DE102020114513A1 - Document reader with fixing clamp - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a document reading device (100) comprising a capture surface (120) for capturing a document and a fixing clamp (110), the capture surface (120) being designed for capturing a document of a first document format (210); wherein the fixing clamp (110) is designed such that it fixes the document of the first document format (210) in a predetermined position on the detection surface (120); and the fixing clamp (110) is further designed in such a way that it partially covers the detection surface (120), so that a recess (115) for receiving a document of a second document format (220) is formed.

Description

The present invention relates to the field of document readers. In particular, the invention relates to a document reading device with a fixing clamp and a fixing clamp for a document reading device. The invention also relates to a document fixing with a support template.

In order to read out a document, a document reading device usually comprises a glass plate as a detection surface on which the document to be read is placed or pressed against, so that optical detection is made possible by a camera arranged on the inside behind the glass plate.

A document reading device should be able to read different document formats. Problems when reading out a document can arise if disruptive ambient light falls on the detection surface and adversely affects the optical detection of the document. It is therefore a challenge to protect different document formats on the same test area from the incidence of disruptive ambient light.

Furthermore, the documents for the authenticity check must lie as flat as possible on the detection surface in order to enable optimal optical detection by the reading camera. It is therefore desirable that the documents to be read out are fixed on the detection surface for the duration of the test. ID documents usually contain a number of different security features. To check some security features, depending on the reader, a certain position of the document on the detection area is necessary.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide mechanisms for the secure capture of documents of different formats, e.g. ID1 or ID3 (passport), as well as different types, e.g. passport, ID card, driver's license and ID card, using a document reading device.

This object is achieved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous forms of development are the subject of the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

A document format within the meaning of the invention describes the size of a document. The document formats used here are preferably ID1 format, ID2 format and ID3 format as they are in ISO / IEC 7810 are set. A document of a first document format is preferably a document in ID3 format and a document of a second document format is preferably a document in ID1 format.

An ID1 card, also known as ID-1 card, is a card in ID-1 format, i.e. one of four formats according to the international ISO / IEC 7810 standard for identity documents. The other three formats are ID-2, ID-3, and ID-000. The standardized ID-1 format corresponds to 85.60 mm, with a tolerance of + 0.05 mm / -0.06 mm, x 53.98 mm, with a tolerance of +0.12 mm / -0.13 mm. The thickness of the ID-1 format is defined as 0.76 mm with a tolerance of ± 0.08 mm. Areas of application are bank cards, credit cards, debit cards, driver's licenses or ID cards.

The ID-3 card is the largest identity card. Its dimensions are 124.8 mm x 87.8 mm, which is what the format DIN B7 is equivalent to. The tolerances are in the specified standard ISO / IEC 7810 Are defined. The ID-3 format is used worldwide for passports. In the hard-enveloped passports still used in Germany, the passport pages correspond to the ID3 format, while the passport book exceeds this format.

The principle of the invention is explained below using the example of a document in ID3 format and a document in ID1 format. A document in ID3 format is, for example, a passport, and a document in ID1 format is, for example, an ID card. It goes without saying, however, that other documents and other document formats than an ID3 format / passport and / or ID1 format / ID card can also be used.

The invention is based on the principle of a clamp. For the test, a passport is pushed under the clamp and pressed onto the detection area. The clamping clasp normally lies on the detection area and presses the passport onto the detection area or it can rest on the detection area and thus also serve as a template for ID1 cards, for example. The solution can include a clamping clasp or fixing clamp which defines a support surface for, for example, an ID card on one side or, for example, in the center of the detection surface. The fixing clamp can also provide at least partial or regional shielding against interfering light.

A fixation clamp according to the disclosure, also called a clamp clasp here, denotes a clamp, clasp or clasp for clamping or pressing or fixing a document on a document reading device, in particular a detection surface or a detection window of the document reading device, so that the document rests both in a fixed position and as flat as possible on the document reader and can therefore be read in or read out without interference. For example, a document text can be read in or electronic information can be read from the document, for example a chip in the document.

The invention offers a solution which specifies the position for placing an ID1 card, for example, and at the same time, for example, fixes a passport on the detection surface.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a document reading device comprising a capture surface for capturing a document and a fixing clamp, the capture surface being designed for capturing a document of a first document format; wherein the fixing clamp is configured to fix the document of the first document size in a predetermined position on the detection surface; and the fixing clamp is further designed in such a way that it partially covers the detection surface, so that a recess for receiving a document of a second document format is formed.

With such a document reading device with a fixing clamp, a reliable recognition of different types of documents, in particular passports and documents in ID card format, can be guaranteed.

The detection area corresponds to the size of the document of the first document format. The size of the recess corresponds to the size of the document of the second document format.

