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System and method for securing and displaying items for merchandising

US7701339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

6Claims

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Assignee

CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC. · US

Inventors

Julia Irmscher · Zwingenberg, DE
Michael Rapp · Seeheim-Jugenheim, DE
Rainer Brenner · Teningen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2007
Grant date	Apr 20, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 7, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08B21/0272
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.

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