SMART DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRONIC KEY
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1. A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft, the merchandise security system comprising:
- a smart device; and
an electronic key coupled to the smart device and configured to communicate with a merchandise security device for operating the merchandise security device.
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Abstract
A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft. The merchandise security system comprises a smart device and an electronic key coupled to the smart device. The electronic key is configured to communicate with a merchandise security device for operating a merchandise security device.
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1. A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft, the merchandise security system comprising:
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a smart device; and an electronic key coupled to the smart device and configured to communicate with a merchandise security device for operating the merchandise security device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft, comprising:
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a smart device; an electronic key electrically coupled to the smart device; and a merchandise security device, wherein the electronic key is configured to communicate with the merchandise security device for operating the merchandise security device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for protecting an item of merchandise susceptible to theft, comprising:
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coupling an electronic key to a smart device; actuating the smart device or the electronic key to communicate with a merchandise security device for operating the merchandise security device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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