Abstract:
A photocard for advertising and informing an individual and business of business related subject matter comprises a pictographic element disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the pictographic element comprises an image related to a business, and an information set positioned adjacent to the pictographic element and disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the information set comprises information related to the business shown in the pictographic element. Additionally, a photocard for informing an individual of personally related subject matter comprises a pictographic element disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the pictographic element comprises an image of an individual, and an information set positioned adjacent to the pictographic element and disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the information set comprises information related to the individual depicted by the pictographic element.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    Applicant claims priority based on provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/013,118 filed Dec. 12, 2007, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       [0002]      FIG. 1  is a diagram depicting an embodiment of the invention; 
         [0003]      FIG. 2  is a diagram depicting another embodiment of the invention; and 
         [0004]      FIG. 3  is a diagram depicting another embodiment of the invention. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0005]    Referring to the drawings, and particularly to  FIG. 1  thereof, an embodiment of a photocard  101  comprising the present invention is shown. The photocard  101  can be used for business purposes, such as for advertising or marketing of products or services, or for the identification of a business or an individual or group of individuals associated with the business, etc. 
         [0006]    A pictographic element  103 , such as a photograph, artist&#39;s rendering, computer generated image, or the like is disposed on a portion of the photocard  101 . All types of images and manners of disposing an image on the photocard  101  are contemplated, such being known to those having skill in the art. 
         [0007]    For example, the pictographic element  103  can depict the actual physical location of a business, such as the outside or interior of a building or other such structure; a landmark or skyline of a city or region in which the business is located; or an icon or logo, such as a trademark or service mark, associated with the business. 
         [0008]    Alternatively, the pictographic element  103  can comprise an image of an individual or group of individuals. For example, a business may desire to display a photograph or other such rendering of an employee of the business on the photocard  101  so as to provide a customer or client of the business with the personal contact information of such individual, or to otherwise communicate information related to an individual&#39;s association with the business to a customer or client of the business. 
         [0009]    If desired, multiple pictographic elements  103  can be disposed on the photocard  101 . For example a business may desire to include an image associated with the business and also the image of an individual associated with the business on the same photocard  101 . All conceivable numbers and combinations of pictographic elements  103 , within the size limitations of the photocard  101 , are contemplated. 
         [0010]    The photocard  101  is also disposed with an information set  105 . The information set  105  can contain information about the business, such as an address  107 , various telephone numbers  109 , e-mail addresses, website addresses  111 , and facts and other information relevant to the business specifically, such as the founding date of the business, the number of employees employed by the business, achievements, honors, special recognitions, or distinctions condoned upon the business, educational or other achievements of employees, etc., or facts and other information relevant to the industry or field of the business in general. The items listed in the information set  105  are illustrative only. The information set  105  can contain any information desired by the user. 
         [0011]    Alternatively, the information set  105  can comprise information about an individual or group of individuals, such as a team or division within a business. For example, the photocard  101  could contain the direct contact information, such as telephone number, e-mail address, individual website address, professional designations, information about how long the individual has been with the company and/or in the industry, the individual&#39;s title and role within the business, etc. of an individual shown in a pictographic element  103  of the photocard  101  and whose name appears on the photocard  101  as part of the information set  105 . 
         [0012]    The information set  105  can also contain information about a group of individuals, such as a team or division within the business. For example, information about the number of people within the team or division, the role and responsibility of the team or division within the business, contact information for the team or division, etc. could be included in the information set  105 . 
         [0013]    If desired, multiple information sets  105  can be disposed on the photocard  101 . All conceivable numbers and combinations of information sets  105 , within the size limitations of the photocard  101 , are contemplated. 
         [0014]    The pictographic element(s)  103  and information set(s) can be of any desired sizes respectively and can be disposed anywhere on the photocard  101  in relation to each other, so long as the pictographic element(s)  103  and information set(s)  105  are dimensioned so as to allow both to fit on the photocard  101 . 
         [0015]    The pictographic element(s) and information set(s)  105  can be disposed on the same side of the photocard  101  or on opposite sides of the photocard  101 . Alternatively, the photocard  101  can be folded over any number of times so as to allow for the disposal of numerous or larger pictographic elements  103  and information sets  105 . Referring to  FIG. 1 , the pictographic element  103  and information set  105  are shown in the same plane, however,  FIG. 1  contemplates that the pictographic element  103  could be disposed on one side of the photocard  101  and the information set  105  could be disposed on the opposite side of the photocard  101 . 
         [0016]    The photocard  101  can be of any size desired, as long as it is large enough to contain both the pictographic element(s)  103  and the information set(s)  105  and conveniently fit into a wallet or other such article. For example, the photocard  101  could be two inches wide by three inches long. 
         [0017]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , another embodiment of the invention  201  is shown.  FIG. 2  relates to a photocard  201  that can be utilized for personal use. 
         [0018]    A pictographic element  203 , such as a photograph, artist&#39;s rendering, computer generated image, or the like is disposed on a portion of the photocard  201 . All types of images and manners of disposing an image on the photocard  201  are contemplated, such being known to those having skill in the art. 
