SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING AND DISPLAYING ITEMS FOR MERCHANDISING
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- displaying a plurality of merchandise items at a display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer;
detecting a initial picked up item that corresponds to one of the plurality of merchandise items when the consumer is handling the initial picked up item; and
providing video information and audio information at the display corresponding to the initial picked up item responsive to detecting the initial picked up item.
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Abstract
A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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displaying a plurality of merchandise items at a display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer; detecting a initial picked up item that corresponds to one of the plurality of merchandise items when the consumer is handling the initial picked up item; and providing video information and audio information at the display corresponding to the initial picked up item responsive to detecting the initial picked up item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A merchandise item display comprising:
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a display area for displaying a plurality of merchandise items and allowing for a customer to handle the merchandise items; detection logic configured to detect an initial picked up item that corresponds to one of the plurality of merchandise items that the customer has picked up; and display logic configured to present audio data and visual data corresponding to the initial picked up item. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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