PRODUCT SECURITY SYSTEM
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a first part;
a second part removably coupled to the first part;
a latch for securing the first part to the second part and to a product;
a controller for disabling the latch to permit separation of the first part and the second part.
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Abstract
The present system provides a tag having one or more components comprising a physically rugged structure which can be attached to a product in a manner that renders the product inoperable, defaced, or that otherwise denies access to the intended use or value of the product until it is “unlocked” by means of a wireless communication, such as by a radio frequency transmission. The tag comprises a latching mechanism comprising in part an “actuator” and a “gripper”.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a first part; a second part removably coupled to the first part; a latch for securing the first part to the second part and to a product; a controller for disabling the latch to permit separation of the first part and the second part. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus comprising:
a housing having a latch and a controller coupled to the latch, the housing having a receptacle for receiving a locking member. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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