With the fixing clamp, the document reader offers good protection against interfering light during document capture and document checking, so that incident ambient light, especially when checking with UV light, is shielded by the fixing clamp in cooperation with the document to be read and cannot lead to incorrect results. The fixing clamp also advantageously ensures that the documents, both passport and ID1 card, rest flat on the detection surface in a predetermined position for the authenticity check. Particularly in the case of a passport with several pages that are recorded by means of the spine of a book, scattered light occurs when simply lying on the passport without exerting pressure. This is prevented by the fixing clamp, as this also presses the spine of the book onto the detection area, so that the passport rests in a planar manner on the detection area and the reading can take place without any problems. In addition, passports can be fixed on the registration area for the duration of the check. To check the security feature, the fixing clamp ensures that the document rests in a defined position on the reader.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the document of the first document format comprises a passport and the document of the second document format comprises an ID card, in particular an ID1 card, such as an identity card, driver's license, etc.

The document reader thus enables the secure reading of a large number of different document formats and types, in particular passports and ID cards, e.g. identity cards, etc.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp comprises at least one fixing element, the at least one fixing element being designed to yield when the document of the first document format is inserted into the fixing clamp and to clamp the document of the first document format in a predetermined first position against the detection surface after insertion .

This has the advantage that, due to the fixing element, the document of the first format can be easily pushed into the document reading device and pushed into the correct position, that is to say the predetermined first position.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp consists of an opaque material and / or the side of the fixing clamp facing the detection surface is coated with an opaque material.

This has the advantage that when the document is captured, no scattered light can interfere with the capture process due to the shielding by the fixing clamp made of opaque material in cooperation with the document, which is also opaque.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, at least the side of the fixing clamp facing the detection surface consists of a non-reflective material and / or this side is coated with a non-reflective material.

This has the advantage that when the document is illuminated, no light from the illumination source is reflected by the fixing clamp, so that the detection process cannot be disturbed.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp is made of plastic and / or the fixing clamp is coated with plastic.

This has the advantage that no metallic parts of the fixing clamp can interfere with the reading of the document, in particular the electronic reading of the chip in the document.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the plastic is a fiber-reinforced plastic.

This has the advantage that the clamp is very stable and durable.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp furthermore comprises a locking device, the locking device being designed for the detachable fixing of the at least one fixing element.

This has the advantage that the fixing clamp can easily be detached from the reading device in order to remove dirt, for example, so that the reading of the document is not hindered.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, one side edge of the recess is defined by a side edge of the detection surface and the remaining side edges are defined by the fixing clamp.

This has the advantage that a template is formed for inserting the document of the second document type or document format, so that it can be inserted into the document reading device with an accurate fit.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp comprises one fixing element or two fixing elements.

This has the advantage that various alternatives for manufacturing the fixation clamp are possible, which are more suitable depending on the application.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp comprises a fixing element, two side edges of the recess being defined by two side edges of the detection surface and two side edges being defined by the fixing clamp, one side edge of the fixing clamp being formed by the fixing element.

This has the advantage that a template is formed for inserting the document of the second document type or document format, so that it can be inserted into the document reading device with an accurate fit.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the at least one fixing element has a document insertion side on which the document of the first document format can be inserted into the fixing clamp, the document insertion side of the at least one fixing element comprising a section that is not formed parallel to the detection surface.

This achieves the advantage that the document can easily be pushed into the document reading device on the document insertion side, in particular when it is inserted into the section which is not formed parallel to the detection surface.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the section is bent or kinked away from the detection surface.

This has the advantage that a bend or kink is formed on the document insertion side, through which the document can be easily inserted into the fixing clamp.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the section is located outside the detection area.

This has the advantage that the section cannot interfere with the pressing of the document onto the detection surface by the fixing clamp.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp comprises at least one fixing element, wherein the at least one fixing element is furthermore designed such that it forms a cover.

This achieves the advantage that the at least one fixing element ensures that the document is precisely fixed in the correct position on the detection surface.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the document of a first document format is a document in document format ID3 and the document of a second document format is a document in document format ID1.
This has the advantage that common document types or Document formats such as passports and ID cards can be read by the document reader.

This also offers the technical advantage that the document of the first document format, for example passport, can easily be inserted into the document reading device by the user and the user can feel when it has been completely inserted and is in the correct position.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp has at least one clamp section which is designed to clamp the document of the first document format against the detection surface.

This offers the technical advantage that the document of the first document format is clamped or pressed against the detection surface by the fixing clamp, so that no interfering light can enter. In the case of a passport with several pages, in particular, if you simply lay it on without applying pressure, scattered light occurs. This is prevented by the fixing clamp, as this also presses the spine of the book onto the detection area, so that the passport rests in a planar manner on the detection area and the reading can take place without any problems.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the at least one clamp section is opaque and is designed to shield the document of the first document format from interfering light.

