A multi-layered identification card includes a light-conducting core layer. When the multi-layered identification card is exposed to an activated coherent light source, such as a bright white light or a laser, a perimeter of the light-conducting core layer illuminates. Selectively visible images and/or selectively visible text may be provided on or in one or more layers of the multi-layered identification card, which features become visible upon activation of the light source through one or more opaque layers of the identification card. A method for verifying the authenticity of a multi-layered identification card includes exposing the light-conducting core layer of the identification card to a light source, activating the light source, and observing the illuminated exposed portion of the perimeter of the light-conducting core.

Techniques for manufacturing a light field print using a printing press. The techniques include: identifying at least one characteristic of the printing press at least in part by printing at least one calibration pattern; obtaining content to be rendered using the light field print, the content comprising multiple scene views; generating, based at least in part on the content and the at least one characteristic of the printing press, a front target pattern and a back target pattern; and using the printing press to: print the front target pattern on a first side of a substrate; and print the back target pattern on a second side of the substrate.

A method for producing a multilayer body, as well as a multilayer body produced thereby. A single- or multi-layered first decorative ply is applied to a carrier ply with a first and a second side. A metal layer is applied to the side of the first decorative ply facing away from the carrier ply and structured such that the metal layer is provided with a first layer thickness in one or more first zones and is provided with a second layer thickness different from the first layer thickness in one or more second zones, wherein in particular the second layer thickness is equal to zero. A single- or multi-layered second decorative ply is applied to the side of the metal layer facing away from the first decorative ply and structured using the metal layer as mask such that the first or second decorative ply is at least partially removed in the first or second zones.

A method for producing a multilayer body, as well as a multilayer body produced thereby. A single- or multi-layered first decorative ply is applied to a carrier ply with a first and a second side. A metal layer is applied to the side of the first decorative ply facing away from the carrier ply and structured such that the metal layer is provided with a first layer thickness in one or more first zones and is provided with a second layer thickness different from the first layer thickness in one or more second zones, wherein in particular the second layer thickness is equal to zero. A single- or multi-layered second decorative ply is applied to the side of the metal layer facing away from the first decorative ply and structured using the metal layer as mask such that the first or second decorative ply is at least partially removed in the first or second zones.

Security element including a first and second pattern formed by a first and second material respectively in or on a first and a second region of a substrate respectively, the first pattern partially overlapping with said second pattern, the first material comprising a first luminescent dye, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within its excitation wavelength range emits electromagnetic radiation in a first emission wavelength range, the second material comprising a second luminescent dye, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within its excitation wavelength range emits electromagnetic radiation in a second emission wavelength range, said first emission wavelength range overlapping with the excitation wavelength range of the second luminescent dye, so that upon irradiation within the excitation wavelength range of the first luminescent dye the second luminescent dye is excited, in the overlapping area of the patterns, to emit electromagnetic radiation in the emission wavelength range.

Security element including a first and second pattern formed by a first and second material respectively in or on a first and a second region of a substrate respectively, the first pattern partially overlapping with said second pattern, the first material comprising a first luminescent dye, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within its excitation wavelength range emits electromagnetic radiation in a first emission wavelength range, the second material comprising a second luminescent dye, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within its excitation wavelength range emits electromagnetic radiation in a second emission wavelength range, said first emission wavelength range overlapping with the excitation wavelength range of the second luminescent dye, so that upon irradiation within the excitation wavelength range of the first luminescent dye the second luminescent dye is excited, in the overlapping area of the patterns, to emit electromagnetic radiation in the emission wavelength range.

An optical marking device including at least a first layer and a second layer disposed at least partially opposite each other, at least one of the first and second layers having an optically variable element being able to change colour between a first colour and a second colour, the first and second colours contrasting from a colour of the other layer in such a way that when the optically variable element displays the first colour, the first layer is visible and when the optically variable element displays the second colour, the second colour is visible, or when the optically variable element displays the first colour, the second layer is visible and when the optically variable element displays the second colour, the first layer is visible.

An optical marking device including at least a first layer and a second layer disposed at least partially opposite each other, at least one of the first and second layers having an optically variable element being able to change colour between a first colour and a second colour, the first and second colours contrasting from a colour of the other layer in such a way that when the optically variable element displays the first colour, the first layer is visible and when the optically variable element displays the second colour, the second colour is visible, or when the optically variable element displays the first colour, the second layer is visible and when the optically variable element displays the second colour, the first layer is visible.

An intaglio printing ink includes capsule luminescent pigments and a further machine-readable feature substance. The capsule luminescent pigments include at least one core with a luminescent substance and one shell encapsulating the at least one core. They are characterized by their high luminescence intensity and high chemical stability, which enables a simultaneous loading of the intaglio printing ink with a further machine-readable feature. A printing method and a printed product include the intaglio printing ink.

An intaglio printing ink includes capsule luminescent pigments and a further machine-readable feature substance. The capsule luminescent pigments include at least one core with a luminescent substance and one shell encapsulating the at least one core. They are characterized by their high luminescence intensity and high chemical stability, which enables a simultaneous loading of the intaglio printing ink with a further machine-readable feature. A printing method and a printed product include the intaglio printing ink.