The current document is directed to an improved, remotely controlled, internally powered electronic padlock with enhanced security features that, when mechanically compromised, automatically generate alarms. The improved padlock can be opened via a key card placed in proximity to the improved padlock and can additionally be opened in response to receiving a command from a remote controller via network communications. A remote controller can configure the improved padlock, update the configuration of the improved padlock, unlock the improved padlock, and query the state of the improved padlock. A rotating switch, in combination with a translating latch plate and control logic implemented by stored microprocessor instructions and a microprocessor, detects various types of mechanical compromise and initiates generation of an audible alarm.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in
retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm
modules, and theft sensors for said devices; anti-theft and
access control electronic devices, namely, display mounts
with anti-theft sensors and alarms for loss prevention and
merchandising of consumer electronics products; electronic
device hardware and software for use in security and theft
prevention in retail stores, sold as a unit; theft alarms;
anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention
security hardware device using an alarm notification of the
loss or theft for electronic products displayed in shelving,
on counters, and in racks in retail stores; protective
casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for
tablets and portable electronic devices for purposes of
protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices;
protective covers and cases for tablets and portable
electronic devices; protective casings, hardware enclosures,
and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic
devices for securing tablets and electronic devices to a
fixed location; protective casings and hardware enclosures
that allow tablet mobility in business applications (term
considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to
Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); protective casings,
hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and
portable electronic devices that increase security,
accessibility, mobility, and customer engagement level of
tablets and portable electronic devices; electronic
anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer
tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system
with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm
monitoring systems, and RFID reader modules for securing
computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer
tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; kiosks
specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand
platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts
for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals;
display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in
loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics
products; computer hardware and software for use in security
and anti-theft sensors and alarms for products sold in
retail stores; computer software for use in providing and
reporting business intelligence, inventory management,
merchandising data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and
alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device
statistical data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data
analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and
alarm devices; mobile carts specially adapted for supporting
computer tablets, electronic handheld devices, and computer
peripheral devices; anti-theft and access control devices,
namely, display mounts adapted for use with smart phones and
computer tablets for use in loss prevention for use in
display shelving, on counters, and in racks in retail
stores; radio frequency identification (RFID) cards;
electronic anti-theft system in the nature of a hardware
device consisting of a corded power converter or power
source connected to a sensor device for permitting detection
of physical conditions or changes in conditions and
communicating such changes to an electrical data processing
system using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for
electronic products, namely, smartphones, mobile phones,
tablet PCs, and PDAs; protective cases for use with radio
frequency identification (RFID) tags. Analyzing and compiling business data; collection, analysis,
and reporting of business data pertaining to installed
system health, authentication, performance analytics, alarm
functioning, security controls, and authentication, all for
business purposes; providing business intelligence services;
providing business information; providing business
information about inventory management; providing business
merchandising information; business consultation; business
system management and monitoring services (term considered
too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13
(2) (b) of the Regulations); inventory management;
collection, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to a
network of electronic devices providing installed system
health, system use, system access, system access
authorization, system performance analytics, system alarm
functioning, system security controls, system
authentication, merchandising information and compliance for
retail, healthcare, industrial, non-profits, and
professional services businesses for business purposes;
providing business data about inventory management;
collection, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to
installed system health, system use, system access, system
access control, system access authentication, system
performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system
security controls, and system authentication for retail,
healthcare, industrial, non-profit, and professional
services businesses for business purposes; providing loss
prevention services (term considered too vague by the
International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the
Regulations). Installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and support of
hardware and wiring for use in displays of electronic
devices (term considered too vague by the International
Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations). Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software for use in providing and reporting
business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising
data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device
monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical
data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics,
and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm
devices; data automation and collection service using
software to evaluate, analyze, and collect service data
(term considered too vague by the International Bureau
pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); computer
security services in the nature of providing authentication,
issuance, validation, and revocation of digital certificates
for use in protecting data and information from unauthorized
access; installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and
support of software used in displays of electronic devices;
technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of
computer software problems (term considered too vague by the
International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the
Regulations); computer software platform as a service (PaaS)
featuring computer software for providing remote business
intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and
compliance, system and device monitoring and statistical
data, data analytics, security access, access control, theft
alarm security data, authentication, and reporting; computer
security services for protecting data and information from
unauthorized access. Analysis of surveillance and anti-theft sensors and alarm
device statistical data for fraud and theft prevention
purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Business advice; business advice and information relating to loans, finance and investment capital; marketing services; advertising and marketing; advertising, marketing, and promotion services; preparing audiovisual presentations for use in marketing; sales promotion services; providing a website which features advertisements for the goods and services of others on a global computer network; business data analysis; analyzing and compiling business data; providing business intelligence services; providing business information; providing business merchandising information; providing business information and data about inventory and asset management; providing business information via a web site; providing an on-line computer web site that provides commercial financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information; inventory management; asset management and inventory tracking services; online monitoring services in the field of remote asset monitoring, tracking, and asset control; standard operations processes and procedures ensuring safe shut down and start up of energized machines; human resources consultation; providing advice and information in the field of human resources and employee relations; temporary personnel services; human resource compliance and management; employee administration services; outsource service provider in the fields of human resources and employee relations; providing employee and contractor time and attendance tracking services for others; online retail store services featuring locks, security devices, software, electronic documents, and services; providing a searchable website featuring the goods and services of other vendors; promoting the goods and services of others by providing a website featuring coupons, rebates, price-comparison information, product reviews, links to the retail websites of others, and discount information; administration of a program for enabling participants to obtain discounts on products and services; promoting the goods and services of others by providing a web site featuring links to providers of financial services, business services, insurance services, security services, and telecommunications services; rental of office equipment in co-working facilities; rental of offices for co-working; providing co-working facilities equipped with private offices, office equipment, mailroom, printing center, receptionist, kitchen, meeting rooms, telecommunications equipment and other office amenities; business information services; business incubation services, namely, providing work space containing business equipment and other amenities to emerging, start-up and existing companies; business development services, namely, providing start-up support for businesses of others; providing office support services; online business networking services; administering group purchasing programs and other discount programs, namely negotiating with providers of insurance, banking, credit card processing, travel and transportation services, to enable participant members of a business community to obtain discounts on the purchase of those services from others; computer-assisted business information and research services; assistance and advice regarding business location; arranging and conducting special events and parties for business purposes; on-line business networking services. Providing on-line chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning asset monitoring, control, tracking, and management; electronic bulletin board services; electronic transmission of e-mail; digital network telecommunications services; providing multiple user wireless access to the Internet; video conferencing services; providing facilities and equipment for video and telepresence conferencing Downloadable software; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for exposing the products, services, and back stories of businesses, organizations and their founders and owners, and to expand the market for their products and services; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for accessing services and content through an online portal; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for streaming and downloading podcasts, audiovisual content, news, entertainment, and information; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for monitoring, tracking, and management of assets, inventory, and employees; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for tracking asset performance; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for control of systems access and security; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for to allow users to access information, entertainment content, contests, discounts, and employment opportunities posted by businesses; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for to allow businesses to promote, offer, sell and trade products and services online; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for to allow users to view, reserve and buy products and services online; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for providing users with access to databases relating to products and services; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in disseminating advertising relating to the products and services of others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in providing retail and wholesale ordering services for the products and services of others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in sharing information via e-mail, text message, and social media services about the products and services of others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for in the nature of a portal for customers, distributors, employees, vendors, and other corporate partners to authenticate the user and allow selective access to relevant features and functionality of business servers and other information and security systems; downloadable podcasts in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; electronic publications, namely white papers, guides, articles, checklists, manuals, handbooks, case studies and newsletters featuring business, finance, information technology, security, and human resources recorded on computer media; lockout tagout systems comprised of