Method for the batch customization of cards
First Claim
1. A manufacturing method for batch customization of cards in several stages, the method utilizing a database having information files relating to individuals for whom the cards are to be individually customized, the method comprising the steps:
- subjecting each card to a preliminary stage includinga) requesting a digital identifier for a new card from a central management system;
b) assigning a digital identifier for each new card;
c) associating the identifier, in the database, with a corresponding file of information associated with a particular individual;
d) marking each card with an identification element corresponding to the digital identifier;
reading the identification element at the commencement of each successive stage of customization;
determining the digital identifier associated with the element;
accessing the database file that corresponds to the identifier;
downloading portions of data from the file that are required for a respective stage; and
recording preselected data from the file, associated with the particular individual, onto the card.
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Abstract
The method comprises several card customization steps and uses a data base formed by files containing customization data. To prevent the recording on a particular card, during one of the steps, of data designed for another card, there is provided a preliminary identification step that consists of the recording, on the card, of an identification element associated with one of the files. At each following steps, the identification element is read on the card so as to gain access to the associated file. Application notably to identity or credit cards.
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1. A manufacturing method for batch customization of cards in several stages, the method utilizing a database having information files relating to individuals for whom the cards are to be individually customized, the method comprising the steps:
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subjecting each card to a preliminary stage including a) requesting a digital identifier for a new card from a central management system; b) assigning a digital identifier for each new card; c) associating the identifier, in the database, with a corresponding file of information associated with a particular individual; d) marking each card with an identification element corresponding to the digital identifier; reading the identification element at the commencement of each successive stage of customization; determining the digital identifier associated with the element; accessing the database file that corresponds to the identifier; downloading portions of data from the file that are required for a respective stage; and recording preselected data from the file, associated with the particular individual, onto the card. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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