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Security system for power and display of consumer electronic devices

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  • US 7,327,276 B1
  • Filed: 09/14/2005
  • Issued: 02/05/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A security system for displaying a handheld electronic device, the security system comprising:

  • a) a stand assembly mounted to a support;

    b) a housing removably mounted on a top portion of said stand assembly, said housing comprising a top surface adapted to receive the handheld electronic device;

    c) a sensor adapted to be coupled to said housing and to the handheld electronic device, said sensor having a secure state and a non-secure state, wherein said sensor produces a detectable signal when said sensor is in said non-secure state;

    d) a output voltage controller coupled to said housing for controlling an output voltage to the handheld electronic device, wherein said output voltage can be set only when said sensor is in said non-secure state and wherein said output voltage is set to zero if said sensor is not placed in a secure state within a predetermined time after setting said output voltage;

    e) a power cable coupling said output voltage controller to the handheld electronic device;

    f) a retractable cable coupled to said housing;

    g) a control unit for receiving the detectable signal from said sensor, wherein said control unit is in electrical communication with said output voltage controller; and

    h) a power supply coupled to said control unit.

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