Abstract: A method includes causing a plurality of gift provider options to be provided via a display, receiving a first input indicative of a selection of a gift provider, causing, a plurality of gift values to be provided via the display, receiving a second input indicative of a selection of a desired gift value, requesting payment information corresponding to at least the desired gift value, and receiving a third input including payment information indicative of the desired gift value. The method also includes receiving a unique value code corresponding to the gift provider from a remote processing center, wherein the desired gift value is redeemable from the gift provider using the value code. The method further includes causing a printer to print the unique value code on one of a greeting card or giftable item separate from the greeting card.

Abstract: A token provides the recipient with access to gifted content. Upon activation and redemption of the token, the recipient may be gain access to a gift, and the gift can take various forms. Some gifts may be electronic, while others may be physical in nature. Physical gifts, such as subscription-based gifts are not physically present at the time of giving. The token is pre-packaged in a fun gift packaging, making the gifting and unwrapping experience more meaningful.

Abstract: A gift bag is provided having a generally traditional gift bag configuration with four side panels, a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end for inserting therein and removing therefrom a gift or other such item. At least one of the side panels of the gift bag is double-walled, thereby forming a cavity within the gift bag. A plurality of candy pieces is contained within the cavity. A candy dispenser is integral with the gift bag having a container into which one or more of the plurality of candy pieces may enter after exiting the cavity through a small opening therein. Once the candy dispenser is moved to an open position, a user can remove the candy therefrom and then move the candy dispenser back to a closed position in order to contain the remainder of the plurality of candy pieces within the gift bag.

Abstract: A gift bag is provided having a generally traditional gift bag configuration with four side panels, a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end for inserting therein and removing therefrom a gift or other such item. At least one of the side panels of the gift bag is double-walled, thereby forming a cavity within the gift bag. A plurality of candy pieces is contained within the cavity. A candy dispenser is integral with the gift bag having a container into which one or more of the plurality of candy pieces may enter after exiting the cavity through a small opening therein. Once the candy dispenser is moved to an open position, a user can remove the candy therefrom and then move the candy dispenser back to a closed position in order to contain the remainder of the plurality of candy pieces within the gift bag.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide a solution for monitoring execution of an application on a computer system. In an embodiment, a plurality of base operating values is obtained via an agentless process for each of a set of resource utilization variables that measure performance of the computer system. Based on these base operating values, an application profile for the computer system is compiled. This application profile can include an upper process control limit and a lower process control limit for each of the set of resource utilization variables. Execution of an application can be monitored by gathering operating values from the computer system during execution of the application and comparing the gathered values to the corresponding upper process control limits and the lower process control limits in the application profile.

Abstract: A greeting card which contains a foam body covered by a front and rear surface material and one or more cavities contained therein for accommodating components of a sound and motor module. The greeting card contains a mobile object, which in a preferred embodiment includes a bundle of individual fiber strands. The bundle of fiber strands are attached to the motor module such that activation of the motor module cause the bundle of fiber strands to separate and spin or twirl. The bundle of fibers strands are attached to the motor through an opening in an upper perimeter surface of the foam body. The bundle of fibers together with the printed front and back surface material combine to resemble a character having a tuft of hair which spins upon activation of the motor module. The greeting card also contains a sound module which plays back audio upon activation.

Abstract: A greeting card which contains a foam body covered by a front and rear surface material and one or more cavities contained therein for accommodating components of a sound and motor module. The greeting card contains a mobile object, which in a preferred embodiment includes a bundle of individual fiber strands. The bundle of fiber strands are attached to the motor module such that activation of the motor module cause the bundle of fiber strands to separate and spin or twirl. The bundle of fibers strands are attached to the motor through an opening in an upper perimeter surface of the foam body. The bundle of fibers together with the printed front and back surface material combine to resemble a character having a tuft of hair which spins upon activation of the motor module. The greeting card also contains a sound module which plays back audio upon activation.

Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to a greeting card in the shape of a wine bottle. A clear vacuum form is placed onto the front surface of a two-panel greeting card, creating a cavity therebetween. An intricate paper scene is disposed within the cavity, concealing various electronic components. A faux cork is attached to the greeting card at a pivot point wherein the faux cork can move between a first position where it is partially contained within the cavity and a second position where it is substantially outside of the cavity. Movement of the faux cork about the pivot point causes playback of pre-recorded audio and illumination of one or more LED lights and/or fiber optics.

Abstract: Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The interactive greeting card of the present invention contains a multi-panel greeting card body with various electronic components contained and concealed therein. Upon opening the greeting card, spoken instructions may instruct the user to move an attached magnet from one area of the greeting card to another to initiate a surprise or various special effects such as sound and light.

Abstract: Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An interactive electronic greeting card and message application comprising a digital character, wherein the digital character responds to a user's input by providing an audio or visual response. The user's input and the digital character's audio or visual response are recorded for subsequent storage or distribution. The user input may be in the form of a voice command or a movement or a sound. The audio or visual response may be in the form of a sound, or a pre-recorded answer, or a changed graphical representation of the digital character. The interactive electronic greeting card application may be hosted on a portable computing device.

Abstract: The interactive greeting card of the present invention contains a multi-panel greeting card body with various electronic components contained and concealed therein. Upon opening the greeting card, spoken instructions may instruct the user to move an attached magnet from one area of the greeting card to another to initiate a surprise or various special effects such as sound and light.

Abstract: Audio or sound envelopes contain or are combined with a sound module for generating and playing prerecorded sound tracks upon the opening of the envelope or removal of its contents. Operation of the sound module may be activated by the opening of the envelope flap, or by removal of the envelope contents. The flap is configured with a removable strip which protects the sound module from damage before and after opening. The sound module can be replayed by repeated operation of the flap. Alternate embodiments of the audio envelopes have other structural or operational features which work in concert with the sound module.

Abstract: Digital media greeting cards with self-contained sound, image, light or other electronic modules operative to play digital media, and related digital media either packaged with the greeting car or accessible via an internet link which is identified or enabled by the greeting card. Audio digital media cards contain a digital sound producing module and hold a CD or other digital media device with corresponding digital media content to that of the sound module, or a link to an internet site where corresponding digital media content is located. The sound module contains a sampling of the music contained on the audio CD so that a consumer can sample the CD before deciding to purchase the greeting card or so that the greeting card recipient is provided with a sample of what is contained on the CD. In an alternate embodiment, the greeting card contains an alphanumeric code printed thereon that will allow the recipient to download one or more audio files from an internet based digital music provider.