Object provided with an individual characterizing system enabling its identification, and methods and devices for characterizing and identifying objects, in particular packages, labels or the like

Translation of description of equivalent WO 2004044870 A1

Object with individual identification means for identifying and methods and devices for marking and identification of articles, in particular packaging, labels or the like

description

The invention relates to an article which is provided with an individual marking means for identification. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods for the individual marking of articles, in particular packages with an individual identification means for identifying and provided with an individual marking means objects, particularly packaging by detecting and evaluating the marking agent. The invention further relates to devices for the individual marking of articles, in particular packages with an individual marking means, and for identifying objects, particularly packaging with an individual marking means.

Articles, in particular packages are often provided with an individual marking means. The label is used in particular for the identification of the object or the packaging for authenticity and origin. The identification is in many cases important to recognize for example a counterfeit goods and fake products in the original packaging and can monitor for other distribution channels. The marking and identification of packaging currently has in many different areas of particular importance. In particular in the cigarette industry and the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry lead fakes to significant financial losses for the manufacturing enterprise, and possibly even to a health risk to the consumer. It is therefore known and customary to provide packaging with various markings or security systems in order to allow identification and thus an assignment to the authorized manufacturer or a control of the distribution channels. The marking can be done for example by applying a code onto the package. The code may, for example, from encrypted or non-encrypted elements consist, for example numbers, letters or other elements. Barcodes, holograms, and storage media such as magnetic stripe, the memory chips or the like are just a few of the known labeling possibilities.

All previous packaging, and methods and apparatus for marking and identification of packaging, however, is the disadvantage in common that they are firstly expensive to manufacture and use, with the other hand inadequate protection against imitation. A clear and unambiguous marking or identification is not possible. It can be circulated without any packaging whose original origin can not be proven because the known methods and devices can be manipulated by markings, such as bar codes, bypassing, imitated or can be forged. All known packagings are normally characterized by applying pre-defined tracers. In order to take the effort of marking high, resulting with enhancing security level to rising costs in the production. On the other hand, a considerable effort is also required for the identification.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an easy to characterizing and identifying and particularly f lschungssicheren subject. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide methods for labeling and identification of objects, in particular to propose packaging which is simple and inexpensive and ensure a particularly high security against forgery. Another object of the invention is to provide means for marking and identifying objects to create particular Veφackungen that are inexpensive, easy to handle and safe. The object is firstly by an article of the kind mentioned in that the labeling agent is a subject of the own random identification means. Preferably the article is a Veφackung. Thus, the forgery is over known Veφackungen increased because random identification means for a serious imitate against defined characteristics or resources to forge. On the other hand, a particularly efficient and unique and which is present anyway in the Veφackung labeling agent is characterized in that the random characteristic of the respective means Veφackung is intrinsically created. For production reasons, like not Veφackung the other, so that caused a random and unique and therefore particularly difficult to fälschendes tracers is created without additional expenditure solely by the actual production of Veφackung. In other words, each Veφackung is their own individual tracers.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the random characteristic means is part of the training of Veφackung. Unlike known

Tracers that are selected prior to the application or attachment to or on the Veφackung, the inventive random identification means is generated only by the formation of Veφackung itself, so that a particularly effective security against forgery exists. Unlike, for example, be applied to the Veφackung labels, which can be copied and applied to counterfeit Veφackungen, the random characteristic means as part of the training of Veφackung for anyone predictable and therefore not to copy.

Advantageously, the random characteristic means is formed of at least one random pattern, wherein the random pattern is formed of a distribution of luminophores. This technological hurdle forgery allows secure and especially easy random other, up and / or insertable marking and identification of Veφackung which is thus very tamper-proof and easy, especially machine-readable, attributable. This training Veφackung has the particular advantage that the random characteristic means is invisible under normal conditions and is only be made visible by a special treatment, whereby an additional hurdle in the falsification exists. Incidentally, can thus be dispensed with a visual impairment of Veφackung. In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, a Veφackung generated from the random pattern on the identifier or on the Veφackung is arranged in addition to the random pattern. An even higher level of security is achieved because the identification of Veφackung is composed of various elements on the one hand. Secondly, is simplified by the allocation of the random pattern to the identifier identifying as a balance or the identification can be made database-free.

Especially advantageous is a design of Veφackung wherein the Veφackung is in addition to the random pattern and / or the identifier provided with a coding means, in particular a serial number. The additional serial number further increased security level is achieved, since random pattern, code and serial number can be combined into an individual record, which is very difficult to decipher and imitate it.

