Electronic article surveillance deactivator using visual pattern recognition system for triggering
US7973663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/248
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, system and electronic article surveillance tag deactivator detect the presence of an electronic article surveillance tag within a deactivation zone. Video of an item within the deactivation zone is captured. The video is evaluated using a pattern recognition technique to determine the presence of an electronic article surveillance tag within the deactivation zone. The electronic article surveillance tag is deactivated.
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