Merchandise security system with optical communication
AssigneeInVue Security Products Inc.
InventorsChristopher J. Fawcett, Gary A. Taylor, Kevin A. Burtness
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems and methods for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system may also include a cable connected to the sensor and at least one optical transceiver for defining a sense loop between the cable and the sensor.
Claims35
A security system for securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
- a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise, wherein the sensor comprises an optical transceiver;
- and
- a cable configured to be connected to the sensor, wherein the cable comprises an optical transceiver,
- wherein the optical transceiver of the cable and the optical transceiver of the sensor are configured to communicate optical signals with one another to detect a security event associated with the sensor, the cable, or the item of merchandise.
A method for securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
- coupling a sensor to an item of merchandise;
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- connecting a cable to the sensor, the cable and the sensor each comprising at least one optical transceiver for detecting a security event associated with the sensor, the cable, or the item of merchandise.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.