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Charging merchandise items

  • US 8,102,262 B2
  • Filed: 04/01/2010
  • Issued: 01/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • displaying a plurality of merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer;

    charging the plurality of merchandise items at the display on a multiplexed basis;

    providing a product information device configured to provide video content and audio content at the display, wherein the product information device is associated with the plurality of merchandise items;

    providing a first power source configured to provide power to the product information device;

    providing a second power source configured to provide power to the plurality of merchandise items; and

    generating an alarm when one of the first power source and the second power source loses power, wherein the alarm is not generated when both the first power source and the second power source lose power.

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