WO2006102883A2 - Emballage comportant des elements de controle d'integrite, transpondeur rfid destine a l'emballage, systeme de transport d'objets, procede de scellage de l'emballage et procede de transport sur d'envois au moyen de cet emballage - Google Patents

Emballage comportant des elements de controle d'integrite, transpondeur rfid destine a l'emballage, systeme de transport d'objets, procede de scellage de l'emballage et procede de transport sur d'envois au moyen de cet emballage Download PDF

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WO2006102883A2
WO2006102883A2 PCT/DE2006/000574 DE2006000574W WO2006102883A2 WO 2006102883 A2 WO2006102883 A2 WO 2006102883A2 DE 2006000574 W DE2006000574 W DE 2006000574W WO 2006102883 A2 WO2006102883 A2 WO 2006102883A2
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Helmut Baumgarten
Christian Schneiders
Karsten Oltersdorf
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
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    • G06K19/07798—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card part of the antenna or the integrated circuit being adapted for rupturing or breaking, e.g. record carriers functioning as sealing devices for detecting not-authenticated opening of containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • the invention relates to a packaging according to the preamble of claim 1, an RFID transponder for the packaging, a system for transporting objects, a method for sealing the packaging, a sealing element for use with the method and a method for the safe transport of Shipments using the packaging.
  • optical identification systems are used in the carriage of objects, in particular letter-type mail and parcels.
  • optical identification systems By means of these systems it is e.g. possible to automatically read a handwritten destination address and code it as a barcode. With the aid of the created barcode labels, an automated sorting of the shipments can then take place.
  • These systems thus enable a fast and reliable sorting of the shipments in the distribution centers. An examination of the state of the packages of the shipments (integrity check) is not possible with such systems.
  • An apparatus for checking the integrity of a program is known, for example, from EP 0 540 139 B1.
  • an object to be conveyed is surrounded by a packaging having control means with which an unauthorized opening of the packaging is detectable.
  • printed conductors are arranged on the packaging over the entire region of the packaging, which are damaged or destroyed in the event of unauthorized opening of the packaging.
  • the damage or destruction of the conductor webs causes a change in the electrical characteristics of the tracks, which is detected with a arranged on the packaging testing device. If an unauthorized opening of the packaging is detected, an alarm system - for example, visually or acoustically - alerts the user to the unauthorized opening.
  • a package is also known, which has to prove the integrity of the packaging printed conductors.
  • the printed conductors also extend over the entire region of the packaging in this device.
  • electrical pulses are generated, which are routed via the tracks to a receiving device and detected there. The non-arrival of a transmitted pulse at the receiving device is interpreted as an indication of damage to the conductor track and thus the packaging.
  • a disadvantage of the known optical systems used in the transport of mailings is that the identification of the mailpieces is complicated because the reader must have visual contact with the barcode label to be read in order to identify a mailpiece. Therefore, the recognition of transmissions can only take place sequentially and is accordingly time consuming. Such systems are therefore used essentially in automatic sorting systems, so that with the help of these systems only a very incomplete tracking of shipments is possible.
  • the optical systems used serve only to identify the items. Information about the state of package of a shipment is not provided with these systems.
  • the known apparatuses for checking the integrity of mail items have the disadvantage that an attempted, unauthorized opening is indeed recognized by the test equipment integrated in the packages, the acoustic or optical signaling of the unauthorized opening is only recognized by service providers. personnel can be registered. An automated detection of the state of the shipments in transit is not provided.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for the shipment of items that allows a fast, reliable and inexpensive integrity check the shipment and improved traceability of shipment delivery.
  • the package has at least one integrity check means for detecting the unauthorized opening of the packaging, the integrity checking means comprising an RFID transponder.
  • the RFID transponder is used to transmit information, signaled by another component of the integrity checking means, about the integrity of the packaging to a reading device.
  • a device is provided which detects an unauthorized opening of the packaging and transmits this information to the RFID transponder.
  • the information about the integrity state of the packaging is stored, for example, in a memory of the RFID transponder and is therefore also retrievable at later times.
