Folders with Entertainment Functionality
The present invention is directed toward a folder having at least one pocket with entertainment functionality. The outer and inner sides of the front, back and/or divider panels serve as display layers comprising a variety of interactive audio/visual stimuli enabling elements such as picture graphics, illuminated picture sections and/or sound recording or playing systems.
1 . A folder having at least one pocket comprising:
a. A first cover having a front panel and a back panel;
b. A second cover having a front panel and a back panel wherein the second cover is physically attached to the first cover;
c. A display layer physically incorporated into the front panel of the first cover through which a plurality of LEDs can be viewed;
d. An activation mechanism physically incorporated into at least one of the front or back panel of said first cover or second cover;
e. Circuitry that places in electrical communication a power source, the activation button and said LEDs; and
f. A substrate in physical contact with said circuitry for providing protection to the circuitry.
2 . The folder of claim 1 wherein the LEDs flash randomly.
3 . The folder of claim 1 wherein the LEDs flash in a predetermined pattern.
4 . The folder of claim 1 wherein the LEDs are positioned in proximity to textual statements placed on a surface of the display layer.
5 . The folder of claim 4 wherein the textual statements include at least one of could, may be, yes, ask again, always, and no.
6 . The folder of claim 1 further comprising a microphone for recording sound.
7 . The folder of claim 1 further comprising a speaker for playing sound.
8 . A folder having at least one pocket comprising:
a. A first cover having a front panel and a back panel;
b. A second cover having a front panel and a back panel wherein the second cover is physically attached to the first cover;
c. A display layer physically incorporated into the front panel of the first cover wherein the display layer has a plurality of holes;
d. An activation mechanism physically incorporated into at least one of the front or back panel of said first cover or second cover;
e. Circuitry that places in electrical communication a power source, a memory, the activation mechanism and said speaker; and
f. A substrate in physical contact with said circuitry for providing protection to the circuitry.
9 . The folder of claim 8 wherein the activation mechanism is in the form of a graphical image of a piano key.
10 . The folder of claim 8 wherein the activation mechanism is in the form of guitar strings protruding from a surface of the display layer.
11 . The folder of claim 8 wherein the activation mechanism is in the form of a graphical image of a drumstick.
12 . The folder of claim 8 wherein the activation mechanism is in the form of a display layer having a graphical image of a drum.
13 . The folder of claim 8 further comprising a microphone for recording sound.
14 . The folder of claim 8 further comprising a speaker for playing sound.
15 . A folder having at least one pocket comprising:
a. A first cover having a front panel and a back panel;
b. A second cover having a front panel and a back panel wherein the second cover is physically attached to the first cover;
c. A display layer physically incorporated into the front panel of the first cover;
d. An activation mechanism physically incorporated into at least one of the front or back panel of said first cover or second cover;
e. A plurality of gears physically incorporated into the first cover;
f. A movable structure positioned above the display layer and physically attached to at least one of said gears;
g. Circuitry that places in electrical communication a power source, the activation mechanism and said plurality of gears; and
h. A substrate in physical contact with said circuitry for providing protection to the circuitry.
16 . The folder of claim 15 wherein the movable structure is a rotating wheel.
17 . The folder of claim 15 wherein the movable structure is hands of a clock.
18 . The folder of claim 1 further comprising a microphone for recording sound.
19 . The folder of claim 1 further comprising a speaker for playing sound.
20 . A folder having at least one pocket comprising:
a. A first cover having a front panel and a back panel;
b. A second cover having a front panel and a back panel wherein the second cover is physically attached to the first cover;
c. A display layer physically incorporated into the front panel of the first cover wherein the display layer has embedded therein translucent material;
d. An activation mechanism physically incorporated into at least one of the front or back panel of said first cover or second cover;
e. Circuitry that places in electrical communication a power source, the activation button and a light emitter wherein said light emitter is positioned below said translucent material; and
f. A substrate in physical contact with said circuitry for providing protection to the circuitry.