electronic smart locks, training documentation, and associated software applications; lockout tagout systems comprised of electronic smart locks, training documentation, and associated software applications for safety audits, lockout-tagout (LOTO), job hazard analysis, monitoring and tracking lockout and tagout events of employees in relation to operation and powering of machines and equipment; chain of custody systems comprised of electronic smart locks, training documentation, and associated software applications for use in establishing and maintaining chain of custody of physical items Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, wiring, inventory control systems, asset and activity tracking devices; technical support services, namely, technical advice related to the installation and repair of computer hardware and other electronic devices; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of the repair of computer hardware and other electronic devices. Educational and entertainment services; entertainment services in the nature of production of films, videos, podcasts, and multimedia entertainment content; video production; entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of multimedia entertainment content; providing on-line information, news and commentary in the fields of business and finance; educational services, namely, providing online instruction in the fields of business operations, marketing and promotion, business development, investment, finance, human resources, information technology, and security; educational services, namely, providing on-line multimedia programs, courses, webinars, workshops, podcasts, and videos in the fields of business, business development, investment, finance, human resources, information technology, and security; providing courses of instruction in the field of business formation, start-up, development, and expansion; arranging and conducting of educational seminars and workshops in the field of business; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, trainings and workshops in the field of business and distribution of course material in connection therewith; training in the use and operation of lockdown tagout systems and consultation relating thereto; providing on-line digital publications in the nature of white papers, guides, blogs, on-line journals, articles, case studies and newsletters in the fields of business, finance, information technology, security, and human resources via the Internet; non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of white papers, guides, blogs, on-line journals, articles, case studies and newsletters in the fields of business, finance, information technology, security, and human resources; entertainment and educational services, namely, organizing, conducting and arranging training, classes, seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions in the fields of business, technology and social networking; electronic publication of blogs, brochures, magazines, and newsletters on a wide variety of topics; arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting social entertainment events Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications; monitoring of computer system operation by remote access; monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach; computer security service, namely, restricting access to and by computer networks to and of undesired web sites, media and individuals and facilities; electronic monitoring of access control systems, including smart locks, time and attendance measuring devices, smart tags, computer network traffic and utilization using computers or sensors for electronic data collection; computer security services, namely, enforcing, restricting and controlling access privileges of users of computing resources for cloud, mobile or network resources based on assigned credentials; computer security services, namely, restricting unauthorized network access by users without credentials; computer security services, namely, restricting unauthorized access to data and information residing on computer systems; computer security services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation and revocation of digital certificates; computer security services in the nature of administering digital certificates; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for commercial analysis and reporting, business and retail performance and analysis, financial management and reporting, storing and managing electronic data, data analysis, account management, accounting, business intelligence, computer access control, inventory and asset management, asset tracking and monitoring, anti-shoplifting and loss prevention, product merchandising, computer system monitoring; alarm device monitoring; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect service data; installation, maintenance and repair of software; integration of computer systems and networks; computer network configuration services; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for exposing the products, services, and back stories of subscriber businesses, organizations and their founders and /owners looking to reach a world-wide audience, and to expand the market for their products and services; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for accessing services and content through an online portal; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for streaming and downloading podcasts, audiovisual content, news, entertainment, and information; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for monitoring, tracking, and management of assets, inventory, and employees; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for tracking asset performance; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for control of systems access and security; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications to allow users to access information, entertainment content, contests, discounts, and employment opportunities posted by businesses; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications to allow businesses to promote, offer, sell and trade products and services online; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications to allow users to view, reserve and buy products and services online; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for providing users with access to databases relating to products and services; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in disseminating advertising relating to the products and services of others; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in providing retail and wholesale ordering services for the products and services of others; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in sharing information via e-mail, text message, and social media services about the products and services of others; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications in the nature of a portal for customers, distributors, employees, vendors, and other corporate partners to authenticate the user and allow selective access to relevant features and functionality of business servers and other information and security systems; computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in business and social networking; platforms for providing a web-based on-line portal for customers to participate in business and social networking, engage in virtual communities, manage membership in a co-working and private office facilities service, request and manage office assignments, reserve conference rooms, control employees' user access, order printing services, and sign up and pay for vendor services such as catering, benefits and health insurance; computer services, namely, hosting on-line web facilities for others for organizing and conducting online introductions, meetings, gatherings and interactive discussions; computer services, namely, interactive hosting services which allow the user to publish and share their own content and images, and interact with others, on-line; computer services, namely, cloud hosting provider services; installation of computer software. Loss prevention services for businesses; surveillance services; monitoring of computer systems in the nature of surveillance services relating to the physical safety of persons and security of tangible property; security guarding for facilities via remote monitoring systems; surveillance services relating to the security of tangible property; providing security surveillance of premises for others; online social networking services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Business advice; business advice and information relating to loans, finance and investment capital; marketing services; advertising and marketing; advertising, marketing, and promotion services; preparing audiovisual presentations for use in marketing; sales promotion services; providing a website which features advertisements for the goods and services of others on a global computer network; business data analysis; analyzing and compiling business data; providing business intelligence services; providing business information; providing business merchandising information; providing business information and data about inventory and asset management; providing business information via a web site; providing an on-line computer web site that provides commercial financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information; inventory management; asset management and inventory tracking services; online monitoring services in the field of remote asset monitoring, tracking, and asset control; standard operations processes and procedures ensuring safe shut down and start up of energized machines; human resources consultation; providing advice and information in the field of human resources and employee relations; temporary personnel services; human resource compliance and management; employee administration services; outsource service provider in the fields of human resources and employee relations; providing employee and contractor time and attendance tracking services for others; online retail store services featuring locks, security devices, software, electronic documents, and services; providing a searchable website featuring the goods and services of other vendors; promoting the goods and services of others by providing a website featuring coupons, rebates, price-comparison information, product reviews, links to the retail websites of others, and discount information; administration of a program for enabling participants to obtain discounts on products and services; promoting the goods and services of others by providing a web site featuring links to providers of financial services, business services, insurance services, security services, and telecommunications services; rental of office equipment in co-working facilities; rental of offices for co-working; providing co-working facilities equipped with private offices, office equipment, mailroom, printing center, receptionist, kitchen, meeting rooms, telecommunications equipment and other office amenities; business information services; business incubation services, namely, providing work space containing business equipment and other amenities to emerging, start-up and existing companies; business development services, namely, providing start-up support for businesses of others; providing office support services; online business networking services; administering group purchasing programs and other discount programs, namely negotiating with providers of insurance, banking, credit card processing, travel and transportation services, to enable participant members of a business community to obtain discounts on the purchase of those services from others; computer-assisted business information and research services; assistance and advice regarding business location; arranging and conducting special events and parties for business purposes; on-line business networking services. Providing on-line chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning asset monitoring, control, tracking, and management; electronic bulletin board services; electronic transmission of e-mail; digital network telecommunications services; providing multiple user wireless access to the Internet; video conferencing services; providing facilities and equipment for video and telepresence conferencing Downloadable software; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for exposing the products, services, and back stories of businesses, organizations and their founders and owners, and to expand the market for their products and services; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for accessing services and content through an online portal; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for streaming and downloading podcasts, audiovisual content, news, entertainment, and information; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for monitoring, tracking, and management of assets, inventory, and employees; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for tracking asset performance; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for control of systems access and security; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for to allow users to access information, entertainment content, contests, discounts, and employment opportunities posted by businesses; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for to allow businesses to promote, offer, sell and trade products and services online; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for to allow users to view, reserve and buy products and services online; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for providing users with access to databases relating to products and services; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in disseminating advertising relating to the products and services of others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in providing retail and wholesale ordering services for the products and services of others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in sharing information via e-mail, text message, and social media services about the products and services of others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for in the nature of a portal for customers, distributors, employees, vendors, and other corporate partners to authenticate the user