公开(公告)号：US09576417B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US13937471

申请日：2013-07-09

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： David P. Christianson

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G07F11/38 ,  G07F9/02 ,  A47F1/12 ,  A47F10/02

CPC classification number: G07F11/38 ,  A47F1/125 ,  A47F2010/025 ,  G07F9/026

Abstract: According to some example embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods, computer readable media, and computer program products are provided for implementing an item pusher apparatus with channel-based shuttle displacement detection. One example method includes determining a position of a channel engagement member affixed to a shuttle, where the shuttle is movable and configured to at least exert a force on an item to urge the item towards a stopping member. The channel engagement member is configured to at least physically interface with as channel defined such that movement of the shuttle alone a defined movement path causes movement of the channel engagement member in a direction that is nonparallel to the defined movement path in at least one plane. Example systems apparatuses, methods, computer readable media, and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract translation: 根据一些示例性实施例，提供了系统，装置，方法，计算机可读介质和计算机程序产品，用于实现具有基于通道的穿梭位移检测的物品推动器装置。 一个示例性方法包括确定固定到梭的通道接合构件的位置，其中梭可移动并且构造成至少对物品施加力以将物品推向止动构件。 通道接合构件被构造成至少与定义为通道的物理接口物理地接合，使得梭子件单独运动确定的移动路径导致通道接合构件在至少一个平面中在与所限定的移动路径不平行的方向上的移动。 还提供了示例系统设备，方法，计算机可读介质和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US20160321894A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US14946059

申请日：2015-11-19

Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Peter Schneider

IPC: G08B13/24

CPC classification number: G08B13/2434 ,  E05B73/0005 ,  E05B73/0017 ,  E05B73/0041 ,  G08B13/242

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a security device includes a body housing configured to receive a coupler to affix the body housing to an article of merchandise; a locking mechanism configured to maintain the coupler in a fixed position with respect to the body housing and in retaining engagement with the article of merchandise; and a shape memory alloy (SMA) spring configured to alter from a first state to a second state in response to receipt of a wireless signal; wherein the alteration of the SMA spring from the first state to the second state enables the coupler to move with respect to the body housing.

Abstract translation: 在本公开的一个方面，一种安全装置包括主体外壳，该主体外壳构造成接收耦合器以将主体外壳固定在商品上; 锁定机构，其构造成将联接器相对于主体外壳保持在固定位置并与商品保持接合; 以及形状记忆合金（SMA）弹簧，其被配置为响应于接收到无线信号而从第一状态改变到第二状态; 其中SMA弹簧从第一状态改变到第二状态使得耦合器相对于主体外壳移动。

公开(公告)号：US09443406B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14575889

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Merril F. Bradshaw ,  Zachary Cody Hazelwood ,  Donald Matthew Johnson ,  Brian R. Dobeck

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  G08B13/24

CPC classification number: G08B13/2402 ,  G08B13/2448 ,  G08B13/2462

Abstract: A tag controller is configured to interface with a tag on a product in a monitoring environment that includes first and second monitoring zones. The first monitoring zone includes first locator devices, and the second monitoring zone includes second locator devices. The tag controller includes processing circuitry configured to facilitate operation of the tag in a first mode to employ wireless communication with the first locator devices or the second locator devices to generate position information usable for locating the tag in the monitoring environment. The first mode defines communication parameters associated with the wireless communication. The processing circuitry may also be configured to determine whether mode switch criteria are met, and direct the tag to switch to operation in a second mode to employ different communication parameters relative to wireless communication with the first locator devices or the second locator devices responsive to the mode switch criteria being met.

