinctive geometric line 30 of the data page 10. The correspondence is easily recognizable. The distinctive geometric line 30, together with the shaped contour line 25, thus forms a resulting security feature that indicates the sew-in flap 20 belongs to the data page 50.

[0046] To further support the testing or as a standalone embodiment, the distinctive geometric line 30 of data page 10 can be formed using fluorescent materials, for example, as a printed pattern that luminescent under UV light. Similarly, the overlapping part of the sew-in flap 20 can be provided with a fluorescent material. During testing, for example under UV light, the distinctive geometric line and the formed contour line then become particularly visible.

[0047] Fig. 4 shows variations of the formed contour line 25 in the sewing tab 20. In a first variation, shown in Fig. 4a, a wavy perforation 28 is formed in the non-overlapping, i.e., exposed, area of ​​the sewing tab 20. The end face, designed as a formed contour line 25 in the overlapping area, which is marked in Fig. 4 by a dashed outline, exhibits a synchronous wavy pattern. In this case, the wavy perforation 26 forms a security feature for the sewing tab.

[0048] In a second variant, shown in Fig. 4b, a wave-shaped perforation 28 is formed in the overlapping area of ​​the sewing tab 20, while the end face of the sewing tab 20 located in the overlapping area 22 is straight. Fig. 4c schematically shows a top view of a sewing tab 20, which has a shaped contour line 25, 26 on each of its end faces. In this example, the shaped contour lines 25, 26 each consist of a series of arrowheads connected by straight sections. In addition, perforations 29 with a shape corresponding to the shape of one of the shaped contour lines 25, 26 are provided in the interior of the sewing tab. In the example of Fig. 4c, the upper part of the sewing tab 20 lies in the overlapping area 22, where the sewing tab 20 is connected to the data side 50.

[0049] Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of a sew-in flap 20, which also has a shaped contour line 25, 26 on each of its two end faces. The contour lines 25, 26 can be designed, at least in sections, as waves or other patterns running synchronously and / or complementarily to each other. In addition, die-cuts 29 with a shape comprising graphic elements G or patterns and / or whose position is aligned with at least one of the shaped contour lines 25, 26 are provided in the interior of the sew-in flap. For example, the die-cuts 29 are arranged in the overlap area 22, so that they are covered by at least one of the plastic layers 11, 12 and can thus interact with the security feature 15.

[0050] Fig. 6 shows another embodiment of a sew-in flap, which also has a shaped contour line 25, 26 on each of its end faces. In the present embodiment, the inner contour line 25 is designed differently from the outer contour line 26. For example, the inner contour line 25 can have any graphic patterns or concave or convex shapes, incisions, projections, recesses and / or bulges in the form of curves, triangles, quadrilaterals, ramps, arcs or other features in any number and arrangement, whereby the contour line in itself can represent a graphic element G or pattern. The inner contour line 25 can thus form a kind of silhouette that is at least partially regular and / or irregular. In addition, die-cuts 29 with a shape are introduced into the inner area of ​​the sew-in flap, which can represent graphic elements G or 26.patterns include and / or are each aligned in their position with or arranged in at least one specific section of the inner contour line 25.

[0051] For example, the perforations 29 are arranged in the overlap area 22, so that they are covered by at least one of the plastic layers 11, 12 and can thus interact with the security feature 15. In the present embodiment, the perforations 29 are arranged in a rectangular area projecting from the contour line 25 and framed on three sides. Alternatively or additionally, the perforations 29, particularly if they are designed as graphic elements G, can have their contour adapted to the contour line 25, at least in sections.

[0052] Fig. 7 shows an additional embodiment of a sew-in tab 20, which also has a shaped contour line 25, 26 on each of its end faces. In the present embodiment, the inner contour line 25 is designed differently from the outer contour line 26. For example, the inner contour line 25 can represent any graphic elements G or patterns. Printed elements 27 can form part of the graphic elements G of the contour line 25 or interact with it, for example, by depicting a mountain with a snow-covered peak. The inner contour line 25 can thus form a kind of silhouette that is at least partially regular and / or irregular.

[0053] Furthermore, printed elements 27 and die-cuts 29 are incorporated into the interior of the sew-in flap. These elements comprise graphic elements G or patterns and / or their position is aligned with or arranged within at least a specific section of the inner contour line 25. For example, the printed elements 27 can be created as printed images P with a corresponding ink. As such, the printed elements 27 can exhibit a certain opacity U or at least partial impermeability to certain or all light spectra. In contrast, the die-cuts 29 can appear transparent on the data page 50.

