Tethered security system with wireless communication

US11037417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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: Jan 3, 2020
• Grant date: Jun 15, 2021
• Expiry date: Jan 3, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G08B13/1445
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

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.