Preferably, the random identification means is an integral part of Veφackung itself, so that a simple manufacture, that is with little or no additional effort is possible and the identification, the detection and decoding for an imitation or falsification is usually required, not readily than those of Veφackung is considered.

In a further preferred embodiment of the Veφackung the coding means and / or the marking means and / or the identifier on the Primärveφackung and / or the Sekundärveφackung and / or the Tertiärveφackung the Veφackung are arranged such that they can be clearly identified from the outside. Here under Primärveφackung is understood the Veφackungstyp which is directly connected to the veφackten products in contact, eg Blisterveφackungen. Sekundärveφackungen are the so-called order veφackungen or wrappings, such as folding cartons. As Tertiärveφackungen cartons, shipping boxes, pallets or the like to be understood. By selectively attaching / application / introduction of the indicator codes, identifiers, etc. on one or more of the above Veφackungstypen is protected as the so-called "repacking", since the allocation of the individual is another Veφackungstypen clearly ensured.

The object is also a method for individual identification of objects, especially Veφackungen by the steps of: detecting a the subject, in particular the Veφackung own random identification means as tracers, reacting the random characteristic means in an individual identifier and Leave the identifier in the record a database and / or dissolved as print on the article, in particular the Veφackung. This is a surprisingly simple and effective manner reliable marking of

Veφackungen achieved, since the application of any securing means, such as labels, magnetic stripe or the like is unnecessary. The marking comprises broadly speaking only the recording anyway at the Veφackung existing characteristic means that need to be implemented for later identification in an identification and stored in a simple form.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the Veφackung with the Veφackung own random identification means, preferably a random pattern of phosphors, provided as a means of identification. This has the advantage that the random characteristic agent is not readily apparent. Secondly, the detection and identification is very precise possible so that a particularly high security against counterfeiting and identification quota is reached. Furthermore, reducing the effort required to identify what particular simplifies handling.

The object is further characterized by a method for identifying provided with an individual marking means objects, in particular Veφackungen by the steps of: detecting a said object, in particular the Veφackung own random characteristic agent as a tracer, reacting the random identification means in an individual identification and comparison the identifier with an imprint of the identifier on the object, in particular the Veφackung and / or stored in a database, the identifier-containing dissolved record. This ensures reliable and safe detection of Originalveφackungen is guaranteed.

A device for the individual marking of articles, in particular Veφackungen with an individual marking means, which is characterized in that a means for detecting a minimum subject to the, in particular the Veφackung own random characteristic agent as a marking means, a means for generating and displaying or outputting a identifier from the random characteristic means and a means is provided for depositing the identifier, the object is achieved also.

Furthermore, the object is achieved by a device for identifying provided with an individual marking means Veφackungen, which is characterized in that a means for detecting at least one of the Veφackung own random characteristic agent as a means of identification and a means for generating and displaying or outputting an identifier is provided from the random characteristic agent.

Further preferred embodiments of Veφackung and the facilities and advantageous method steps are evident from the dependent claims and the description. Particularly preferred examples will be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a Veφackung with a folding box and a sheath, namely a Zigarettenveφackung with a

Foil envelope, wherein the random identification means is formed in a portion of the Veφackung,

FIG. 2 is a tear of the sheath with a serial number, a bar code, reference or measurement marks shown in Figure 1, and a

Random pattern,

Fig. 3 shows the detail A of Figure 2 in a high magnification, Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a Veφackung with a further embodiment of a random pattern, and a serial number,

Fig. 5 is an illustration of a further embodiment of a random pattern,

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a Veφackungsteils with a

Revenue stamp or the like, wherein the revenue stamp represents a further embodiment of the random pattern,

Fig. 7 shows the detail B according to FIG 6 in high magnification,

Fig. 8 shows an enclosure for Veφackungen, namely, a film having a further embodiment of a random pattern,

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a Veφackung with another

Form a random pattern, and a serial number and an identifier,

Fig. 10 is a plan view of a Veφackung with a further embodiment of a random pattern,

Fig. 11 shows a further Veφackung, namely a Primärveφackung for example, for drugs or the like, with a device for marking and identification of Veφackung,

Fig. 12 shows a further Primärveφackung, namely a sealed bags,

FIG. 13 is another Primärveφackung, namely a syringe,

Fig. Heine more Primärveφackung, namely a vial or the like, and

FIG. 15 is a packing unit from Primärveφackung and Sekundärveφackung with a device for marking and identification of packaging unit. All shown Veφackungen are formed in order to ensure an accurate identification of the Veφackung. Exemplary Veφackungen for cigarettes and solid, liquid and pulverfδrmige drugs are shown. However, the invention applies to all types of Veφackungen in different applications, but in particular Veφackungen where quality and more often and extensively fake or tampered products are veφackt such Veφackungen for electronic components or cosmetic products. The invention is of course applicable to other articles, such as labels, documents, or on products, such as replacement parts.

