| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340571000 | Alarm on protected article | 35 |
| 20080252453 | Monitoring Device, Carrier Device and Method Involving Monitoring Device and a Carrier Device - A method for monitoring the presence of a monitored item. A poll signal is transmitted from a monitoring device arranged in a mobile telephone or similar, to a carrier device arranged on the monitored item. The poll signal has predetermined characteristics identifying the monitoring device and the carrier device. A response signal is transmitted from the carrier device to the monitoring device in response to the poll signal the response signal enables the monitoring device to identify and determine the position of the carrier device. Action is taken if it is determined that the distance between the monitoring device and the carrier device is greater than a predetermined threshold distance. Theft or loss of valuable items can be detected if they are provided with carrier devices according to the present invention. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080266091 | Key locating system - A system for locating a key from a vehicle includes a transmitter adapted to mount on the vehicle. An activation switch causes the transmitter to selectively broadcast a signal. A receiver has the key attached thereto and a speaker. The receiver receives the signal from the transmitter and emits a sound from the speaker marking the location of the key. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080316030 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE, ANTI-THEFT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A mobile communication device is provided herein. The mobile communication device includes a touch unit for generating a trigger signal when detecting a touch, a controller for generating an audible alarm in response to the trigger signal, and a transceiver for communicating wirelessly with an anti-theft device. The audible alarm, transmitted to the anti-theft device via the transceiver, is for enabling the anti-theft device to output a first alarm. An anti-theft system and method are also provided. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090002162 | Computer theft deterrence technology - A system embodiment associated with making a computer a less desirable target for a thief is described. A system embodiment may include a security timer that is to be periodically refreshed. If the security timer is not periodically refreshed, then a computer in which the system embodiment is located may be disabled by a theft deterrence logic. The system embodiment may also include a communication logic to communicate with a TDSP to request a signal to update the security timer. While a system embodiment is described, it is to be appreciated that other system embodiments having different elements and that method embodiments may be described. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090058645 | Electronic lock-out tag-out safety device - An electronic lock-out tag-out system comprising a transmitter lock and a portable receiver. One or more switches of the transmitter lock is connected to a utility box or the like and are actuated when the transmitter lock is moved or removed. When the switch is activated, an alarm is sounded in the transmitter lock and a signal is transmitted to the receiver to sound an alarm in the receiver. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090160644 | Active Tags - Active tags are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an active tag is made similar to a shell in shape. The tag includes two parts, one is referred to as a cover and the other one is referred to as a base. The base includes a trigger tip (e.g., a reset switch) that is engaged when the two parts are closed. In an exemplary application, the needle of the cover part goes through a piece of garment and is engaged into the cover. These two parts can be disengaged by a detacher that is typically controlled by a casher (e.g., at point of sale). One of the important features in the present invention is that the tag is active, which means the shell tag will set off an alarming audio if disengaged improperly or without authorization. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090167530 | REMOTE PUBLIC FULL-TIME ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a remote anti-theft alarm system comprising a plurality of mechanical switches for collecting moving signals of protected objects, a plurality of self-induced infrared sensors for collecting signals of relative movements between protected objects and adjacent objects and a spot detecting-and-alarming circuit, wherein the mechanical switches and the self-induced infrared sensors connect in the spot detecting-and-alarming circuit which communicates with a remote supervision center through a public data communication network. This system is excellent in anti-theft effects and difficult to be damaged by a thief, especially suitable for anti-theft of valuables in public. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090212949 | Alarm, and detection and alarming method thereof - An alarm and a detection and alarming method thereof are disclosed. The alarm is used to monitor a computer system. The alarm comprises a control module, a motion sensor and a user input interface circuit. The method comprises the following steps: activating an alarming procedure by the user input interface circuit; detecting whether a motion signal is generated or not; if yes, executing an instruction inputting procedure; determining whether a correct instruction is inputted or not; if yes, deactivating the alarming procedure; and if not, executing an alarm. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090251318 | Anti-theft system of mobile device - The present discloses an anti-theft system including a mobile device and a radio frequency identification tag. The mobile device includes a processor, a RFID module and an alarm module, and the processor is coupled separately to the RFID module and the alarm module. The RFID module periodically transmits a detection signal to the RFID tag. After the RFID tag receives the detection signal, the RFID tag transmits an acknowledge signal to the RFID module. When the RFID tag leaves a predetermined range from the mobile device, the mobile device will be unable to receive the acknowledge signal, and then perform an emergency processing procedure. