Transmit-only electronic article surveillance system and method
US8378823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/0275
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anti-theft security system that utilizes an electronic article surveillance (EAS) beacon that emits an electromagnetic field that a corresponding security tag transponder detects in determining whether to set off onboard transponder alarms or to remain dormant. The EAS beacon is a self-contained beacon that can be easily installed at any desired location and can utilize local utility power or revert to battery power. Among other things, this avoids the large installation, calibration and maintenance costs and tasks of conventional EAS pedestals. The EAS beacon includes coil panels that are secured to an elongated housing that can be flexed to avoid or minimize damage should something or someone come into contact with the panels. An audible/visible alarm is activated when such flexing or tampering occurs. A passive infrared detector is provided to reduce power consumption when the EAS beacon is operating on battery power. The EAS beacon may also be used in existing EAS and RFID anti-theft security systems wherein the associated security transponder also includes passive EAS and/or RFID security elements. A wireless disable key can also be used to shut off an alarming transponder.
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