This offers the technical advantage that no interfering light is incident on the edges of the detection area either. The detection area is usually somewhat larger than the side of the passport to be read in, so that the passport can easily be placed on the detection area by the user. However, this results in scattered light incidence at the edges of the detection area, which protrude beyond the passport side. If the clamp section of the fixation clamp or the fixation clamp as a whole is designed to be opaque, this undesired incidence of scattered light is prevented.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the at least one fixing element has a document insertion side on which the document of the first document format can be inserted into the fixing clamp, the document insertion side of the at least one fixing element comprising a section that is not formed parallel to the detection surface.

This offers the technical advantage that the document of the first document format can be easily introduced into the document reading device at the section for the user. The section is bent or kinked away from the detection surface, so that a small gap is created between the bent or kinked section of the fixing element and the detection surface of the document reading device.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp has a releasable locking device for releasably fixing the fixing clamp on the document reading device.

This offers the technical advantage that the detection surface and / or the document reading device can be cleaned easily. In particular, there is no accumulation of dirt at the edges of the fixing clamp if the fixing clamp can be easily loosened and is cleaned frequently, so that reading and checking of the document is not impaired.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp has a guide which is designed to guide the document of the first document format into the predetermined position when it is inserted into the document reading device.

This offers the technical advantage that, based on the guidance, the user is instructed to insert the document of the first document format into the correct position.

In one embodiment of the document reading device, the fixing clamp consists of plastic and / or is coated with plastic, in particular a fiber-reinforced plastic. The fixation clamp can be made of metal as long as it is coated with plastic.

This offers the technical advantage that, due to the non-metallic design of the fixing clamp, there is no impairment of the document reading process, for example through undesired induction or diffraction of the light beam when the document is scanned.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a fixing clamp for a document reading device, which is designed to fix a document of a first document format in a predetermined position on a detection surface; and is further designed such that it partially covers the detection surface, so that a recess for receiving a document of a second document format is formed.

With such a fixing clamp for a document reading device, a reliable recognition of different types of documents, in particular passports and ID cards, can be ensured.

The fixing clamp offers good protection against interfering light during document capture and document checking, so that incident ambient light, especially when checking with UV light, is well shielded by the fixing clamp in cooperation with the document to be read and cannot lead to incorrect results. The fixing clamp advantageously ensures that the documents, both passport and ID1 card, lie flat on the detection surface for the authenticity check. Passports can be fixed on the detection area using the fixing clamp for the duration of the check. To check the security feature, the fixing clamp ensures that the document rests in a defined position on the reader.

Furthermore, this disclosure describes a method for placing and capturing a document on a capturing surface of a document reading device with a capturing surface which corresponds to the size of a document of a first document format and a fixing clamp, the method comprising: fixing a document of a first document format in a predetermined one first position on the detection surface by means of the fixing clamp; or inserting a document of a second document format into a recess which is formed by partially covering the detection surface by the fixing clamp.

Such a method can ensure that various types of documents, in particular passports and ID cards, are reliably captured.

By using the fixing clamp, the method offers good protection against interfering light during document capture and document checking, so that incident ambient light, especially when checking with UV light, is shielded by the fixing clamp in cooperation with the document to be read and cannot lead to incorrect results . By using the fixing clamp, the process ensures that the documents, both passports and ID1 cards, lie flat on the detection area for the authenticity check. Passports can be fixed on the registration area for the duration of the examination. To check the security feature, the method uses the fixing clamp to ensure that the document rests in a defined position on the reader.

• 1 ein schematisches Diagramm eines Dokumentenlesegeräts 100 mit Fixierungsklemme 110 gemäß der Offenbarung in seitlicher Ansicht;
• 2 ein schematisches Diagramm eines Dokumentenlesegeräts 100 mit Fixierungsklemme 110a und darin eingelegtem Passbuch gemäß einer Ausführungsform in Draufsicht;
• 3 ein schematisches Diagramm eines Dokumentenlesegeräts 100 mit Fixierungsklemme 110a und darin eingelegter ID1-Karte gemäß einer Ausführungsform in Draufsicht;
• 4 ein schematisches Diagramm eines Dokumentenlesegeräts 100 mit Fixierungsklemme 110b und darin in der Mitte eingelegter ID1-Karte gemäß einer Ausführungsform in Draufsicht;
• 5 ein schematisches Diagramm eines Dokumentenlesegeräts 100 mit Fixierungsklemme 110c und darin in der Mitte um 90° gedreht eingelegter ID1-Karte gemäß einer Ausführungsform in Draufsicht;
• 6a-c schematische Diagramme eines Dokumentenlesegeräts mit Fixierungsklemme 110a gemäß einer Ausführungsform in 3D-Ansicht;
• 7a-c schematische Diagramme eines Dokumentenlesegeräts mit Fixierungsklemme 110b gemäß einer Ausführungsform in 3D-Ansicht;
• 8 ein schematisches Diagramm eines Verfahrens 800 zum Auflegen und Erfassen eines Dokuments gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 9a-b schematische Diagramme von Fixierungsklemmen 110d, 110e gemäß zweier Ausführungsformen in seitlicher Ansicht; und
• 10a-c schematische Diagramme einer Fixierungsklemme 110f gemäß einer Ausführungsform in 3D-Ansicht und in seitlicher Ansicht.