1 shows a Veφackung 10 for cigarettes or the like is shown, which is formed from a carton 11 and a surrounding the folding box 11 enclosure 12th In the original state of Veφackung 10, so when filled and closed state, the sheath 12 is provided with a tear tape 13, which is typically removed and destroyed on opening Veφackung 10th The Veφackung 10 is equipped with a means of identification 14th The identification means 14 is one of the 10 Veφackung own random identification means 15 disposed in a portion of the Veφackung 10th Alternatively, several portions or even the whole Veφackung 10 may be provided with the random characteristic means 15th

In the embodiment according to Figure 1, the random identification means 15 is a random pattern which is disposed in a corner region of the Veφackung 10th The random pattern is formed of a distribution of luminophores 16th Such luminophores 16 are to be made visible by irradiation with light from the ultraviolet spectral range (UV light). The random pattern may also be formed from a distribution of other particles. The random pattern is visible from the outside or are arranged at the detected Veφackung 10, namely on the or on the folding box eleventh The luminophores 16 may be mixed as particles, pigments or filaments in the fibers of the folding box made of cardboard or the like eleventh The location of each random pattern is preferred for easy measuring means, detection means and the like arranged to be accessible, on the front of the Veφackung 10. Each different position on the back, the side or end surfaces is also possible.

The random identification means 15 can also be arranged in the area of ​​the tear strip. 13 The tear strip 13 of Figure 2 is additionally provided as an information carrier for receiving the random characteristic means 15, which in turn is a polymer formed from a Luminophore- distribution random pattern with a coding means 17, in particular a serial number 18th Furthermore, the tear strip 13 carries a bar code 19 and reference marks 20. The reference marks 20 are an aid to determining the position of the phosphors 16. The location of the luminophores 16 can eg by distances X and Y with respect to the reference marks 20 and the length Z of a luminophore 16 and the angle φ can be detected. However, other variables, distances, angles, or the like can also be used to capture the random pattern formed by the phosphors 16th

In a further embodiment, the random identification means 15 is arranged on the or on the wrapper 12th The wrapper 12 is typically formed of a sheet 21, which is usually stored on rolls and interspersed with randomly distributed luminophores 16th The density of the luminophores 16 can vary, but is preferably a density of about 20 Luminophorepartikeln per 100 cm², The film 21 may be sprinkled with luminophores 16, preferably having a density of about 20-50 Luminophoresprenkeln per 100 cm²,

In the embodiment shown in Figure 4, the random characteristic means 15 is applied to a label 22nd Preferably, the label 22 is formed colored and transmits a random distribution of luminophores 16, the label 22 may be applied to the wrapper 12 between the carton 11 and enclosure 12 or from the outside. In addition, the Veφackung 10 shown is provided with a serial number 18th The serial number 18 is on the one hand as a simple print with ink or the like may be formed (Figure 5, upper serial number). Alternatively, the serial number 18 itself also supports an alternative or additional random characteristic means 15 serve (Figure 5, lower serial number). There is therefore to provide the possibility of a Veφackung 10 with more than one random characteristic means 15 or more random patterns. The serial number 18 may have a distribution of luminophores 16 in the ink or the like. For this purpose, the luminophores 16 are included as non-miscible additive in the ink or the like. The distribution of luminophores 16 this is strictly limited to the printed with the ink or the like area. In a variation not shown, however, the luminophores 16 can be arranged in the serial number 18, such that the luminophores 16 adjacent to, above, below, are arranged between or on each digit of the serial number 18th

The Veφackung 10 in Figure 4 is further provided with an identification 23rd The identifier 23 can be generated from the distribution of luminophores 16, namely preferably the like on mathematical algorithms, by conventional cryptographic methods or. The identifier 23 is the result of the calculation of the distribution of luminophores 16 and optionally arranged in encrypted or unencrypted representation on the Veφackung 10th In the illustrated embodiment, the identifier 23 is a non-encrypted sequence of digits. However, the identifier 23 may also be formed from letters, figurative elements, other characters or a combination thereof.

