Combination non-programmable and programmable key for security device
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1. A security device for an item of merchandise, the security device comprising:
- a non-programmable locking mechanism comprising a mechanical lock, wherein the mechanical lock is configured to be unlocked by a key; and
a programmable locking mechanism comprising a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm,wherein the security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked,wherein the alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed.
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Abstract
A security device for an item of merchandise is provided. The security device includes a non-programmable locking mechanism comprising a mechanical lock and a programmable locking mechanism comprising a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm. The security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked. The alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed.
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20 Claims
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1. A security device for an item of merchandise, the security device comprising:
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a non-programmable locking mechanism comprising a mechanical lock, wherein the mechanical lock is configured to be unlocked by a key; and a programmable locking mechanism comprising a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm, wherein the security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked, wherein the alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A security device for an item of merchandise, the security device comprising:
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a mechanical lock configured to be unlocked by a non-programmable portion of a key; and a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm and comprising a security code, wherein the security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked, wherein the alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed and prior to disarming the monitoring circuit with a programmable portion of the key.
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15. A method for securing an item of merchandise from theft, the method comprising:
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locking a mechanical lock of a security device to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal; unlocking the mechanical lock of the security device with a key; independently disarming a monitoring circuit of the security device operatively coupled to an alarm with the key; and separating the security device from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A security device for an item of merchandise, the security device comprising:
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a non-programmable locking mechanism comprising a mechanical lock; and a programmable locking mechanism comprising a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm, wherein the programmable locking mechanism comprises a security code, wherein the monitoring circuit is configured to be disarmed in response to the security code matching a security code stored on a key, wherein the security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked, wherein the alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed.
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