MASS CUSTOMIZATION OF ARTICLES HAVING DIMENSIONAL AND/OR ANIMATED IMAGES

Mass customization of articles with a customized composite or dimensional image created from one or more custom images, such as photographs, text, and the like. The customized composite image is automatically generated by interlacing, or otherwise combining, the one or more custom or personalized images, and is automatically placed or imposed in a digital template to form a print ready file. The print file is then digitally printed on a substrate and a lens is married thereto such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. Alternatively, the print ready file, or at least the customized composite image, is printed directly on the back of a lens such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. 1. A system for customizing articles having one or more visual effects formed from a customized composite image and a lens array , the articles including variable data , the system comprising:a production site adapted to receive a digital data file containing a variable data set, each piece of data of the variable data set being different from another piece, wherein the production site automatically combines at least some individual pieces of the variable data set with at least a second image file or second text file to form a customized composite image, the customized composite image being adapted to produce a visual effect when coupled with a lens array, and wherein the production site further inserts the customized composite image into a field of a template to form a final print file; anda digital printing device, wherein the printing device communicates with the production site to print the final print file on a substrate,wherein the printed substrate is coupled to a lens array such that the composite image is viewable through the lens array, thereby producing the one or more visual effects.227-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13/231,387 filed Sep. 13, 2011, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application ...

MASS CUSTOMIZATION OF ARTICLES HAVING DIMENSIONAL AND/OR ANIMATED IMAGES

Mass customization of articles with a customized composite or dimensional image created from one or more custom images, such as photographs, text, and the like. The customized composite image is automatically generated by interlacing, or otherwise combining, the one or more custom or personalized images, and is automatically placed or imposed in a digital template to form a print ready file. The print file is then digitally printed on a substrate and a lens is married thereto such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. Alternatively, the print ready file, or at least the customized composite image, is printed directly on the back of a lens such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. 1. A system for customizing articles having one or more visual effects formed from a customized composite image and a lens array , the articles including variable data , the system comprising:a production site adapted to receive a digital data file containing a variable data set, each piece of data of the variable data set being different from another piece, wherein the production site automatically combines at least some individual pieces of the variable data set with at least a second image file or second text file to form a customized composite image, the customized composite image being adapted to produce a visual effect when coupled with a lens array, and wherein the production site further inserts the customized composite image into a field of a template to form a final print file; anda digital printing device, wherein the printing device communicates with the production site to print the final print file on a substrate,wherein the printed substrate is coupled to a lens array such that the composite image is viewable through the lens array, thereby producing the one or more visual effects.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more individual pieces of variable data are automatically converted to a text string claim 1 , wherein each text string is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-PLATFORM TRANSACTION CARD ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT

Embodiments relate to transaction cards and other carriers and more particularly to systems and methods for creating multi-platform transaction cards and carriers and managing information and access related to those items. Such a carrier provides a recipient or user with a variety of options for redeeming the carrier and, when a QR code is used, additionally provides access to digital account access and information and other features. On the merchant's or other entity's side, use of the QR code by the recipient or user provides opportunities for the entity to obtain additional information about the user and their use of the card, including recipient transaction histories, brand-specific marketing opportunities and other merchant-side benefits. Embodiments thereby provide a multitude of user- and entity-side benefits to the use and management of carriers and related information. 1. A system comprising:a carrier associated with an entity and comprising a machine-readable code encoded with a uniform resource locator (URL) unique to the carrier;a web site associated with the entity and accessible at the URL; anda user device configured to scan the machine-readable code to access the web site on the device absent user entry of the unique URL and to do at least one of accept entry of information to associate the carrier with a user account, present information related to a user account or accept entry of information related to a user account, via the web site.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to automatically open a browser program of the device to access the web site upon scanning of the machine-readable code.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to automatically open an application program on the device upon scanning of the machine-readable code.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the application program is associated with the entity.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to store a virtual ...

Articles having machine or human readable indicia imaged under a protective layer for theft prevention and minimizing damage thereto, and methods of making such

A stored value card having increased theft prevention features. A large format sheet having a plurality of cards is imaged with variable indicia. A tamper proof layer is applied over the barcode such that if removed, the variable indicia would no longer be readable. Alternatively, unique human readable indicia is imaged on the substrate and then encapsulated by the tamper proof layer. The sheet is then imaged with a barcode or encoded with a magnetic stripe, simultaneously linking unique human readable indicia to the card. An alphanumeric code matching the unique indicia is displayed at the time of activation to authenticate the card. In either embodiment, the sheet is imaged in large or full format without the need for reducing the size of the sheet.

