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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2006
David B. Smith, Falcon Heights, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Primoz Samardzija, Marina del Ray, CA (US);
David B. Smith, Falcon Heights, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Primoz Samardzija, Marina del Ray, CA (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A financial transaction product includes a media player, a housing, and an account identifier. The media player is configured to receive and store compressed digital media files and to convert the compressed digital media files into sound waves. The housing at least partially encloses the media player. The account identifier links the housing to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. Methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction card assembly and other embodiments are also disclosed.