Abstract translation: 标签控制器被配置为在包括第一和第二监视区域的监视环境中与产品上的标签进行接口。 第一监测区包括第一定位装置，第二监测区包括第二定位装置。 标签控制器包括处理电路，其被配置为便于在第一模式中操作标签，以采用与第一定位器设备或第二定位器设备的无线通信，以产生可用于在监视环境中定位标签的位置信息。 第一模式定义与无线通信相关联的通信参数。 处理电路还可以被配置为确定是否满足模式切换标准，并且指示标签在第二模式中切换到操作，以采用相对于与第一定位器设备或第二定位器设备的无线通信相对应的不同通信参数， 模式切换标准得到满足。

公开(公告)号：US09404291B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US14638254

申请日：2015-03-04

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn G. White ,  Scott A. Sattizahn

IPC: E05B73/00

CPC classification number: E05B73/0029 ,  E05B45/005 ,  E05B73/0011 ,  E05B73/0017 ,  E05B73/0023 ,  G08B13/2434 ,  Y10T70/5004

Abstract: A security device may include a rotatable cap and an engagement member. The cap may be graspable by an operator during attachment of the security device to at least a first strap extending substantially around a portion of an object. The engagement member may be configured to engage the first strap. The engagement member may also be substantially fixed in relation to the cap during the attachment of the security device to the first strap and the engagement member may be rotatable with the cap. The security device may be transitioned to a locked state responsive to rotational engagement of the engagement member with the first strap. The rotational engagement of the engagement member with the first strap may also increase tension on the first strap.

Abstract translation: 安全装置可以包括可旋转盖和接合构件。 在将安全装置附接到至少基本上围绕物体的一部分延伸的第一带的情况下，帽可以由操作者抓住。 接合构件可以构造成接合第一带。 在将安全装置附接到第一带的同时，接合构件还可以相对于盖基本上固定，并且接合构件可以与盖旋转。 安全装置可以响应于接合构件与第一带的旋转接合而转变到锁定状态。 接合构件与第一带的旋转接合也可增加第一带上的张力。

公开(公告)号：US20160180673A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14575989

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Hoehn ,  Zachary Cody Hazelwood ,  Merril F. Bradshaw ,  Brian R. Dobeck

IPC: G08B13/24

CPC classification number: G08B13/2462 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A tag controller is configured to interface with a security tag adapted to be disposed on a corresponding product in a monitoring environment. The tag controller includes processing circuitry configured to perform a tag position estimation by receiving information indicative of signal strength measured at the security tag relative to each of a plurality of locating beacons disposed in the monitoring environment, defining an order of a selected number of the locating beacons based on signal strength, determining a first midpoint between two of the selected number of the locating beacons having the lowest signal strengths, determining at least a second midpoint between the first midpoint and a locating beacon having a next lowest signal strength, and determining a location of the security tag at least in part based on the second midpoint.

Abstract translation: 标签控制器被配置为与适于在监视环境中对应于相应产品上的安全标签进行接口。 标签控制器包括处理电路，其被配置为通过接收指示在安全标签处相对于设置在监视环境中的多个定位信标中的每一个来测量的信号强度的信息来执行标签位置估计，定义选定数量的定位 基于信号强度的信标，确定具有最低信号强度的所选定数量的所述定位信标中的两个之间的第一中点，确定所述第一中点和具有下一最低信号强度的定位信标之间的至少第二中点，以及确定 所述安全标签的位置至少部分地基于所述第二中点。

公开(公告)号：US20160180671A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14575941

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Zachary Cody Hazelwood ,  Richard Hoehn ,  Merril F. Bradshaw

IPC: G08B13/24

CPC classification number: G08B13/2462 ,  G08B13/2402

Abstract: A tag controller may be configured to interface with one or more security tags and at least one of the tags may be adapted to be disposed on a product in a monitoring environment. The tag controller may include processing circuitry configured to receive location information indicative of tag location responsive to initial movement of a tag, and compare the location information to alerting criteria. The alerting criteria may include at least a position component and a temporal component. The processing circuitry may be further configured to initiate an alerting function responsive to the alerting criteria being met.

Abstract translation: 标签控制器可以被配置为与一个或多个安全标签进行接口，并且标签中的至少一个可以适于被布置在监视环境中的产品上。 标签控制器可以包括处理电路，其被配置为响应于标签的初始移动来接收指示标签位置的位置信息，并将位置信息与报警标准进行比较。 警报标准可以包括至少一个位置分量和一个时间分量。 处理电路可以被进一步配置成响应于满足的警报标准发起报警功能。

公开(公告)号：US09373237B1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14575989

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Hoehn ,  Zachary Cody Hazelwood ,  Merril F. Bradshaw ,  Brian R. Dobeck

IPC: G08B13/18 ,  G08B13/24

CPC classification number: G08B13/2462 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A tag controller is configured to interface with a security tag adapted to be disposed on a corresponding product in a monitoring environment. The tag controller includes processing circuitry configured to perform a tag position estimation by receiving information indicative of signal strength measured at the security tag relative to each of a plurality of locating beacons disposed in the monitoring environment, defining an order of a selected number of the locating beacons based on signal strength, determining a first midpoint between two of the selected number of the locating beacons having the lowest signal strengths, determining at least a second midpoint between the first midpoint and a locating beacon having a next lowest signal strength, and determining a location of the security tag at least in part based on the second midpoint.