Further exemplary embodiments are explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

• 1 Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110 according to the disclosure in a side view;
• 2 Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110a and pass book inserted therein according to one embodiment in plan view;
• 3 Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110a and ID1 card inserted therein according to an embodiment in plan view;
• 4th Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110b and ID1 card inserted in the center according to an embodiment in plan view;
• 5 Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110c and therein inserted in the middle rotated by 90 ° ID1 card according to an embodiment in plan view;
• 6a-c schematic diagrams of a document reader with a fixation clamp 110a according to an embodiment in 3D view;
• 7a-c schematic diagrams of a document reader with a fixation clamp 110b according to an embodiment in 3D view;
• 8th a schematic diagram of a process 800 for placing and capturing a document according to an embodiment;
• 9a-b schematic diagrams of fixation clamps 110d , 110e according to two embodiments in a side view; and
• 10a-c schematic diagrams of a fixation clamp 110f according to one embodiment in a 3D view and in a side view.

1 Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110 according to the disclosure in side view.

The document reader 100 has a detection area 120 on to capture a document. The document reader 100 also has a fixation clamp 110 on. The detection area 120 corresponds to the size of a document of a first document format 210 , for example a passport 210 , as in 2 shown. The fixation clamp 110 is designed in such a way that it accepts the document of the first document format 210 in a predetermined position on the detection surface 120 fixed. The fixation clamp 110 is also designed such that it is the detection surface 120 partially covers, leaving a recess 115 for receiving a document of a second document format 220 is formed. The size of the recess corresponds to the size of a document of the second document format 220 .

The document of the first format or document format 210 can be a passport, for example. The document of the second format or document format 220 can be, for example, an ID card, in particular an ID1 card, for example an identity card, a driver's license, a residence permit or title, a health card, a credit card, a company ID or another form of identification in the format of an ID1 card.

The principle of the fixation clamp can be represented as follows: A document of the first format, for example a passport, is placed under the fixation clamp for examination 110 pushed and by her onto the detection area 120 pressed on. The fixation clamp 110 normally lies flat on the detection surface 120 and can therefore also be used as a template for ID1 cards 220 to serve. The document reader 100 can be a version of the fixation clamp 110 , 110a use, as in the 2 , 3 and 6th shown, then is the support surface for an ID card 220 on one side. Alternatively, the document reader 100 an alternative version of the fixation clamp 110 , 110b use, then the contact surface is in the middle, as in the 4th , 5 and 7th shown, for example according to the template of a document reading device "VISOTEC Expert 800".

The fixing clamp is fixed 113 at the rear and transfers the pressing force to the document through its internal tension 210 , 220 . For easier introduction of the pass 210 is the fixation clamp 110 bent upwards at the front 112. The fixation clamp 110 has a detachable lock 113 so that it can be folded up for cleaning purposes, for example.

With the fixation clamp 110 the functions of document fixing, protection against stray light and positioning of ID1 cards for document checking, in particular checking the security feature of the document, are combined in one solution.

The document of the first format 210 and the document of the second format 220 can each include a security feature, for example a hologram. The predetermined position can be related to a positioning of the security feature of the document of the first format 210 on the detection area 120 be given. The recess can be used in relation to a positioning of the security feature of the document of the second format 220 on the detection area 120 be given.

The predefined position and the recess can, for example, be predefined or defined in such a way that the security feature can be optimally recognized with the predefined lighting. The predetermined position and the recess can, for example, specify a certain position on the detection area, for example in relation to the upper edge of the detection area or in relation to the center of the detection area.

The document reader 100 may have an illumination device 140 for illuminating the detection area 120 .

The fixation clamp 110 can consist of a resilient material, which returns to its starting position after a deflection due to its own spring tension. For example, the fixing clamp can be shaped as a leaf spring, which is attached to the rear 113 with the document reading device 100 is connected, for example via a fixation that is welded, glued, soldered or stored.

The fixation clamp 110 is trained when inserting 601 , as in 6th shown, the document of the first type 210 in the clamp 110 yield and the document of the first format 210 after insertion 601 in the specified position against the detection surface 120 to clamp.

The fixation clamp 110 can at least one fixation element 111 include. The at least one fixation element 111 can be designed when inserting 601 of the document of the first document format 210 into the fixation clamp 110 to yield and the document of the first document format 210 after insertion 601 in a predetermined first position 211 against the detection area 120 to clamp, as it is for example based on the 6th can be seen.

The fixation clamp 110 can consist of an opaque material. As an alternative or in addition, the side of the fixing clamp facing the detection surface can be used 110 be coated with an opaque material.

That of the detection area 120 facing side of the fixation clamp 110 can consist of a non-reflective material and / or be coated with a non-reflective material.

