Transparent Sheet with Copy Protection Elements for Identity Document Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing identity document data protection tools fail to effectively conceal sensitive information while allowing essential details for identification, as they can be easily removed and reinserted, and may require frequent replacement, increasing the risk of identity fraud.
Innovation Solution
A mainly transparent sheet with copy protection elements attached to a non-stick liner, allowing repeated attachment and detachment without damaging the identity document, which partially conceals unique visible data elements, making it difficult to capture complete information with image devices while still allowing identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a transparent sheet with copy protection elements is attached to an identity document, then sensitive information is protected from complete capture, but the sheet can be easily removed and reinserted, reducing protection effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The protective sheet is divided into multiple portions, each covering specific sensitive data elements. This segmentation allows the sheet to be strategically positioned to protect critical information while maintaining ease of handling and removal.
Solution Approach 2:
A non-stick liner is introduced as an intermediary layer between the protective sheet and the identity document. This liner enables the sheet to be easily removed and reinserted without damaging the document, while still maintaining protective effectiveness through the sheet's copy protection elements.
2Loss of information
If a passport cover with transparent and opaque areas is used, then identification information can be displayed, but the cover clearly shows that information is hidden, allowing removal and copying
Solution Approach 1:
The protective sheet applies local quality by providing copy protection elements (opaque or translucent markings) only in specific portions where sensitive information is located, while leaving other areas transparent for identification purposes. This localized approach prevents complete information capture without compromising identification capability.
3Reliability
If a self-adhesive transparent film with pressure sensitive adhesive is used, then the film can be attached to prevent information tampering, but attempted removal causes irreparable damages to the substrate or film
Solution Approach 1:
The non-stick liner serves as a mediator that enables easy removal and replacement of the protective sheet without causing damage to the identity document or the sheet itself. This resolves the contradiction between secure attachment for protection and ease of removal for maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective sheet is designed as a disposable or replaceable element that can be easily removed and replaced without damaging the underlying identity document. This approach prioritizes the preservation of the valuable document over the permanence of the protective sheet.
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 effectively protects sensitive information from being copied while ensuring that enough information remains visible for identification purposes, reducing the risk of identity fraud and extending the service life of the protection tool.
Implementation Method 1
A mainly transparent sheet with copy protection elements attached to a non-stick liner
Implementation Method 2
Portions of the sheet are provided with one or more copy protection elements such that a main part of the at least one unique visible personal data element can be captured by an image capturing device and a remaining part of the at least one unique visible personal data element cannot be captured by the image capturing device
Data Source
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AI summary
The application describes an identity document data protection tool comprising a mainly transparent sheet (200) attached to a non-stick liner, wherein after the sheet is removed from the non-stick liner the sheet is configured to be repeatedly attached to and detached from a specific type of identity document (100) comprising at least one unique visible personal data element (102, 104, 106), and wherein portions (202, 204, 206) of the sheet are provided with one or more copy protection elements such that a main part of the at least one unique visible personal data element can be captured by an image capturing device and a remaining part of the at least one unique visible personal data element cannot be captured by the image capturing device when the sheet is attached to the specific type of identity document. Furthermore, repeated detachment of the sheet does not damage the identity document.