The reusable printed card is a physical card such as a greeting card, postcard or business card, with an embedded RFID chip, specifically NFC (Near Field Communication), and a QR (Quick Response) Code, wherein the contents, such as text messages, photos, and audio-visual contents composed or arranged by the sender can be read and then be modified, to reuse it, eventually by the recipient using one's personal NFC-enabled device such as smartphone, or tablet. The computer application residing on the central server identifies the content and card information via the NFC or QR Code that is transmitted via the recipient's personal device through the internet, then simulating the printed card and displaying the actual contents on the personal device upon scanning the card. The history of the contents of each card is kept and are readily available for the sender's and recipients' memory-sake and for social media purposes under the sender's and recipient's account stored on the central server, and/or in their personal devices' local storage in the case of business card information for instance.

A greeting card that selectively opens and closes. The greeting card assembly simulates a firework display in the background of a foreground message when opened. The greeting card assembly has a card section that contains an internal compartment covered by a top panel. A plurality of cutouts are formed through the top panel that are shaped as firework starbursts. LEDs are positioned within the internal compartment for selectively backlighting the cutouts. A light diffusing element is interposed between the cutouts and the LEDs. A speaker is positioned within the internal compartment for playing a digital soundtrack of exploding fireworks. At least one foreground panel is provided that is positioned a distance from the top panel when the greeting card assembly is opened. When viewed, the foreground panels stand in front of a card section that is playing a soundtrack and flashing lights behind starburst cutouts to simulate background fireworks.

A three-dimensional (3D) pop-up display is provided. The 3D display comprises a folding panel formed of a paper substrate, and a power source. The folding panel comprises an interior surface with a pop-up element integral therewith. The pop-up element is located about a hinge of the folding panel and configured to form a 3D graphic about the hinge upon opening the folding panel. The pop-up element also comprises an electrical device printed or placed thereon. The electrical device includes at least one of a light source or a speaker. The power source is contained between the interior surface of the folding panel and the pop-up element and configured to power the electrical device.

A greeting card having an audio message recording and playback device permits recording of personalized audio messages to be played upon opening of the greeting card. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, which would be applicable when the card is displayed in a store, a potential purchaser may experience the functionality of the card by recording their own test message. The test message is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the card may be switched to after purchase by removal of a trial mode panel from the greeting card, a user recorded message is played repeatedly upon subsequent openings of the card. The user recorded message may be followed by a prerecorded recording, such as a song. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions for recording a message, may also be included.

The invention provides flash imaging devices that include an optical change component that undergoes a change in response to an applied stimulus, a substrate and a stimulus element. Also provided are articles that include the subject devices, as well as methods of making and using the same.

Interactive greeting card and gift card holders with a hinged mechanism which provide fun user interaction and triggers audio playback. Each greeting card and gift card holder includes portion thereof which hinges or pivots about an axis. When the greeting card or gift card holder is hinged, or pivoted about the hinge, one or more special effects are triggered. Special effects may include audio, emergence or ejection of a gift card holder (w/gift card) or gift card, the appearance of a thought or word bubble, or any other special effect.

A system and method for presenting data items on a card comprising a media device, a radio frequency transceiver, a memory unit and a processor. The media device is configured to render at least one type of media content items. The device is disposed on the card. The radio frequency transceiver receives a data item from at least one user terminal. The memory unit stores a set of program modules. The set of program modules comprises an input module, an output module, and an optimizer module. The input module, is configured to receive the data item from the radio frequency transceiver. The optimizer module is configured to convert the data item into a first media content item, the first media content item being in a format capable to be rendered by the media device. The output module renders the first media content item on the media device.

An electronic card with secured switch connection includes a circuit board and an insulation sheet; a contact plate and a elastic sheet provided on the circuit board and acting as a switch, the elastic sheet resiliently pressed against the contact plate, the insulation sheet being slidable between the contact plate and the elastic sheet; a U-shaped snap-engaging sleeve provided on the circuit board and located above the contact plate and the elastic sheet, the insulation sheet being slidably inserted in the U-shaped snap-engaging sleeve, one end of the insulation sheet being provided with a through hole, the circuit board and a fixed end of the insulation sheet being fixed on two sides of a folding electronic card respectively. The electronic card with secured switch connection is advantageous in that it can prevent displacement of the insulation sheet.

A greeting card having a gift card holder attached thereto with motor module which is operative to cause movement to the gift card holder. The greeting card may additionally contain a mobile object attached to the gift card holder which moves out of synch with the gift card holder. The gift card holder may contain a first portion and a second portion which separate to reveal a gift card therein.

A combined greeting card and gift card holder which also includes audio capability and motor movement of at least one mobile object attached to or integral with the greeting card. The greeting card may additionally contain certain embellishments such as faux fur to make the greeting card more appealing and entertaining.