US 8,708,239 B2 · Stored-value card with audio capabilities

Abstract

A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.

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Dependent claims

A stored-value card assembly comprising:

an audio circuit including a memory storing an audio file;
a speaker coupled to the audio circuit;
an activation area aligned with a switch of the audio circuit, such that interaction with the activation area moves the switch to initiate the audio circuit to play the audio file via the speaker;
a stored value-card including an account identifier linking the stored-value card assembly to a financial account or record;
a backer coupled to and supporting the stored-value card;
a storage chamber maintaining the audio circuit and the speaker, the storage chamber including open areas around the audio circuit and the speakers, and
protruding features extending across the open areas for supporting the storage chamber to substantially prevent collapse of the storage chamber at points spaced from the audio circuit and the speaker.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Stored-value card with audio capabilities

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