System for coupling package displays to remote power source
AssigneePhilip Morris USA Inc.
InventorsWilliam R. Sweeney, Kristen M. Totty, Robert J. Maher
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Abstract
A merchandising system having a power distribution device associated with a package support system, and a package having a sensory output such as an image display capable of using power, data and/or signals provided from the power distribution device to produce a desired output when the package is associated with the package support system. Packaging materials of the package form the coupling medium for contactless coupling such as capacitive coupling of a controlled signal provided to the package support system to a display on the package.
Claims17
A system for controlling an on-package electronic device, comprising:
- a power distribution device positioned at least partially on a support for packages;
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- a package having an electronic device, said electronic device being activated by said power source when said package is positioned on said support wherein said
- electronic device is coupled to said power distribution device through a contactless coupling.
A merchandising system, comprising:
- power and/or signal distribution device provided in conjunction with a package support system;
- a package having a sensory output device capable of using power and/or signals provided from said power and/or signal distribution device to produce a desired output when said package is on said package support system;
- wherein said package includes at least one packaging material that is electrically connected to said sensory output device, said packaging material acting as a coupling medium for contactless coupling of said sensory output device with said power and/or signal distribution device when said package is on said package support system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.