RETAIL SECURITY SYSTEM
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1. A security and product display system for use in selling a retailer item, comprising:
- a mobile, hand-held electronics device adapted for wireless communication, said device being offered for sale at a point of display at a retail location that is accessible to purchasing members of the public;
a mounting member, normally secured to the device when the device is displayed for sale, the mounting member providing a platform for supplying device power;
an adaptor cable electrically connecting the device to the mounting member, said adaptor cable creating a detectable electrical circuit; and
further,the mobile device being programmable by the retailer to detect a break in the circuit at the point of display and to generate an alarm event upon such detection.
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Abstract
The invention is an improved security and product display system for use by retailers who sell hand-held electronics in stores. The system includes a combination of a mobile, hand-held electronics device (e.g., cell phone or like), a mounting member, and an adaptor cable that electrically connects the device to the mounting member. The device has power detection circuitry adapted to detect a break in the power circuit between device and mounting member. Detection of a circuit break causes the device to output a security alarm.
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13 Claims
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1. A security and product display system for use in selling a retailer item, comprising:
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a mobile, hand-held electronics device adapted for wireless communication, said device being offered for sale at a point of display at a retail location that is accessible to purchasing members of the public; a mounting member, normally secured to the device when the device is displayed for sale, the mounting member providing a platform for supplying device power; an adaptor cable electrically connecting the device to the mounting member, said adaptor cable creating a detectable electrical circuit; and
further,the mobile device being programmable by the retailer to detect a break in the circuit at the point of display and to generate an alarm event upon such detection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A security and product display system for use in selling a retailer item, comprising:
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a mobile, hand-held electronics device adapted for wireless communication, said device being offered for sale at a point of display at a retail location that is accessible to purchasing members of the public; an adaptor cable electrically connecting the device to a power source, said adaptor cable creating a detectable electrical circuit; and
further,the mobile device being programmable by the retailer to detect a break in the circuit at the point of display and to generate an alarm event upon such detection.
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