Jewelry box with electronic display apparatus

Abstract

An improved jewelry box having electronic display apparatus includes a top section pivotally connected to a bottom section by a hinge. By opening the box, an LCD or other devices display video, audio or photographic data intended for the recipient of the jewelry. A switch is provided which activates the display of the data once the box is opened by the recipient and to turn the display off upon closing the box. The jewelry box includes a light source controlled by the switch so that the light source is illuminated after the box is opened to further enhance the perceived value of the jewelry. A multimedia memory card slot or a USB port is provided for exchanging data between an external memory source, such as MMC/SD cards, and the internal memory of the jewelry box to change, add to or modify the video, audio or photographic data to be displayed. The jewelry box includes a rechargeable battery to provide a power source for the LCD and other devices.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This present invention is directed to an improved jewelry box that when used to present jewelry to someone, contains an electronic display, diffused light, audio speaker and supporting computer electronics for the audio / visual displaying of messages, greetings and or photographic images which plays when the box is opened to enhance the jeweler, jewelry and receiving.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Jewelry boxes are frequently used for giving / presenting jewelry such as diamond rings, precious stones, earrings, watches, bracelets or necklaces. Such conventional boxes are used to provide a setting befitting the jeweler and or content of the jewelry box to enhance the perceived value of the contents for the recipient. A wide range and quality of exterior and interior material and finishes provide the appropriate setting for the jeweler and its product, with elegance and luxury as the prime objective of the jewe...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The box includes a rechargeable internal power source (like lithium) adapted to provide power for the LCD, computer memory and the supporting electronics. There are 2 switches. One is a mechanical switch that activates the light source and or electronic program when the box is opened and terminates such when it is closed. The second is an electronic switch that determines if the selected program will execute or not when the box is opened. This switch activates the display of the data stored in the computer memory on the LCD once the box is opened by the recipient and terminates the program as well. This switch also allows the box to remain open without any light or audio / visual display being active.

[0008]In one or more embodiments, the jewelry box includes an audio speaker. Audio formats like AVI, QT, MIDI, CDA, MP3, MP4 can be stored in the jewelry box computer memory. The audio file can be programmed to play through the audio speaker once the box is opened. In further embodiments, the jewelry box can include a light source controlled by the switch so that the light source is illuminated after the box is opened to further enhance the perceived value of the jewelry. The light source is diffused and distributed around the jewelry piece so there are no hot spots so as to not impair the visual observation of the jewelry.

Problems solved by technology

However, conventional jewelry boxes do not utilize current updated digital technology that would benefit both the jeweler and the recipient.

These conventional boxes also do not allow for displaying personalized messages that can be a customized special one-time message created for the recipient by the gift-giver on his or her home computer for later use.

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