A portable handheld device including a CPU for processing a script; a multi-core processor for processing an image; an input buffer for receiving data for processing by the multi-core processor, the input buffer being provided under the control of the multi-core processor to send data thereto; and an output buffer for receiving data processed by the multi-core processor, the output buffer being provided under the control of the multi-core processor to receive data therefrom. The multi-core processor comprises a plurality of micro-coded processing units. The CPU is configured with authority to clear and query the input and output buffers.

Systems and methods for using an information wallet system to deliver a gift and receive, redeem, or re-gift the gift are disclosed. The information wallet system's storage is securely maintained by a financial institution computing system (i.e. a bank) and receives and holds purchase transaction information. Purchase information transaction may be received from a user computing device or an entity computing system, such as a merchant computing system. In one embodiment, a user may purchase a gift through an online website or at a brick and mortar location and direct the gift to be deposited into the information wallet storage of a recipient. A recipient may then continue to hold the gift, redeem the gift, or re-gift the gift to another party.

Packaging comprising: (a) a prepaid card at least partially enclosed within the packaging, the prepaid card including a barcode at least partially visible through a cutout in the packaging; and (b) a reference barcode located on the packaging, wherein the reference barcode is compared to the barcode of the prepaid card to ensure the reference barcode has the same or similar design to that of the barcode of the prepaid card to identify counterfeit or tampered with packaging.

A security system for an article of manufacture includes: one or more first planchettes included in the article of manufacture and configured to luminesce when a first frequency of light is directed to the one or more first planchettes; and one or more second planchettes included in the article of manufacture and configured to luminesce when a second frequency of light is directed to the one or more second planchettes. The first and second planchettes have one or more first planchette substrates each including a first planchette surface having a first UV-reactive microprinting thereon; and one or more second planchette substrates each including a second planchette surface having a second UV-reactive microprinting thereon. The first UV-reactive microprinting is different from the second UV-reactive microprinting.

A security system for an article of manufacture includes: one or more first planchettes included in the article of manufacture and configured to luminesce when a first frequency of light is directed to the one or more first planchettes; and one or more second planchettes included in the article of manufacture and configured to luminesce when a second frequency of light is directed to the one or more second planchettes. The first and second planchettes have one or more first planchette substrates each including a first planchette surface having a first UV-reactive microprinting thereon; and one or more second planchette substrates each including a second planchette surface having a second UV-reactive microprinting thereon. The first UV-reactive microprinting is different from the second UV-reactive microprinting.

A credit card skin overlay and/or card skin overlay is provided. The credit card skin overlay and/or card skin overlay comprises a cast vinyl material, an adhesive layer, and ornamental elements. The cast vinyl material may have a thickness greater than conventional credit card skins. The adhesive layer may be removable. The ornamental elements may comprise simulated rhinestones. The second side may have a textured surface. The overlay may further comprise decorative text. A method of manufacturing the credit card skin overlay and/or card skin overlay may include preparing a cast vinyl material. The method may involve applying an adhesive layer to a first side of the cast vinyl material. The method may include attaching ornamental elements to a second side of the cast vinyl material. The cast vinyl material may have a thickness similar to automotive vinyl wraps. The method may further comprise creating a textured surface on the second side. The method may also include incorporating decorative text into the overlay.

A credit card skin overlay and/or card skin overlay is provided. The credit card skin overlay and/or card skin overlay comprises a cast vinyl material, an adhesive layer, and ornamental elements. The cast vinyl material may have a thickness greater than conventional credit card skins. The adhesive layer may be removable. The ornamental elements may comprise simulated rhinestones. The second side may have a textured surface. The overlay may further comprise decorative text. A method of manufacturing the credit card skin overlay and/or card skin overlay may include preparing a cast vinyl material. The method may involve applying an adhesive layer to a first side of the cast vinyl material. The method may include attaching ornamental elements to a second side of the cast vinyl material. The cast vinyl material may have a thickness similar to automotive vinyl wraps. The method may further comprise creating a textured surface on the second side. The method may also include incorporating decorative text into the overlay.

A user device may cause light to be emitted at a security article by one or more light emission devices of the user device. The user device may obtain from a first set of one or more optical sensor devices of the user device first sensor data associated with the security article, and may obtain from a second set of one or more optical sensor devices of the user device second sensor data associated with the security article. The user device may determine, based on the first sensor data and the second sensor data, one or more characteristics of a security feature of the security article. The user device may determine, based on the one or more characteristics of the security feature, whether the security article is authentic. The user device may cause, based on determining whether the security article is authentic, one or more actions to be performed.

A user device may cause light to be emitted at a security article by one or more light emission devices of the user device. The user device may obtain from a first set of one or more optical sensor devices of the user device first sensor data associated with the security article, and may obtain from a second set of one or more optical sensor devices of the user device second sensor data associated with the security article. The user device may determine, based on the first sensor data and the second sensor data, one or more characteristics of a security feature of the security article. The user device may determine, based on the one or more characteristics of the security feature, whether the security article is authentic. The user device may cause, based on determining whether the security article is authentic, one or more actions to be performed.

The present invention is a layered structure and method for the printing of 3D cards through the application of ultra violet curable material. While this method is particularly useful in the printing of sports and trading cards, it could be used for other types of cards that includes both business and playing cards. There are potentially five different layers, or more depending on the desired effect, that will be printed atop a base substrate. The 3D effects will be due to the print settings for two different layers of clear UV ink. The first layer of UV ink will provide the majority of thickness to ensure the image or text for a card protrudes from the surface, while the second layer of UV ink will be applied so that a textured appearance is given to the card.