GREETING CARD WITH SUBSEQUENT AUDIO AFTER CLOSING

摘要

A greeting card having an audio message and playback device delivers a first sound recording upon opening of the greeting card and a second sound recording upon closing of the greeting card. The delivery of each sound recording may be delayed by a timing component within the audio message and playback device. Additionally, the delivery of each sound recording may be played simultaneously or in queue. Sound recordings may also be recorded by a user using a recording component that is in addition to the audio message and playback device. The audio message and playback device may also include an additional trial mode component that allows the user to test a recorded message before purchasing the greeting card and place the greeting card into a use mode that allows the user to permanently record the message.

主权项

1. An audio greeting card comprising:
a card body having a plurality of panels, wherein one of the panels is a frontmost panel and one of the panels is a rearmost panel, wherein the greeting card is in a closed position when the frontmost panel and the rearmost panel are generally parallel, and wherein the greeting card is in an open position when the frontmost panel and the rearmost panel are not generally parallel; an audio message playback device coupled with the card body, the device having a memory component with a first audio message stored therein, a speaker for playing the first audio message upon closing of the card, and a power source; and a card status detector, wherein the card status detector detects the closing of the card and wherein the first audio message is played after closing of the card.