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Optical identification multiple diffraction grating mark member and card using the same
Assignee: Toppan Inc
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Filing: 1992-07-08
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Granted: 1994-03-01
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Expires: 2012-07-08
Abstract
Abstract An identification mark comprises a set of a plurality of mark elements. One mark element is divided into a large number of first and second fine square regions alternately arranged. One or two basic gratings selected from a plurality of types of basic gratings is/are drawn in both fine square regions, so that patterns are formed. Since the basic gratings are different in direction of the grating or spatial frequency, the types of the basic gratings are different from each other. One selected type of basic gratings is drawn in all first fine square regions. Similarly, the one or another type of basic gratings is drawn in all second fine square regions. At least one first fine region and at least one second fine region exist in the diameter of the light beam when light is radiated on the mark element for optical read. Thereby, types of patterns, which one mark element can obtain, are increased.
Inventors
- 👤 Takehide Kita
- 👤 Akihiko Kobayashi
- 👤 Susumu Takahashi
- 👤 Toshiki Toda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:04
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/08; G06K19/10; G06K19/16; G06K19/06009; G06K19/06037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An identification mark member having an identification mark optically readable by irradiating the mark with a light beam, and detecting diffracted light therefrom, comprising: at least one mark element included in said identification mark; and a pattern formed in said at least one mark element, wherein said pattern has at least two types of diffraction gratings, and wherein an arrangement of said at least two types of diffraction gratings is within a diameter of said light beam radiated on said mark element for optical read.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An identification mark member having an identification mark optically readable by irradiating the mark with a light beam, and detecting diffracted light therefrom, comprising: at least one mark element included in said identification mark; and a pattern formed in said at least one mark element, wherein said pattern has at least two types of diffraction gratings, and wherein an arrangement of said at least two types of diffraction gratings is within a diameter of said light beam radiated on said mark element for optical read.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The identification mark member according to claim 1, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in direction of the grating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The identification mark member according to claim 1, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in spatial frequency of the grating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The identification mark member according to claim 1, wherein said mark element includes a plurality of fine regions whose sizes are the same, and said at least two types of diffraction gratings are substantially uniformly distributed such that only one type of diffraction grating exists in one region.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The identification mark member according to claim 4, wherein lines dividing said fine regions can not be optically detected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
The identification mark member according to claim 1, wherein said diffraction gratings are first and second gratings selected from a plurality types of basic gratings, said mark element is divided into a large number of first and second fine regions alternately arranged, only said first grating is formed in said first fine regions and only said second grating is formed in said second fine regions, at least one first fine region and one second fine region exist in the diameter of said light beam when light is radiated on said mark element for optical read.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The identification mark member according to claim 6, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in direction in grating.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The identification mark member according to claim 6, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in spatial frequency of the grating.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The identification mark member according to claim 6, wherein said fine regions are formed square.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The identification mark member according to claim 6, wherein lines dividing said fine regions can not be optically detected.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification mark member according to claim 1, wherein said light diffracted from said mark element is detected.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
83 words
A card having an identification mark optically readable by irradiating the mark with a light beam, and detecting diffracted light therefrom, comprising: at least one mark element included in said identification mark; and a pattern formed in said at least one mark element, wherein said pattern has at least two types of diffraction gratings, and wherein an arrangement of said at least two types of diffraction gratings is within a diameter of said light beam radiating on said mark element for optical read.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
A card having an identification mark optically readable by irradiating the mark with a light beam, and detecting diffracted light therefrom, comprising: at least one mark element included in said identification mark; and a pattern formed in said at least one mark element, wherein said pattern has at least two types of diffraction gratings, and wherein an arrangement of said at least two types of diffraction gratings is within a diameter of said light beam radiating on said mark element for optical read.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The card according to claim 12, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in direction in grating.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The card according to claim 12, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in spatial frequency of the grating.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
The card according to claim 12, wherein said mark element includes a plurality of fine regions whose sizes are the same, and said at least two types of diffraction gratings are substantially uniformly distributed such that only one type of diffraction grating exists in one region.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The card according to claim 15, wherein lines dividing said fine regions can not be optically detected.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
95 words
The card according to claim 12, wherein said diffraction gratings are first and second gratings selected from a plurality types of basic gratings, said mark element is divided into a large number of first and second fine regions alternately arranged, only said first grating is formed in said first fine regions and only said second grating is formed in said second fine regions, at least one first fine region and at least one second fine region exist in the diameter of said light beam when light is radiated on said mark element for optical read.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The card according to claim 17, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in direction in grating.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The card according to claim 17, wherein said types of gratings are determined by difference in spatial frequency of the grating.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The card according to claim 17, wherein said fine regions are formed square.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The card according to claim 17, wherein lines dividing said fine regions can not be optically detected. PG,26
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The card according to claim 12, wherein said light diffracted from said mark element is detected.
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