VIDEO GIFT CARD HOLDER AND SYSTEM
The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for holding and presenting transaction cards, stored value cards, or gift cards along with a video presentation. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a gift card holder that includes a device for storing and playing video files and systems and methods for delivering content to the device via an online transaction.
1 . A gift card holder device comprising:
a main body defining an interior chamber;
a video player housed within the interior chamber;
a power source housed within the interior chamber; and
a communication port within the main body, wherein the communication port is in electrical communication with the video player;
2 . The device of claim 1 further comprising an adhesive to affix the gift card to the main body.
3 . The device of claim 1 further comprising a pocket affixed to the main body to receive the gift card.
4 . The device of claim 1 further comprising at least one slot formed in the main body to receive the gift card.
5 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the video player comprises:
a processor;
a display device;
a speaker device;
memory;
a power switch; and
at least one playback switch.
6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises:
a front wall;
a back wall;
a top wall;
a bottom wall;
a first sidewall; and
a second sidewall;
7 . The device of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the front wall, back wall, top wall, bottom wall, first sidewall, and second sidewall comprises at least one indicia.
8 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one indicia is adhered to the respective wall.
9 . The device of claim 3 , wherein the back wall comprises a back panel, the back panel further comprising:
a first cutout to receive a speaker; and
a second cutout to access the power source.
10 . The device of claim 3 , wherein the bottom wall comprises a cutout to access a communications port.
11 . A gift card holder device comprising:
a main body defining an interior chamber;
a cover portion hingedly attached to the main body;
a video player housed within the interior chamber;
a power source housed within the interior chamber;
a communication port within the main body, wherein the communication port is in electrical communication with the video player;
12 . The gift card device of claim 11 wherein the cover portion comprises a cutout aligned with a display device of the video player, such that the display device may be viewed through the cover portion.
13 . The gift card device of claim 11 further comprising at least one photo display page.
14 . The gift card device of claim 13 , wherein the least one photo display page comprises image.
15 . The gift card device of claim 11 , further comprising a case for holding the main body.
16 . The gift card device of claim 15 , wherein the case is configured to protect the main body during storage or transport.
17 . A method of personalizing a video gift card holder comprising:
connecting the video gift card holder to a computing device;
transferring a data file to the data storage medium from the computing device; and
disconnecting the video gift card holder from the computing device.
18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the data file comprises a video, audio, or still images.
19 . A method of personalizing a video gift card holder comprising:
accessing an online portal:
inputting data into an interface of the online portal, wherein the data identifies at least one of a gift recipient, an occasion, or a gift giver;
selecting at least one data file to be stored on the video gift card holder;
selecting a gift card to be attached to the video gift card holder; and
selecting a monetary value for the gift card.
20 . The method of claim 19 further comprising selecting a video teaser to associate with the video gift card holder.