and allow selective access to relevant features and functionality of business servers and other information and security systems; downloadable podcasts in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; electronic publications, namely white papers, guides, articles, checklists, manuals, handbooks, case studies and newsletters featuring business, finance, information technology, security, and human resources recorded on computer media; lockout tagout systems comprised of electronic smart locks, training documentation, and associated software applications; lockout tagout systems comprised of electronic smart locks, training documentation, and associated software applications for safety audits, lockout-tagout (LOTO), job hazard analysis, monitoring and tracking lockout and tagout events of employees in relation to operation and powering of machines and equipment; chain of custody systems comprised of electronic smart locks, training documentation, and associated software applications for use in establishing and maintaining chain of custody of physical items Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, wiring, inventory control systems, asset and activity tracking devices; technical support services, namely, technical advice related to the installation and repair of computer hardware and other electronic devices; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of the repair of computer hardware and other electronic devices. Educational and entertainment services; entertainment services in the nature of production of films, videos, podcasts, and multimedia entertainment content; video production; entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of multimedia entertainment content; providing on-line information, news and commentary in the fields of business and finance; educational services, namely, providing online instruction in the fields of business operations, marketing and promotion, business development, investment, finance, human resources, information technology, and security; educational services, namely, providing on-line multimedia programs, courses, webinars, workshops, podcasts, and videos in the fields of business, business development, investment, finance, human resources, information technology, and security; providing courses of instruction in the field of business formation, start-up, development, and expansion; arranging and conducting of educational seminars and workshops in the field of business; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, trainings and workshops in the field of business and distribution of course material in connection therewith; training in the use and operation of lockdown tagout systems and consultation relating thereto; providing on-line digital publications in the nature of white papers, guides, blogs, on-line journals, articles, case studies and newsletters in the fields of business, finance, information technology, security, and human resources via the Internet; non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of white papers, guides, blogs, on-line journals, articles, case studies and newsletters in the fields of business, finance, information technology, security, and human resources; entertainment and educational services, namely, organizing, conducting and arranging training, classes, seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions in the fields of business, technology and social networking; electronic publication of blogs, brochures, magazines, and newsletters on a wide variety of topics; arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting social entertainment events Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications; monitoring of computer system operation by remote access; monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach; computer security service, namely, restricting access to and by computer networks to and of undesired web sites, media and individuals and facilities; electronic monitoring of access control systems, including smart locks, time and attendance measuring devices, smart tags, computer network traffic and utilization using computers or sensors for electronic data collection; computer security services, namely, enforcing, restricting and controlling access privileges of users of computing resources for cloud, mobile or network resources based on assigned credentials; computer security services, namely, restricting unauthorized network access by users without credentials; computer security services, namely, restricting unauthorized access to data and information residing on computer systems; computer security services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation and revocation of digital certificates; computer security services in the nature of administering digital certificates; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for commercial analysis and reporting, business and retail performance and analysis, financial management and reporting, storing and managing electronic data, data analysis, account management, accounting, business intelligence, computer access control, inventory and asset management, asset tracking and monitoring, anti-shoplifting and loss prevention, product merchandising, computer system monitoring; alarm device monitoring; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect service data; installation, maintenance and repair of software; integration of computer systems and networks; computer network configuration services; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for exposing the products, services, and back stories of subscriber businesses, organizations and their founders and /owners looking to reach a world-wide audience, and to expand the market for their products and services; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for accessing services and content through an online portal; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for streaming and downloading podcasts, audiovisual content, news, entertainment, and information; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for monitoring, tracking, and management of assets, inventory, and employees; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for tracking asset performance; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for control of systems access and security; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications to allow users to access information, entertainment content, contests, discounts, and employment opportunities posted by businesses; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications to allow businesses to promote, offer, sell and trade products and services online; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications to allow users to view, reserve and buy products and services online; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for providing users with access to databases relating to products and services; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in disseminating advertising relating to the products and services of others; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in providing retail and wholesale ordering services for the products and services of others; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in sharing information via e-mail, text message, and social media services about the products and services of others; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications in the nature of a portal for customers, distributors, employees, vendors, and other corporate partners to authenticate the user and allow selective access to relevant features and functionality of business servers and other information and security systems; computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in business and social networking; platforms for providing a web-based on-line portal for customers to participate in business and social networking, engage in virtual communities, manage membership in a co-working and private office facilities service, request and manage office assignments, reserve conference rooms, control employees' user access, order printing services, and sign up and pay for vendor services such as catering, benefits and health insurance; computer services, namely, hosting on-line web facilities for others for organizing and conducting online introductions, meetings, gatherings and interactive discussions; computer services, namely, interactive hosting services which allow the user to publish and share their own content and images, and interact with others, on-line; computer services, namely, cloud hosting provider services; installation of computer software. Loss prevention services for businesses; surveillance services; monitoring of computer systems in the nature of surveillance services relating to the physical safety of persons and security of tangible property; security guarding for facilities via remote monitoring systems; surveillance services relating to the security of tangible property; providing security surveillance of premises for others; online social networking services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
(1) Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm modules, and theft sensors for said devices; anti-theft and access control electronic devices, namely, display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics products; electronic device hardware and software for use in security and theft prevention in retail stores, sold as a unit; theft alarms; anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention security hardware device using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for electronic products displayed in shelving, on counters, and in racks in retail stores; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for purposes of protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices; protective covers and cases for tablets and portable electronic devices; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for securing tablets and electronic devices to a fixed location; protective casings and hardware enclosures that allow tablet mobility in business applications (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices that increase security, accessibility, mobility, and customer engagement level of tablets and portable electronic devices; electronic anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm monitoring systems, and RFID reader modules for securing computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; kiosks specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals; display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics products; computer hardware and software for use in security and anti-theft sensors and alarms for products sold in retail stores; computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; mobile carts specially adapted for supporting computer tablets, electronic handheld devices, and computer peripheral devices; anti-theft and access control devices, namely, display mounts adapted for use with smart phones and computer tablets for use in loss prevention for use in display shelving, on counters, and in racks in retail stores; radio frequency identification (RFID) cards; electronic anti-theft system in the nature of a hardware device consisting of a corded power converter or power source connected to a sensor device for permitting detection of physical conditions or changes in conditions and communicating such changes to an electrical data processing system using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for electronic products, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and PDAs; protective cases for use with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. (1) Analyzing and compiling business data; collection, analysis, and reporting of business data pertaining to installed system health, authentication, performance analytics, alarm functioning, security controls, and authentication, all for business purposes; providing business intelligence services; providing business information; providing business information about inventory management; providing business merchandising information; business consultation; business system management and monitoring services (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); inventory management; collection, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to a network of electronic devices providing installed system health, system use, system access, system access authorization, system performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system security controls, system authentication, merchandising information and compliance for retail, healthcare, industrial, non-profits, and professional services businesses for business purposes; providing business data about inventory management; collection, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to installed system health, system use, system access, system access control, system access authentication, system performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system security controls, and system authentication for retail, healthcare, industrial, non-profit, and professional services businesses for business purposes; providing loss prevention services (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).
(2) Installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and support of hardware and wiring for use in displays of electronic devices (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).
(3) Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; data automation and collection service using software to evaluate, analyze, and collect service data (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); computer security services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation, and revocation of digital certificates for use in protecting data and information from unauthorized access; installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and support of software used in displays of electronic devices; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software for providing remote business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and compliance, system and device monitoring and statistical data, data analytics, security access, access control, theft alarm security data, authentication, and reporting; computer security services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access.