  • a particular advantage of the RFID transponder is that read-out of the information present in the RFID transponder requires no visual contact (relative to the visible wavelength range of the optical spectrum) to the RFID transponder to be read.
  • the reading of the information stored in the RFID transponder information does not have to be sequential, but it can be read a variety of the shipments arranged RFID transponders simultaneously.
  • a very fast and secure integrity check of the shipments is possible, the integrity of the packages being e.g. via serial numbers stored in the RFID transponder is clearly assigned to the individual packaging.
  • the installation of readers at important points in the logistics chain - especially at transfer points to other transport service providers - can track the transport of a shipment with high spatial resolution.
  • This can be a possible unauthorized opening or a simultaneous determination of the state of integrity of the program Loss of the shipment to a specific section of the logistics chain - in particular a participating service provider - assigned.
  • the integrity checking means comprise a plurality of electrically insulated against each other interconnects.
  • the printed conductors form at least one closed conductor loop when the packaging is closed.
  • the conductor tracks are arranged on the packaging or, for example, if the packaging is closed inside or outside the packaging. Unauthorized opening of the package causes a change in at least one electrical characteristic of the conductor loop.
  • the integrity checking means additionally comprise control means.
  • a detected by the control means change the electrical characteristics is signaled to the RFID transponder.
  • the RFID transponder can be connected to the control means of the packaging, for example via a conductive wire connection.
  • the information about the state of integrity of the packaging obtained from the change in the electrical characteristic values can be stored in the RFID transponder.
  • the conductor tracks are made of an electrically conductive material formed, which also semiconducting materials are to be understood. Of course, to form the tracks, metals as well as other materials, such as conductive ink or electrically attractive polymers may be used.
  • the insulation of the conductor tracks can be done, for example, by covering the individual conductor tracks or by insulating the conductor tracks on the packaging in isolation.
  • control means To detect damage to the tracks, it is e.g. it is possible for the control means to provide a control potential with which the tracks are occupied. A change in the electrical characteristics of the conductor loop-in particular a complete interruption of the conductor loop-can then be detected by a change in the control current flowing through the conductor loop. Such monitoring can be initiated permanently or only by the read-out of the RFID transponder.
  • the configuration of constituents of the integrity checking means as a plurality of interconnects affects the transmission capability of the RFID transponder less than about a closed conductive enclosure.
  • the packaging has an electrically insulating material.
  • the packaging may be formed completely from this material or coated with an insulating material. This makes it possible to arrange the conductor tracks directly on the packaging.
  • the printed conductors could be printed directly onto the packaging with conductive ink.
  • the tracks may extend in one or more parallel planes. This ensures, that between the tracks a very small lateral distance can be achieved.
  • the interconnects extend to all areas of the packaging, so that opening the packaging changes the electrical characteristics of the interconnects.
  • the conductor tracks are arranged obliquely with respect to the conductor tracks arranged in the adjacent planes. This arrangement prevents unauthorized opening of the packaging without damaging a printed circuit trace, for example, between two mutually parallel adjacent printed conductors.
  • the conductor tracks are arranged on the packaging so that they have an irregular course. This causes that the course of the tracks is not readily apparent and thus an unauthorized opening of the package without damaging a conductor track - such as between the tracks - is difficult.
  • the course of the conductor tracks can be selected randomly, so that it is different for each copy of the packaging.
  • the printed conductors preferably have a lateral spacing which does not exceed 0.5 cm in order to prevent unauthorized opening of the packaging without damaging a printed circuit.
  • the conductor tracks have a metallic material which does not exceed a thickness of 400 ⁇ m.
  • a material for the production of the conductor tracks is made available, which can be easily applied to the carrier, for example by vapor deposition or galvanic deposition, in combination with etching methods. germaterial can be applied.
  • the material should not exceed a thickness of 400 ⁇ m, so that it is ensured that unauthorized opening of the packaging also causes a detectable change in the electrical characteristics of the printed conductors - in particular a break.
