Anti-pilferage system
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Mar 12, 2002
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Jun 15, 2000
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Jun 15, 2000
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A system for discouraging the unauthorized removal of an electronic device from a designated area is provided. The electronic device includes at least one functional feature (such as a display, speaker, power enabler, controller, etc.) for performing at least one desired function and an enabler, operatively coupled to the functional feature, for enabling the functional feature to perform the at least one desired function. The system further includes a security device that generates a signal, such as an electromagnetic field, so as to cause the enabler to enable the functional feature to perform the at least one desired function. The enabler may comprise a breakable link, such as a fuse. When the electronic device is placed in proximity to the electromagnetic field, the link is broken and the functional feature is enabled. In another preferred embodiment, the electronic device may include a controller operatively coupled to the functional feature for controlling the operability of the functional feature. In this alternate embodiment, the enabler is operatively coupled to the controller, and enables the controller to control the operability of the functional feature. A method for discouraging the unauthorized removal of the electronic device from a designated area is also provided.
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