Security barrier apparatus and system

A security barrier apparatus comprising:

• a support portion connected to a display fixture;
• a barrier portion pivotally coupled to the support portion;
• an input device coupled to the support portion;
• and
• a locking assembly in communication with the input device and structured to define an unlocked state and a locked state,
• wherein the locking assembly is configured to move to the unlocked state when an input is provided to the input device and is configured to move to the locked state when the input ceases to be provided to the input device, and
• wherein in the unlocked state, the barrier portion is enabled to be pivoted relative to the support portion between an open and closed position, and wherein in the locked state, the barrier portion is inhibited from pivoting relative to the support portion.

A security barrier system comprising:

• a plurality of security barrier apparatuses, wherein each security barrier apparatus comprises,
• a support portion operatively coupled to a display fixture,
• a barrier portion pivotally coupled to the support portion,
• an input device coupled to the support portion,
• a control module, and
• a locking assembly in communication with the input device and structured to define an unlocked state and a locked state;
• and
• a controller in communication with the control module and structured to transmit instructions to each control module.