  • the RFID transponder has an integrated circuit in which the control means are integrated. This provides a very compact and cost-effective embodiment of the integrity test means.
  • the packaging preferably has at least two closure sides for loading the packaging, which are irreversibly connectable to each other for closing the packaging, in particular by applying strong adhesive. This avoids unauthorized opening and possibly reclosing of the packaging without registering the unauthorized opening.
  • the closure sides have at least one electrically conductive connecting element arranged correspondingly to the end regions of the conductor tracks, the conductor tracks forming a closed conductor loop via the connecting element when the packaging is closed.
  • the connection of the end regions of the interconnects, which connection is made via a connecting element is irreversibly destroyed when the packaging is opened on the closure sides. This ensures that the proof of an unauthorized opening of the packaging on the sides of the closure is not circumvented by resealing the packaging.
  • the packaging has openings on the closure sides to the end regions of the conductor tracks, so that the end regions of the conductor tracks are accessible from the outside when the packaging is closed.
  • the end portions can be contacted from the outside, wherein in a preferred embodiment, the end portions of the conductor tracks are electrically connectable from the outside via sealing elements with the package closed.
  • a sealant may e.g. have a film on which a conductor piece is arranged, wherein the sealing member z. B. is attached to the packaging with strong adhesive.
  • an RFID transponder for packaging according to claim 1 is provided, wherein the RFID transponder is connectable to a conductor loop and has control means which change the electrical characteristics of a conductor loop connected to the RFID transponder to capture.
  • This provides an RFID transponder that can be used in integrity testing of packaging.
  • the RFID transponder can e.g. be connected to a conductor loop integrated into the packaging for integrity monitoring.
  • the packaging may be e.g. be provided in an automated production as by vapor deposition or printing with the conductor track.
  • the RFID transponder according to the invention has an integrated circuit in which the control means are integrated in order to achieve an efficient and cost-effective production and a compact design of the RFID transponder.
  • a system for carrying articles which comprises at least one package according to claim 1 and at least one transport unit.
  • container having a reading device for reading RFID transponders.
  • This will provide a system that will provide transportation of shipments based on RFID technology. This enables a high degree of traceability of the delivery of consignments without permanently installed readers having to be present for reading out the RFID transponders integrated in the packaging. The integrity check is carried out via the reader integrated into the transport container.
  • the reading device has a device for monitoring RFID interiors in order to guarantee reliable detection and testing of the integrity of the consignments located in the transport container.
  • a system has, for example, an indoor surveillance antenna in three spatial planes.
  • a transport container which has a communication unit for the transmission of information to an external receiver.
  • a communication unit for the transmission of information to an external receiver.
  • This communication preferably takes place via a mobile radio network (for example GSM, UMTS) or data connections such as e.g. GPRS or WLAN.
  • the transport container may have central control of the components formed thereon via a control unit, e.g. has an electronic memory.
  • the active components of the transport container can be operated, for example, via a battery or a rechargeable battery, for example with an exchange device.
  • the reading device has a transmitting and receiving antenna up to ensure secure communication with an external receiver.
  • the transport container means for determining the position to allow a very accurate and close-meshed traceability of the transport container and the consignments located in the transport container.
  • the positioning can be satellite-based (eg via GPS or GALILEO) or by GSM-based positioning.
  • the position data can be transmitted, for example, via the communication unit to the central monitoring device and / or queried from there.
  • the transport container further comprises a one-way opening mechanism, which includes a registration unit for registration of introduced via the one-way opening mechanism in the transport container shipments.
  • the registration unit can be configured for reading out RFID transponders, for example, so that the inserted programs are automatically identified and registered on the basis of the serial number of the RFID transponders.
  • This data can then be stored, for example, in a memory unit formed on the transport container or transmitted to a central monitoring device.
  • the recognition of a program can be acoustically or optically signaled.
  • the transport container on an opening device for unloading the transport container - such as a lock - on which has means for registering opening operations.
  • an opening device for unloading the transport container - such as a lock - on which has means for registering opening operations.