THIN FILM HIGH DEFINITION DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed. 1. Flexible packaging for displaying a dimensional image comprising:a substrate;a lens array, the lens array including a plurality of lenses; anda dimensional image layer viewable through the lens array,wherein the dimensional image layer and the lens array define a light steering optical layer having a thickness of about one to about ten mils.2. The flexible packaging of claim 1 , wherein the lens array comprises a preformed lens material having a first surface including the plurality of lenses claim 1 , and a flat second surface claim 1 , and wherein the flat second surface of the lens material is laminated to the substrate.3. The flexible packaging of claim 2 , wherein the dimensional image layer is printed on at least a portion of the flat second surface of the lens material claim 2 , the substrate claim 2 , or both.4. The flexible packaging of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a polymeric film claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of a first surface of the polymeric film is embossed to form the lens array thereon.5. The flexible packaging of claim 4 , wherein the ...

LENS SHEET HAVING LENS ARRAY FORMED IN PRESELECTED AREAS AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM

A lens sheet having one or more lens arrays positioned in selected discrete areas. Each lens array includes a plurality of lenses, each having a width, a height, and a lens peak. The lens array is set below the planar surface of the lens sheet, such that lens array does not extend above the lens sheet. Furthermore, the lens array is completely bordered by or contained within planar portions of the lens sheet. One or more dimensional images are printed below each of the lens arrays, and/or one or more static images can be printed on the planar portions of the lens sheet. 1. A lens sheet presenting a first surface and a planar second surface , the lens sheet comprising:at least one lens array formed in the first surface, the at least one lens array including a plurality of lenses;at least one planar portion defined on the first surface, wherein a peak of each lens of the at least one lens array does not extend beyond the at least one planar portion of the first surface, wherein the at least one lens array is entirely bordered by at least one planar portion; andan image layer applied to the second surface, wherein the image layer is viewable through the first surface.2. The lens sheet of claim 1 , wherein the image layer is printed directly on the second surface.3. The lens sheet of claim 1 , wherein the image layer is printed on a separate substrate bonded to the second surface of the lens sheet.4. The lens sheet of claim 1 , wherein the image layer is applied below a lens array of the at least one lens array such that the image layer is viewable through the lens array.5. The lens sheet of claim 1 , further comprising a second image layer claim 1 , wherein the second image layer is applied to the second surface below the at least one planar portion of the first surface such that the second image layer is viewable through the at least one planar portion.6. The lens sheet of claim 1 , further comprising an image layer applied to the at least one planar portion of the ...

Stored value card systems with tamper evident activation indicia

Systems and methods for indicating tampering of a stored value card. The systems generally include a stored value card having a first activation indicia, and a removable label having a second activation indicia and covering the first activation indicia. To activate the stored value card, the first and second activation indicia are scanned. The removable label is configured to render the second activation indicia unreadable and/or to provide visual evidence of tampering such that activation is not recommended.

SECURE PACKS FOR TRANSACTION CARDS

A secure packaging system for a stored value card. The secure packaging system including a front panel and a back panel sealed via a non-rewettable polymer to the front panel at a non-rewettable sealing section, the sealing section arranged continuously around at least a periphery of the stored value card, wherein the sealing section cannot be reactivated or unsealed with heat to access the contents therein. 1. A secure packaging system for a stored value card , the secure packaging system comprising:a front panel; anda back panel sealed via a non-rewettable polymer to the front panel at a non-rewettable sealing section, the sealing section arranged around at least a periphery of the stored value card, wherein the sealing section cannot be re-activated or unsealed with heat to access the contents therein.2. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the assembly includes structure defining a tear strip positioned adjacent an edge of the sealed front and back panels claim 1 , wherein the tear strip is configured to be irreversibly torn to access the stored value card.3. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and back panels are formed of or incorporate a non-rewettable polymer claim 1 , the non-rewettable polymer being selected from at least one material of APET claim 1 , PETG claim 1 , and polycarbonate4. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the front and back panels are formed entirely of APET claim 1 , PETG claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and back panels comprise paper and a non-rewettable polymer laminated to an inner facing surface of the paper of each panel claim 1 , wherein the non-rewettable polymer is selected from at least one of APET claim 1 , PETG claim 1 , and polycarbonate.6. The secure packaging system of claim 5 , wherein an orientation of a grain of the paper of the front panel is of an ...

THIN FILM HIGH DEFINITION DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed. 1. Flexible packaging for displaying a dimensional image comprising:a substrate;a lens array, the lens array including a plurality of lenses; anda dimensional image layer viewable through the lens array,wherein the dimensional image layer and the lens array define a light steering optical layer having a thickness of about one to about ten mils.2. The flexible packaging of claim 1 , wherein the lens array comprises a preformed lens material having a first surface including the plurality of lenses claim 1 , and a flat second surface claim 1 , and wherein the flat second surface of the lens material is laminated to the substrate.3. The flexible packaging of claim 2 , wherein the dimensional image layer is printed on at least a portion of the flat second surface of the lens material claim 2 , the substrate claim 2 , or both.4. The flexible packaging of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a polymeric film claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of a first surface of the polymeric film is embossed to form the lens array thereon.5. The flexible packaging of claim 4 , wherein the ...