The fixation clamp 110 can be made of plastic and / or coated with plastic.

For example, the plastic can be a fiber-reinforced plastic.

The fixation clamp 110 can still have a lock 113 comprise, which for the releasable fixation of the at least one fixation element 111 can be formed.

One side edge of the recess 115 can for example through a side edge of the detection area 120 be defined and the remaining side margins can be through the fixation clamp 110 be defined.

The fixation clamp 110 can, for example, be a fixing element in one embodiment 111c , such as in 5 shown, or two fixation elements 111a , 111b include, for example in 4th and 5 shown.

The fixation clamp 110 can be a fixation element 111 include, and two side edges of the recess 115 can through two side edges of the detection area 120 be defined and two side margins can be through the fixation clamp 110 be defined, with a side edge of the fixation clamp 110 of the fixation element 111 can be formed, for example in 4th shown.

The at least one fixation element 111 can have a document insertion side on which the document of the first document format 210 into the fixation clamp 110 can be inserted, for example in 6c shown. The document insertion side of the at least one fixing element 111 can have a section 112 which is not formed parallel to the detection surface, as for example in FIG 1 shown.

The section 112 can be bent or kinked away from the detection surface, as shown in 1 . Furthermore, the section 112 outside the detection area 120 as in 1 shown.

The fixation clamp 110 can at least one fixation element 111 include, which can further be designed so that there is a cover 310 forms.

In the case of the document of a first document format 210 For example, it can be a document in the ID3 document format and the document in a second document format 220 it can be a document in the ID1 document format. Any of the documents 210 , 220 can at least one security element 211 include, for example in 2 shown.

For example, the fixation clamp 110 have a guide that is not in 1 shown, which is formed, the document of the first format 210 when inserted into the document reader 100 to lead in the specified position. The guide can be designed as two slide-in rails to assist the user when inserting the document 210 , for example the passport, to give assistance. Furthermore, the guide can be in the form of visible markings, for example arrows or pictograms, which specify a clear insertion direction.

The clamp clasp 110 can consist of a non-metallic material, for example a fiber-reinforced plastic, which can be made stretchable and resilient. The non-metallic material does not cause any interference when reading the document.

1 , and also the following figures, show a fixing clamp in addition to the document reader 110 for a document reader 100 which is a document of a first document format 210 in a predetermined position on a detection surface 120 to fix; and is further designed such that it is the detection surface 120 partially covers, leaving a recess 115 for receiving a document of a second document format 220 is formed.

The recess formed by the fixing clamp thus represents, in one embodiment, a document support template for documents of the second document type or document format such as ID1 cards with fixation for documents of the first document type or document format such as passports.

2 Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110a and therein exemplarily inserted passport book according to an embodiment in plan view.

As above too 1 described, the document reader 100 a detection area 120 on for placing and gripping a document, and a fixing clamp 110a on, with the detection area 120 the size of a document of a first document format 210 is equivalent to. The fixation clamp 110a is designed so that it accepts the document of the first document format 210 in a predetermined position on the detection surface 120 fixed. The fixation clamp 110a is also designed such that it is the detection surface 120 partially covers so that a Recess 115 for receiving a document of a second document format 220 is formed. The fixation clamp 110a is according to a first embodiment with a single fixing element 110a educated. It consists of a single section 111 , on the underside of which, according to the direction of the drawing, there is a bulge 112 respectively bend is located to the document of the first format 210 , here the passport book or the passport to take up, and on the top of which there is a fixation or a locking element 113 which is for the fixation on the top of the document reader 100 cares. In addition, two guide rails can be formed at the side, which are not visible in FIG 1 , and which when inserting the passport 210 support, the passport straight into the document reader 100 to be introduced so that it is in the predetermined position on the detection surface or the detection window after insertion 120 rests.

When inserting or inserting the passport 210 will the passport so far under the section 111 introduced until it is against the fixation or the locking element 113 pushes and is thus brought into the specified position. The bulge 112 , which is curved outwards, is used to form a correspondingly large slot into which the user can put the passport 210 can simply slide in.

The clamp section 111 stuck the passport 210 during the pushing-in process against the detection surface 120 so that the user must apply light pressure to the passport 210 in the direction of the locking element 113 move around. Only when the passport 210 the locking element 113 reached, the user notices that no further insertion movement is possible, and the passport in the correct predetermined first position on the detection surface 120 rests. Through the through the fixation clamp 110a generated pressure towards the detection area 120 of the document reader 100 the passport lies flat on the detection area 120 on so that no stray light 130 , as in 1 shown, the acquisition process or reading process can interfere.

3 Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110a and ID1 card inserted therein according to an embodiment in plan view.

The embodiment of the fixation clamp 110a is here with a single fixation element 111 formed and corresponds to the embodiment, as above 2 described.