  • the transport container has an interior for accommodating the items, wherein the interior is movable, in particular rotatable, is.
  • the inner region of the transport container can be configured as a rotatable drum, which can be driven by an electric motor, for example, or mechanically from the outside.
  • the RFID transponder with further control elements, in particular temperature, pressure or acceleration sensors, in order to store and transmit values of the ambient temperature, the ambient pressure or the state of motion of the packaging or the environment. So could also be controlled about the rotational movement of the rotatable interior.
  • further control elements in particular temperature, pressure or acceleration sensors, in order to store and transmit values of the ambient temperature, the ambient pressure or the state of motion of the packaging or the environment. So could also be controlled about the rotational movement of the rotatable interior.
  • the integrity of the mail items is checked by reading out the information stored in the RFID transponders of the packages by means of the reading device arranged on the transport container and registering the information relating thereto.
  • the integrity and number of shipments in the transport container are checked again.
  • any opening operations are registered with the means formed on the transport container for monitoring opening operations.
  • the readout process e.g. be initiated by opening the transport container. In any case, it must be ensured that before opening the transport container its contents are checked and the relevant information registered. Finally, the consignments are removed from the transport container and handed over to the recipient.
  • the transport to the destination can take place via at least one distribution center, wherein the entrance of the transport container registered at the respective distribution center and the integrity and the number of shipments is checked when unloading the shipments.
  • the mail items are re-introduced into a transport container before being transported further, wherein the number and integrity of the mail items is checked again immediately before the mail is transported further.
  • barcode labels are affixed to the transport container, e.g. encode the destination address.
  • Corresponding barcode labels may also be attached to the individual items of mail in order to enable automated sorting of the items. It can also be provided that the transport container can be opened and / or unloaded automatically.
  • the delivery that the reading of the RFID transponder not only takes place before opening the transport container at the entrance to a distribution center, but is carried out automatically at regular intervals o- the monitoring takes place without interruption during the entire transport.
  • the consignments can be introduced and registered in transport containers for specific employees, the integrity of the consignments being checked and subsequently the transport container transported to the on-site delivery station.
  • the number and integrity of the shipments is checked again and checked on delivery of the transport container to delivery staff, the number and integrity of the shipments again.
  • the delivery employee has an ID card which has an RFID transponder, so that an identification of the delivery employee can be made by reading out the RFID transponder and the handover of the item can be documented.
  • the removal of one or more consignments from the transport container is acknowledged by the delivery employee and the consignment is handed over to the recipient. This can also be used to control the last section of the transport chain and ensure the integrity of the consignments.
  • the registration of the information obtained when the RFID transponder is read out takes place, for example. by transmitting the information to a central monitoring device - in particular via a mobile radio network.
  • This enables a reliable and rapid traceability of the shipments, especially with regard to the integrity of the shipments.
  • the transmission of the integrity data can also be achieved by other methods such as e.g. GPRS, UMTS or WLAN.
  • the inventive method for sealing a package according to claim 1 provides that the packaging comprises an RFID transponder and a plurality of conductor tracks whose end regions have contact surfaces.
  • the packaging has breakthroughs in the area of the contact surfaces, so that when the packaging is closed, the contact surfaces are contacted from the outside. Between the contact surfaces, an electrically conductive connection is made.
  • the electrically conductive connection is effected by means of at least one sealing element, wherein the sealing element has an RFID transponder. Subsequently, the serial number of the RFID transponder arranged on the sealing element is read out and written into the RFID transponder of the packaging.
  • This provides a safe, controllable method of closing especially large packages that include a loop as part of an integrity checker.
  • the sealing elements can not be removed unnoticed and replaced by other unauthorized sealing elements, since the serial numbers of the original sealing elements are stored in the RFID transponder of the packaging and compared with the serial numbers of the RFID transponders located on the packaging at the destination can.
  • the inventive method for the safe transport of a consignment to a destination using a packaging according to claim 1 provides that the consignment to be transported is produced by introducing the object to be transported into the packaging.