STORED VALUE CARD AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH TAMPER EVIDENT LABEL

A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable. 1a carrier;a stored value card; anda tamper evident label, a first surface of the label being adhered to the stored value card, and a second opposite surface being adhered to the carrier,wherein the label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, the activation indicia being readable to activate the stored value card, andwherein removal of the stored value card from the carrier causes the label to remain coupled to one of the carrier or the card, rendering any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.. A stored value card and carrier assembly, the assembly comprising: This is application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/585,953 filed May 3, 2017, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/331,016 filed May 3, 2016, each of which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.This application relates generally to stored value cards, and more particularly relates to a assembly used for securing activation data within a secure package for stored value cards, the assembly being configured to destroy a portion of the activation barcode should a stored value card be removed from the package for fraudulent purposes.Stored value cards, which may ...

Stored value card and carrier assembly with tamper evident label

A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable. 1a carrier;a stored value card; anda tamper evident label, a first surface of the label being adhered to the stored value card, and a second opposite surface being adhered to the carrier,wherein the label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, the activation indicia being readable to activate the stored value card, andwherein removal of the stored value card from the carrier causes the label to remain coupled to one of the carrier or the card, rendering any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.. A stored value card and carrier assembly, the assembly comprising: The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/331,016 filed May 3, 2016, which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.This application relates generally to stored value cards, and more particularly relates to a assembly used for securing activation data within a secure package for stored value cards, the assembly being configured to destroy a portion of the activation barcode should a stored value card be removed from the package for fraudulent purposes.Stored value cards, which may also be known as gift cards, prepaid cards, shopping cards or fare cards, prepaid ...

Layered image display sheet

A moiré pattern display sheet is defined by a surface, with the surface being configured to be curved. A first layer has a pattern printed thereon. The pattern comprises a series of visual elements in a first row that have been distorted at least in a first direction. At least some of the series of visual elements are printed to approximately follow an arc having a sweep angle associated therewith. A light steering optical layer overlays the first layer. The light steering optical layer comprises a plurality of parallel optical features which each have a width and which change the direction of the light and thereby provide a depth effect of the visual elements to a viewer looking through the light steering optical layer.

Lenticular card and process for making

A lenticulated sheet including a polymeric backing sheet, an imaged transparent sheet having a first smooth side and a second side with a lenticulated region, the transparent sheet optionally having at least one printed image area on the first smooth side and an adhesive layer over the printed image areas and non-image areas of the first smooth side. Air is removed from between the backing layer and the lenticular layer second side, and the adhesive layer is adapted to join the backing layer and the lenticular layer second side. The invention also provides processes useful for preparing a lenticular card including an optional core sheet, or optional primer layers.

Thin film high definition dimensional image display device and methods of making same

A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed.

Lenticular container and method of making

The present disclosure relates to a lenticular display article, such as a container, and a method of making the article. The article includes a lenticular sidewall, which defines a cavity having a top end, and a bottom end, the sidewall having a seam; and an optional base attached to the bottom end of the sidewall. The method of making the article can includes forming a frustoconical sidewall having a seam joining the opposite ends and optionally affixing a base to the bottom end of a lenticular sidewall. Alternatively, the bottom end of the sidewall may be sealed to itself to form a baseless tube.

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Lenticular card and processes for making

A process for making a lenticular card including: providing an imaged transparent sheet having a first smooth side and a second side with a lenticulated region, the transparent sheet optionally having at least one printed image area on the first smooth side and a moisture cure adhesive layer over the printed image areas and non-image areas of the first smooth side, and the moisture cure adhesive layer being applied with a screen press through a screen; and combining the imaged transparent sheet on the adhesive layer side of the transparent sheet with a backing sheet by nipping the paired sheets with a nip roller. The invention also provides processes useful for preparing a lenticular card including an optional core sheet, or optional primer layers.

Thin film high definition dimensional image display device and methods of making same

A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed.

Lenticular sleeves

Flat lenticular blanks (10) are configured into preferably (but not necessarily) tapered self-supporting sleeves (200), by joining opposite sides (11, 12) together at a seam (13) or other interface. The sleeves (200) may be used in applications such as lenticular inserts for injection molded containers, attachments to existing objects; components of lenticular containers manufactured using modified paper cup technology, or glued onto existing paper or plastic cups or containers.

Ficha de construccion de juguete.

La invencion incluye una ficha de material elástico que es capaz de asegurarse a una o más fichas de diseño similar, como se desee para construir una estructura, escultura u otra forma. La ficha tiene una o más ranuras que se extienden hacia adentro desde su perímetro para enganchar otra ficha de diseño similar. La ranura puede usarse para enganchar una ranura.

Toy building chip

The invention includes a chip (10) of resilient material that is capable of being secured to one or more chips (10) of similar design, as desired to build a structure, sculpture or other shape. The chip (10) has one or more slots (18) extending inwardly from its perimeter for engaging another chip (10) of similar design. The slot (18) may be used to engage a similar slot (18) fashioned in another similar chip (10) or to engage only the perimeter of another chip (10).