The document reader 100 in one embodiment has a detection area 120 to place and grasp a document, as well as the fixing clamp 110a with a single fixation element 111 as above too 2 described. The fixation clamp 110a consists of a single section 111 , on the underside of which, according to the direction of the drawing, there is a bulge 112 or bend is located, and on the upper side there is a fixation or a locking element 113 which is for the fixation on the top of the document reader 100 cares. Next to or to the side of the individual section 111 is a recess 115 formed, which forms an example of an open template, the shape of which to the shape of a document of the second format 220 , here an ID1 card, for example an identity card, is adapted. The recess or open template 115 is formed by having two sides of the fixation clamp 110a are given, namely the right side of the individual section 111 the fixation clamp and the top, which is through the locking element 113 is formed.

By inserting the ID1 card 220 along these two sides, that is, section 111 and locking element 113 the fixation clamp 110a the ID1 card is inserted so that it is in a predetermined position on the detection area 120 comes to rest. By inserting the ID1 card into the recess or template of the fixing clamp, the ID1 card is shielded from interfering light during the reading process. The fixation clamp 110a can be made opaque, so that no interfering light from the side of the ID1 card 220 can reach the detection area.

In addition, on the two other sides which are not covered by the section 111 and the locking element 113 are formed, corresponding guide rails be formed, which are not visible in 3 , and which when inserting the ID1 card 220 support so that the ID1 card is straight and centered in the document reader 100 can be inserted so that the ID1 card after insertion in the specified position on the detection surface or the detection window 120 rests.

The section 111 the fixation clamp 110a can also be formed on the right side, so that the recess or template 115 for inserting the ID1 card 220 left of the section 111 trains. However, this means that the preset position is in a different location than the one in 3 marked point.

Furthermore, the recess or template 115 also through a window in the section 111 be trained. In this case the section 111 across the entire width of the detection area 120 extend and have a window at a suitable point in which the ID1 card 220 can be inserted.

4th Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110b and ID1 card inserted in the middle according to an embodiment in plan view. The embodiment of the fixation clamp 110b is here with two different fixation elements 111a , 111b educated

The document reader 100 assigns, as above 1 described, a detection area 120 to place and grasp a document, as well as a fixation clamp 110b with two fixing elements 111a , 111b . The fixation clamp 110b consists of two separate sections 111a and 111b , here referred to as fixing elements, on their respective undersides, corresponding to the direction of the drawing, corresponding bulges 112a , 112b or bends are located, and on the tops of which there is a single fixation or a locking element 113 which is for the fixation on the top of the document reader 100 cares. On the respective inner sides, based on the plane of the drawing, of the two sections or fixing elements 111a , 111b is a recess 115 formed, which forms an open stencil, the shape of which to the shape of a document of the second format 220 , here an ID1 card, for example an identity card, is adapted. The recess or template 115 is formed in that the two inner sides of the sections or fixing elements 111a , 111b the fixation clamp 110b are given, namely the right side of the left section 111a and the left side of the right section 111b the fixation clamp 110b , as well as the top, which through the locking element 113 is formed.

By inserting the ID1 card 220 along these three sides, i.e. the left side of the right section 111b , right side of the left section 111a and locking element 113 the fixation clamp 110b becomes the ID1 card 220 inserted so that they are in the specified position on the detection surface 120 comes to rest.

In addition, at the bottom, which is not through the sections 111a , 111b and the locking element 113 is formed, a corresponding guide rail can be formed, which is not visible in FIG 4th , and which when inserting the ID1 card 220 has a supportive effect, so that the ID1 card is straight and centered in the document reader 100 can be inserted so that the ID1 card after insertion in the specified position on the detection surface or the detection window 120 rests. Inserting the ID1 card 220 can be along the main axis 401 of the acquisition window 120 or the ID1 card 220 can also be inserted into the recess or template from above, i.e. above the plane of the drawing 115 be inserted.

Of course, the two sections or fixing elements must 111a and 111b not be the same width as in 4th shown; they can also have a different width. Then, however, the predetermined position can be at a different location, as in 3 .

The fixation clamp 110b is of course also suitable for a document of a first format 210 into the document reader 100 insert as above 2 explained in more detail, for example a passport. The passport 210 can then under the two arches 112a , 112b the fixation clamp 110b are introduced and in the insertion direction, which here with the main axis 401 the detection area 120 matches, be inserted. For the passport 210 can also have guide rails on the outside of the two sections 111a , 111b shaped so that it is straight and centered in the document reader 100 can be introduced.

5 Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a document reader 100 with fixation clamp 110c and therein in the middle rotated by 90 ° inserted ID1 card according to an embodiment in plan view.

The embodiment of the fixation clamp 110c is here with two fixation elements 111a , 111b as above too 4th already described, the two lateral sections or fixing elements 111a and 111b but are made somewhat narrower than in the embodiment of the 4th and at the same time both side sections 111a and 111b via a central upper third section or fixing element 111c merged so that there is one opposite the representation too 4th Recess or template rotated by 90 ° 115 trains in which the ID1 card is perpendicular to the main axis 401 the detection area can be inserted.