(4) Analysis of surveillance and anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data for fraud and theft prevention purposes.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Analyzing and compiling business data; collection, analysis, and reporting of business data pertaining to installed system health, authentication, performance analytics, alarm functioning, security controls, and authentication, all for business purposes; providing business intelligence services; providing business information; providing business merchandising information; business consultation; business system management and monitoring services, namely, monitoring, detection, and reporting of intrusion, tampering, unauthorized use, and battery life and health; collection, analysis, and reporting of business data from electronic security devices providing installed system health, system use, system access, system access authorization, system performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system security controls, system authentication, merchandising information for retail, healthcare, industrial, and non-profits businesses for business purposes; collection, analysis, and reporting of business data pertaining to installed system health, system use, system access, system access control, system access authentication, system performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system security controls, and system authentication for retail, healthcare, industrial, non-profit, and professional services businesses for business purposes; business management services in the nature of loss prevention services Installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and support of computer hardware and electrical wiring for use in retail displays of electronic devices Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, merchandising data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensor monitoring, alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensor monitoring and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze, and collect service data; computer security services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation, and revocation of digital certificates for use in protecting data and information from unauthorized access; installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and support of computer software used in displays of electronic devices; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for providing remote business intelligence, inventory management data, merchandising data, system and device monitoring and statistical data, data analytics, security access, access control for buildings, enclosures, cages, racks, displays, fixtures, and doors, and theft alarm security data monitoring, authentication, and reporting; computer security services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access Analysis of surveillance and anti-theft sensors and anti-theft alarm statistical data for fraud and theft prevention purposes Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm modules, and theft sensors for said devices; anti-theft and access control electronic devices, namely, display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for loss prevention of consumer electronics products; computer hardware and recorded software for use in security and theft prevention in retail stores, sold as a unit; theft alarms; anti-theft device comprised of loss prevention security hardware device for handheld electronic products displayed in shelving, on counters, and in racks in retail stores; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, and personal digital assistants, for purposes of protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices; protective covers and cases for tablet computers and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, and personal digital assistants; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers smart watches, and personal digital assistants, for securing devices to a fixed location; protective casings and hardware enclosures that allow tablet mobility in business applications; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers smart watches, and personal digital assistants, that increase security, accessibility, mobility, and customer engagement level with devices; electronic anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm monitoring systems, and RFID reader modules for securing computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; computer kiosks with mounts specifically adapted for use with computer tablets; stands specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals; display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention of consumer electronics products, namely mobile phones, tablet computers, speakers, laptops, smart watches, and personal digital assistants; computer hardware and recorded software for operating anti-theft sensors and alarms to protect products sold in retail stores; downloadable computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, merchandising data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensor monitoring and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; mobile carts specially adapted for supporting computer tablets, electronic handheld devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers smart watches, and personal digital assistants, and computer peripheral devices; anti-theft and access control devices, namely, display mounts adapted for use with smart phones and computer tablets for loss prevention for use in display shelving, on counters, and in racks in retail stores; radio frequency identification (RFID) cards, namely, cards and tags, and readers for radio frequency identification credentials; electronic anti-theft system in the nature of a computer hardware device consisting of a corded power converter or power source connected to a sensor device for permitting detection of physical conditions or changes in conditions and communicating such changes to an electrical data processing system using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for electronic products, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and PDAs; protective cases for use with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm modules, and theft sensors for said devices; anti-theft and access control electronic devices, namely, display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for loss prevention of consumer electronics products; computer hardware and recorded software for use in security and theft prevention in retail stores, sold as a unit; theft alarms; anti-theft device comprised of loss prevention security hardware device for handheld electronic products displayed in shelving, on counters, and in racks in retail stores; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, and personal digital assistants, for purposes of protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices; protective covers and cases for tablet computers and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, and personal digital assistants; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers smart watches, and personal digital assistants, for securing devices to a fixed location; protective casings and hardware enclosures that allow tablet mobility in business applications; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers smart watches, and personal digital assistants, that increase security, accessibility, mobility, and customer engagement level with devices; electronic anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm monitoring systems, and RFID reader modules for securing computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; computer kiosks with mounts specifically adapted for use with computer tablets; stands specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals; display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention of consumer electronics products, namely mobile phones, tablet computers, speakers, laptops, smart watches, and personal digital assistants; computer hardware and recorded software for operating anti-theft sensors and alarms to protect products sold in retail stores; downloadable computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, merchandising data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensor monitoring and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; mobile carts specially adapted for supporting computer tablets, electronic handheld devices, namely mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers smart watches, and personal digital assistants, and computer peripheral devices; anti-theft and access control devices, namely, display mounts adapted for use with smart phones and computer tablets for loss prevention for use in display shelving, on counters, and in racks in retail stores; radio frequency identification (RFID) cards, namely, cards and tags, and readers for radio frequency identification credentials; electronic anti-theft system in the nature of a computer hardware device consisting of a corded power converter or power source connected to a sensor device for permitting detection of physical conditions or changes in conditions and communicating such changes to an electrical data processing system using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for electronic products, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and PDAs; protective cases for use with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags Analyzing and compiling business data; collection, analysis, and reporting of business data pertaining to installed system health, authentication, performance analytics, alarm functioning, security controls, and authentication, all for business purposes; providing business intelligence services; providing business information; providing business merchandising information; business consultation; business system management and monitoring services, namely, monitoring, detection, and reporting of intrusion, tampering, unauthorized use, and battery life and health; collection, analysis, and reporting of business data from electronic security devices providing installed system health, system use, system access, system access authorization, system performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system security controls, system authentication, merchandising information for retail, healthcare, industrial, and non-profits businesses for business purposes; collection, analysis, and reporting of business data pertaining to installed system health, system use, system access, system access control, system access authentication, system performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system security controls, and system authentication for retail, healthcare, industrial, non-profit, and professional services businesses for business purposes; business management services in the nature of loss prevention services Installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and support of computer hardware and electrical wiring for use in retail displays of electronic devices Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, merchandising data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensor monitoring, alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensor monitoring and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze, and collect service data; computer security services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation, and revocation of digital certificates for use in protecting data and information from unauthorized access; installation, maintenance, repair, tuning, and support of computer software used in displays of electronic devices; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for providing remote business intelligence, inventory management data, merchandising data, system and device monitoring and statistical data, data analytics, security access, access control for buildings, enclosures, cages, racks, displays, fixtures, and doors, and theft alarm security data monitoring, authentication, and reporting; computer security services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access Analysis of surveillance and anti-theft sensors and anti-theft alarm statistical data for fraud and theft prevention purposes
8.
Methods and apparatuses for wireless and non-conductive power and data transfers with electronic devices
Disclosed herein are a number of embodiments for wireless and non-conductive transfers of power and data to electronic devices. These technological advances can be implemented in retail security products (e.g., merchandising display positions for devices such as smart phones, tablet computers, wearables (e.g., smart watches), digital cameras, etc.) as well as docking systems for tablet computers.
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments for product merchandising display systems. Through such example embodiments, products (e.g., smart phones, tablet computers, wearables, digital cameras, etc.) can be securely merchandised to customers in retail store environments.
Methods and system are directed to wireless and non-conductive transfers of power and data to electronic devices. The methods and systems can be implemented in retail security products, such merchandising display assembly for displaying devices such as smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, and wearables. In one aspect, a merchandising display assembly may include a wireless power transfer capability and a wireless data transfer capability. An electronic device may interface directly with the base position assembly or via an intermediary assembly. The interface may be accomplished without an electrical cable to transmit power and data from the base position assembly to the electronic device.
G09F 9/30 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
11.
Gateway-based anti-theft security system and method
Improved systems and techniques are disclosed for controlling the security states of anti theft security systems such as product display assemblies using security fobs. The tasks relating to fob authentication are offloaded to a computer system, and these authentications can be based on identifiers for the different security fobs. The computer system can maintain a list of identifiers for authorized security fobs that is easily updated when new security fobs are added to or existing security fobs are de-authorized from the system.