[0054] Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of a semi-finished product 60 with a series of sew-in tabs 20. Respective dividing lines 61 can be arranged between the individual sew-in tabs 20 in the semi-finished product 60 and specify where the semi-finished product 60 is to be opened or where the sew-in tabs 20 are to be separated from one another. In the present embodiment, the semi-finished product 60 forms an endless strip 62 with a plurality of identically and / or uniformly designed sew-in tabs 20.

[0055] Fig. 9 shows another embodiment of a semi-finished product 60 with a series of sew-in tabs 60. Respective dividing lines 61 can also be arranged between the individual sew-in tabs 20 in the semi-finished product 60 and specify where the semi-finished product 60 is to be opened or where the sew-in tabs 20 are to be separated from one another. In the present embodiment, the semi-finished product 60 comprises continuous individual sections designed as repeats 63, each of which can contain an individually designed sew-in tab 20.

[0056] Fig. 10 shows a schematic top view of an embodiment of a security document 1 with a data page 50 in an open or unfolded position. The security document 1 is a portable data carrier 1 with a base body 2, for example in the form of a passport book cover, into which the data page 50, for example in the form of a foil, is inserted, e.g. sewn in, with the sewn-in area 21 or a corresponding insert section. The sewn-in area 21 can be connected to the data carrier 10 or a data carrier section of the data carrier page 50 via a hinge area 3, which is thus firmly inserted into a passport book and can carry certain data in addition to the identification security feature 13, which, for example, can be printed in the form of the authenticity security feature 15 by printed elements 27 with graphic elements G as a printed image P, as a relief structure R, or as a graphic element G.embossed image and / or by an electronic data carrier module (not shown) embedded in or attached to it.

[0057] The security document 1 can extend in a longitudinal direction X, a transverse direction Y, and a vertical direction Z, which together can define a Cartesian coordinate system. The hinge area 3 can extend along a center line M of the security document 1 that runs essentially parallel to the transverse direction Y, and the document can thus be designed to be foldable along its center line M. A portable data carrier 1 designed as a passport book can further comprise a binding or cover with an endpaper and paper pages (not shown in detail).

[0058] The security feature 15 can comprise the aforementioned printed elements 27 and / or at least one graphic element G or pattern and / or the distinctive geometric line 30. In the present embodiment, the security feature 15 is designed as a mirror image and offset from the contour line 25, the printed elements 27, and / or the perforations 29 in the overlap area 22 of the sew-in flap 20. Thus, the aforementioned printed elements 27 and / or at least one graphic element G or pattern and / or the distinctive geometric line 30 of the security feature, on the one hand, and the contour line 25, printed elements 27, and / or perforations 29 of the sew-in flap 20, on the other hand, together form a resulting security feature 40, which indicates that the sew-in flap 20 belongs to the data page 50.

[0059] Figure 10 shows a highly simplified top view of the components of a data page 50 designed for connection to a foldable, stable cover. The foldable cover can, for example, be the spine of a passport book, which can extend essentially parallel to the transverse direction Y. The spine can thus run essentially parallel to the center line M. The dimensions of the sewing-in flap 20 are adapted to the geometry of the data carrier 10. It generally has the same or approximately the same width B as the data carrier 10, whereby the width B can be measured running essentially parallel to the transverse direction Q.

[0060] The thickness D of the sew-in tab 20 is dimensioned such that, when joined to the data carrier 10, the sew-in tab 20 becomes part of the data carrier 10 in the overlap area 22, without unduly impairing the flatness of the surfaces 51, 52 significantly in the final state (see Figs. 1 and 2). The plastic layers 11, 12 and / or their surfaces 51, 52 can be provided, at least partially, with a transparency T and / or opacity U according to the respective requirements. For this purpose, the plastic layers 11, 12 and / or their surfaces 51, 52 can be colored, tinted, and / or printed with images P or imprints.

[0061] The distinctive geometric line 30, together with the shaped contour line 25, forms a resulting security feature that indicates the association of the sewn-in flap 20 with the data page 50. Any sections of the authentication security feature 15, the sewn-in flap 20, and / or the geometric line 30 can be transparent (T) and / or opaque (U) (see Fig. 7). Corresponding graphic elements G can be designed as printed elements 27 and / or die-cuts 28, 29 and can be arranged on the surface and / or underside. Thus, data carriers 10 and / or inserts for each security document 1 or data page 50 can be individually designed according to a repeating pattern. Certain recurring geometric features and / or combinations of die-cuts and prints can be individually positioned or varied within the repeating pattern.Graphic elements G can represent recurring symbols and can be composed of a multitude of printed elements 27 and / or die-cuts 28, 29, possibly using printed images P and / or relief structures R or embossed images. It should be further noted that "comprising" or "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and "a" or "an" does not exclude a multitude. Furthermore, it should be noted that features or steps described with reference to one of the above embodiments can also be used in combination with other features or steps of other embodiments described above. Reference numerals in the claims are not to be considered as limitations. List of reference numerals.

