Tethered security system with wireless communication
First Claim
1. A security system for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the security system comprising:
- a sensor configured to be coupled to an item of merchandise and configured to detect removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor;
a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise, wherein the base is configured to be mounted on a top surface of a display;
a cable configured to define a sense loop for detecting a security event;
a connector at the end of the cable configured to removably connect to the sensor;
a recoiler connected to the cable and enclosed within the base, the cable configured to be extended from the base when the sensor and the item of merchandise are lifted off of the base, and the recoiler configured to retract the cable within the base when the sensor and the item of merchandise are returned to the base; and
a lock mechanism disposed within the base and configured to engage the connector for locking the sensor on the base to prevent the cable from being extended from the base.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system also includes a controller operably coupled to the base and a key configured to wirelessly communicate with the base and/or controller. The sensor is configured to wirelessly communicate with the base.
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20 Claims
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1. A security system for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the security system comprising:
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a sensor configured to be coupled to an item of merchandise and configured to detect removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor; a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise, wherein the base is configured to be mounted on a top surface of a display; a cable configured to define a sense loop for detecting a security event; a connector at the end of the cable configured to removably connect to the sensor; a recoiler connected to the cable and enclosed within the base, the cable configured to be extended from the base when the sensor and the item of merchandise are lifted off of the base, and the recoiler configured to retract the cable within the base when the sensor and the item of merchandise are returned to the base; and a lock mechanism disposed within the base and configured to engage the connector for locking the sensor on the base to prevent the cable from being extended from the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A security system for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the security system comprising:
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a sensor configured to be coupled to an item of merchandise and configured to detect removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor; a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise, wherein the base is configured to be mounted on a top surface of a display; a cable operably connected to the base and configured to define a sense loop for detecting a security event; a connector at the end of the cable configured to removably connect to the sensor; and a lock mechanism disposed within the base and configured to engage the connector for locking the sensor on the base to prevent the cable from being extended relative to the base, wherein the cable is inaccessible when the sensor is locked to the base with the lock mechanism.
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20. A method for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the method comprising:
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coupling a sensor to an item of merchandise configured to detect removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor; attaching a connector at the end of the cable to the sensor, the cable operably connected to a base at an opposite end and configured to define a sense loop for detecting a security event; removably supporting the sensor and the item of merchandise on the base, wherein the base is configured to be mounted on a top surface of a display; and locking the sensor on the base with a lock mechanism disposed within the base via engagement of the connector to prevent the cable from being extended relative to the base.
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