ID Document Curing Control with a Single Pinning and Cure Lamp

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing identification document personalization systems require both a pinning lamp and a cure lamp for partial and complete curing of radiation curable materials, increasing cost and complexity.

Innovation Solution

A single curing station is used to both partially and fully cure radiation curable materials on identification documents, eliminating the need for separate pinning and cure lamps by controlling the radiation emission using shutters or power levels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If both a pinning lamp and a cure lamp are used for partial and complete curing, then the curing function is complete, but the system cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecuring function completenessVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the pinning lamp and cure lamp into a single integrated curing station that performs both partial curing (pinning) and complete curing functions. This merging eliminates the need for separate lamp systems, reducing device complexity while maintaining complete curing functionality through a unified radiation source with controllable output levels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single curing station is designed to perform multiple functions: it can operate at lower radiation levels for partial curing (pinning) and at higher radiation levels for complete curing. This multi-functionality allows one device to replace what previously required two separate devices, reducing system complexity while maintaining all necessary curing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If both a pinning lamp and a cure lamp are used for partial and complete curing, then the curing function is complete, but the system cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecuring function completenessVSAvoidsystem cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the pinning and curing functions into a single lamp system, the patent reduces the total number of components that need to be manufactured, installed, and maintained. This consolidation directly reduces system cost while preserving the complete curing function through a single multi-functional curing station.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If a single cure lamp is used for both pinning and complete curing, then the system cost and complexity are reduced, but control of radiation levels is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidradiation level control

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The curing station incorporates dynamic control capabilities that allow the radiation output to be adjusted between different levels. The system can switch between lower radiation levels for pinning and higher radiation levels for complete curing, making the single lamp adaptable to different operational requirements without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes in the radiation output of the single cure lamp to achieve different curing levels. By controlling the radiation intensity parameter, the system can perform both partial curing (pinning) and complete curing functions, simplifying the device while maintaining operational flexibility through programmable or manually adjustable radiation levels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Reduces system cost and complexity by integrating partial and full curing processes, enhancing durability of printed materials on identification documents.

Implementation Method 1

a single curing station configured to both pin (i.e. partially cure) radiation curable material printed on a surface of an identification document as well as completely or fully cure radiation curable material printed on the surface of the identification document

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadiation emission: Light

Implementation Method 2

use a cure lamp to both pin (i.e. partially cure) radiation curable material printed on the surface of an identification document and completely or fully cure radiation curable material printed on the surface of the identification document

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCuring radiation: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentUS20260027847A1Identification document personalization system with curing control

Publication Date: 2026.01.29 ENTRUST CORP

AI summary

Identification document personalization systems and methods that use a cure lamp to both pin (i.e. partially cure) radiation curable material printed on the surface of an identification document and completely or fully cure radiation curable material printed on the surface of the identification document. This eliminates the need to have both a pinning lamp and a cure lamp, which reduces the cost and complexity of the system and reduces the cost of the system.