Link to insert image?

I need to create a pdf that will allow the viewer to click on a link to browse for and insert an image. Is there a function in InDesign that can do this? (I hope I am explaining this accurately.)  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I have CS5.5 and Acrobat XI.  My customer gave me a pdf with an example of what they were looking for.  On the bottom of the file, there is a small area which says "Click Here" and allows you to browse and insert an image.  There has to be a way to do it, I just don't know how.

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