Abstract translation: 标签控制器被配置为与适于在监视环境中对应于相应产品上的安全标签进行接口。 标签控制器包括处理电路，其被配置为通过接收指示在安全标签处相对于设置在监视环境中的多个定位信标中的每一个来测量的信号强度的信息来执行标签位置估计，定义选定数量的定位 基于信号强度的信标，确定具有最低信号强度的所选定数量的所述定位信标中的两个之间的第一中点，确定所述第一中点和具有下一最低信号强度的定位信标之间的至少第二中点，以及确定 所述安全标签的位置至少部分地基于所述第二中点。

公开(公告)号：USD753096S1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US29491633

申请日：2014-05-22

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Designer： Morui Li

公开(公告)号：US20160071385A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14846861

申请日：2015-09-07

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Darren Chave ,  Mark Gentle

IPC: G08B13/24

CPC classification number: G08B13/2402 ,  A47F9/04 ,  A47F2009/041 ,  G07G3/003 ,  G08B13/2474 ,  G08B13/2477 ,  H01Q7/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention can be an apparatus for a point of sale (POS) lane gate, the apparatus including a frame; a translation mechanism coupled to the frame and configured to transition the frame between an extended position and an unextended position, wherein in the extended position the frame extends into the POS lane and obstructs a person's passage through the POS lane, and in the unextended position the frame does not obstruct a person's passage through the POS lane; and an EAS antenna coupled to the frame; wherein when the frame is in the unextended position, the EAS antenna is in an active state such that the EAS antenna generates an EAS field in the POS lane; and wherein when the frame is transitioned from the unextended position to the extended position, the EAS antenna transitions to an inactive state.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明可以是用于销售点（POS）通道门的装置，该装置包括一个框架; 翻转机构，其联接到所述框架并且被配置为在延伸位置和未延伸位置之间转移所述框架，其中在所述延伸位置中，所述框架延伸到所述POS通道中并阻碍所述人通过所述POS通道，并且在所述未延伸位置中 框架不妨碍人通过POS车道; 以及耦合到所述框架的EAS天线; 其中当所述帧处于未延伸位置时，所述EAS天线处于活动状态，使得所述EAS天线在所述POS通道中产生EAS字段; 并且其中当所述帧从所述未延伸位置转换到所述扩展位置时，所述EAS天线转换到非活动状态。

公开(公告)号：US20150364019A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14736449

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Haiming Gu ,  Jianrui Zheng

IPC: G08B13/24 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/2434 ,  G08B13/244 ,  G08B13/2465 ,  H01F5/02 ,  H01F27/2823 ,  H01F41/127 ,  H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q7/00

Abstract: A method of integrating antenna wiring into a sheet, e.g., an acrylic sheet. The method includes routing wire elements relative to brackets on a first plate to form detection loops. The method further includes providing a seal around a periphery of the detection loops, enclosing the detection loops between the seal, forming a void space between the first plate and a second plate, providing liquid material into the void space to form a filled casting mold, baking the filled casting mold so that the liquid material can harden, and removing the first plate and second plate to generate a sheet with the detection loops integrated therein.

Abstract translation: 将天线布线集成到片材（例如丙烯酸片材）中的方法。 该方法包括将线元件相对于第一板上的托架布置以形成检测环路。 该方法还包括围绕检测环的周边提供密封，将检测环封闭在密封件之间，在第一板和第二板之间形成空隙，将液体材料提供到空隙中以形成填充的铸模， 烘烤填充的铸模以使液体材料硬化，并且移除第一板和第二板以产生其中集成有检测回路的片材。