H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
G06F 21/34 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
F17D 3/01 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations for controlling, signalling, or supervising the conveyance of a product
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
H04B 1/3816 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving with connectors for programming identification devices
H04B 1/3877 - Arrangements for enabling portable transceivers to be used in a fixed position, e.g. cradles or boosters
H04W 12/082 - Access security using revocation of authorisation
The current document is directed to methods and systems that migrate traditional control systems used to manage and administer physical infrastructure, including retail establishments, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, offices, hospitals and medical clinics, and other physical infrastructure, to cloud-computing facilities. The approach to controlling physical infrastructure disclosed in the current document is not simply an extension of traditional control systems to access and use cloud-computing facilities, but instead represents the migration of physical infrastructure into cloud-computing facilities, resulting in elimination of the need for local computers and computer-implemented control systems from the physical infrastructure and a complete abstraction and virtualization of the hardware systems within the physical infrastructure. In the currently disclosed approach, complex management logic, including policy-based and roles-based management logic as well as programmed management logic, is fully migrated from physical infrastructure to cloud-computing facilities, providing greater reliability, independence from physical infrastructure systems and components, and a centralized cloud-resident infrastructure model that can be accessed and manipulated, in cloud-computing facilities, by a wide variety of different types of applications, including management applications, visualization applications, inventory-controlled applications, and security applications. This approach provides far greater freedom in design and implementation of both control systems as well as physical hardware systems, greatly accelerates the rates at which control systems and physical hardware systems can be improved, and also provides a conceptual-framework basis for rapid technological evolution of physical-infrastructure control systems.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
Briefly, example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture are disclosed that may be implemented, in whole or in part, to facilitate and/or support one or more operations and/or techniques for an electronically connected environment, such as implemented in connection with one or more computing and/or communication networks, devices, and/or protocols, for example.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
H04L 67/04 - Protocols specially adapted for terminal portability
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where a proxy node is used in a wireless network to expand the functionality of one or more wireless nodes on the network. The proxy node can include a circuit whose function is made available to an associated wireless node in the wireless network via proxy. The wireless nodes and one or more such proxy nodes can be arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
H04W 88/04 - Terminal devices adapted for relaying to or from another terminal or user
H04L 67/59 - Providing operational support to end devices by off-loading in the network or by emulation, e.g. when they are unavailable
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
Systems are directed securing products to merchandise security systems. A merchandise security system comprises an adjustable bracket for securing a product. The bracket comprises three adjustable bracket arms, a base having a surface for receiving the product, and a lock. Each of the adjustable bracket arm extends outward from the base and are adapted to engage with a portion of the product to facilitate securing the product to the base.
Systems and methods are directed to securing products to product display assemblies. In one aspect, a product display assembly includes an adjustable bracket for securing a product. The adjustable bracket for securing a product comprises a first bracket arm, a second bracket arm, and a base comprising a top plate, a bottom plate, a gear located between the top plate and the bottom plate, and a lock that is controllable between a locked state and an unlocked state. The first and second bracket arms extend laterally outward from opposite sides of the base. The gear is located between the top plate bottom surface and the bottom plate top surface. The lock compresses the top plate and the bottom plate together to restrict extension of the first and second bracket arms relative to the base.
A47F 7/024 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Locking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
17.
PRODUCT MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS WITH MODULAR PUCK ASSEMBLIES FOR MOUNTING AND DISPLAYING PRODUCTS
This disclosure is directed to product merchandising systems that enable products to be swapped between base assemblies of different product merchandising systems and accommodate different charging/powering capabilities of the products. Product merchandising systems have puck assemblies comprising modular puck upper portions and modular puck lower portions. Various different products may be mounted on the modular puck upper portions, each with a different way of receiving power from the modular puck upper portions. Each modular puck upper portion can be detached from a modular puck lower portion of a product merchandising system and reattached to a modular puck lower portion of another product merchandising system without having to reconfigure a power connection to the product attached to the modular puck upper portion.
A47F 7/024 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
18.
Systems and methods for spatial sensing and tracking of objects in a space
This disclosure is directed to product displays systems. In one aspect, a product display system includes three or more bases spatially distributed in a space. Each base has a wireless transceiver. The system includes a product display assembly comprising a puck assembly and a base assembly. The puck assembly has a surface on which a product is mountable for merchandising of the product to a customer and is untethered to the base assembly. The puck assembly executes machine-readable instructions that determines a coordinate location of the puck assembly within the space based on wireless communications between the puck assembly and the three or more bases. The puck assembly may also generate an alarm sound when the coordinate location is located within an alarm zone or a warning zone of the space.
This disclosure is directed to product merchandising systems that and designed to prevent brute force attempts to steal a product on display. The merchandising systems include security features that enhances the strength of the connection between a puck assembly and a base assembly and between the base assembly and a display surface. The merchandising systems are suited for withstanding brute force pulling attacks on the puck assembly and the base assembly.
This disclosure is directed to product merchandising systems that are designed to prevent brute force attempts to steal a product on display. The merchandising systems include security features that enhances the strength of the connection between a puck assembly and a base assembly and between the base assembly and a display surface. The merchandising systems are suited for withstanding brute force pulling attacks on the puck assembly and the base assembly.
Methods and systems that selectively controls whether a battery is electronically connected to or disconnected from operational circuitry of an electronic device are described. The switching circuitry electronically connects the battery with operational circuitry in response to external electric power being available to the operational circuitry, thereby allowing the battery to be available as a backup source of electrical power for the operational circuitry when external electric power is lost. Methods and systems also electronically disconnect the battery from the operational circuitry in response to a loss of external electric power to the operational circuitry. As a result, undesirable battery drainage is avoided if the device is left in storage or is not being used for an extended period of time.
A variety of improvements to docking systems for portable computing devices are disclosed. For example, improved techniques for maintaining a data connection between a base portion of the docking system and a case portion of the docking system are disclosed. As an example, the docking system can include improved magnetics that help maintain the data connection between the base portion and the case portion, even during rotational movements of the case portion relative to the base portion. Further still, examples are described where the detection of a docking action between the case portion and the base portion can trigger any of a number of responsive actions.
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
H05K 7/00 - Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
Briefly, example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture are disclosed that may be implemented, in whole or in part, to facilitate and/or support one or more operations and/or techniques for an electronically connected environment, such as implemented in connection with one or more computing and/or communication networks, devices, and/or protocols, for example.
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments for product merchandising display systems. Through such example embodiments, products (e.g., smart phones, tablet computers, wearables, digital cameras, etc.) can be securely merchandised to customers in retail store environments.
Disclosed herein are a number of embodiments for wireless and nonconductive transfers of power and data to electronic devices. These technological advances can be implemented in retail security products (e.g., merchandising display positions for devices such as smart phones, tablet computers, wearables (e.g., smart watches), digital cameras, etc.) as well as docking systems for tablet computers.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
An intelligent motion sensing cable is disclosed, where a motion sensor that is included in the cable can detect cable motion. The cable can then use this detected motion to intelligently control a charge signal delivered by the cable to a connected electronic device and/or generate data indicative of customer interactions with a connected electronic device.
Improved systems and techniques are disclosed for controlling the security states of anti-theft security systems such as product display assemblies using security fobs. The tasks relating to fob authentication are offloaded to a computer system, and these authentications can be based on identifiers for the different security fobs. The computer system can maintain a list of identifiers for authorized security fobs that is easily updated when new security fobs are added to or existing security fobs are de-authorized from the system.