[0062] 1 Security document / portable data carrier / passport book 2 Base body / card body / carrier body

[0063] 3 hinge area

[0064] 10 Card-shaped data carrier / Card body / Data side 11 Plastic layer

[0065] 12 plastic layers

[0066] 13 Identification security feature

[0067] 15 Authenticity security feature / security structure

[0068] 20 sew-in tabs

[0069] 21 Insertion area / Sewing area

[0070] 22 Overlap area

[0071] 25 Contour line (inside)

[0072] 26 Contour line (outer)

[0073] 27 Pressure element

[0074] 28 wavy die-cuts

[0075] 29 Punching (Interior)

[0076] 30 geometric lines

[0077] 40 resulting security feature

[0078] 50 data page

[0079] 51 surface

[0080] 52 surface

[0081] 60 semi-finished products

[0082] 61 Dividing line

[0083] 62 Endless tape

[0084] 63 Report B Width

[0085] G graphic element / pattern

[0086] M Center line

[0087] P Printed image I Printed pattern / Imprint R Relief structure / Embossed image

[0088] T Transparency

[0089] U Opacity

[0090] X Longitudinal direction

[0091] Y transverse direction

[0092] Z Altitude Aspects

[0093] 1. Data page for connection with a foldable cover with

[0094] a multi-layered data carrier (10) having a security feature (15) and a flexible sew-in tab (20) attached to it, which extends beyond an end face of the data carrier (10) and has a side surface which describes a shaped contour line (25),

[0095] characterized by the fact that

[0096] the authentication security feature (15) forms or includes a distinctive geometric line (30) which, together with the shaped contour line (25), forms a resulting security feature that indicates the association of the sew-in tab (20) with the data page (50).

[0097] 2. Security document according to aspect 1, characterized in that the authenticity security feature (15) is a security pattern.

[0098] 3. Security document according to aspect 1, characterized in that the side surface of the sewing tab (20) forming the shaped contour line (25) forms an end face of the sewing tab (20) and is arranged between two layers (11, 12) of the data page (50).

[0099] 4. Security document according to aspect 1, characterized in that the sew-in tab (20) is provided with a security feature for authenticity.

[0100] 5. Security document according to aspect 1, characterized in that the contour line (25) is aligned with the course of the distinctive geometric line (30).

Claims

Patent claims 1. Data page for connection with a foldable cover with a multi-layer data carrier (10) having a security feature (15) and a flexible sew-in tab (20) attached thereto, which extends beyond an end face of the data carrier (10) and which has a side surface which describes a shaped contour line (25), wherein the security feature (15) together with the shaped contour line (25) forms a resulting security feature which indicates the belonging of the sew-in tab (20) to the data side (50).

2. Data page according to claim 1, characterized in that the authenticity security feature (15) is a security pattern.

3. Data page according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the side surface of the sewing tab (20) forming the shaped contour line (25) forms an end face of the sewing tab (20) and is arranged between two layers (11, 12) of the data page (50).

4. Data page according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the sewing tab (20) is provided with an authenticity security feature.

5. Data page according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the authentication security feature forms or includes a distinctive geometric line (30) which, together with the shaped contour line (25), forms the resulting security feature that indicates the belonging of the sew-in tab (20) to the data page (50).

6. Data page according to claim 5, characterized in that the contour line (25) is aligned with the course of the distinctive geometric line (30).

7. Data page according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that printing elements (27), wave-shaped die-cuts (28) and / or die-cuts (29) are provided in an inner area of ​​the sew-in flap.

8. Data page according to claim 7, characterized in that the printing elements (27), wave-shaped die-cuts (28) and / or other die-cuts (29) include graphic elements (G), printed images (P) and / or relief structures (R).

9. Semi-finished product for the production of a data page (50) according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, comprising at least one sewing tab (20) which is designed to extend beyond an end face of the data carrier (10) and which has a side surface which describes a shaped contour line (25) which is designed to form a resulting security feature together with a security feature (15) of the data page which indicates that the sewing tab (20) belongs to the data page (50).

10. Security document (1), in particular passport book, with a data page (50) according to at least one of claims 1 to 8 and / or a sew-in tab (20) taken from a semi-finished product according to claim 9.

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