Low profile merchandise security system
AssigneeInVue Security Products Inc.
InventorsDavid N. Berglund, Daniel D. Dugas, Jeffrey A. Grant
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems 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 base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The sensor has a generally L-shaped surface for being secured to a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise.
Claims21
A security system for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the item of merchandise having a rear surface and a bottom surface, the security system comprising:
- a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise, the sensor configured to engage a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise;
- and
- a base configured to removably support the sensor thereon,
- wherein the sensor comprises at least one electrical contact and the base comprises at least one electrical contact for transferring power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise when the sensor is supported on the base, and
- wherein the sensor is configured to detect unauthorized removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor.
17-20. (canceled)
A method for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the item of merchandise having a rear surface and a bottom surface, the method comprising:
- coupling a sensor to an item of merchandise, the sensor configured to engage a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise;
- and
- positioning the sensor on the base such that the base transfers power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise via at least one electrical contact on the sensor and at least one electrical contact on the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.