Tethered security system with wireless communication
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1. A security system for securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
- a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise;
a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise, the base comprising a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise; and
a cable coupled to the sensor and the base, the cable defining a sense loop for detecting a security event,wherein the charging circuit and the sense loop are electrically isolated from one another.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system also includes a controller operably coupled to the base and a key configured to wirelessly communicate with the base and/or controller. The sensor is configured to wirelessly communicate with the base.
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1. A security system for securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
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a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise; a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise, the base comprising a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise; and a cable coupled to the sensor and the base, the cable defining a sense loop for detecting a security event, wherein the charging circuit and the sense loop are electrically isolated from one another. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A security system for securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
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a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise; a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise, the base comprising a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise when the sensor is supported on the base; a cable coupled to the sensor at one end and coupled to the base at an opposite end, the cable defining a sense loop for detecting a security event, wherein the charging circuit and the sense loop are electrically isolated from one another.
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20. A method for securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
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coupling a sensor to an item of merchandise; coupling a cable to the sensor for defining a sense loop between the sensor and a base for detecting a security event; and positioning the sensor on the base for removably supporting the sensor and the item of merchandise, the base comprising a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise, wherein the charging circuit and the sense loop are electrically isolated from one another.
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