Another embodiment of the Veφackung 10 comprises a band 24, in particular a tax label, on. The band 24 has been awarded the random characteristic means 15 by the distribution of luminophores 16 is randomly applied on the band 24th The position of the luminophores 16 is based on defined parameters, such as X and Y, and angle φ, relative to a corresponding coordinate system determined (see Figure 7).

The random characteristic means 15, namely, the random pattern may also be a 10 caused by the production of the Veφackung, for Veφackung 10 each characteristic variable. In the Figure 9 example, the random pattern is a side seam 25 of the enclosure 12. The enclosure 12 overlaps to form the seam 25. This random pattern arises directly during manufacture and defines the Veφackung 10 clearly. Based on parameters such as the width a of the side seam 25 or the width b of an end seam 26, but also other distances, Angle or the like can be used for the detection of the random pattern. To simplify the detection of the random pattern a scanning mark 27 is provided, which is preferably disposed below the enclosure 12 in the region of the side seam 25th

The random pattern, however, can also be a gap width in the region of the hinged lid of Veφackung 10 or the detection of edges for example by means of parameters c and d and angles α and ß (see for example Figure 10). In the figure, 10 of the further random pattern in the form of wave patterns 28 or contact areas 29 are shown at connecting points of the wrapping 12th The wave pattern 28 as will become apparent in the area of ​​seams 30 and are unique to each Veφackung 10, so that the arrangement and design of the wave pattern 28 in an identifier 23 can be detected and optionally convertible. The same applies to the contact surface 29 having in their field bubbles 31 or the like. The location, number and distribution of the air bubbles 31 is package-specific and can be detected from the outside as a random pattern.

Of the above-described securing means for marking and identifying the Veφackung 10, namely the random identification means 15, the coding means 17 and the identifier 23, are at least two in correlation with each other. Preferably, the coding means 17 in a predetermined and reproducible relationship stands for identification means 14 or to random characteristic means 15. However, other interactions may be produced. The correlation may be formed, for example by storing and / or an encryption function. The storage can be configured as a print on the Veφackung 10 or in an external database.

The Veφackung 10 described above is essentially in two parts, namely folded box 11 and wrapping 12 consisting formed. However, it may be 23 provided, one-piece or multi-piece Veφackungen, but also completely different objects, such as documents, labels, spare parts to the individual identification means 14, in particular the random characteristic means 15, and the coding means 17 and the identifier. The following are other Veφackungstypen described, in principle, the principle has already been described to the above Veφackungen 10 applies to the terms of the marking and identification.

In Figure 11 to 14, for example Veφackungen 10 are shown, which are formed as Primärveφackungen 32nd The Primärveφackung 32, which is in direct contact with the veφackten product, may, for example a Blisterveφackung for solid substances, in particular drugs (Fig. 11), a seal tape bag for powdery or liquid substances (Fig. 12) or a syringe and a vial, be a bottle, a vial, a Caφule or the like for liquid substances (Fig. 13 and 14). All in Figures 11 to 14 shown embodiments are provided with the random identification means 15, the coding means 17 and the identifying 23rd However, it is alternatively also possible for the individual Primärveφackungen 32 to provide only one of the securing means.

The Blisterveφackung in Figure 11 includes a preferably formed from thermoplastic film backing 33 for the products and a cover film 34 for sealing the provided with nests 35 for receiving the products carrier 33. Preferably, directly on the cover film 34 is a random pattern of luminophores 16 as random characteristic means 15 applied. The distribution of luminophores 16 is limited to a pattern of field Primärveφackung 32nd Alternatively, it is also conceivable to extend the distribution over the entire Primärveφackung 32nd The luminophores 16 can also be applied to a label 36, the label 36 may be optionally formed self-destructive. Preferably in the edge region of Blisterveφackung serial number 18 as a coding means 17 and are di e from the random pattern generated identifier 23. The further shown in Figures 12 to 14

Primärveφackungen 32 are formed and marked accordingly. The Primärveφackungen 32 may be formed, inter alia, in addition to drugs for other products such as cosmetics, electronic components.

