DISPOSABLE CABLE LOCK AND DETACHABLE ALARM MODULE
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1. A security device structured for attachment to an object, the security device comprising:
- a cable comprising a signal-carrying medium, wherein the cable is configured to physically attach the security device to the object; and
a main body comprising;
a contact that is coupled to the signal-carrying medium of the cable, wherein the contact is adapted to facilitate transmission of a type of signal carried by the signal-carrying medium; and
an attaching mechanism adapted to facilitate mechanical coupling of the main body to a removable alarm module such that the cable is communicatively coupled to the removable alarm module.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to security devices used to protect merchandise or other objects, including security devices having one or more adjustable cables used to wrap around objects of various shapes and sizes, such that the security devices are secured to the objects. The present invention also relates to a removable module that can enable a disposable, one-alarm passive security device to provide three-alarm functionality.
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1. A security device structured for attachment to an object, the security device comprising:
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a cable comprising a signal-carrying medium, wherein the cable is configured to physically attach the security device to the object; and a main body comprising; a contact that is coupled to the signal-carrying medium of the cable, wherein the contact is adapted to facilitate transmission of a type of signal carried by the signal-carrying medium; and an attaching mechanism adapted to facilitate mechanical coupling of the main body to a removable alarm module such that the cable is communicatively coupled to the removable alarm module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An alarm module, comprising:
a housing, wherein; the housing includes an attaching mechanism configured to be removably coupled to a security device, and lacks any mechanism to be attached directly to an article for sale; and
circuitry comprising;an alarm mechanism; a contact configured to communicatively couple with the security device; and a battery. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for protecting an object using a security device, comprising:
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providing a main body comprising circuitry and configured to be coupled to a removable alarm module; providing the removable alarm module including a local alarm mechanism, and coupling the removable alarm module with the main body; and actuating the local alarm of the removable alarm module in response to detecting unauthorized tampering with the security device. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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