  • the packaging is irreversibly closed and delivered to a courier express parcel service provider (CEP service provider).
  • CEP service provider a courier express parcel service provider
  • the program is registered and the integrity of the program is checked by reading the information stored in the RFID transponder about the state of the packaging and the identity of the item by means of a reader.
  • the read out information about the integrity and identity of the broadcast is registered. This registration can be done eg via a central data collection.
  • the integrity of the shipment is rechecked immediately before shipment, and the shipment is then transported to its destination. At the destination, the integrity of the consignment is checked again and finally the consignment is handed over to the consignee.
  • This provides a procedure which enables traceable delivery of a consignment to a destination.
  • the integrity of the shipment prior to transport and arrival at the destination is documented.
  • the transport to the destination takes place via at least one distribution center.
  • the receipt of the shipment is registered at the respective distribution center and checked the integrity of the consignments during unloading and registered this information.
  • the integrity of the consignments is checked again and the relevant information is registered.
  • the consignment to be transported is provided at the KEP service provider with an optical code system that encodes the receiving address, in particular to allow automated sorting of the broadcasts in the distribution centers.
  • FIG. 2 shows the outside of the envelope of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 inside of an envelope with an RFID transponder and conductor tracks arranged in different planes
  • FIG. 4 shows the outer side of a packaging in the form of a package, which has conductor tracks on the inner side and has contact surfaces on the outer side which can be connected to sealing stickers.
  • Figure 5a shows a transport container with u.a. a reader for reading RFID transponders
  • FIG. 5b shows a transport container with a movable drum for moving the items in the transport container
  • FIG. 6 shows a storage unit with a reading device for reading RFID transponders
  • FIG. 7 shows the process of shipment processing on the basis of RFID monitoring
  • FIGS. 8a-8d variants of a sealing element
  • FIGS. 9a, 9b variants of an envelope for use with sealing elements
  • FIGS. 10a, 10b show envelopes of FIGS. 9a, 9b with attached sealing elements
  • FIG. 11a section through a sealed envelope
  • Figure IIb a variant of an envelope.
  • FIG. 1 shows, as a first embodiment, an envelope 1 as packaging, which is provided on the inside with conductor tracks 2.
  • the interconnects 2 extend over the entire area of the envelope 1.
  • an RFID transponder 3 is arranged, which has an antenna 3a for receiving and transmitting data and a microchip 3b for operating the RFID transponder 3 having.
  • the printed conductors 2 are connected to the microchip 3b of the RFID transponder 3.
  • the conductor tracks have contact areas widened end regions 5.
  • the envelope 1 also has closure sides 4, on the outside of which contact surfaces 5a, 5b are arranged, which are connected in pairs via conductor pieces 5c.
  • the contact surfaces 5 a, 5 b are arranged such that they sealably connect the contact surfaces 5 formed on the end regions of the conductor tracks 2 when the envelope 1 is closed, and the printed conductors 2 form a closed conductor loop.
  • the closure sides 4 are folded inwardly along the fold lines 6 and connected to the corresponding closure sides.
  • the connection can be made, for example, with a strong adhesive applied to the closure sides 4 and over the conductor pieces 5c.
  • the RFID transponder 3 has control means (not shown) which are integrated into the microchip 3b of the RFID transponder 3. These control Check medium with closed envelope 1, the state of the formed from the conductor tracks 2 conductor loop.
  • the control means detect a change in at least one of the electrical characteristics of the conductor loop, which is caused in particular by damage to a conductor 2 in the event of unauthorized opening of the envelope 1.
  • a conductor track 2 can be severed by an unauthorized opening, which causes a well registrable change in the electrical characteristics of the conductor loop.
  • the state of the conductor loop is transmitted to the RFID transponder 3 and can be stored there.
  • An external reader thus makes it possible to quickly check the integrity of the item by reading out the information stored on the RFID transponder 3.
  • the information regarding the integrity state of the envelope 1 can also be stored in another database which can transmit the stored data to the RFID transponder 3.
  • the individual RFID transponders 3 are e.g. by a permanently stored in them serial number uniquely identifiable.
