A visual-information security system that includes an information security label positioned to conceal visual information on a substrate. The information security label may include a spiral-shaped cut (or other complex shape) within the body of the label and a pull-tab, such that when a user pulls on the tab, the label peels off of the substrate in a spiral pattern, revealing the information concealed beneath the label. The complex-shaped cut makes reapplication of the label difficult and evident, thus providing security to consumers. The label may include multiple layers of material, for example, a peel-off layer and an adhesive layer.

A business card information management system that is preferable for realizing a business card that assures the authenticity of a user and that is more appealing is provided. A company and its members are authenticated. Business card information of the members of the authenticated company is registered in tables 400 to 460. Based on a business card ID, a two-dimensional barcode is generated. The generated two-dimensional barcode is printed on the business card. A mobile terminal 210 reads the business card ID from the two-dimensional barcode printed on the business card, the business card information correlated with the read business card ID is searched from the tables 400 to 460, and the obtained business card information is provided to the mobile terminal 210. Business card exchange information expressing a relation of the member whom the business card is exchanged with is registered in a business card exchange information table 480. Based on the business card exchange information in the business card exchange information table 480, the correlation of the business card information and business card back information in the tables 400 to 460 is updated.

A card for distributing advertising and information is described. The card, which can be laminated, includes a card body and an expandable component that is detachable from the card body. The expandable component includes two connected plies of material that are connected to form a closed end that is opposite to a detachment end at which the expandable component is detachable from the card body. The expandable component optionally may include one or more sheets of material that are arranged in a folded configuration between the two plies while the expandable component is still attached to the card body. Once the expandable component is detached from the card body, the expandable component is openable to reveal concealed printed matter printed on an interior surface.

A visual-information security system that includes an information security label positioned to conceal visual information on a substrate. The information security label may include a spiral-shaped cut (or other complex shape) within the body of the label and a pull-tab, such that when a user pulls on the tab, the label peels off of the substrate in a spiral pattern, revealing the information concealed beneath the label. The complex-shaped cut makes reapplication of the label difficult and evident, thus providing security to consumers. The label may include multiple layers of material, for example, a peel-off layer and an adhesive layer.

A Method and Apparatus for Comparing Colors have been disclosed. In one implementation a compliant membrane which is substantially transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on the user's skin to see what the shade/color will look like on the skin. In one implementation a compliant substrate which is largely transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on an inanimate object to see how the shade/color will appear on the inanimate object without the substrate itself causing an unnecessary barrier between the inanimate object and the shade/color.

Battery unit for an electronic price label and an electronic price label, which includes a separate, external, replaceable battery unit having a battery, and a fastening means, which may be detachably fasten the battery unit to the frame part of the electronic price label.

A system and method are described for the production of color selection swatch cards for point of purchase displays of custom blended paints, textiles or plastics using a digital inkjet printer and custom blended inkjet inks based on a set of base inks that can be blended using commercial match prediction software. The base inks are matched spectrally to the base paints, dyes or plastics.

A three-dimensional label with an easy to identify vertical label face that is used to display a container and or content of the container. The label attaches to any part of a container to identify but not limited to the contents, name, brand, cause, purpose, person, season or medication. The primary purpose of the invention is to provide an easy to identify label for products that otherwise may be difficult to distinguish between, such as spices in a spice cabinet or medication in a medicine cabinet. The label can be formed to be the physical cap or lid to the container, and may include other elements such as a slide-in label or a straw for a drink container. The vertical label face could be affixed to the base of the label such that it can hinge up and down.

A security badge device is disclosed that is a badge holder for healthcare staff, school employees, office employees, etc. The security badge device comprises a body component that comprises a circular button that can be pressed one or more times to indicate a certain code. The button may be color coded and comprise a set of instructions available for users to learn to operate the device. Upon activation, a signal is then sent through an emergency system via a GPS tracker that tells the staff where in the building the user is and what is needed to assist the user calling for help. The number of times the button is pushed indicates what type of assistance is required.

A label construction including a substrate has a first and second opposite side. The substrate includes a layer of microporous film and a layer of elastomeric film. The layer of microporous film and the layer of elastomeric film are laminated together. The label construction further includes one or more layers of functional materials disposed on either or both of the first and second sides of the substrate.