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Methods and Apparatus for Detecting and Identifying Improper Antitheft Device Deactivation

  • US 20080094218A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2006
  • Published: 04/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A retail checkout terminal, comprising:

  • a security tag deactivation device for deactivating a security tag affixed to a product presented for entry into a transaction;

    a deactivation detector for detecting a deactivation of the security tag; and

    a processor for receiving a deactivation detection indication from the deactivation detector that a security tag has been deactivated and evaluating the deactivation detection indication in light of information associated with the product to determine if deactivation of a security tag is to be expected for a transaction involving the product.

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