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Anti-pilferage system

  • US 6,639,513 B2
  • Filed: 12/21/2001
  • Issued: 10/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of discouraging the unauthorized removal of an electronic device from a designated area, wherein the electronic device comprises at least one functional feature for performing at least one desired function and the ability to enable the operability of the functional feature from an initial state wherein the at least one desired feature is non-enabled, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing an identifiable security device for generating a signal to the electronic device and enabling the operability of the functional feature;

    providing accountability for the enabling of the functional feature by associating an authorized individual with the identifiable security device;

    commencing a transaction indicative of an intent to lawfully transfer possession of the electronic device to a consumer;

    placing the electronic device in proximity to the identifiable security device so as to cause the enablement of the functional feature; and

    enabling the functional feature.

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