Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1991-04-12
1992-09-29
Ng, Jin F.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
340551, 340568, G08B 1314
Patent
active
051516845
ABSTRACT:
A self-contained, reusable, electronic security label device and system wherein a tag device is attached to merchandise for the purpose of security, surveillance, pricing, tracking, accounting and inventory control. The device includes a programmable display for identifying the merchandise and displaying a price. A connector attaches the device to a piece of merchandise and an alarm is sounded in the event a device is tampered with or damaged, or upon unauthorized removal of the connector. The alarm is disarmed and the connector is detached upon receipt of a signal indicating the merchandise has been sold. The system includes read/write apparatus to electronically program, read and monitor devices attached to merchandise.
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Asher Robert M.
Ng Jin F.
Oda Christine K.
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