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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2009
Johnson Chua, Singapore, SG;
Yam Fei Lian, Singapore, SG;
Boon Keat Eddy Toh, Singapore, SG;
Jeng Khim Tan, Singapore, SG;
Kar Choon NG, Singapore, SG;
Johnson Chua, Singapore, SG;
Yam Fei Lian, Singapore, SG;
Boon Keat Eddy Toh, Singapore, SG;
Jeng Khim Tan, Singapore, SG;
Kar Choon Ng, Singapore, SG;
Creative Technology Ltd, Singapore, SG;
Abstract
There is provided a method and an apparatus for marketing an object. The apparatus includes a display with a first mode and a second mode; and a housing for containing the object adjacent to the display. The display may preferably be coupled to a controller circuit for activating transition of the display between the first mode and the second mode, with the object being viewable through the display in the second mode. The method includes carrying out activities to create an association between the apparatus and the object; using the apparatus for containment of items; and causing an increase in awareness in the object through use of the apparatus.