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System and method for shopping cart security

  • US 7,944,354 B2
  • Filed: 11/29/2007
  • Issued: 05/17/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for securing purchased items, the system comprising:

  • an enclosure for holding items selected by a user;

    a personal shopping system (PSS) further comprising an input/output device, a scanner, software, and security features for securing the items selected by the user and placed in the enclosure;

    wherein the PSS is in electrical signal communication with a server;

    wherein the PSS is mechanically attached to the enclosure;

    wherein the user identifies themselves to the PSS;

    wherein the security features activate one of a series of visual indicators and alarms in response to various states and relationships between the enclosure, the items, and the user; and

    wherein the intensity, level, and duration of the series of visual indicators and alarms varies in response to the various states and relationships between the enclosure, the items, and the user.

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