Merchandise Activity Sensor System and Methods of Using Same

A method of correlating suspicious events with identified persons, the method comprising:

• a) detecting a direct or indirect force that is applied to an object using at least one sensor wherein the force that is applied to the object results in movement of that object from a state of equilibrium;
• b) identifying persons in the area associated with a) using at least one presence sensor;
• c) processing data acquired by a) and b) using a microcontroller having an application capable thereof;
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• d) communicating the movement of the object detected by the first sensor to the microcontroller of c) using a wired or wireless means of communication.