公开(公告)号：US20070023531A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11190738

申请日：2005-07-27

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Bettina Gillen

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Bettina Gillen

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06K19/06196

Abstract: A stored-value card assembly comprises a stored-value card and a magnetic sheet. The stored-value card defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface includes an account identifier linking the stored-value card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The stored-value card is substantially non-magnetic. The magnetic sheet is placed on the second surface of stored-value card and is removably coupled to the stored-value card. Methods of assembling a stored-value card assembly, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card assembly, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20060161439A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11037385

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: Dawn Selg ,  Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

Inventor： Dawn Selg ,  Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

IPC: G10L21/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/0866 ,  G06Q20/363

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 储值卡包括音频电路，扬声器，外壳，装饰标记和按钮。 音频电路存储音频文件，并且扬声器耦合到音频电路。 外壳通常包围音频电路和扬声器，并且包括表示连接到储值卡的金融帐户或记录的帐户标识符。 装饰标记对应于音频文件。 按钮和音频电路被调整为使得按下按钮激活音频电路以经由扬声器播放音频文件。 还公开了储值卡组件和使用储值卡的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060157555A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11038011

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: Gaye Dean ,  Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

Inventor： Gaye Dean ,  Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

IPC: G06K5/00 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06K19/07701 ,  G06K19/041 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A stored-value card includes an electrical assembly, a housing, and decorative indicia. The electrical assembly stores an audio file and includes at least one light and a speaker. The housing generally encloses the electrical assembly and includes an account identifier and an activation area. The account identifier signifies a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. Decorative indicia correspond with the audio file and the at least one light. The activation area and the electrical assembly are adapted such that depressing the activation area activates the electrical assembly to play the audio file via the speaker and to illuminate the at least one light to provide an audio and visual presentation. 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.

Abstract translation: 储值卡包括电气组件，壳体和装饰标记。 电气组件存储音频文件并且包括至少一个光和扬声器。 壳体通常包围电气组件并且包括帐户标识符和激活区域。 帐户标识符表示链接到储值卡的金融帐户或记录。 装饰标记对应于音频文件和至少一个灯。 激活区域和电气组件被适配成使得按下激活区域激活电组件以经由扬声器播放音频文件并且照亮至少一个光以提供音频和视觉呈现。 还公开了储值卡组件，促进储值卡销售的方法，使用储值卡的方法和其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20060157554A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11037418

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson ,  Amy Lauer

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson ,  Amy Lauer

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: A63F7/041 ,  A63F9/001 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F7/0833

Abstract: A stored-value card including a housing, a game, and an object. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The game is enclosed within the housing. The object is also enclosed within the housing and placed to selectively interact with the game. The stored-value card is adapted such that manipulation of the housing results in the object moving through at least a portion of the game. 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.

Abstract translation: 包括壳体，游戏和物体的储值卡。 房屋包括适于将储值卡连接到金融账户或财务记录的帐户标识符。 游戏被封闭在房屋内。 物体也被封闭在壳体内并且被放置成选择性地与游戏相互作用。 存储卡适于使得壳体的操纵导致物体移动通过游戏的至少一部分。 还公开了储值卡组件，促进储值卡销售的方法，使用储值卡的方法和其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080065492A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11926236

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G09F23/06 ,  G06Q30/0239 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G09F23/04 ,  G09F2013/222

Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, a light circuit and an account identifier. The housing includes a cover and a base. The cover and the base each define a respective primary panel and a plurality of side walls extending from the respective primary panel. The plurality of side walls defined by the base abut the plurality of side walls defined by the cover. The light circuit includes a light and a switch. The light circuit is substantially enclosed between the base and the cover, and the light is configured to emit illumination upon user interaction with the switch. The account identifier links the stored-value card to an account or record such that value from the account or record can be used as payment toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 储值卡包括外壳，灯电路和帐户标识符。 壳体包括盖和底座。 盖和基座各限定相应的主面板和从相应的主面板延伸的多个侧壁。 由基座限定的多个侧壁邻接由盖限定的多个侧壁。 光电路包括光和开关。 灯电路基本上封闭在基座和盖子之间，并且光被配置成在用户与开关相互作用时发光。 帐户标识符将存值卡链接到帐户或记录，使得可以将来自账户或记录的价值用作购买一种或多种商品和服务的付款。 还公开了储值卡组件和使用储值卡的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070241198A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11404584

