Programmable alarm module and system for protecting merchandise
DCFirst Claim
1. A security alarm module for attaching to an item of merchandise comprising:
- a) a housing;
b) a logic control circuit including;
1) a central controller,2) a communications interface for communicating with a key containing a security code, and3) a memory circuit for storing the security code;
c) an attachment device for attaching the alarm module to an item of merchandise;
d) a sense loop operatively communicating with the attachment device for sensing when the integrity of the attachment device is compromised; and
e) an audio alarm located within the housing for actuation when the sense loop senses that the integrity of the attachment device is compromised.
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Abstract
A security alarm module for attaching to an item of merchandise in a security system for protecting the item of merchandise has a housing, a logic control circuit including a central controller, a wireless interface for communicating with a programmable key containing a security code, and a memory circuit for storing the security code. An attachment device attaches the alarm module to the item of merchandise and a sense loop operatively communicates with the attachment device for sensing when the integrity of the attachment device is compromised. An audio alarm is located within the housing and is actuated when the integrity of the sense loop is compromised. A visual indicator such as an LED, indicates the status of the alarm module. The housing includes a base and a bottom housing member which is spaced from the base to form a sound region. The audio alarm is mounted in the bottom housing member and communicates with the sound region which enhances the sound level of the alarm when actuated. The housing includes a plurality of terminal jacks which are connected to the logic control circuit for connection to one or more attachment devices containing the sense loops which extend from the alarm module to items of merchandise.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A security alarm module for attaching to an item of merchandise comprising:
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a) a housing; b) a logic control circuit including; 1) a central controller, 2) a communications interface for communicating with a key containing a security code, and 3) a memory circuit for storing the security code; c) an attachment device for attaching the alarm module to an item of merchandise; d) a sense loop operatively communicating with the attachment device for sensing when the integrity of the attachment device is compromised; and e) an audio alarm located within the housing for actuation when the sense loop senses that the integrity of the attachment device is compromised. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A security system for protecting an object comprising:
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an alarm module for attachment to the object, said alarm module containing a controller, a wireless communication circuit, an audio alarm and a security code memory; a key programmed with a security code for programming the security code into the security code memory of the alarm module when the key is placed in proximity thereto; a programming station for programming the security code into the key; a wireless communication system in the key for programming the security code into the alarm module and for comparing the security code of the key to the security code stored in the security code memory of the alarm module; and at least one sense loop connecting the alarm module and the object; wherein the audio alarm in the alarm module is actuated when the integrity of the sense loop is compromised. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification