Inductive Identification Card Sensor Film Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing identification card technologies lack adequate security and precision in authenticating card holders, with simple visual recognition methods prone to errors and counterfeiting, and digital solutions being costly and not universally accessible.

Innovation Solution

An inductive identification card with a sensor film on its surface, featuring sensor points and blocking points that generate distinct electrical responses to authenticate the card holder's identity, using a readout device to compare these signals with stored information for precise recognition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If visual inspection method is used for identity recognition, then the identification card structure remains simple and cost-effective, but security is inadequate and recognition precision is low due to ease of counterfeiting and human error

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoididentification card structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical state of the card by incorporating a sensor film that generates electrical responses when touched or compressed. This transforms the card from a purely visual static object to an interactive device with dynamic electrical characteristics, enhancing security without requiring complex electronic components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical visual inspection system with an electrical detection system. Instead of relying on human visual judgment, the system uses electrical signals to detect and verify card characteristics, improving both security and recognition precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If digital recording technology (IC card or proximity card) is used, then recognition speed and precision are improved and counterfeiting is prevented, but the cost increases due to expensive readers and electronic sensor technologies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentity recognition precisionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a relatively simple sensor film instead of expensive IC chips or proximity card technologies. The sensor film provides sufficient security and recognition capabilities at a lower cost, making the identification card more affordable and accessible while maintaining adequate functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the detection method from requiring expensive electronic readers to using simpler electrical response detection. By transforming the card into an inductive device that generates detectable electrical signals through touch or compression, it reduces the need for costly reading equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If visual recognition by inspector is used, then no additional equipment is needed, but recognition time increases and error rate increases when huge crowds swarm simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition speedVSAvoidrecognition accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the card to provide its own verification signals through the sensor film's electrical responses. When touched or compressed, the card automatically generates detectable signals that verify its authenticity, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual inspection by inspectors

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual visual recognition process with an automated electrical detection system. The sensor film's electrical responses provide objective verification signals that can be quickly processed, improving both recognition speed and accuracy even when handling large crowds

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

The solution provides enhanced security and accuracy in identity recognition, preventing counterfeiting while being more affordable and accessible, as it uses a sensor film to differentiate authentic from fake cards through unique electrical responses.

Implementation Method 1

sensor points which are distributed on its exterior and which are touched or compressed to change the sensor points' electrical responses

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPiezoelectric Effect: Piezoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 2

blocking points on the sensor film which change electrical responses of the local sensor points beforehand, so that different response signals corresponding to detective signals which are applied to the sensor film are generated by the blocking points

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic Induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS8910877B2Inductive identification card
Publication Date: 2014.12.16 SHEN CHIH HAO
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AI summary

An inductive identification card on which a card holder's identifying information is recorded in order to recognize the holder's identity via a visual inspection. The identification card is provided with a sensor film on the surface having sensor points which are distributed on its exterior, blocking points corresponding to the identifying information on the identification card, and locally changing electrical responses of sensor points in advance so that different response signals corresponding to detective signals which are applied to the sensor film are generated by the blocking points and peripheral regions, respectively. Authenticity of the identification card and the card holder's identity are recognized by determining locations of response signals.