As above too 4th described, the two sections or fixation elements 111a and 111b not be the same width as in 5 shown by way of example; they can also have a different width. Then, however, the predetermined position can be at a other place, as in 3 . Also the third section 111c can be designed with different depths, so that the ID1 card reaches different depths on the detection surface 120 can be inserted. Depending on the depth of the third section 111c this then results in a different predetermined position for positioning the ID1 card 220 .

The fixation clamp 110c is of course also suitable for a document of a first format 210 into the document reader 100 insert as above 2 explained in more detail, for example a passport. The passport 210 can then under the two arches 112a , 112b the fixation clamp 110b introduced as above for 4th described, and in the direction of insertion, which here with the main axis 401 the detection area 120 matches, be inserted. For the passport 210 can also have guide rails on the outside of the two sections 111a , 111b shaped so that it is straight and centered in the document reader 100 can be introduced.

6a , 6b and 6c show schematic diagrams of a document reader with a fixation clamp 110a according to an embodiment in 3D view.

It shows 6a generally the version of the fixation clamp 110a with a fixing element, as described above for the 2 and 3 described. 6b shows the fixation clamp 110a with a recess or template formed next to it 115 , in which an ID1 card 220 how for example an identity card is inserted, as already mentioned above 3 described. 6c shows the fixation clamp 110a , in which a passport 210 is inserted, as described above 2 described. The direction of insertion 601 is in 6c shown, it can be the main axis of the detection area 401 according to 4th correspond.

7a , 7b and 7c show schematic diagrams of a document reader with a fixation clamp 110b with two fixing elements according to one embodiment in a 3D view.

It shows 7a generally the version of the fixation clamp 110b with two fixing elements, as described above for the 3 and 4th described. 7b shows the fixation clamp 110b with a cutout or template formed in the middle, i.e. between the two sections 115 , in which an ID1 card 220 how for example an identity card is inserted, as already mentioned above 4th described. 7c shows the fixation clamp 110b , in which a passport 210 is inserted, as for example above 2 for the fixation clamp 110a described. The direction of insertion can be the main axis of the detection area 401 according to 4th correspond.

8th Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a method 800 for placing and capturing a document on a capture surface 120 a document reader 100 with fixation clamp, as in the above 1 until 7th shown, according to one embodiment.

The detection area corresponds to the size of a document of a first document format.

• Fixieren 801 eines Dokuments eines ersten Dokumentenformats in einer vorgegebenen ersten Position auf der Erfassungsfläche mittels der Fixierungsklemme.

The document reader 100 includes a fixation clamp 110 as above in the 1 until 7th shown. The procedure 800 includes the following steps:

• Fix 801 a document of a first document format in a predetermined first position on the detection surface by means of the fixing clamp.

As an optional or alternative step, inserting 802 of a document of a second document format into a recess which is formed by partially covering the detection surface by the fixing clamp.

A simultaneous execution of the two steps 801 , 802 is not provided in one embodiment, since either a document of the first format, for example passport, or a document of the second format, for example ID1 card such as identity card, etc. is to be read.

The procedure 800 can be executed with a computer program, for example a computer program running on the document reading device 100 can be executed.

9a and 9b show schematic diagrams of fixation clamps 110d , 110e according to two embodiments in a side view.

The fixation clamp 110d the 9a comprises a fixing element 111d , a curved section 112d and a locking portion 113d . The fixation element 111d has a section that is on the detection surface 120 rests, and an angled section that the fixing element 111d with the locking section 113d connects. The locking section ensures the connection of the fixation clamp 110d with the document reader, its detection area 120 in 9a is shown as a straight line. The curved section 112d serves to introduce the document of the first format, such as a passport.

The execution of the fixation clamp 110e in 9b is similar to the in 9a shown fixation clamp 110d . However, the fixation element will 111 e not through a plan on the detection area 120 overlying section formed, but by a ramp-shaped section in the area of the curved section 112e the detection area 120 touches and moves in the direction of the locking portion 113e extends away from the detection area. The type of bend in the bent section 112e can, but does not have to be designed differently from the bend of the bent section 112d the end 9a , that means it can be a 90 ° bend, accordingly 9b , or only about a 45 ° bend, accordingly 9a .

10a , 10b and 10c show schematic diagrams of a fixation clamp 110f according to one embodiment in a 3D view and in a side view. The fixation clamp 110f is similar to the fixation clamp 110c the 5 formed, with two lateral fixation elements 111f and a central fixing element 111g includes, which is a cover 310 form which the document of the second format when inserted 601 screen in the document reader against disruptive incidence of light.

This form of the fixation clamp 110f offers the advantage of a light protection above the ID1 card 220 , especially with ID1 cards that partially let light shine through, for example driver's licenses.