In figure 15 a packing unit is shown 37 that is formed of a plurality Primärveφackungen 32 and a Sekundärveφackung 38th The Primärveφackungen 32 are formed as described above, each Primärveφackung 32 own coding means 17 or an example, all production data bearing serial number 18 and one from the random characteristic means 15 or the distribution of luminophores 16 than random pattern-dependent identifier 23rd One or more of Primärveφackungen 32, regardless of whether it is Blisterveφackungen, Flakone or the like, placed in their designated form in the Sekundärveφackung 38th The Sekundärveφackung 38 is in the shown embodiment a folding box made of cardboard or the like. However, any other of the usual Umveφackung Veφackungsmaterialien is also possible.

The markings of the Primärveφackungen 32, so the random identification means 15 and / or the coding means 17 and / or the identifier 23, are correlated with the identifiers of the Sekundärveφackung 38. Preferably, the Sekundärveφackung 38 a serial number 18 and an identifier 23, wherein the identifier 23 is formed as a so-called coupling number. 39 The coupling point 39 is generated from the serial numbers 18 and / or identifiers 23FOR Primärveφackungen 32 and thus creates a unique relationship between Primärveφackungen 32 and Sekundärveφackung 38th

One or more Sekundärveφackungen 38 can also be arranged in or on a (not shown) Tertiärveφackung. The Tertiärveφackung may be an envelope, a carton, a carton, a transport or presentation pallet or the like. The Tertiärveφackung turn can be alternatively or cumulatively identified with the identification of random identification means 15 and / or coding means 17 and / or identifier 23, the labeling of Tertiärveφackung labeled the Primärveφackung 32 and / or 38 Sekundärveφackung correlated.

From the figures 11 and 15 continue to go devices 40 for labeling and identification of Veφackungen 10 and the primary and Sekundärveφackungen 32 and 38 forth. The devices 40 for labeling and identification are constructed substantially similar. Ideally, a device 40 for marking the Veφackung 10 (includes the Primärveφackung Sekundärveφackung 32 and 38) in the actual sense do not required since the Veφackungen represent 10 itself or parts thereof, the identification means fourteenth However, a later To ensure identification of Veφackung 10, must be received at least one specific information Veφackung 10th In a very simple and not illustrated embodiment, the means 40 for marking the Veφackung 10 only of a means for detecting at least one random pattern of Veφackung 10, a means for generating and displaying or outputting the identifier 23 from the random pattern, and a means for depositing be the identifier 23 is formed. This provides a simple identification of the Veφackung 10 can be carried out in a first step, which permits subsequent unique identification. The corresponding device 40 for identifying lack only the means for depositing the tag 23. Otherwise, the necessary funds equal.

The preferred means 40 for the identification of objects of all kinds, in particular Veφackungen 10 essentially comprises a (not shown) means for applying the random identification means 15 by a random distribution of luminophores, 16. In the case that the random characteristic means 15 already off -line in the manufacturing process required for the Veφackung 10 materials, for example, is carried out in the preparation of the carton for folding boxes 11 or the film 21, and the said means not shown may be dispensed with. Furthermore it is provided as a means 41, a camera or the like for detecting the random characteristic means 15th The camera is connected to the means 42 for generating, namely evaluating the detected data to form the germination and 23 for compressing the identifier 23rd Furthermore, the device 40 includes a database 43 as a storage medium for storing the evaluated and compressed identifier 23 of the random identification means 15 is used The database 43 also for storing the previously applied to the Veφackung 10 coding means 17 and the serial number 18. In the database 43 18 to form a unique pair of data associated with the identifier 23 of the random characteristic means 15 of the corresponding serial number. The identifiers 23 on the Veφackung 10 and in the database 43, each made of the same random pattern, however, can be generated with varying degrees of accuracy, can have a different record length. The means 42 is designed to generate the identifier 23 from the random characteristic, and has means 15 for this purpose by means of suitable algorithms. To the means 42 a further means 44 is connected, which is capable of cryptology of the identifier 23, that is encryption and decryption, is formed. The means 44 is connected to a printer 45 or the like, so that the encrypted or unencrypted identifier 23 can be applied to the Veφackung 10th With the printer 45, for example, the serial number will be placed 18 on the Veφackung 10th The serial number 18 can alternatively by a separate means muster. All funds 41 to 45 of the means 40 are linked together so that a machine automated marking of Veφackungen 10 ensured.

