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Tethered security system with wireless communication

US10529201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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43Claims

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Assignee

InVue Security Products Inc. · US

Inventors

Jeffrey A. Grant · Charlotte, US
Jonathon D. Phillips · Fort Mill, US
Gary A. Taylor · Fort Mill, US
Kyle Baker · Waxhaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 18, 2019
Grant date	Jan 7, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 18, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08B13/1445
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

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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