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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8130101 | Embedded power cable sensor array Semiconductor sensor chips are assembled with semiconductor communication chips to form sensor nodes which are wired together and placed in a tube preform which is sealed to form a tube containing an array of sensor nodes. The tube, resembling a wire in appearance, ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8094019 | Self-shunting security device A security device for preventing the theft of merchandise or other articles that provides for a closed loop system that is self-shunting without the need for removable shunt plugs. The preferred device comprises a plurality of jacks attached to a circuit board for r... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8094020 | Data center server location and monitoring system A data center server location system includes both hardware and software to provide for location and identification of servers and other equipment in equipment racks. The system provides a wired alternative to the wireless RFID tag system by using electronic ID tags... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8081075 | Tether cord and sensor alarms Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with protecting merchandise items are presented. A method of protecting merchandise items includes displaying a plurality of merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a c... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8081074 | Security system for protecting construction site assets An apparatus for deterring removal of electrical wiring that is installed in a building includes a controller, and a wiring module responsive to the controller and forming a monitored circuit with installed electrical wiring by coupling to an end of the wiring locat... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8077037 | Security system for a portable article A security system for portable articles is provided. The security system includes a central unit and one or more remote units. Each remote unit has a tethering system which attaches one or more portable articles to the remote unit. When a portable article is detache... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7969305 | Security system and method for protecting merchandise A security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station including a logic control circuit having a controller, a communication circuit operably coupled to the controller, and a memory operably coupled to the controller for i... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7936267 | Theft protection A theft protection for an electronic device, in particular an optionally portable computer, a mobile telephone or a PDA, includes an electrical cable (2) with a coupling connector (3) for coupling to a corresponding coupling connector of the device. Al... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7821395 | Vending machines with field-programmable locks A vending machine uses a field-programmable electronic lock that learns a key code from a corresponding electronic key, a hand-held program unit, or an external computing device via wireless communications. In one mode, the electronic lock has a learning process act... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7817036 | Cabled and cableless interface method for connecting units within a rack A system and method for automatically determining a physical location of one or more units in a rack, including: using one or more physical cables between rack units; cascading a first signal through the one or more units located in the rack, the first signal being ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7808382 | Anti-theft device, particularly for displays that can be placed in points of sale An anti-theft device comprising a flexible cable provided with two conducting wires which are mutually connected in order to close an electrical contact and are connected, at a first end, to a control unit designed to act in response to the opening/closure of the el... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7800498 | Occupancy sensor powerbase The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for converting a low voltage occupancy sensor to a powered stand-alone unit. The invention uses a low voltage occupancy sensor mounted in an upper portion of a housing with its associated low voltage wiring ter... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7737845 | Programmable key for a security system for protecting merchandise A programmable key for use in a security system for protecting items of merchandise has a housing, a power supply mounted in the housing, a logic control circuit which includes a controller, a wireless communication circuit and a security disarm code (SDC) memory. T... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7737846 | Security system and method for protecting merchandise A security system for protecting items of merchandise includes a programmable key, a programming station for generating a security disarm code (SDC) into the key, and a security device attached to the item of merchandise. The security device is initially programmed ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7737844 | Programming station for a security system for protecting merchandise A programming apparatus for generating and retaining a security disarm code (SDC) for use in a security system for protecting items of merchandise has a housing and a logic control circuit located within the housing. The control circuit includes a controller for gen... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7737843 | Programmable alarm module and system for protecting merchandise A security alarm module for attaching to an item of merchandise in a security system for protecting the item of merchandise has a housing, a logic control circuit including a central controller, a wireless interface for communicating with a programmable key containi... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7714722 | Apparatus, a system and a method for securing and/or for displaying a device on a fixture An apparatus, a system and a method secure and/or display a device on a fixture. Additionally, the apparatus, the system and the method attach and/or secure the device and/or a detachable means of the device to the fixture. A housing and/or a cable connects the devi... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7667601 | Apparatus for secure display, interactive delivery of product information and charging of battery-operated hand held electronic devices Security apparatus is provided for the display of battery operated hand-held electronic devices. It includes a electronic recoiler device that combines the function of tethering the displayed devices while at the same time providing the power required by each of the... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7659817 | Security device with perimeter alarm A security device for attachment to an article to deter theft has a housing containing an alarm system including an audible alarm speaker. The alarm system includes a conductor located within the housing which forms a loop that extends at least partially about the a... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7626501 | Anti-theft tag An anti-theft security tag includes an engagement member having a first and second end securable within a housing by a crimping member for attachment to an article. In one embodiment, the housing supports an electronic article surveillance marker and may include a c... