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US 2004/0070507 A1Published application
Inventory management system
AssigneeMeadWestvaco Corporation
InventorRichard John Campero
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Abstract
The invention provides an improved inventory management and theft detection system whereby by a security tag is placed on an article for sale. The security tag is affixed to the article so that the article cannot be opened when the security tag is in place. A device to remove the security tag is controlled by the cash register of the store. The security tag removal device is controlled by the cash register and does not operate unless a sales transaction has occurred.
Claims6
An inventory management system comprising:
- an inventory item;
- a releasable security tag;
- wherein said releasable security tag is secured to said inventory item;
- an inventory database;
- a point of sale terminal;
- a security tag reader;
- a unlocking device for releasing said security tag wherein said unlocking device is controlled by said point of sale terminal;
- and
- a security tag alarm system, wherein said alarm system detects the unauthorized removal of the security tag from the inventory item.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.