H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
G06F 21/34 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
F17D 3/01 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations for controlling, signalling, or supervising the conveyance of a product
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
H04B 1/3816 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving with connectors for programming identification devices
H04B 1/3877 - Arrangements for enabling portable transceivers to be used in a fixed position, e.g. cradles or boosters
H04W 12/082 - Access security using revocation of authorisation
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where a proxy node is used in a wireless network to expand the functionality of one or more wireless nodes on the network. The proxy node can include a circuit whose function is made available to an associated wireless node in the wireless network via proxy. The wireless nodes and one or more such proxy nodes can be arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
H04W 88/04 - Terminal devices adapted for relaying to or from another terminal or user
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where a proxy node is used in a wireless network to expand the functionality of one or more wireless nodes on the network. The proxy node can include a circuit whose function is made available to an associated wireless node in the wireless network via proxy. The wireless nodes and one or more such proxy nodes can be arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
Briefly, example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture are disclosed that may be implemented, in whole or in part, to facilitate and/or support one or more operations and/or techniques for an electronically connected environment, such as implemented in connection with one or more computing and/or communication networks, devices, and/or protocols, for example.
An intelligent motion sensing cable is disclosed, where a motion sensor that is included in the cable can detect cable motion. The cable can use this detected motion to generate data indicative of customer interactions with a connected electronic device. The cable can also use this detected motion to intelligently control a charge signal delivered by the cable to a connected electronic device.
An intelligent motion sensing cable is disclosed, where a motion sensor that is included in the cable can detect cable motion. The cable can then use this detected motion to intelligently control a charge signal delivered by the cable to a connected electronic device. The cable can also use this detected motion to generate data indicative of customer interactions with a connected electronic device.
A retractor for an anti-theft display includes a lock that may hold the retractor's spool in fixed position against further rotation. The retractor's spool carries an anti-theft tether that normally extends or retracts as a tethered product is lifted to and from a retail display. The lock is capable of holding the tether in fixed position.
A47F 7/024 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal
E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Locking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic anti-theft system in the nature of a hardware device consisting of a corded power converter or power source connected to a sensor device for permitting detection of physical conditions or changes in conditions and communicating such changes to an electrical data processing system using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for electronic products, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs and PDAs
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft and access control devices, namely, display mounts adapted for use with smart phones and computer tablets for use in loss prevention for use in display shelving, on counters and in racks in retail stores
The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.
G08B 13/12 - Mechanical actuation by the breaking or disturbance of stretched cords or wires
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 17/06 - Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
39.
WIRELESSLY CONNECTED ENVIRONMENT OF WIRELESS NODES
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where a hardware module is in-line power connected with an item of equipment such as a product display assembly, where the hardware module can encode data within a power signal delivered to the equipment item. The hardware module can also support data communication from the equipment item through modulation by the equipment item of current drawn from the hardware module. Such a hardware module can provide location awareness for the equipment item.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft and access control devices, namely, display mounts adapted for use with smart phones and computer tablets for use in loss prevention for use in display shelving, on counters and in racks in retail stores
A variety of improvements to docking systems for portable computing devices are disclosed. For example, improved techniques for maintaining a data connection between a base portion of the docking system and a case portion of the docking system are disclosed. As an example, the docking system can include improved magnetics that help maintain the data connection between the base portion and the case portion, even during rotational movements of the case portion relative to the base portion. Further still, examples are described where the detection of a docking action between the case portion and the base portion can trigger any of a number of responsive actions.
A docking system may comprise a case mount for a portable computing device. The case mount can releasably dock and lock with a base mount in any of a number of docking position orientations. A plurality of case mount contacts can be organized into a plurality of case mount contact groups, wherein the case mount contact groups are arranged in a pattern on the case mount that permits a physical connection between a plurality of base mount contacts and a different one of the case mount contact groups for each of the different docking position orientations. Furthermore, an actuator can cause base mount latches to move in a manner that permits disengagement of the case mount from the base mount to an undocked position for the case mount if an undocking force is applied to the case mount.
The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.
G08B 13/12 - Mechanical actuation by the breaking or disturbance of stretched cords or wires
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 17/06 - Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
45.
TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE CASE WITH HAND RETAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
A tablet case includes a frame, a connector, a swivel, and a hand strap. The frame is configured to retain a tablet computing device and has a front and a rear. The connector is coupled to the frame and protrudes from the rear of the frame. The connector is configured to releasably attach the frame to a docking station. The swivel is rotatable about the connector, and the hand strap is attached to the swivel. The hand strap is moveable between a handheld position and a dock ready position. The hand strap is resiliently biased to the dock ready position. The handheld position is a position in which the hand strap is spaced from the frame such that a user's hand can be inserted, and the dock ready position is a position in which the hand strap does not interfere with docking of the tablet case to a docking station.
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
H05K 7/00 - Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups
G05F 1/16 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable is actually regulated by the final control device is ac using tap transformers or tap changing inductors as final control devices combined with discharge tubes or semiconductor devices
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
This disclosure relates to retail security systems for use with attached electronic products. The retail security system may have a plurality of pucks to attach to least one electronic product and interconnected by connective modules to form the retail security system. The pucks can be modular pucks to form a modular retail security system. Through a cabled connection, the electronic products connect to the modular retail security system thereby providing power and alarming security for the connected electronic product. The modular retail security system may have interactive network elements to communicate wired or wirelessly with a remote computer system. The remote computer system may track the connected electronic products. The modular retail security system may also track and maintain the alarming status of the connected electronic products or the overall operational health of the modular pucks.
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
Subject matter disclosed herein may generally relate to docking systems, and more particularly, to docking systems for portable computing devices such as, for example, tablet computing devices. The docking system may include (1) an enclosure for the portable computing device and (2) a base, where the enclosure can be docked to the base. A communication channel can be established between the portable computing device and the base via the enclosure and an electrical connection that exists when the enclosure is docked with the base. Through the communication channel, data such as credential data can be passed from the portable computing device to the base. The base can control whether the enclosure is permitted to be undocked from the base based on this credential data.
A docking station for a tablet device includes a security frame that is releasably connected to a pedestal. An upper head portion of the pedestal is rotatable through three degrees of freedom to allow for angular adjustment of the frame as it retains a tablet device. Electrical conductivity is maintained through the rotational connection.
Subject matter disclosed herein may generally relate to docking systems, and more particularly, to docking systems for portable computing devices such as, for example, tablet computing devices.
The present disclosure relates generally to security systems and, more particularly, to a power and/or alarming security system for electrical appliances. In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a socket and a circuit. The socket can be configured for detachable electrical connection with an electrical appliance. The circuit can be configured to (1) provide power to a connected electrical appliance through the socket, and (2) calibrate an alarm limit for a security function for the socket based on a plurality of electrical characteristics of the connected electrical appliance that are measured via the socket, wherein the electrical characteristics comprise an admittance characteristic and a current draw characteristic of the connected electrical appliance. Furthermore, the circuit can calibrate the alarm limit for the socket according to a plurality of calibration phases.
The present disclosure relates generally to security systems and, more particularly, to a power and/or alarming security system for electrical appliances. In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a socket and a circuit. The socket can be configured for detachable electrical connection with an electrical appliance. The circuit can be configured to (1) provide power to a connected electrical appliance through the socket, and (2) calibrate an alarm limit for a security function for the socket based on a plurality of electrical characteristics of the connected electrical appliance that are measured via the socket, wherein the electrical characteristics comprise an admittance characteristic and a current draw characteristic of the connected electrical appliance. Furthermore, the circuit can calibrate the alarm limit for the socket according to a plurality of calibration phases.