申请日：2006-04-14

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson ,  David Smith ,  Erin Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson ,  David Smith ,  Erin Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/00 ,  G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/02 ,  G06Q20/3437 ,  G07F7/0833 ,  G07F17/42

Abstract: A stored-value card including a housing and an object. The housing defining a storage cavity and including a door and an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The door is configured to transition between a closed position where the door covers an opening to the storage cavity and an open position where the opening is uncovered. The object stored within the housing is at least partially removable from the housing when the door is in the open position. 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.

Abstract translation: 包括壳体和物体的储值卡。 所述外壳限定存储腔并且包括门和帐户标识符，其指示与存储卡相连的金融帐户或记录。 门构造成在门覆盖到存储腔的开口的闭合位置和开口未被覆盖的打开位置之间转换。 当门处于打开位置时，存储在壳体内的物体至少部分地可从壳体移除。 还公开了存值卡组件，促进储值卡销售的方法，使用储值卡的方法和其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20060065748A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10952487

申请日：2004-09-28

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson

IPC: G06K19/06 ,  G06K19/00

CPC classification number: G09F7/04 ,  B42D15/045

Abstract: A financial transaction card assembly includes a financial transaction card adapted for access to a financial account or record, and a frame supporting the financial transaction card, the frame comprising a magnetic material adapted to magnetically adhere to a surface. Related products and methods also are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡组件包括适于访问金融账户或记录的金融交易卡和支持金融交易卡的框架，该框架包括适于磁性地附着于表面的磁性材料。 还公开了相关产品和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070290052A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11846997

申请日：2007-08-29

Applicant: Gaye DEAN ,  Ted HALBUR ,  Dave SMITH ,  Timothy CLEGG

Inventor： Gaye DEAN ,  Ted HALBUR ,  Dave SMITH ,  Timothy CLEGG

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06K19/07701 ,  G06K19/041 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06Q30/06

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.

Abstract translation: 储值卡包括电气组件和外壳。 电组件被配置为存储音频文件并且包括光和扬声器。 外壳包围电气组件，并包括一个帐户标识符，表示与储值卡连接的帐户或记录以及激活区​​域。 激活区域和电气组件被适配成使得用户与激活区域的交互使得电气组件既可以通过扬声器播放音频文件，也可以照亮光线，以共同向用户提供音频和视觉呈现。 还公开了储值卡组件，促进储值卡销售的方法，使用储值卡的方法和其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07293701B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US10952487

申请日：2004-09-28

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G09F7/04 ,  B42D15/045

Abstract: A financial transaction card assembly includes a financial transaction card adapted for access to a financial account or record, and a frame supporting the financial transaction card, the frame comprising a magnetic material adapted to magnetically adhere to a surface. Related products and methods also are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡组件包括适于访问金融账户或记录的金融交易卡和支持金融交易卡的框架，该框架包括适于磁性地附着于表面的磁性材料。 还公开了相关产品和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060157556A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11038018

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Dave Smith ,  Timothy Clegg

IPC: G06K5/00 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G09F23/06 ,  G06Q30/0239 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G09F23/04 ,  G09F2013/222

Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing and a light circuit. The housing defines a first primary panel and a second primary panel spaced from the first primary panel. The first primary panel defines an account identifier signifying a financial account linked to the stored-value card. A side is defined between the first primary panel and the second primary panel. The light circuit includes a light and a switch and is generally enclosed within the housing but for the light. The light extends from the side of the housing and is configured to be illuminated upon application of a force to the switch. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 储值卡包括外壳和灯电路。 壳体限定与第一主面板间隔开的第一主面板和第二主面板。 第一个主要面板定义了一个帐户标识符，表示连接到储值卡的金融帐户。 一侧限定在第一主面板和第二主面板之间。 光电路包括光和开关，并且通常封装在壳体内，但是用于光。 光从壳体的侧面延伸并且被构造成在向开关施加力时照亮。 还公开了储值卡组件和使用储值卡的方法。