Greeting card assembly with simulated background fireworks

Abstract

According to the greeting card assembly with the simulated background fireworks, when the greeting card assembly is opened, firework performance is simulated in the background of foreground information, the greeting card assembly is provided with a card part, the card part comprises an internal compartment covered by a top panel, a plurality of notches are formed in the top panel in a penetrating mode, and the notches form a firework star. An LED is disposed within the interior compartment for selectively backlighting the incision. A light diffusion element is inserted between the cut-out and the LED, a loudspeaker is arranged in the internal compartment and is used for playing digital music of firework explosion, and at least one foreground panel is provided, and when the greeting card assembly is opened, the foreground panel is at a certain distance from the top panel. When viewed, the foreground panel stands in front of the card portion that is playing the game and flashes behind the awn cut to simulate the background firework.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of greeting cards containing electronic components, and particularly relates to a greeting card assembly with simulated background fireworks. Background Art

[0002] The production and sale of greeting cards have been around for centuries. Nowadays, greeting cards are usually made of a folded thick paper sheet. Therefore, it is necessary to unfold or "open" the greeting card in order to read the information printed on the greeting card.

[0003] The panels and various folding structures of many greeting cards are glued to the original paper substrate of the greeting card. This forms paper layers on both sides of the folding line. Since the greeting card can have a layered structure, electronic components such as circuit boards and batteries can be integrated into the layered structure of the greeting card. The electronic components enable the greeting card to play music or flash when opened. The U.S. Patent No. 11,577,539 to Chen and the U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2023 / 0166553 to Chen illustrate such prior art greeting cards as examples.

[0004] Greeting cards containing electronic devices usually include a on / off switch that automatically activates the electronic devices when the greeting card is opened. In this way, when the greeting card is opened, the greeting card will only play music and / or flash. When the greeting card is closed and / or pressed into an envelope, the on / off switch can prevent the electronic devices from being accidentally activated.

[0005] Although the prior art greeting cards include lights and play sounds, the lights illuminate the foreground of the graphic and / or the graphic in the same plane as the main graphic. The lights are not used to create a background image. In movies and photography, one of the most representative backgrounds used in congratulatory scenes is a fireworks show. Such an image has great commercial appeal for various products such as congratulatory greeting cards. However, it is very difficult to form an image of a background fireworks show in media such as greeting cards. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a novel greeting card design that can provide pop-up information in the foreground and simulate a fireworks show in the background. In this way, the greeting card simulates the representative congratulatory image of a background fireworks show. The details of this novel greeting card design are described and claimed below.

[0007] The present utility model achieves the above object through the following technical solutions: A greeting card component with simulated background fireworks. When the greeting card component is opened, the background simulates a fireworks show, and the foreground simulates congratulatory messages. The greeting card component includes: a first part, including an internal compartment covered by a top panel; a plurality of cuts are formed through the top panel, wherein the plurality of cuts are shaped as fireworks starbursts; an LED is provided in the internal compartment for selectively backlighting the cuts from within the internal compartment; a speaker is provided in the internal compartment for playing a digital soundtrack of a fireworks explosion; the LED is activated synchronously with the digital soundtrack such that the LED emits light when the sound of a fireworks explosion and burst is generated. It further includes at least one foreground panel which is at a certain distance from the top panel when the greeting card component is opened. The foreground panel contains foreground information. When viewed, the foreground panel stands in front of the card part that is playing the soundtrack and flashing behind the starburst cuts to simulate background fireworks.

[0008] Preferably, a light diffusing element is interposed between the plurality of cuts and the LED in the internal compartment for diffusely reflecting the light generated by the LED.

[0009] Preferably, the digital soundtrack is a soundtrack of a fireworks explosion and includes the sound of a fireworks explosion and the sound of the fireworks bursting after the explosion.

[0010] Preferably, at least one of the LEDs is activated each time a fireworks explosion occurs in the digital soundtrack.

[0011] Preferably, at least one of the LEDs rapidly flashes each time a fireworks burst occurs in the digital soundtrack.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a second part which is connected to the first part at a folding seam, and when the greeting card component is closed, the second part is folded on the first part.

[0013] Preferably, when the greeting card component is opened, at least one of the digital soundtrack and the LED is automatically activated.

[0014] Preferably, the cuts include a plurality of straight grooves and a plurality of curved grooves starting from a common central area, thereby forming the fireworks starburst.