G01R 1/20 - Modifications of basic electric elements for use in electric measuring instruments; Structural combinations of such elements with such instruments
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
H01R 13/717 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
A docking system may comprise a case mount for a portable computing device. The case mount can releasably dock and lock with a base mount in any of a number of docking position orientations. A plurality of case mount contacts can be organized into a plurality of case mount contact groups, wherein the case mount contact groups are arranged in a pattern on the case mount that permits a physical connection between a plurality of base mount contacts and a different one of the case mount contact groups for each of the different docking position orientations. Furthermore, an actuator can cause base mount latches to move in a manner that permits disengagement of the case mount from the base mount to an undocked position for the case mount if an undocking force is applied to the case mount.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in
loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics
products; computer hardware and software for use in security
and anti-theft sensors and alarms for products sold in
retail stores; computer software for use in providing and
reporting business intelligence, inventory management,
merchandising data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and
alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device
statistical data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data
analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and
alarm devices. Collection, analysis, and reporting of business data
pertaining to installed system health, authentication,
performance analytics, alarm functioning, security controls,
and authentication, all for business purposes; providing
business intelligence services; providing business
information about inventory management; providing business
merchandising information. Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software for use in providing and reporting
business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising
data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device
monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical
data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics,
and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm
devices; data automation and collection service using
software to evaluate, analyze and collect service data;
computer security services in the nature of providing
authentication, issuance, validation and revocation of
digital certificates for use in protecting data and
information from unauthorized access. Analysis of surveillance and anti-theft sensors and alarm
device statistical data for fraud and theft prevention
purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
(1) Display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics products; computer hardware and software for use in security and anti-theft sensors and alarms for products sold in retail stores; computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and regulatory compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm monitoring for display mounts, anti-theft sensors and alarm statistical usage information for display mounts, anti-theft sensors and alarm usage information analytics for display mounts, and the operational authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm within display mounts (1) Collection, analysis, and reporting of business data, namely usage and performance information pertaining to the health of the installed anti-theft systems, authentication, performance analytics, alarm functioning, and security controls, all for business purposes of merchandising security solutions; providing business intelligence reporting services; providing business information about inventory management; providing business merchandising information
(2) Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and regulatory compliance, antitheft sensors and alarm monitoring for merchandising security solutions, anti-theft sensors and alarm statistical usage information for merchandising security solutions, anti-theft sensors and alarm usage information analytics for merchandising security solutions, and the operational authentication of antitheft sensors and alarm; data automation and collection service using software to evaluate, analyze and collect service data from anti-theft sensors and alarms in the field of merchandising security solutions; computer security services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation and revocation of digital certificates for use in protecting data and information from unauthorized access
(3) Analysis of surveillance and anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data for fraud and theft prevention purposes
A system capable of protecting at least a portion of the computing device may comprise a liner substantially comprising an elastic material having predetermined Shore durometer measurement. The liner may fit adjacent to a non-display side of a mobile computing device. The system may further comprise a bezel capable of fitting around at least a portion of a perimeter of the display side of a mobile computing device.
The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.
G08B 13/12 - Mechanical actuation by the breaking or disturbance of stretched cords or wires
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 17/06 - Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
Example implementations relating to a cable management system are disclosed herein that may be utilized, in whole or in part, in or with a telescoping assembly. Briefly, a cable assembly may comprise a cable body and a plurality of segments defined via one or more stoppers fixedly disposed on the cable body. The cable assembly may be routed through inner and outer sections of the telescoping assembly and may be retained via cable support members arranged within the sections such that a particular predetermined segment of the plurality of segments is bendable during telescoping movements, such as in a controlled manner.
F16L 3/01 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets for supporting or guiding the pipes, cables or protective tubing, between relatively movable points, e.g. movable channels
F16M 11/28 - Undercarriages for supports with one single telescoping pillar
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types.
Improved systems and techniques are disclosed for controlling the security states of anti-theft security systems such as product display assemblies using security fobs. According to an example embodiment, a manager security fob and another security fob that is to be authorized for use in controlling the security status of a product display assembly can interact with a system in accordance with a defined sequence to add the another security fob to an authorization list for the product display assembly. For example, the defined sequence can be a connection of the manager security fob with the system, followed by a disconnection of the manager security fob from the system, followed a connection of the another security fob with the system within a defined window.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in
retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm
modules, and theft sensors for said devices; electronic
anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer
tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system
with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm
monitoring systems and RFID reader modules for securing
computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer
tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; kiosks
specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand
platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts
for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals;
anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention
security hardware device using an alarm notification of the
loss or theft for electronic products displayed in shelving,
on counters and in racks in retail stores; protective
casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for
tablets and portable electronic devices for purposes of
protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices;
protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive
kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for
securing tablets and electronic devices to a fixed location;
protective casings and hardware enclosures that allow tablet
mobility in every major business application; protective
casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for
tablets and portable electronic devices that increase
security, accessibility, mobility and customer engagement
level of tablets and portable electronic devices for every
major business application; display mounts with anti-theft
sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention and
merchandising of consumer electronics products; computer
hardware and software for use in security and anti-theft
sensors and alarms for products sold in retail stores;
computer software for use in providing and reporting
business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising
data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device
monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical
data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics,
and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm
devices; mobile carts for supporting tablets, handheld
devices, and peripheral devices.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in
retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm
modules, and theft sensors for said devices; electronic
anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer
tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system
with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm
monitoring systems and RFID reader modules for securing
computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer
tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; kiosks
specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand
platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts
for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals;
anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention
security hardware device using an alarm notification of the
loss or theft for electronic products displayed in shelving,
on counters and in racks in retail stores; protective
casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for
tablets and portable electronic devices for purposes of
protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices;
protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive
kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for
securing tablets and electronic devices to a fixed location;
protective casings and hardware enclosures that allow tablet
mobility in every major business application; protective
casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for
tablets and portable electronic devices that increase
security, accessibility, mobility and customer engagement
level of tablets and portable electronic devices for every
major business application; display mounts with anti-theft
sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention and
merchandising of consumer electronics products; computer
hardware and software for use in security and anti-theft
sensors and alarms for products sold in retail stores;
computer software for use in providing and reporting
business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising
data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device
monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical
data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics,
and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm
devices; mobile carts for supporting tablets, handheld
devices, and peripheral devices.
76.
Gateway-based anti-theft security system and method
Improved systems and techniques are disclosed for controlling the security states of anti-theft security systems such as product display assemblies using security fobs. The tasks relating to fob authentication are offloaded to a computer system, and these authentications can be based on identifiers for the different security fobs. The computer system can maintain a list of identifiers for authorized security fobs that is easily updated when new security fobs are added to or existing security fobs are de-authorized from the system.
G06F 21/45 - Structures or tools for the administration of authentication
G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
H04B 1/3816 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving with connectors for programming identification devices
F17D 3/01 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations for controlling, signalling, or supervising the conveyance of a product
H04W 48/08 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery
A docking station for a tablet device includes a security frame that is releasably connected to a pedestal. An upper head portion of the pedestal is rotatable through three degrees of freedom to allow for angular adjustment of the frame as it retains a tablet device. Electrical conductivity is maintained through the rotational connection.
A docking station for a tablet device includes a security frame that is releasably connected to a pedestal. An upper head portion of the pedestal is rotatable through three degrees of freedom to allow for angular adjustment of the frame as it retains a tablet device. Electrical conductivity is maintained through the rotational connection.
The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.
