System and method for shopping cart security

Details System and method for shopping cart security System and method for shopping cart security

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Lieu, Julie (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S568600, C340S571000, C340S572100, C340S568100, C340S539100, C340S005600, C340S005820, C340S686100, C235S375000, C235S383000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07944354

ABSTRACT:
A system for securing purchased items, includes: an enclosure for holding items selected by a user; a personal shopping system (PSS) further comprised of an input/output device, a scanner, software, and security features for securing the items selected by the user and placed in the enclosure; wherein the PSS is in electrical signal communication with a server; wherein the PSS is mechanically attached to the enclosure; wherein the user identifies themselves to the PSS; wherein the security features activate one of a series of visual indicators and alarms in response to various states and relationships between the enclosure, the items, and the user; and wherein the intensity, level, and duration of the series of visual indicators and alarms varies in response to the various states and relationships between the enclosure, the items, and the user.

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