System and method for authenticated detachment of product tags

Details System and method for authenticated detachment of product tags System and method for authenticated detachment of product tags

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Lee, Benjamin C. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S398100, C340S572100, C340S572300, C340S568100, C340S572900, C235S380000, C235S381000, C235S382000, C235S383000, C235S384000, C235S385000, C070S057100, C070S058000, C024S704100, C024S704200

Reexamination Certificate

active

11060839

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for releasing a security tag from an article automatically at a point of sale without the need for store employee involvement, assuming a valid sale is occurring. A system and method for releasing a security tag from an article automatically at a point of sale that tracks the detacher operation and the time and date of such operation.

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