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100013637 | Radio Frequency Identification Devices, Remote Communication Devices, Identification Systems, Communication Methods, and Identification Methods - The present invention provides radio frequency identification devices, remote communication devices, identification systems, communication methods, and identification methods. A radio frequency identification device according to one aspect includes a substrate; communication circuitry coupled with the substrate and configured to receive a wireless signal including an identifier, to process the identifier of the wireless signal and to output a control signal responsive to the processing of the identifier; and indication circuitry coupled with the communication circuitry and configured to receive the control signal and to indicate presence of the radio frequency identification device responsive to the control signal. A communication method according to another aspect includes providing a radio frequency identification device; receiving a wireless signal including an identifier within the radio frequency identification device; processing the identifier; generating a control signal after the processing; and indicating presence of the radio frequency identification device using indication circuitry of the radio frequency identification device responsive to the control signal. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100033329 | Portable Security Container with Movement Detection System - A device and method for protecting personal property. The device includes a movement detection system and an alarm adapted to signal when the device has moved beyond a predetermined position from a reference point. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100085189 | Anti-theft method and device - The invention comprises of a method and alarm device used to prevent metal theft from irrigation systems. The alarm device attaches to a plurality of electric conductor such as copper wiring that is in need of protecting and the preexisting irrigation system circuit. The alarm device detects voltage in the irrigation system circuit and if there is no voltage signals from the irrigation system circuit, then the alarm device automatically breaks the original circuit and inserts itself into the irrigation system circuit. The alarm device then sends a low voltage, low current down the plurality of electric conductors and the plurality of conductors then become part of a circuit that energizes a magnetic switch located in the alarm device. A breach of integrity of the plurality of conductors such as by physical detachment triggers an alarm condition which lead to audio and visual alarms plus activating an automated dialer. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100090830 | CABLE WRAP SECURITY DEVICE - A security device includes a locking member, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of cables. The cables are wrapped around all six sides of a box-like article. An attachment clip is releasably snap-fitted into the body of the security device and locked therein by a magnetically attractable member. The ratchet mechanism includes a spool and a locking pawl or lever. A top wall of the housing or locking clip has a key receiving recess for positioning the key for unlocking the clip from the housing and releasing the spool from the ratchet mechanism. The housing has a rotatable handle for manually rotating the internal spool to further tighten the cable about the article after the cable slack is taken up by an internal spring. An alarm system is contained in the housing and actuates an audible alarm upon certain unauthorized actions occurring. The spool is biased by the internal spring to automatically wind the cable onto the spool after the clip has been unlocked from the housing. Insertion of the clip into the housing automatically actuates the ratchet mechanism preventing movement of the cable in the unwind direction and activates the alarm system. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100141445 | Multi-Mode Commissioning/Decommissioning of Tags for Managing Assets - Multi-mode commissioning/decommissioning of a wireless monitoring device (Tag) for managing assets and shipments is disclosed. Users can request commissioning, status resets and decommissioning of Tags using multiple modes of communication. The users are authenticated by an information service that receives the requests. Responsive to a successful authentication of a user, the information service receives a tag identifier and an asset identifier from the user. A tracking application associates the Tag identifier and the asset identifier. After the Tag is associated with the asset, the tracking application can successfully track the geographic location and status data of the asset from the Tag. The location data can be used by the tracking application to track assets in real-time. The status data and location data can be used by the tracking application to detect and verify tamper conditions, including tamper alerts triggered by geo-fences, authorized inspection of the asset, and environmental exceptions. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100176946 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING PORTABLE TERMINAL FROM BEING LEFT, AND PORTABLE TERMINAL - A system for preventing a portable terminal from being left is characterized in that the portable terminal sounds an alarm when a signal from a wireless terminal can no longer be received, terminates sounding of the alarm after a predetermined amount of time passes, and makes a transition to a lock standby state. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100259387 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a main body and an anti-theft system positioned in the main body. The anti-theft system includes a control unit, an alert unit, and a sensing unit. The alert unit and the sensing unit are electrically connected to the control unit correspondingly. The sensing unit is arranged on the main body. When the electronic device is at an unlocked state, the alert unit alerts with the sensing unit being touched and the control unit sensing electrical current of human. The sensing unit is formed on the electronic device, and the sensing unit is difficult to be aware of and remove. Therefore, the electronic device has a good anti-theft function. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100315236 | USER ACTIVATED ALARM FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Methods and devices for locating lost or stolen mobile devices allow users to remotely activate an alarm by receiving a secret number within a message directed to the mobile device, such as an SMS, MMS or e-mail message. Upon receiving a message containing a number, the mobile device determines whether the received number matches a secret number that is stored in secure memory. If the receive number matches the secret number in secure memory the mobile device activates an alarm mode. The alarm mode may include sounding an audible alarm to attract attention to the mobile device as well as other actions. The alarm mode may be deactivated by entering the secret number into the mobile device or by sending the secret number to the mobile device in a subsequent message. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110068921 | CONFIGURABLE MONITORING DEVICE - Provided are embodiments of configurable monitoring devices, methods, systems, computer readable storage media and other means for dynamically transitioning the functionality, roles and/or modes of operation of networked devices. In some examples, the dynamic configuration of the configurable monitoring device may be accomplished wirelessly and used to monitor and track the location of retail products as well as thwart theft of the retail products. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110080287 | AUDIBLE ALERT LOCK - The present invention relates to an alert alarm lock system comprising: a lock; a cable assembly, where the lock may place the cable assembly in a locked position or an unlocked position; a copper conductor, where the copper conductor runs along the length of the cable assembly; a power source that provides power to the components of the lock system; a speaker that emits an audible alert; a wireless chip that transmits a RF signal to a remote receiver; a mechanism to initiate the alert and the transfer of the RF signal from the wireless chip. In one particular embodiment, a relay may provide the mechanism to initiate the alert and the transfer of the RF signal. The remote receiver emits an audible alarm upon receipt of the RF signal. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110133933 | Portable security container with rotation detection system - A device and method for protecting personal property. The device includes an angular rotation detection system utilizing a gyroscope and an alarm adapted to signal when the device has tilted or rotated beyond a predetermined position from a reference position. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110187532 | PLUGGABLE SECURITY DEVICE - A pluggable security device for protecting an electronic device, such as a laptop, is disclosed. The pluggable security device has a battery, a siren, and an optional accelerometer. The security device is triggered by unplugging from the electronic device, or by sensing acceleration, or by disconnecting the electronic device from AC power or from a network. Once the security device is triggered and its internal siren is activated, it can only be deactivated by reinserting the pluggable security device into the electronic device it has been disconnected from and by entering a password in the electronic device. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110227736 | ACCELERATION-BASED THEFT DETECTION SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A theft prevention system for protecting portable electronic devices is disclosed. An acceleration sensor detects the acceleration of a portable electronic device, and a controller analyzes this acceleration to determine whether a theft condition is present. If so, an alarm can be initiated. The theft prevention system can include a filter for attenuating irrelevant acceleration frequencies and isolating those representative of theft, and comparison hardware/software for determining whether the detected acceleration matches a known acceleration profile characteristic of theft. Various parameters of the theft prevention system can also be set by a user through mechanisms such as a graphical user interface. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110267193 | System and method for identifying object and releasing its security - For identifying an object and releasing a security of the object an identification element is associated with the object and recognized by recognizing unit, a securing element is attached to an object and releasable from the object, and the identification element and the securing element are formed so that a release of the securing element is possible only after the identification of the object by recognizing the identification element. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110298617 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICES, REMOTE COMMUNICATION DEVICES, IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS, COMMUNICATION METHODS, AND IDENTIFICATION METHODS - The present invention provides radio frequency identification devices, remote communication devices, identification systems, communication methods, and identification methods. A radio frequency identification device according to one aspect includes a substrate; communication circuitry coupled with the substrate and configured to receive a wireless signal including an identifier, to process the identifier of the wireless signal and to output a control signal responsive to the processing of the identifier; and indication circuitry coupled with the communication circuitry and configured to receive the control signal and to indicate presence of the radio frequency identification device responsive to the control signal. A communication method according to another aspect includes providing a radio frequency identification device; receiving a wireless signal including an identifier within the radio frequency identification device; processing the identifier; generating a control signal after the processing; and indicating presence of the radio frequency identification device using indication circuitry of the radio frequency identification device responsive to the control signal. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120092165 | Digital Disc Alarm - An alarm for digital storage discs includes an alarm module positioned within the central indention found in conventional CD and DVD jewel cases. A lid sensor in communication with the alarm module includes a pair of spaced trigger arms that form an ovate opening. A nodule on the uppermost arm engages the jewel case lid to maintain engagement of electrical contacts on the arms. An arming switch includes a magnetically-operated pin that is extended into the opening formed between the triggers to prevent the contacts from separating. Once the jewel case is sealed, an arming station initially retracts the pin while the case lid firmly engages the nodule to maintain the contacts in engagement. If an unauthorized user opens the jewel case without first extending the pin at the arming station, the triggers will automatically separate thereby activating the alarm. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120235816 | ITEM LOCATION AND THEFT PREVENTION SYSTEM - An item location and theft prevention system includes a base unit housing having a processor in electrical communication with a memory, a transmitter, a receiver, a communication unit, an input unit and a base power source; the system also includes a property attachment housing having a processor in electrical communication with a memory, a transmitter, a receiver, a communication unit, a switch and a power source. