Target Brands, Inc.

Dawn M Selg

Timothy P Clegg

Ted C Halbur

Dave B Smith

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.

Stored-value card with audio capabilities

A stored-value card includes an audio circuit, a speaker, a housing, decorative indicia, and a button. The audio circuit stores an audio file, and the speaker is coupled to the audio circuit. The housing generally encloses the audio circuit and the speaker and includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The decorative indicia corresponds with the audio file. The button and the audio circuit are adapted such that depressing the button activates the audio circuit to play the audio file via the speaker. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.

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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Dawn M Selg