  • the RFID transponder 3 can have encryption as well as the implementation of tap-proof anticollision protocols (silent tree walking, Aloha method) and a pseudonymization (randomized hash lock, chained hashes, methods of Henrici and Müller). Furthermore, it can be provided that the readout of the RFID transponder 3 is prevented or the RFID transponder 3 is permanently disabled (KiIl- command, deactivation by field effect).
  • the RFID transponder 3 Since the RFID transponder 3 is a passive component, no power supply is provided for the operation of the RFID transponder 3.
  • the RFID transponder 3 has a memory integrated in the microchip 3b for storing information.
  • the memory can in particular be rewritable (RAM) or write once (ROM, WORM).
  • the memory may be of a type that does not lose the memory contents even in the event of power loss (e.g., EEPROM).
  • Additional information can also be stored in the memory of the RFID transponder 3, e.g. regarding the type of shipment (registered mail, personal delivery, etc.).
  • An integre packaging is particularly important for pharmaceuticals of great importance. It could in the transport of drugs by means of. Packaging according to the invention information about the authenticity and durability are stored.
  • the closing of the envelope 1 takes place e.g. with a strong adhesive, so that approximately in an unauthorized opening of the envelope 1 along the closure sides 4 of the envelope 1 is not resealable without the unauthorized opening is detectable.
  • the adhesive strength of the strong adhesive must be greater than the force that would cause tearing of the envelope 1. When unauthorized opening the conductor piece 5c would be irreversibly destroyed.
  • an electrically conductive adhesive is applied at least in the region of the contact surfaces 5a for bonding the contact surfaces 5a.
  • the adhesive strength of this electrically conductive adhesive may be selected such that when attempting to open the envelope 1 along the closure side 4, the contact surfaces remain connected 5a and tearing the connected contact surfaces 5a from the envelope 1.
  • the query as to whether there is a change in the electrical characteristics of the conductor loop can take place continuously or at regular intervals.
  • the result of the query is stored in a memory of the RFID transponder 3.
  • any opening and reclosing of the envelope 1 along the closure sides 4 can be traced.
  • the package 1 is closed, the printed conductors with the RFID transponder are then applied from the outside, e.g. wrapped or glued.
  • the tracks can then be packed again as protection.
  • FIG. 2 shows the outside of the envelope 1 of Figure 1. Shown are the fold lines 6, along which the closure sides 4 are folded to close the envelope 1 inwardly. On the closure sides 4 contact surfaces 5a are arranged, which are connected in pairs with conductor pieces 5b. When closing the envelope 1, the contact surfaces 5a contact the end regions 5 of the conductor tracks 2 in such a way that the conductor tracks 2 are connected to form a closed conductor loop.
  • the closure sides 4 are provided to seal the envelope 1 with strong adhesive.
  • FIG. 3 shows an envelope 1 'which, analogously to the envelope 1 of FIG. 1, has printed conductors 2a', 2b 'and an RFID transponder 3'.
  • the envelope 1 'of this embodiment differs from the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 in that the printed conductors are formed in two mutually parallel planes as printed conductors 2a', 2b '.
  • the interconnects 2a ' extend over the entire area of the envelope 1'.
  • the conductor tracks 2b 'arranged in a plane parallel thereto are arranged obliquely with respect to the conductor tracks 2a'. This prevents unauthorized opening of the packaging, for example, taking place laterally and parallel to a conductor track, without this opening being registered.
  • the arrangement of the interconnects 2a ', 2b' is preferably irregular, in order to prevent the course of the interconnects 2a ', 2b' is known or can be guessed.
  • the printed conductors 2a ', 2b' can be arranged randomly, so that each envelope has a different structure of the printed conductors.
  • FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of a package with an integrity check as package 1 '', the outside view of the package being shown.
  • package 1 '' corresponds to the envelopes 1, 1 'shown in Figures 1 to 3.
  • It also has interconnects (not shown) arranged on the inside and an RFID transponder with control means for checking the electrical characteristics of the interconnects with the packaging closed (not shown).