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130063267 | POWERED ITEM ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A powered item attachment device includes an onboard power supply and alarm system that sounds in the event a protected device is tampered with or removed from a retail display. The powered item attachment device may also track the location of a protected device if it is removed from the display device. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130093590 | Tracking location of Jewelry for theft prevention - Disclosed is a jewelry item to which a location tracking module can be attached. The location tracking module could use a GPS circuit or a GPS circuit. A geo fence can be defined around the jewelry item. If the jewelry is taken out of the geo fence, a message or an alarm may be sent to specified phone numbers and email IDs. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130113626 | REAL TIME PHYSICAL ASSET INVENTORY MANAGEMENT THROUGH TRIANGULATION OF VIDEO DATA CAPTURE EVENT DETECTION AND DATABASE INTERROGATION - A surveillance system monitors a monitored vessel containing hidden resources. When activity is determined as occurring within a vicinity of the monitored vessel, an alert is issued to monitoring personnel. Personnel can then obtain a current image of the hidden resource within the monitored vessel. Upon receiving the current image of the hidden resource, a previous image of the hidden resource is retrieved and discrepancies between the current image and the previous image are determined. Responsive to determining that discrepancies between the current image and the previous image exist, an alarm is issued to personnel to further investigate the discrepancy. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130120144 | PORTABLE ALARM DEVICE - A portable alarm device which includes a casing containing one or more of the following; means for detecting that the device has been moved, means for detecting a person in the vicinity of the device and means for detecting changes in ambient light level. The device further includes a scrolling system which makes each of said means available in turn for receiving commands that are inputted manually. The device has a code accepting unit which receives an inputted code to bring the device to a condition in which a selected one of said means can be activated. The device is deactivated by insertion of said code for a second time. By providing the device with a sound generator and a sound receiver it is possible to interconnect the devices so that activating or deactivating one is used to activate or deactivate a series. Likewise the establishment of an alarm condition at one device can be used to trigger alarm conditions at other devices. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20150029026 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SUPERVISING BAGGAGE ITEMS - The invention relates to methods and devices for supervising a baggage item using a security device comprising at least one sensor, a processor connected to said sensor, and a communication unit connected to said processor. Said method comprises the steps of monitoring (S | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150048945 | PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MERCHANDISE - A programmable security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station, a programmable key and a security system. The programming station generates a security code and communicates the security code to a memory of the programmable key. The programmable key initially communicates the security code to a memory of the security device and subsequently operates the security device upon a matching of the security code in the memory of the security device with the security code in the memory of the programmable key. The programmable key may also transfer power via electrical contacts or inductive transfer from an internal battery to the security device to operate a lock mechanism. The security code may be communicated by wireless infrared (IR) systems, electrical contacts or inductive transfer. A timer inactivates the programmable key and/or the security device after a predetermine period of time. A counter inactivates the programmable key after a predetermined maximum number of activations. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150379837 | COPPER THEFT ALARM FOR GRAIN BIN SYSTEMS - A copper theft alarm system is disclosed. The alarm system can be deployed on existing grain bins or other electrically powered equipment, allowing persons to receive an automated phone call, text message notification, or other desired notification when the system has sensed that a copper cable is being pulled out of a conduit. The notification can aid in potentially disrupting a thief's activity. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160042617 | Fuel Dispenser Input Device Tamper Detection Arrangement - Systems and methods for detecting unauthorized removal or tampering. A system comprises an input device comprising a secure area and a circuit assembly coupled with the exterior of the input device. The circuit assembly comprises a plurality of flexible dielectric substrates. The circuit assembly further comprises at least one switch and at least one tamper-responsive conductor circuit, the at least one switch and the at least one tamper-responsive conductor circuit in electrical communication with the secure area of the input device. The at least one switch is in electrical communication with the secure area of the input device via a conductive path, and the at least one tamper-responsive conductor circuit covers the conductive path on at least one side thereof. The secure area of the input device is operative to detect whether the input device has been removed from a structure based on the position of the switch. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20220139178 | Alarming Product Security Device - A security device is provided that includes an electronic article surveillance tag that may be configured to resonate to provide a wireless response signal to a deactivator to trigger generation of a deactivation field. Further, the security device may include tamper detection circuitry which may include a tamper sensor configured to generate a tamper signal in response to detecting a tamper event, a deactivation sensor configured to generate a deactivation signal in response to detecting the deactivation field, and a sounder. In this regard, the tamper detection circuitry may be configured to deactivate the tamper detection circuitry in response to receiving the deactivation signal from the deactivation sensor such that receipt of the tamper signal after deactivation of the tamper detection circuitry does not trigger the sounder to emit the alarm. | 05-05-2022 |