[0015] Preferably, the light diffusing element is a white polystyrene panel.

[0016] Preferably, the LED includes multicolor LEDs that emit light in different colors during the playback of the digital soundtrack.

[0017] The present utility model also provides a greeting card assembly, comprising: a first card portion and a second card portion, joined at a fold, wherein the first card portion can selectively move above the second card portion to form a closed configuration and, in an open configuration, move away from the second card portion; the second card portion includes an internal compartment covered by a top panel; a plurality of cutouts formed in the top panel; an LED disposed in the internal compartment for selectively backlighting the cutouts; and a speaker disposed in the internal compartment for playing a digital soundtrack, the LED being activated synchronously with the digital soundtrack.

[0018] Preferably, it further includes a light diffusing element inserted between the cutout and the LED for diffusely reflecting the light generated by the LED.

[0019] Preferably, each of the plurality of cutouts has a plurality of straight slots and curved slots starting from a common central region, thereby forming the shape of a fireworks starburst.

[0020] Preferably, the digital soundtrack is a soundtrack of a fireworks explosion and includes the sound of a fireworks explosion and the sound of the fireworks bursting after the explosion.

[0021] Preferably, at least one of the LEDs is activated each time a fireworks explosion occurs in the digital soundtrack.

[0022] Preferably, at least one of the LEDs rapidly flashes each time a fireworks burst occurs during the digital soundtrack.

[0023] Preferably, it further includes at least one foreground panel which, when the greeting card assembly is in the open configuration, is spaced apart from the second card portion by a certain distance, the at least one foreground panel containing foreground information.

[0024] Preferably, the light diffusing element is a white polystyrene panel.

[0025] Preferably, the LED includes a multicolor LED that emits light in different colors during the playback of the digital soundtrack.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects obtained by the present utility model are:

[0027] The utility model discloses a greeting card assembly with simulated background fireworks, which can provide pop-up information in the foreground and simulate fireworks performance in the background. It adopts LED and speaker in combination, and links the greeting card switch to realize the display of digital music and light. The LED illuminates the cutout of the fireworks star on the greeting card in the form of backlight. In this way, the greeting card simulates the representative congratulatory image of the background fireworks performance. Different from the existing greeting card form of flat graphics, LED is used to generate the background image of the greeting card, making the greeting card display more three-dimensional and having a more dreamy and realistic display effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art are briefly introduced below. However, the utility model is not limited to the implementation variants shown. In particular, within the technically feasible range, the utility model includes any combination of technical features listed in the claims or described in the specification as related to the utility model.

[0029] Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of a greeting card assembly is shown in a closed configuration;

[0030] Figure 2 An exemplary embodiment of a greeting card assembly is shown in an open configuration;

[0031] Figure 3 An exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a greeting card assembly is shown in an open configuration;

[0032] Figure 4 is a partially fragmented front view of a second card portion and an image of a digital soundtrack for reproducing the sounds of a fireworks display, and illustrating an LED activation event;

[0033] Figure 5 An image of a digital soundtrack for reproducing the sounds of a fireworks display and LED activation events are shown;

[0034] Figure 6 The foreground panel is shown in front of the second card portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments of the specification, but the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 refer to Figure 1, shows a greeting card assembly 10. The greeting card assembly 10 has two parts 12, 14 joined along a center fold seam 16. The first part 12 folds over the second part 14 to form the main shape of the greeting card. When the first part 12 folds over the second part 14, the greeting card assembly 10 is considered closed. Conversely, when the first part 12 rotates away from the second part 14 to a configuration where the first part 12 and the second part 14 are nearly perpendicular or more than perpendicular, the greeting card assembly 10 is considered open.

[0037] Joined Figure 4 Reference Figure 3 , it can be seen that the second part 14 includes an internal compartment 18. The internal compartment 18 is defined between a top panel 20 and a bottom panel 22 and optionally has a peripheral wall 24. The internal compartment 18 can be formed by adding a peripheral wall 24 or by folding the top panel 20 and / or the bottom panel 22 to form the peripheral wall 24. The peripheral wall 24 is preferably used. However, if the peripheral wall 24 is not used, the internal compartment 18 can be formed as an enclosed compartment by attaching the perimeter of the top panel 20 to the perimeter of the bottom panel. When the greeting card assembly 10 is in the closed configuration, the top panel 20 of the second part 14 faces the first part 12. The top panel 20 is made of opaque paper on which a plurality of fireworks starburst patterns 26 have been cut out. Each fireworks starburst pattern 26 includes a plurality of straight and curved slots 28 radiating from a common central area 30. Slots 28 are cut in the top panel 20 so that the slots 28 can be backlit from within the internal compartment 18. The visible side of the top panel 20 is preferably dark-colored, such as black or dark blue, to present the appearance of a night sky and contrast with the backlighting of the fireworks starburst patterns 26.

