PERSONALIZED AUDIO GIFT

摘要

An audio digital integrated circuit (28), together with a microphone (24), loudspeaker (18), and battery (26), comprise an audio recording and playback unit (16) which is incorporated into a personalized gift to permit simultaneous enjoyment of both the gift and a personalized audio message recorded thereon. The gift may include a framed picture (14) or photograph (14) with the audio unit (16) being mounted in the frame (12) and having a playback switch (22) easily accesible for actuation by the recipient of the gift. A record switch (20) is included on the audio unit (16) and recessed to prevent unintentional erasure of the recorded message. Alternatively, the audio unit (16) and playback switch (22) may be mounted on a separate picture holder (34) independent of the frame (12). The audio unit (16) may further be incorporated into a festive or decorative holder (48) representative of a special occasion, with the holder (48) being mounted or secured to a personalized gift closely associated with the festive holder (48).