It goes without saying that the features of the various exemplary embodiments described herein can be combined with one another, unless specifically stated otherwise. As shown in the description and the drawings, individual elements that have been shown in connection need not be directly related to one another; Intermediate elements can be provided between the connected elements. The term "for example" is meant as an example only, and not as the best or optimal. Certain embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a variety of alternative and / or similar implementations can be made in lieu of the embodiments shown and described without departing from the concept of the present invention.

All features shown or described in connection with individual embodiments of the invention can be provided in any combination in the subject matter according to the invention in order to realize their advantageous effects at the same time.

List of reference symbols

100

Document reader

110

Fixation clamp

110a

Fixation clamp with a fixation element

110b

Fixation clamp with two fixation elements

110c

Fixation clamp with two fixation elements for inserting the ID1 card rotated by 90 °

110d

Fixation clamp

110e

Fixation clamp

110f

Fixation clamp

111a

first section or fixation element of the fixation clamp

111b

second section or fixation element of the fixation clamp

111c

third section or fixation element of the fixation clamp

111d, 111e, 111f, 111g

Fixation element of the fixation clamp

112a, 112b, 112d, 112e

curved or curved sections of the fixation clamp

111

Fixation element of the fixation clamp

112

curved section or curvature on the push-in side of the fixation clamp

113

Locking of the fixing clamp on the document reader

113d, 113e

Locking section

115

Recess or template of the fixation clamp

120

Detection area

130

Stray light

210

Document of the first document format, for example passport

211

predefined position for document of the first format

220

Document of the second document format, for example ID1 card such as identity card, etc.

310

cover

401

Main direction or main axis of the detection area

601

Document insertion direction or insertion direction in the fixing clamp

800

Procedure for placing and reading a document

801

1st step: fixing

802

2nd step: insert

QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Non-patent literature cited

• ISO / IEC 7810 [0007, 0009]
• Standard ISO / IEC 7810 [0008]
• DIN B7 [0009]

Claims (16)

Document reading device (100) comprising a detection surface (120) for detecting a document and a fixing clamp (110), wherein the detection surface (120) is designed for the detection of a document of a first document format (210); wherein the fixing clamp (110) is designed such that it fixes the document of the first document format (210) in a predetermined position on the detection surface (120); and the fixing clamp (110) is further designed in such a way that it partially covers the detection surface (120), so that a recess (115) for receiving a document of a second document format (220) is formed. Document reader after Claim 1 , wherein the fixing clamp (110) comprises at least one fixing element (111), the at least one fixing element (111) being designed to yield when the document of the first document format (210) is inserted (601) into the fixing clamp (110) and the document des of the first document format (210) after being inserted (601) in a predetermined first position (211) against the detection surface (120). Document reader after Claim 1 or 2 wherein the fixing clamp (110) consists of an opaque material and / or wherein the side of the fixing clamp (110) facing the detection surface is coated with an opaque material. Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 3 wherein at least the side of the fixing clamp (110) facing the detection surface (120) consists of a non-reflective material and / or is coated with a non-reflective material. Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 4th , wherein the fixation clamp (110) consists of plastic and / or is coated with plastic. Document reader after Claim 5 , whereby the plastic is a fiber-reinforced plastic. Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 6th , wherein the fixation clamp (110) further comprises a lock (113), the lock (113) being designed for the detachable fixation of the at least one fixation element (111). Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 7th wherein a side edge of the recess (115) is defined by a side edge of the detection surface (120) and the remaining side edges are defined by the fixing clamp (110). Document reader after Claim 8 , wherein the fixation clamp (110) comprises a fixation element (111c) or two fixation elements (111a, 111b). Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 7th wherein the fixing clamp (110) comprises a fixing element (111), and wherein two side edges of the recess (115) are defined by two side edges of the detection surface (120) and two side edges are defined by the fixing clamp (110), one side edge of the fixing clamp (110) is formed by the fixing element (111). Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 10 , wherein the at least one fixing element (111) has a document insertion side on which the document of the first document format (210) can be inserted into the fixing clamp (110), the document insertion side of the at least one fixing element (111) having a section (112 ), which is not formed parallel to the detection surface. Document reader after Claim 11 wherein the portion (112) is bent or kinked away from the sensing surface. Document reader after Claim 11 or 12th wherein the portion (112) is outside of the sensing area (120). Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 13th , wherein the fixing clamp (110) comprises at least one fixing element (111), wherein the at least one fixing element (111) is further designed such that it forms a cover (310). Document reader according to one of the Claims 1 until 14th wherein the document of a first document format (210) is a document in document format ID3 and the document of a second document format (220) is a document in document format ID1. Fixing clamp (110) for a document reading device (100), which is designed to fix a document of a first document format (210) in a predetermined position on a detection surface (120); and is further designed such that it partially covers the detection surface (120), so that a recess (115) for receiving a Document of a second document format (220) is formed.

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