  • the printed conductors may also run in two or more planes.
  • the package 1'' In contrast to the envelopes 1, 1 ', the package 1'', however, on the closure sides 4''on openings over which the contact surfaces 5'', which are formed at the end portions of the inside of the package 1''arranged conductor tracks , Can be contacted from the outside in the closed state of the package.
  • the package is closed by bending the closure sides 4 '' and connecting the closure sides 4 '' with a strong adhesive.
  • the conductor tracks (not shown) arranged on the inside of the package 1 "are not connected to form a conductor loop.
  • the connection of the conductor tracks to a closed conductor loop takes place in a further step by sealing elements 10, 10 '.
  • the sealing elements 10, 10 ' comprise pairs of contact surfaces 12a, 12b or 12a', 12b 'and ladder elements 11, 11'.
  • the conductor elements 11, 11 ' produce an electrically conductive connection between the individual contact surfaces of the contact surface pairs 12a, 12b or 12a', 12b '.
  • the contact surface pairs 12a, 12b and 12a ', 12b' are arranged corresponding to two end regions 5 '' of the formed on the inside of the package 1 '' interconnects, so that when closing the package 1 '' two end portions 5 '' of the conductor tracks conductive interconnected.
  • the connection formed by the sealing elements is shown schematically in FIG. 4 by the connecting line 20. If all contact surfaces are provided with sealing elements 10, 10 ', the conductor tracks on the inside of the package 1 "are connected to form a closed conductor loop.
  • sealing element 10 A special embodiment of the sealing elements is the sealing element 10 '. Here is next to the contact surface pair
  • the RFID transponder 13 sits a unique serial number, which after the attachment of the sealing element 10 'is used to the arranged on the inside of the integrity check Pact arranged central RFID transponder (not shown). The serial number is stored in the central RFID transponder. This prevents a sealing element from being removed without authorization and being replaced by another sealing element.
  • FIG. 5a shows a transport container 20 for transporting packages which have an RFID transponder for monitoring integrity.
  • the transport container 20 has a BriefSchlitzö réelle 21, in which a reading device for RFID transponder is integrated. Furthermore, the transport container 20 has an opening device 22 which monitors and registers an opening of the transport container 20.
  • a transmitting and receiving unit 23 is arranged, which has a unit for reading out RFID transponders and various communication modules (eg GSM, GPRS, UMTS, WLAN).
  • FIG. 5b shows a transport container 30, which corresponds to the embodiment of the transport container 20 of FIG. 5a.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 5b furthermore has a movable drum 31 with which the mail items introduced into the transport container 30 can be moved.
  • the transport container is provided with a device for RFID indoor surveillance (32), which allows a secure detection of the RFID transponder of the shipments.
  • the RFID indoor surveillance (32) antennas in the three spatial directions, which correspond in pairs with each other, the antennas can be queried sequentially.
  • FIG. 6 shows a storage unit 40, which consists of a plurality of storage elements 41, in each of which a reading unit 45 for reading RFID transponders is integrated.
  • the reading unit 45 has an antenna 46 with antenna elements extending in all spatial planes.
  • Envelopes 1 which have integrity checking means with an RFID transponder 3 can be stored in the storage elements 41, wherein the integrity of the packages can be monitored by reading out the RFID transponders by means of the reading unit 45.
  • the data read out by the reading unit 45 are transmitted to a central communication and control unit 47.
  • the storage unit 40 By means of the storage unit 40 it is e.g. in the event of the recipient not being present, it is possible to keep consignments safe and traceable until collection by the consignee. In this case, the state of the packaging can be queried and documented at any time by the integrated reading unit 45.
  • FIG. 7 shows the sequence of mailing delivery using a package which has integrity checking means with an RFID transponder.
  • the consignment is abandoned at an outlet (Outlet 1) of a courier express parcel service provider, whereby the integrity and identity of the consignments is checked by reading out the information stored in the RFID transponder of the packaging and the related information a central monitoring device (central DB) are transmitted.
