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US 11,230,862 B2Granted
Smart device for use with an electronic key
AssigneeInVue Security Products Inc.
InventorsJeffrey A. Grant, Gary A. Taylor
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Abstract
A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft. The merchandise security system comprises a smart device and an electronic key coupled to the smart device. The electronic key is configured to communicate with a merchandise security device for operating a merchandise security device.
Claims27
A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft, comprising:
- a smart device comprising a housing, a processor, a display, a power source, and wireless communication functionality;
- an electronic key, independent of the smart device, comprising a power source;
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- a merchandise security device comprising a lock mechanism,
- wherein the smart device is configured to communicate with the merchandise security device for operating the lock mechanism,
- wherein the electronic key is configured to transfer electrical power from the power source of the electronic key to the merchandise security device for operating the lock mechanism.
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A method for protecting an item of merchandise susceptible to theft, comprising:
- performing an authentication protocol between a smart device and a merchandise security device, the merchandise security device comprising a lock mechanism, the smart device comprising a housing, a processor, a display, a power source, and wireless communication functionality;
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- operating the lock mechanism if the smart device is authorized based on the authentication protocol;
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- transferring electrical power from a power source of an electronic key to the merchandise security device for operating the lock mechanism, the electronic key being independent of the smart device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.