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7579950 | Identification band using serpentine paths to detect tampering A tamper-resistant RFID wristband that becomes permanently disabled upon tampering. The wristband includes a plurality of holes for snugly securing the band to a wearer, an RFID circuit, and an electrically conductive loop disposed in the band. The RFID circuit and ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7535356 | Identification band using a conductive fastening for enhanced security and functionality An identification device formed from a band of material and a non-reusable tamper-resistant fastening arranged to join opposite end regions of the band. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transponder is disposed in the band. The transponder includes and RFID ci... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7504944 | Apparatus, system and method for securing a device An apparatus, a system and a method for securing a device are provided. The device may be an electronic device, an input device, an output device, a portable media storage unit, a portable electronic device and/or the like. An apparatus and a system for securing the... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7479879 | Portable electronic device physical security apparatus with alarmed cable A security device for preventing removal and theft of valuable devices includes an alarm that is coupled to a cable. At a distal end of the cable, a locking device is provided. The locking device is coupled to a valuable device. The other end of the cable is coupled... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7429926 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) and programmable logic device (PLD) integration and applications A Programmable Logic Device (PLD), such as a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), is provided with components of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and circuitry to enhance operation. The RFID antenna and circuitry is provided in either directly in layers ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7426197 | Method and apparatus for location determination of a wireless device within an environment A method and apparatus for determining a location of a wireless device within an environment. A wireless device, which is operable in a wireless communication system, comprises a transmitter for transmitting a first signal to a transponder, where the transponder ope... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7423538 | Child alert system A child alert system that uses radio transmitters and receivers to provide the location of a child, adult or object to which a transmitter unit of the system is attached. The transmitter unit includes a panic button for allowing the wearer of the transmitter unit to... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7411495 | Smart container monitoring system A remotely monitorable shipping container including a shipping container body having associated therewith at least one door and at least one door latch having a latch locking element arranged for locking engagement with a door mounted locking element, at least one w... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7403118 | Security device with perimeter alarm A security device for attachment to an article to deter theft has a housing containing an alarm system including an audible alarm speaker. The alarm system includes a conductor located within the housing which forms a loop that extends at least partially about the a... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7403119 | Networked security system and method for monitoring portable consumer articles A method of monitoring portable consumer articles at a display, which method includes the steps of: providing a first portable consumer article; providing a security system capable of interacting with the first portable consumer article at a first location; operativ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7403117 | Security system with triggered response assembly The combination of a portable article and a security system. The security system includes a tether having a length. The tether is attached to the portable article and a support so that the portable article is movable relative to the support and confined in movement ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7391322 | Dynamically tasking one or more surveillance resources In one embodiment, a system for dynamically tasking one or more surveillance resources includes multiple collection requirements (CRs) that identify multiple surveillance resources. The system also includes an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requireme... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7388484 | Conductive tamper switch for security devices A tamper switch mechanism utilized in security interface devices such as keypad installations to render them tamper-resistant, wherein the devices are generally connected to burglar alarm and fire alarm systems. More particularly, provided is a conductive tamper swi... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7385522 | Portable alarming security device A portable security device for displaying articles of merchandise in a retail environment has a base formed with a plurality of holes arranged in predetermined patterns for mounting the device on a plurality of different support structures. A housing containing an a... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7372366 | Seal method and system for packages A seal for a package includes a circuit having electrical characteristics that change under mechanical deformation and an attaching material coupled to the circuit and for attaching the circuit to the package. The seal is attached to the package and processed prior ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7372362 | Security alarm system having minimal wiring to CCTV camera A security alarm system includes a camera, an alarm control panel, a mixer at the camera, a signal processor at or associated with the alarm control panel, and a single cable comprising only two operative conductors extending between the mixer and the signal process... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367482 | Securable game ball storage bag A securable game ball storage bag includes a bag member having a hollow interior for reception of a game ball and various accessory items such as a wallet and keys. The interior is accessible with a zipper having a pull tab with a latch adjacent thereto. A shoulder ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7362227 | Anti-theft and security system for computers A system is disclosed for preventing an unauthorized person from use a portable computer having an external port. The system includes a control device capable of connecting to an external port of the portable computer. The control device includes a wireless receiver... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358856 | Two-phase commit synchronizing seal state A conveyance tracking system provides two-phase transaction commit processing for synchronizing seal state information between a seal device attached to a conveyance and a host for tracking conveyances. The system uses a reader device for synchronization and communi... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7360095 | Method and apparatus for a proximity warning system The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer instructions for warning of a presence of a person in a zone having an inadequate security clearance. Movement of the person in the zone is detected. A message is broadcast to selected data processing ... | 04/15/2008 |