The means 40 for identifying the Veφackung 10 substantially corresponds to the device 40 for identifying the Veφackung 10. It is at least the means 41 for detecting at least one of 10 Veφackung own random identification means 15 and a means 42 for generating and displaying or outputting the ID 23 is provided from the random characteristic means 15th The means 41 is designed to emit UV light, and receiving the information visualized. Alternatively, however, is an embodiment to emit IR light or light of other wavelengths in the visible or invisible range possible. The means 42 is also in addition to the acquisition of additional points on the Veφackung 10 information, in particular the identifier 23 and the serial number 18, formed. The individual information but also by their own means, preferably cameras are detected. The means 42 is adapted to perform mathematical functions such that the random identification means 15 is implemented in the identifier 23rd In addition, the means 44 is provided for decrypting the identification 23rd For comparing the received and generated information by means of the means 41, 42, 44 these are connected to the database 43 in order to make a comparison with the information stored there can. All means 41 to 44 are each operatively connected thereto by being networked. Without crosslinking, the device 40 is designed as a mobile hand-held device, wherein the means 41, 42, 44 housed in a common unit. Next, the method for marking and identification are described in detail: The Veφackungen 10, 32, 38 are provided with an individual random pattern. The random pattern, preferably a distribution of luminophores 16, is applied over the entire Veφackung 10, 32, 38 or in a pattern box. Application may be offline or preferably on-line done. The on-line application for example, by direct pressure on the folding box 11, the sheath 12, the carrier 33 or the cover film 34. Also, labels 22, 36 can be printed. The phosphors 16 mixed for example in the printing ink. However, the luminophores 16, 38 may be introduced into the material already in the manufacture of materials for the Veφackung 10, 32,.

Further, on the Veφackung 10, 32, 38 a unique Seriennurnmer 18 is printed. The serial number 18 is stored for each Veφackung 10 in the database 43rd The packing specific random pattern is detected by the means 41, evaluated by the means 42, compressed, and also stored in the database 43rd In the database 43 each serial number is 18 a Veφackung 10, 32, 38 associated with the compressed random pattern. Alternatively or in addition, a generated from the random pattern identifier 23 each Veφackung 10, 32, 38 is also stored in the database 43 or printed by the printer 45 on the Veφackung 10, 32, 38th The identifier 23 may be encrypted prior to printing or before the Leave nor the means 44th

Identification is almost in the same way. To identify the Veφackungen 10, 32, 38, the random pattern is detected. This is done for example by a hand-held device, on the one hand designed to emit UV light or light of a different wavelength to make the luminophores 16 visible and the other is for receiving the distribution of luminophores 16th Using suitable algorithms, the identifier 23 determines. The data obtained, namely the determined from the random pattern identifier 23 and the serial number 18 are then connected to on the

Veφackung 10, 32, 38 or compared in the database 43 stored data sets. With adequate or high correlation - ideally match - the records can be safely assumed that it comes to a Originalveφackung concerns. Correlation is a measure of the reliability of detection. During compression of records information is lost. As a result, only a similarity (= correlation) of the records are retrieved. This is known as so-called "fuzzy evaluation". The achievable accuracy depends on the record length, ie the longer the identifier 23, the higher the security level.

In further not in detail described embodiments, but may also be preferably used, for example it is possible to generate from the random pattern, two or more identifiers 23 which have different data record length. A shorter code 23 is applied directly to the Veφackung 10, while the longer identifier 23, which can be almost any length, is stored in the database 43rd As random pattern also microscopic pattern of distributions of particles, phosphors or the like, or from fibers of Veφackung 10 itself can be detected and evaluated.

In the labeling and identification of the packaging unit 37 there are various possibilities. In a first exemplary case, the means 41 takes the data pattern or the like of the three individual Primärveφackungen 32, it generates a common coupling point 39, encrypts the coupling point 39 to the means 44 and brings the coupling point 39 on the Sekundärveφackung 38. Furthermore, the serial number is applied to the 18 Sekundärveφackung 38th With the means 41 the data pattern or the like of the Sekundärveφackung 38 are still taken with the means 42, the identifier 23 is generated and applied to encryption with the means 44 to the Sekundärveφackung 38th

Alternatively or cumulatively, all captured, generated and encrypted data, patterns, information etc. can be stored in the database 43 and associated package associated with each other. For identifying the data pattern information is recorded, etc. of the Sekundärveφackung 38, the identifier 23 is generated and decrypted and compared with the previously stored on the Sekundärveφackung 38 or 43 in the database identifier 23rd The association with the serial number 18 increases safety. To examine the value of the present in the Sekundärveφackung 38 Primärveφackungen 32, the data pattern information etc. of Sekundärveφackungen 32 detects generated and decoded and compared with the coupling number. 39