[0038] A translucent light diffusing material 32 is provided within the internal compartment 18. The light diffusing material 32 is preferably white. A preferred light diffusing material 32 is a polystyrene sheet. The light diffusing material 32 is placed internally against the top panel 20 above the slots 28 forming the fireworks starburst patterns 26. Thus, a person viewing the fireworks starburst patterns 26 will see the white light diffusing material 32 through the slots 28 set against the dark color of the top panel 20.

[0039] An electronic device module 34 is installed within the internal compartment 18 of the second part 14. The electronic device module 34 includes LEDs 36 for each of the fireworks starburst patterns 26 cut out on the top panel 20. Each LED 36 is adjacent to the central area 30 of the fireworks starburst pattern 26, where the light diffusing material 32 is interposed between each LED 36 and each starburst pattern 26. At least some of the LEDs 36 are multi-color LEDs 38, sometimes referred to as RGB LEDs. The multi-color LEDs 38 are capable of emitting light in various colors and color combinations when activated. Depending on the number of fireworks starburst patterns 26 used, the multi-color LEDs 38 can be mixed with one or more single-color LEDs 40.

[0040] The electronic device module 34 also includes a battery 42, an activation switch 44, a circuit 46 for selectively driving the LED 36, and a memory 48 sufficient to hold a digital soundtrack of a fireworks explosion for 5 to 15 seconds. A speaker 50 is provided to play the digital soundtrack. The light diffusing material 32 placed above the fireworks starburst pattern 26 does not cover the speaker 50 so as not to mask the sound produced by the speaker 50.

[0041] Combined Figure 4 Reference Figure 5 , it can be seen that the digital soundtrack 52 includes periodic large sound signals 54 of a fireworks explosion, and these periodic large sound signals 54 are scattered among the rapid small sound signals 56 of the fireworks bursting. Therefore, the digital soundtrack 52 produces the sound of a fireworks mortar / rocket exploding in the air, as well as the cracking sound when it is ignited, spreads into a starburst, and then burns out. The electronic device module 34 coordinates the activation of the LED 36 and the digital soundtrack 52. Whenever the digital soundtrack 52 produces a large sound signal 54, one or more of the LEDs 36 are activated for up to one second. If the LED 36 is a multicolor LED 38, the multicolor LED 38 is activated in a first color. For each subsequent large sound signal 54 in the digital soundtrack 52, the multicolor LED 38 is activated in a different color. Thus, it can be understood that each time the digital soundtrack 52 plays a fireworks explosion, one or more of the LEDs 36 are illuminated to accompany the sound with light. In the digital soundtrack 52, after each large sound signal 54 of a fireworks explosion, there are delayed small sound signals 56 of the fireworks bursting and burning out. During these small sound signals 56, one or more of the LEDs 36 flash rapidly, thus accompanying the secondary small sound signals 56 with light.

[0042] The electronic device module 34 has an activation switch 44 that is triggered when the greeting card assembly 10 changes from a closed configuration to an open configuration. When the greeting card assembly 10 is opened, the digital soundtrack 52 is played, and along with the playing of the digital soundtrack 52, the LEDs 36 emit light synchronously. The person who opens the greeting card assembly 10 hears the digital soundtrack 52. The light produced by the LEDs 36 can only be seen through the cut-out fireworks starburst pattern 26 and the light diffusing material 32 located between the fireworks starburst pattern 26 and the LEDs 36. As a result, the fireworks starburst pattern 26 shines through the dark color of the top panel 20 onto the second part 14 of the greeting card assembly 10. This causes the fireworks starburst pattern 26 to flash and makes the fireworks starburst pattern 26 highly visible. The backlighting of the fireworks starburst pattern 26 is synchronized with the digital soundtrack 52, and when the greeting card assembly 10 is opened, it creates the scene and sound of a fireworks explosion.

