# US 10,311,691 B2 · Anti-theft tag with attaching panel

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- Number: US 10,311,691 B2
- Document ID: US10311691B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/984,998
- Filed: 2018-05-21
- Published: 2018-09-27
- Granted: 2019-06-04
- Earliest claimed: 2016-01-15
- Applicants: Xiao Hui Yang
- Inventors: Xiao Hui Yang
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10311691B2

## CPC

- G08B 13/2434: {Tag housing and attachment details}
- G08B 13/2417: {having a radio frequency identification chip}
- G08B 13/2448: {Tag with at least dual detection means, e.g. combined inductive and ferromagnetic tags, dual frequencies within a single technology, tampering detection or signalling means on the tag}
- G08B 25/008: {Alarm setting and unsetting, i.e. arming or disarming of the security system}
- G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS

## Abstract

An electronic article surveillance (EAS) device has a housing containing EAS electronics and a panel extending from the housing. An adhesive element on the panel provides a means of attaching the EAS device to an object to be monitored. The EAS device has a switch to detect when the EAS device is mounted to an object. The electronics within the housing monitor the switch. The switch may be associated with, or mounted in, the panel. The panel may be hinged to the housing. The panel may fold flat to the housing when not in use, and the switch will disconnect any power source to conserve energy when the panel is closed. The EAS electronics can communicate with external devices and an external EAS system which may include cloud functionality.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An electronic article surveillance (EAS) device comprising:
a housing;
electronic article surveillance (EAS) electronics within said housing;
a panel extending from said housing said panel having a contact surface and an adhesive element on said contact surface of said panel; and,
a switch associated with said contact surface of said panel, said switch having at least two states, open and closed, said switch changing state when said panel is attached to an object by said adhesive element, said EAS electronics monitoring said switch for a change of state.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The EAS device of claim 1, wherein:
said switch comprises a plunger switch protruding from said contact surface of said panel.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The EAS device of claim 1, wherein:
said switch comprises a first electrical contact on said contact surface of said panel; and,
a second electrical contact mounted on said panel and proximal to said first electrical contact;
said second contact being moved into contact with said first electrical contact when said panel is attached to the object.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The EAS device of claim 1, wherein:
said panel is attached to said housing by a hinge.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The EAS device of claim 4, wherein:
said panel may be folded against said housing when said panel is not attached to the object.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The EAS device of claim 1, wherein:
When said panel is folded against said housing, said switch changes state and disconnects at least a portion of said EAS electronics within said housing.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The EAS device of claim 1, wherein:
said contact surface of said panel is generally flat.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The EAS device of claim 1, wherein:
said EAS electronics comprise a microprocessor, wireless communication elements, and a power supply.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The EAS device of claim 8, wherein:
said wireless communication elements comprise radio frequency communication circuitry.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The EAS device of claim 8, wherein:
said wireless communication elements comprise optical communication elements.

### Claim 11 (depends on 8)

The EAS device of claim 8, wherein:
said wireless communication elements may receive signals from an external device to arm or disarm the EAS device.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

The EAS device of claim 8, wherein:
said wireless communication elements may communicate the status of the EAS device to an external EAS system.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The EAS device of claim 12, wherein:
the external EAS system comprises cloud functionality.

### Claim 14 (depends on 8)

The EAS device of claim 8, wherein:
said EAS electronics further comprise an audible sound generator.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The EAS device of claim 1, wherein:
said EAS electronics comprise a passive EAS element.