Anti-theft system and apparatus and method for selectively disabling/enabling electrical apparatus
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1. A method of operating an anti-theft device, comprising:
- inputting into a memory in the anti-theft device at a point of sale a unique identifier of a specific one of an electronic apparatus having normal utilization services therein; and
entering a shut-off state and disabling operative power via a shut-off signal to the normal utilization circuits in response to receipt of a shut-off command designating the unique identifier stored in the memory.
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Abstract
An anti-theft apparatus is mounted within the casing of an electronic apparatus and coupled to the power supply of the electronic apparatus. The system includes tracking structure enabling the device to be located in the event of theft. Upon receipt of an interrogator signal, the system disables the apparatus, rendering it useless to the thief or a subsequent purchaser. The power supply can be reactivated by entry of appropriate information relating to the device and/or owner.
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1. A method of operating an anti-theft device, comprising:
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inputting into a memory in the anti-theft device at a point of sale a unique identifier of a specific one of an electronic apparatus having normal utilization services therein; and
entering a shut-off state and disabling operative power via a shut-off signal to the normal utilization circuits in response to receipt of a shut-off command designating the unique identifier stored in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An anti-theft device for shutting off an operable electronic apparatus, comprising:
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a memory configured to receive and store therein a unique identifier of a specific one of the electronic apparatus;
means for inputting the unique identifier into the memory at a point of sale; and
a control circuit configured to block power to normal-utilization circuits in the electronic apparatus upon receipt of a shut-off signal designating the unique identifier of the electronic apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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