Abstract:
A system and method for displaying merchandise item is presented. A merchandise display system includes a display cabinet, an alarm unit and a key extension device. The display cabinet can display several different kinds of merchandise items. The alarm unit generates an alarm when one of the merchandise items is removed from a predetermined distance from the display cabinet. The key extension device can be mounted on the display cabinet away from the alarm unit to allow an electronic key to be inserted into the key extension devise to control the alarm unit.
Abstract:
A system and method for the rapid bulk commissioning of RFID tags includes exploiting simultaneous writing of plural tags via isolated communications bands, avoiding write acknowledgement, collision/retransmission, and other delays.
Abstract:
A method of making a resonant frequency circuit is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (1) forming a first adhesive layer in a first predetermined pattern on a surface of a first substrate; (2) laminating a first conductive foil to the surface of the first substrate to form a first conductive layer; (3) forming a first portion of the first conductive layer in a shape generally corresponding to the first predetermined pattern; and (4) removing a second portion of the first conductive layer not corresponding to the first portion to establish a first conductive trace on the first substrate. A third conductive trace is formed on a third substrate. The third conductive trace is secured to the first conductive trace with a dielectric layer therebetween to form the resonant frequency circuit.
Abstract:
An apparatus for deactivating a resonant circuit without physically contacting the resonant circuit. The EAS system includes a numerically controlled oscillator for generating an alternating electric signal, the frequency of the alternating electric signal varying in accordance with a numerical frequency control signal; a clock having a substantially fixed frequency connected to the numerically controlled oscillator; and a transmitting antenna connected to the numerically controlled oscillator for establishing an electromagnetic field within a deactivation zone. The frequency of the alternating electric signal is restricted to being an integer multiple of an integer sub-multiple of the clock frequency.
Abstract:
A detectable label and associated methods of making a detectable label are provided. One example of the detectable label may include a coil and a capacitor arranged in an LC circuit. The flux direction of the LC circuit is generally parallel a package when the detectable label is attached to the package.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing an RFID label includes providing a web structure comprising a dielectric layer and a metal layer; depositing a non-removable resist on the metal layer, the deposition of the non-removable resist defining an antenna; depositing a removable resist on the metal layer, the deposition of the removable resist defining connection pads for connecting an integrated circuit (IC) to the antenna; etching the metal layer to form the antenna and the connection pads; removing the removable resist from the metal layer to expose the connection pads; and attaching the IC to the connection pads.
Abstract:
A system, method, and device for improving the functioning of security tags for use with merchandise are provided. A security tag device, to be used in conjunction with a tag monitoring device, may be provided with a product. The product may be conductive or may have metallic packaging. The security tag may include a planar dielectric substrate having a first side and an opposing side. An electronic article surveillance (EAS) circuit may be placed on the first side of the planar dielectric substrate. A ferrite sheet having a first side and an opposing side may be coupled to the opposing side of the planar dielectric substrate. A metal backing sheet may be coupled to the opposing side of the ferrite sheet. The planar dielectric substrate may be centered or offset on the ferrite sheet and the ferrite sheet may be centered or offset on the metal backing sheet.
Abstract:
A security device is provided that includes a leash configured to be operably coupled to a product. The security device may also include a first tag. The first tag may include an attachment sensor configured to sense an operable coupling of the first tag to a surface. The first tag may also include a ratchet assembly supported within a housing of the first tag such that the ratchet assembly is rotatable in a tightening direction to tighten the leash and a loosening direction to loosen the leash. The tag may also include a locking assembly moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, where in the locked position the locking assembly is configured to prevent the ratchet assembly from being rotated in the loosening direction. The tag may also include an alarm assembly configured to alarm in response to the attachment sensor not sensing the operable coupling of the first tag to the surface, the alarm assembly being configured to disarm responsive to interaction with a key, where access to the alarm assembly for the key is prevented when the first tag is operably coupled to the product.
Abstract:
A personal inventory manager may include processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to monitor a virtual product library of a user, where the virtual product library is generated based on product information corresponding to at least one product and profile information corresponding to information about the user. The processing circuitry may be further configured to provide recommended actions to the user based on the product information and the profile information in the virtual product library.
Abstract:
A method of performing dynamic hold-off period calculation for a tag monitoring device configured to monitor a security tag adapted to be disposed on a corresponding product in a monitoring environment may include receiving information indicative of transmission of a periodic signal pulse during a transmit cycle of a transmitter in the monitoring environment, setting an initial hold-off period defining a period during which the receiver is disabled after an end of the transmit cycle, enabling the receiver for a predetermined period of time after the initial hold-off period, and determining an adjustment to the hold-off period based on whether information indicative of the ring down waveform is detected during the predetermined period of time.