         [0019]    The pictographic element  203  comprises an image of a loved one of the user or holder of the photocard  201 , for example one&#39;s husband or wife, significant other, child, mother, father, brother, sister, etc. If desired, multiple pictographic elements  203  can be disposed on the photocard  201 . All conceivable numbers and combinations of pictographic elements  203 , within the size limitations of the photocard  203 , are contemplated. 
         [0020]    The photocard  201  is also disposed with an information set  205 . The information set  205  can contain information about the individual(s) depicted by the pictographic element  203 . For example, information such as the birth date  207 , anniversary date  209 , favorite food, favorite flower  211 , favorite restaurant or bar  213 , clothing sizes  215 , favorite clothing styles, designers, or brands  217 , favorite stores, such as clothing or jewelry stores, favorite types or pieces of jewelry  219 , favorite foods  221 , favorite movies or music or types of movies or music  223 , favorite vacation sites  225 , etc. can be included in the information set  205 . The items listed in the information set  205  are illustrative only. The information set  205  can contain any information desired by the user. 
         [0021]    The pictographic element(s)  203  and information set(s)  205  can be of any desired sizes respectively and can be disposed anywhere on the photocard  201  in relation to each other, so long as the pictographic element(s)  203  and information set(s)  205  are dimensioned so as to allow both to fit on the photocard  201 . 
         [0022]    The pictographic element(s)  203  and information set(s)  205  can be disposed on the same side of the photocard  201  or on opposite sides of the photocard  201 . Alternatively, the photocard  201  can be folded over any number of times so as to allow for the disposal of numerous or larger pictographic elements  203  and information sets  205 . Referring to  FIG. 2 , the pictographic element  203  and information set  205  are shown in the same plane, however,  FIG. 2  contemplates that the pictographic element  203  could be disposed on one side of the photocard  201  and the information set  205  could be disposed on the opposite side of the photocard  201 . 
         [0023]    The photocard  201  can be of any size desired, as long as it is large enough to contain both the pictographic element(s)  203  and the information set(s)  205  and conveniently fit into a wallet or other such article. For example, the photocard  201  could be two inches wide by three inches long. 
         [0024]    Referring now to  FIG. 3 , another embodiment of the invention is shown.  FIG. 3  relates to an additional photocard  301  that can be utilized for personal use. For example, the photocard  301  could be exchanged by individuals who have just met for the first time, for instance as a bar, night club, restaurant, social event, etc., and wish to exchange contact and other such information. The photocard  301  could also be exchanged by friends or other acquaintances. 
         [0025]    A pictographic element  303 , such as a photograph, artist&#39;s rendering, computer generated image, or the like is disposed on a portion of the photocard  301 . All types of images and manners of disposing an image on the photocard  301  are contemplated, such being known to those having skill in the art. 
         [0026]    The pictographic element  303  can comprise an image of the individual using the photocard  301 . The pictographic element  303  can comprise any image desired by the user, such as an image intended to express character or personality traits of the user. If desired, multiple pictographic elements  303  can be disposed on the photocard  301 . All conceivable numbers and combinations of pictographic elements  303 , within the size limitations of the photocard  301 , are contemplated. 
         [0027]    The photocard  301  is also disposed with an information set  305 . The information set  305  can contain information about the individual depicted by the pictographic element  303  or about the user of the photocard  301 . For example, information relating to the user&#39;s social networking medium, such as myspace.com®, etc.  307 , e-mail address  309 , favorite hot spot, bar night club, etc.  311 , favorite restaurant  313 , favorite sweet or candy  315 , favorite flower  317  favorite movie  319 , favorite past-time  321 , etc. can be included in the information set  305 . The items listed in the information set  305  are illustrative only. The information set  305  can contain any information desired by the user. 
         [0028]    The pictographic element(s)  303  and information set(s)  305  can be of any desired sizes respectively and can be disposed anywhere on the photocard  301  in relation to each other, so long as the pictographic element(s)  303  and information set(s)  305  are dimensioned so as to allow both to fit on the photocard  301 . 
         [0029]    The pictographic element(s)  303  and information set(s)  305  can be disposed on the same side of the photocard  301  or on opposite sides of the photocard  301 . Alternatively, the photocard  301  can be folded over any number of times so as to allow for the disposal of numerous or larger pictographic elements  303  and information sets  305 . Referring to  FIG. 3 , the pictographic element  303  and information set  305  are shown in the same plane, however,  FIG. 3  contemplates that the pictographic element  303  could be disposed on one side of the photocard  301  and the information set  305  could be disposed on the opposite side of the photocard  301 . 
         [0030]    The photocard  301  can be of any size desired, as long as it is large enough to contain both the pictographic element(s)  303  and the information set(s)  305  and conveniently fit into a wallet or other such article. For example, the photocard  301  could be two inches wide by three inches long. 
         [0031]    Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been illustrated in the accompanying Drawings and described in the foregoing Detailed Description, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, but is capable of numerous rearrangements, modifications, and substitutions of parts and elements without departing from the spirit of the invention.