System and method for trigger security tag deactivation using mobile device
US11030870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/2411
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques to deactivate security tags associated with purchased products via a mobile application by using the Near Field Communications (NFC) protocol or other near field wireless capabilities of the mobile device to communicate with a stand-alone deactivator. In some instances, the mobile device may be configured to deactivate either single tag (“single deactivation”) or a plurality of tags (“bulk deactivation”) using an authorization code. Features of the present disclosure provide advantages over conventional systems in terms of convenience for the customer and lower hardware requirements. Specifically, unlike current systems, the stand-alone deactivator of the present disclosure does not need to be part of or connected to the POS network to enable or inhibit the deactivation of security tags. The information needed to enable deactivation may be transferred to the deactivator using the NFC or other near field wireless capabilities of a mobile device.
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