  • Outlet 1 an outlet of a courier express parcel service provider
  • central DB central monitoring device
  • the read-out process can be initiated, for example, by opening the transport container.
  • the identity and integrity of the programs is checked again and the relevant information is again transmitted to the central monitoring device (central DB).
  • central DB central monitoring device
  • the transport to the destination distribution center (delivery basis) can take place via further distribution centers.
  • the integrity and identity of the shipment is checked and transmitted to the central monitoring device (central DB).
  • the consignment is handed over to the recipient, whereby the integrity of the consignment is checked again and the " transfer of the consignment is registered.
  • the shipment is transported to a destination outlet (Outlet / Letter Packet Dispenser 2), checking the receipt of the shipment and its integrity.
  • a destination outlet Outlet / Letter Packet Dispenser 2
  • the consignment is picked up by the receiver, wherein finally checked the integrity of the consignment, registered the transfer of the shipment and the registration to the central monitoring device (central DB) is transmitted.
  • FIG. 8a shows a sealing element 10 which has contact surfaces 12a, 12b for attaching the sealing element to an envelope (not shown). Furthermore, the sealing element 10 has an RFID transponder 3 comprising an antenna 3a and a microchip 3b. The contact surfaces 12a, 12b are electrically connected to the chip 3b of the RFID transponder 3.
  • the sealing element 10 can be applied to an envelope (see FIGS. 9a, 9b) by means of the contact surfaces 12a, 12b, preferably with an envelope.
  • An electrically conductive adhesive to be adhered to correspondingly formed on the envelope contact surfaces. As a result, a monitoring conductor loop is closed on the envelope and thus "activated".
  • the integrated into the sealing element 10 RFID transponder 3 has the particular purpose of making an unauthorized removal traceable.
  • the transponder 3 has e.g. a serial number, which it transmits to an RFID transponder arranged on the envelope to be sealed. The serial number is then stored in the transponder of the envelope which would register unauthorized removal of the seal element and replacement with a new seal.
  • FIGS. 8b and 8c show further variants of a sealing element, each with two contact surfaces.
  • the embodiments of a sealing element according to FIGS. 8d and 8e represent sealing elements 10 which each have four contact surfaces 12a-12d. This allows even more secure closing of an envelope.
  • FIG. 9a shows an envelope 100 which has outer contact surfaces 105a, 105b which, when the envelope 100 is closed with sealing elements according to FIGS. 8a-8d, are contacted by the contact surfaces of the sealing elements, whereby an inner monitoring conductor loop (not shown) is closed
  • FIG. 9b shows an envelope 100, which is prepared for sealing elements with four contact surfaces, compared to FIG. 9a.
  • Figures 10a, 10b illustrate the envelopes of Figures 9a, 9b, which are sealed with sealing elements according to Figures 8a-8d.
  • Figure IIa is a sectional view through an envelope of Fig. IIb taken along a section line AA.
  • An envelope 100 thus has a folding tab 101 for lateral closing, which is folded over on a portion 102 of the envelope.
  • the folding tab 101 and the portion 102 each have contact surfaces 5a, 5b, 5, which are connected to a portion of a monitoring conductor loop 2.
  • the contact surfaces 5a, 5b, '5 are arranged on the envelope 100 corresponding to each other so that they are for the upgrading fold the folding flap 101 contact each other and the monitoring conductor loop 2 close and thus activation ren.
  • the packaging has integrity checking means with an RFID transponder for detecting the unauthorized opening of the packaging.

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L'invention concerne un emballage comportant au moins un élément de contrôle d'intégrité destiné à la détection de l'ouverture non autorisée de l'emballage. L'élément de contrôle d'intégrité comporte un transpondeur RFID destiné à transmettre à un appareil de lecture une information signalisée par un autre composant de l'élément de contrôle d'intégrité, concernant l'intégrité de l'emballage. L'invention concerne également un transpondeur RFID destiné à des emballages, un système de transport d'objets, un procédé de scellage de l'emballage et un procédé de transport sûr d'envois.
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