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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7710266 | Security system with product power capability A security system and display module therefore protects an item of merchandise mounted on the display module in a retail environment. The item of merchandise is electrically and mechanically connected to a sensor which is removably mounted on the display module by a... | 05/04/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7352289 | System and method for detecting the connection state of a network cable connector A method for detecting a network cable connection state is disclosed. The method includes detecting a change of connection state of a connector using a sensor that resides in the connector and generating cable connection state information from the information suppli... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7321314 | Device, system and method of detection of input unit disconnection Briefly, a detector to detect a connection status of an input unit to a standard socket of a computing platform based on an operational property of the input unit. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7315236 | Monitoring device for monitoring electronic control units on a vehicle An ECU monitoring device includes a monitoring ECU connected to a power line for supplying power from a main battery to an immobilizer ECU. The monitoring ECU includes a high-frequency signal generating circuit for superimposing a high-frequency signal on the power ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7268683 | Hazard detector with theft detection A detector assembly is adapted to be removably secured to a female electrical receptacle connected to a power supply where the female receptacle is mounted at a surface of a structure. The detector apparatus includes a housing and an electrically powered circuit mou... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7263569 | Method and system for distributing power in a computer system An apparatus for distributing power in a computer system includes a power supply device; a processing device including a CPU module and a plurality of I/O modules; and an insert line coupled between the power supply and the processing device. The insert line is conn... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255573 | Data signal interconnection with reduced crosstalk Data signal interconnections are described that offer reduced cross talk particularly with high speed differential signaling. In one example, the invention includes a plurality of interconnects to carry data signals between a first component and a second component, ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253733 | Cable lock system A cable alarm system is provided that includes: a lock; a cable coupled to the lock and operative to conduct a current; a secondary wire coupled to the lock and parallel to the cable and operative to conduct a current; a current detector coupled to the cable and the... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7242280 | Security system for portable articles The combination of a portable article, a first support, and at least one connecting element for maintaining the portable article in a secured state relative to the first support. The at least one connecting element has at least one arm which overlies a portion of th... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7233245 | Theft prevention system for motorcycle A system for using a separate fixed or massive object to prevent theft of a motorcycle, the system comprising a frame element including a hollow enclosure having a wall with an orifice therethrough; a reel rotatably mounted in the enclosure; a flexible electrically ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7221106 | Cordset based appliance controller An apparatus and method for distributed control of an electrical appliance having a plug and a load and two power carrying conductors connecting the plug to the load, comprising locating power control elements completely within the plug, connecting interface element... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7209038 | Security system for power and display of consumer electronic devices A security system for powering and displaying a handheld electronic device includes a stand assembly mounted to a support and a housing removably mounted on a top portion of the stand assembly. The handheld electronic device is secured to a top portion of the housin... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7202786 | Apparatus, a system and a method for securing and/or for monitoring a device An apparatus, a system and a method secures and/or monitors a device. Additionally, the apparatus, the system and the method attach and/or secure the device to a fixture. The device is connected to an alarm box, an alarm board and/or a power source. The alarm box an... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7154380 | Power distribution and timing device A power distribution and timing device (PDTD) for controlling power supply to controlled device(s). This invention includes: an outlet; an alarm clock; a backup battery; a keyboard; a tamper switch; a display for showing day, time, modes of operation, programming st... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7135971 | Anti-theft and security system for computers A system is disclosed for preventing an unauthorized person from taking or using a portable computer. The anti-theft/security system includes a USB device having a motion sensor attached to a casing of a portable computer. The USB device is connected to a port of th... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7135970 | Method and device for intrusion detection using an optical continuity system A fiber optic based security system is disposed on or in a structure such as a wall, roof, floor, ceiling, container, and/or ground. The security system contains an optical cable having first and second ends and an interface unit connected to both ends of the optica... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7135969 | Theft deterrent for home appliances A security system for protecting home appliances includes an alarm system with a wireless link to the protected appliances. The appliances include circuitry that disables the appliance in response to a signal from the alarm system. The appliance or alarm system can ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7081822 | Sensing assembly for article to be monitored A retractable sensing assembly having a housing, a sensor connectable to an article to be monitored, a conductive element operatively connected to the sensor and a mechanical cable. The sensor has a secured state and an unsecured state. The conductive element is sel... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080889 | Electrical receptacle having a safety mechanism The present invention relates to an electrical receptacle having a safety mechanism. The electrical receptacle includes a latch installed internally, where the latch is operated through a switch member positioned externally. The latch can be switched to a locking po... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7068168 | Wireless anti-theft system for computer and other electronic and electrical equipment The present invention is an anti-theft system for the surveillance of computers and high-risk electrical and electronic equipment. This system is based on activating an internal transmitter contained in the stolen equipment. In the case of stationary equipment the a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048246 | Universal camera mount The present invention is directed to camera mounting systems and, in particular, a universal camera mount apparatus incorporating a security device for use in theft prevention. The apparatus comprises an electronic anti-theft assembly in combination with a universal... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7049970 | Tamper sensing method and apparatus A tamper sensing circuit is provided for an electrical device wherein an enclosure may be opened to access data by a user that does not possess the ability to achieve normal access by satisfying data security measures such as use of a password. A screw used to secur... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046144 | Theft deterrent device for appliances A device for deterring theft of an electrical or like appliance having an operation controlling microprocessor, including signal receiving means (2) connected to the microprocessor and adapted for connection to a power supply, first programmed means enabling ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7019658 | Cable traffic indicator A cable providing a visual indication of traffic including a wire and connector. The connector includes detection circuitry capable of detecting traffic on the cable and generating a detection signal responsive to the traffic. A traffic indicator provides the visual... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009514 | Self contained power disruption alert devices and methods for generating audible alerts A low cost self-contained power disruption alert device is configured with a light-weight pocket and/or palm sized compact body to generate a local audible alert that is output by a speaker when power to an electrical wall outlet is disrupted. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6998821 | Uninterruptible power supply An uninterruptible power supply comprises a power supply unit for generating DC power at a predetermined voltage from AC power supplied from the outside to supply the DC power to an electronic device, and a rechargeable battery unit including rechargeable battery ce... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6989747 | Arrangement and method for detecting unauthorized removal of electronic equipment The present invention relates to an arrangement and a method for detecting unauthorized removed of electronic equipment. The arrangement is arranged between a power source and the electronic equipment and includes a first current recognizing element. The detection o... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6976867 | Network connection sensing assembly A connector assembly includes a housing having a jack interface. The jack interface has a receptacle jack therein, and the receptacle jack is configured to receive a plug. A sensor bezel is removably attachable to the jack interface, and the sensor bezel comprises a... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6973629 | Circuit arrangement Fuses that selectively disable functional blocks of a circuit are arranged in a multistage structure, wherein if any fuse element in the multistage structure permanently switches off a part of the circuit, no other fuse element in the multistage structure can affect... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6946961 | Security system with mechanism for controlling cord twisting A security system having a flexible cord with a length, a housing, and a connector on the cable. The housing is mountable in an operative position on the support. The cord is urged into a stored state into the housing and can be selectively withdrawn therefrom. The ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6927689 | Lasso for securing an object to be monitored and a method of securing an object to be monitored using the lasso A lasso for securing an object to be monitored. The lasso has a flexible cord with a length and first and second free ends, and a connector having a body with at least one opening therethrough. The portion of the flexible cord between the first and second free ends ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6836214 | Burglar alarm An alarm apparatus attached to an electronic device, activated by unplugging AC power cord of the apparatus device from a power outlet, irrespective to the states of the main switch and the device switch. If the power cord is unplugged from the outlet, it disconnect... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6828692 | Tampering detector and system disabler A vehicle disablement device disables a vehicle if it is determined that the vehicle disablement device is being tampered with. A signal is periodically sent from a tamper transmitter to a tamper receiver. A tamper transmitter determines whether the vehicle is being... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6756900 | Voltage selectable alarm sensor The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method involving a voltage selectable alarm sensor for operably mounting an anti-theft device to an article being monitored. The voltage selectable alarm sensor comprises a sensor housing, a detector switch havin... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6696949 | Television security device A security device including a power supply and a pair of conductors connecting the power supply with a source of alternating current. A switch, associated with the first conductors, selectively breaks the connection between the power supply and current so... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6693543 | Tagging device A tagging device comprises a strap attached to a housing. A latch plate is mounted on a first length of strap and a collar is slidably mounted on a second length of strap. The latch plate has two location pegs which fit into holes on the first length of s... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6690277 | Security system A security system for monitoring a product includes a sensor coupled to the product that is further coupled to a splitter box. The splitter box includes a first shift register for storing data that indicates whether the product is coupled to the sensor. A... | 02/10/2004 |
