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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2007
Gaye B. Dean, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Dave B. Smith, St. Paul, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Gaye B. Dean, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Dave B. Smith, St. Paul, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A stored-value card includes an electrical assembly and a housing. The electrical assembly is configured to store an audio file and includes a light and a speaker. The housing encloses the electrical assembly and includes an account identifier signifying an account or record linked to the stored-value card and an activation area. The activation area and the electrical assembly are adapted such that user interaction with the activation area causes the electrical assembly to both play the audio file via the speaker and illuminate the light to collectively provide an audio and visual presentation to a user. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value cards, methods, of using a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.