Cabinet lock key with audio indicators
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1. A security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft, comprising:
- an electronic key comprising an audio component; and
a plurality of merchandise security devices each comprising a lock mechanism that is operated by electrical power transferred from the electronic key to the lock mechanism,wherein the electronic key is incapable of unlocking a second lock mechanism prior to locking a first lock mechanism that has been successfully unlocked,wherein the electronic key is configured to receive a signal transmitted from the lock mechanism indicating a change in state thereof, andwherein the audio component is configured to indicate a status of the lock mechanism based on the change in state thereof.
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Abstract
An electronic key for a merchandise security device is provided. The electronic key may include electronic circuitry for providing electrical power to a lock mechanism for locking and unlocking the lock mechanism. The electronic key may also include an audio component configured to indicate a status of the lock mechanism.
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1. A security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft, comprising:
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an electronic key comprising an audio component; and a plurality of merchandise security devices each comprising a lock mechanism that is operated by electrical power transferred from the electronic key to the lock mechanism, wherein the electronic key is incapable of unlocking a second lock mechanism prior to locking a first lock mechanism that has been successfully unlocked, wherein the electronic key is configured to receive a signal transmitted from the lock mechanism indicating a change in state thereof, and wherein the audio component is configured to indicate a status of the lock mechanism based on the change in state thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for protecting an item of merchandise susceptible to theft, comprising:
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transferring electrical power from an electronic key to a lock to thereby lock or unlock the lock; receiving a signal at the electronic key transmitted from the lock indicating a change in state thereof; and emitting an audible signal with the electronic key in response to the change in state of the lock, wherein the electronic key is incapable of unlocking a second lock prior to locking a first lock that has been successfully unlocked. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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