Theft deterrence system for a portable computer and method
First Claim
1. A theft deterrence system for a portable computer, comprising:
- a portable computer;
a theft deterrence label provided on the portable computer at a visually perceptible location and having indicia that visually alert a reader to deter theft of the computer;
a sensor carried by the portable computer and configured to enable detection of removal of the label from the portable computer; and
circuitry communicating with the sensor and configured to receive an alert signal from the sensor responsive to removal of the label from the portable computer and disable a functionality component of the computer responsive to the alert signal.
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Abstract
A theft deterrence system is provided for a portable computer. The system includes a portable computer, a theft. deterrence label, a sensor, and circuitry. The theft deterrence label is provided on the portable computer at a visually perceptible location and has indicia that visually alert a reader to deter theft of the computer. The sensor is carried by the portable computer and is configured to enable detection of removal of the label from the portable computer. The circuitry communicates with the sensor and is configured to receive an alert signal from the sensor responsive to removal of the label from the portable computer. The circuitry also disables a functionality component of the computer responsive to the alert signal. A method is also provided.
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31 Claims
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1. A theft deterrence system for a portable computer, comprising:
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a portable computer;
a theft deterrence label provided on the portable computer at a visually perceptible location and having indicia that visually alert a reader to deter theft of the computer;
a sensor carried by the portable computer and configured to enable detection of removal of the label from the portable computer; and
circuitry communicating with the sensor and configured to receive an alert signal from the sensor responsive to removal of the label from the portable computer and disable a functionality component of the computer responsive to the alert signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A mechanism for deterring theft of a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a portable electronic device;
a theft deterrence label provided on the device and having indicia that visually alert a reader to deter theft of the device;
detection circuitry configurable to detect removal of the label from the portable electronic device; and
disabling circuitry communicating with the detection circuitry and configurable to disable a functional aspect of the device responsive to the detection circuitry detecting removal of the label. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of deterring theft of a portable computer, comprising:
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providing a portable computer with a label on a visible outer surface having indicia that visually alert a reader to deter theft of the computer;
detecting removal of the label from the computer; and
responsive to detecting removal, disabling operation of a functioning aspect of the computer. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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