[0043] Return to Figure 3 and Figure 2, it can be seen that when the greeting card assembly 10 is closed, the first portion 12 of the greeting card assembly 10 covers the top panel 20 of the second portion 14. One or more foreground panels 60 may be provided that are attached to the first portion 12 and the second portion 14 of the greeting card assembly 10. When the greeting card assembly 10 is closed, the foreground panel 60 is laid flat between the first portion 12 and the second portion 14. Figure 6 , it can be seen that when the greeting card assembly 10 is opened, the foreground panel 60 is erected. The foreground panel 60 may contain words or graphics, such as "Happy Birthday" or "Congratulations". The foreground panel 60 stands in front of the top panel 20 of the second portion 14. In this way, the top panel 20 with the fireworks starburst pattern 26 serves as a background for the foreground panel 60. The overall result is that when the sound and lights are activated, the background of the foreground panel 60 appears to be filled with exploding fireworks.

[0044] The above examples are only specific embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and there are many similar modifications. All modifications that can be directly derived or associated with the contents disclosed by ordinary technicians in this field should be considered as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A greeting card component with simulated background fireworks, characterized in that, When the greeting card assembly is opened, it simulates a fireworks display against the background of foreground information. The greeting card assembly includes: A first part that includes an internal compartment covered by a top panel; A plurality of incisions formed through the top panel, the plurality of incisions being shaped as fireworks starbursts; LEDs disposed in the internal compartment for selectively backlighting the plurality of incisions from within the internal compartment; A speaker disposed in a compartment on the first part for playing a digital soundtrack, the LEDs being activated synchronously with the digital soundtrack; At least one foreground panel that is spaced apart from the top panel of the first part when the greeting card assembly is opened, the at least one foreground panel containing the foreground information.

2. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein, It further includes a light diffusing element interposed between the incisions and the LEDs for diffusely reflecting the light generated by the LEDs.

3. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The digital soundtrack is a soundtrack of fireworks explosions and includes the sound of fireworks explosions and the sound of the fireworks bursting after the explosion.

4. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein Each time a fireworks explosion occurs in the digital soundtrack, at least one of the LEDs is activated.

5. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein, During each fireworks burst in the digital soundtrack, at least one of the LEDs rapidly blinks.

6. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a second part that is connected to the first part at a fold seam, and when the greeting card assembly is closed, the second part folds over the first part.

7. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein When the greeting card assembly is opened, at least one of the digital soundtrack and the LEDs is automatically activated.

8. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The incisions include a plurality of straight slots and a plurality of curved slots starting from a common central region, thereby forming the fireworks starbursts.

9. The greeting card assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The light diffusing element is a white polystyrene panel.

10. The greeting card assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The LEDs include multicolor LEDs that emit light in different colors during the playback of the digital soundtrack.

11. A greeting card component, characterized in that, Includes: A first card part and a second card part that are joined at a fold, the first card part can selectively move above the second card part to form a closed configuration and, in an open configuration, move away from the second card part; The second card part includes an internal compartment covered by a top panel; A plurality of incisions formed in the top panel; LEDs disposed in the internal compartment for selectively backlighting the incisions; And a speaker disposed in the internal compartment for playing a digital soundtrack, the LEDs being activated synchronously with the digital soundtrack.

12. The greeting card assembly according to claim 11, wherein, It further includes a light diffusing element interposed between the incisions and the LEDs for diffusely reflecting the light generated by the LEDs.

13. The greeting card assembly according to claim 11, wherein, Each of the plurality of incisions has a plurality of straight slots and curved slots starting from a common central region, thereby forming the shape of a fireworks starburst.

14. The greeting card assembly according to claim 11, wherein, The digital soundtrack is a soundtrack of fireworks explosions and includes the sound of fireworks explosions and the sound of the fireworks bursting after the explosion.

15. The greeting card assembly according to claim 14, wherein Each time a fireworks explosion occurs in the digital soundtrack, at least one of the LEDs is activated.

16. The greeting card assembly according to claim 14, wherein, During each fireworks burst in the digital soundtrack, at least one of the LEDs rapidly blinks.

17. The greeting card assembly according to claim 16, wherein, It further includes at least one foreground panel that is spaced apart from the second card part when the greeting card assembly is in the open configuration, the at least one foreground panel containing the foreground information.

18. The greeting card assembly according to claim 12, wherein, The light diffusing element is a white polystyrene panel.

19. The greeting card assembly according to claim 11, wherein, The LED includes a multicolor LED that emits light in different colors during the digital soundtrack playback.

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