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Electronic article surveillance deactivator using visual pattern recognition system for triggering

US7973663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2009
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 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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