Merchandise security system with optical 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, wherein the sensor comprises an optical transceiver;
a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise; and
a cable configured to be connected to the sensor, wherein the cable comprises an optical transceiver,wherein the optical transceiver of the cable and the optical transceiver of the sensor are configured to communicate optical signals with one another to determine if the cable has been cut or disconnected.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems and methods 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 charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system may also include a cable connected to the sensor and at least one optical transceiver for defining a sense loop between the cable and the sensor.
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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, wherein the sensor comprises an optical transceiver; a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise; and a cable configured to be connected to the sensor, wherein the cable comprises an optical transceiver, wherein the optical transceiver of the cable and the optical transceiver of the sensor are configured to communicate optical signals with one another to determine if the cable has been cut or disconnected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. 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, the sensor comprising an optical transceiver configured to transmit and receive data; and a cable configured to be connected to the sensor, the cable comprising an optical transceiver configured to transmit and receive data, wherein the optical transceivers are configured to communicate with one another to determine if the cable has been cut or disconnected.
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40. A method for securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
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coupling a sensor to an item of merchandise; and connecting a cable to the sensor, the cable and the sensor each comprising at least one optical transceiver for determining if the cable has been cut or disconnected. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42)
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