Theft deterrent system
US7218221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/1427
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system are provided for detecting theft of a computer. A portable device is provided to wirelessly communicate with a theft deterrent function of the computer at a set frequency. In response to an increased distance between the portable device and the computer, a scan rate controller can automatically increase the scan rate for the wireless communication signal.
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