G08B 13/12 - Mechanical actuation by the breaking or disturbance of stretched cords or wires
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 17/06 - Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Collection, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to
installed system health, system use, system access, system
access control, system access authentication, system
performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system
security controls, and system authentication for retail,
healthcare, industrial, non-profit and professional services
businesses for business purposes; providing remote business
intelligence services; providing business information about
inventory management; providing business merchandising
information; providing business management assistance with
theft prevention of consumer electronics. Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software for providing remote business
intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and
compliance, system and device monitoring and statistical
data, data analytics, security access, access control, theft
alarm security data, authentication, and reporting; data
automation and collection service using software to
evaluate, analyze and collect service data; computer
security services for protecting data and information from
unauthorized access.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Collection, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to
installed system health, system use, system access, system
access control, system access authentication, system
performance analytics, system alarm functioning, system
security controls, and system authentication for retail,
healthcare, industrial, non-profit and professional services
businesses for business purposes; providing remote business
intelligence services; providing business information about
inventory management; providing business merchandising
information; providing business management assistance with
theft prevention of consumer electronics. Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software for providing remote business
intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and
compliance, system and device monitoring and statistical
data, data analytics, security access, access control, theft
alarm security data, authentication, and reporting; data
automation and collection service using software to
evaluate, analyze and collect service data; computer
security services for protecting data and information from
unauthorized access.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft and access control electronic devices, namely,
display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for loss
prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics
products; electronic device hardware and software for use in
security and theft prevention in retail stores, sold as a
unit.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Anti-theft and access control electronic devices, namely,
display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for loss
prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics
products; hardware and software solutions with security and
anti-theft capability for products sold in retail stores;
computer software for providing business intelligence,
inventory management, merchandising data and compliance,
system and device monitoring and statistical data, data
analytics, security access, access control, theft alarm
security data, authentication, and reporting. Collection, analysis, and reporting of business data
pertaining to installed system health, authentication,
performance analytics, alarm functioning, security controls,
and authentication, all for business purposes; providing
business intelligence services; providing business
information about inventory management; providing business
merchandising information. Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software for providing business intelligence,
inventory management, merchandising data and compliance,
system and device monitoring and statistical data, data
analytics, security access, access control, theft alarm
security data, authentication, and reporting; data
automation and collection service using software to
evaluate, analyze and collect service data; computer
security services for protecting data and information from
unauthorized access. Analysis of surveillance and anti-theft sensors and alarm
device statistical data for fraud and theft prevention
purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive
kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for
purposes of protecting the tablets and portable electronic
devices; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and
interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic
devices for securing tablets and electronic devices to a
fixed location; protective casings and hardware enclosures
that allow tablet mobility in every major business
application; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and
interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic
devices that increase security, accessibility, mobility and
customer engagement level of tablets and portable electronic
devices for every major business application.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention
security hardware device using an alarm notification of the
loss or theft for electronic products displayed in shelving,
on counters and in racks in retail stores.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic anti-theft and access control devices for
securing computer tablets; electronic anti-theft and access
control system with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities,
alarm monitoring systems and RFID reader modules for
securing computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for
computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets;
kiosks specifically adapted with mounts for computer
tablets; stand platforms specifically adapted for computer
tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer
peripherals.
88.
Docking system for portable computing device in an enclosure
Briefly, a docking system may comprise a case mount which may, in particular embodiments, attached to a portable computing device. The case mount may comprise a plurality of contact groups positioned at a plurality of electrically divided quadrants, which may permit the portable computing device to communicate with one or more wired networks.
The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 17/06 - Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
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DOCKING SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE IN AN ENCLOSURE
Briefly, a docking system may comprise a case mount which may, in particular embodiments, attached to a portable computing device. The case mount may comprise a plurality of contact groups positioned at a plurality of electrically divided quadrants, which may permit the portable computing device to communicate with one or more wired networks.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in retail stores, namely, display mounts which secure electronic hand-held products via a cord attachment, alarm modules, and theft sensors for said devices; anti-theft and access control electronic devices, namely, display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for securing computer tablets; computer software for use in security and theft prevention with multi- networking (TCP/IP) capabilities and RFID reader modules for securing computer tablets; battery charging stations for computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; display stands, namely kiosks specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals, namely, identification readers, printers, electronic cash registers, point-of-sale [POS] terminals, namely, payment systems and data computing and analytic systems; anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention security hardware and alarms for use with electronic hand-held products in retail stores; protective casings, computer hardware enclosures for hardware used for setting up and configuring local area networks and interactive touch screen terminals for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs and PDAs, for purposes of protecting the tablets and those portable electronic devices; protective casings, computer hardware enclosures for hardware used for setting up and configuring local area networks and interactive touch screen terminals for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs and PDAs, for securing tablets and electronic devices to a fixed location; protective casings, computer hardware enclosures for hardware used for setting up and configuring local area networks and interactive touch screen terminals for tablets and portable electronic devices, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs and PDAs, that increase security, accessibility, mobility and customer engagement level of tablets and portable electronic devices, namely, smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs and PDAs, for every major business application; display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics products; computer hardware and software for use in security and anti-theft sensors and alarms for products sold in retail stores; anti-theft sensors and security software namely alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics relating to anti- theft sensors and alarm devices, namely, display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for securing computer tablets, and the authentication of users accessing anti-theft sensors and alarm devices namely, display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for securing computer tablets; mobile carts for computer tablets, handheld devices, and peripheral devices namely wearable activity trackers, portable computers, portable communication computers, namely communications apparatus, hand-held computers, namely portable navigation devices, hand-held computers namely portable media players, portable speakers and headphones.
(2) Medical carts. (1) Business management services relating to information and data compiling and analyzing, namely, collection, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to installed system health for electronic devices and merchandising security positions, system use for electronic devices and merchandising security positions, system access for electronic devices and merchandising security positions, system access control for electronic devices and merchandising security positions, system access authentication for positioning and alarming status of electronic devices and merchandising security positions, system performance analytics for electronic devices and merchandising security positions, system alarm functioning, system security controls, and system authentication of system users in retail, healthcare, industrial, non-profit and professional services businesses for business purposes; business management services relating to information and data compiling and analyzing, namely, providing remote business intelligence services for merchandising security; business management services relating to information and data compiling and analyzing, namely providing business information about inventory management; providing business merchandising information; business management services relating to information and data compiling and analyzing namely providing loss prevention services, namely, providing businesses with anti-theft and access control devices to protect their products from theft.
(2) Computer software platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software for providing remote business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and compliance, computer software platform as a service (PaaS) provider in the field of inventory security, namely providing system and device monitoring of electronic devices in a retail security network, and statistical data pertaining to electronic devices and security positions on a retail security network, data analytics for electronic devices and security positions of a retail security network, access control to electronic devices and security positions of a retail security network, theft alarm security data, authentication of retail security network users, and reporting of electronic device data and security position data for retail security networks; design and development of computer network security system, namely electronic data security systems.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm modules, and theft sensors for said devices; electronic anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm monitoring systems and RFID reader modules for securing computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; kiosks specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals; anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention security hardware device using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for electronic products displayed in shelving, on counters and in racks in retail stores; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for purposes of protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for securing tablets and electronic devices to a fixed location; protective casings and hardware enclosures that allow tablet mobility in every major business application; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices that increase security, accessibility, mobility and customer engagement level of tablets and portable electronic devices for every major business application; display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics products; computer hardware and software for use in security and anti-theft sensors and alarms for products sold in retail stores; computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; mobile carts specially adapted for supporting computer tablets, electronic handheld devices, and computer peripheral devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Anti-theft devices for electronic hand-held products sold in retail stores, namely, tethered display modules, alarm modules, and theft sensors for said devices; electronic anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, alarm monitoring systems and RFID reader modules for securing computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; kiosks specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals; anti-theft device in the nature of a loss prevention security hardware device using an alarm notification of the loss or theft for electronic products displayed in shelving, on counters and in racks in retail stores; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for purposes of protecting the tablets and portable electronic devices; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices for securing tablets and electronic devices to a fixed location; protective casings and hardware enclosures that allow tablet mobility in every major business application; protective casings, hardware enclosures, and interactive kiosks for tablets and portable electronic devices that increase security, accessibility, mobility and customer engagement level of tablets and portable electronic devices for every major business application; display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for use in loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics products; computer hardware and software for use in security and anti-theft sensors and alarms for products sold in retail stores; computer software for use in providing and reporting business intelligence, inventory management, merchandising data and compliance, anti-theft sensors and alarm device monitoring, anti-theft sensors and alarm device statistical data, anti-theft sensors and alarm device data analytics, and the authentication of anti-theft sensors and alarm devices; mobile carts specially adapted for supporting computer tablets, electronic handheld devices, and computer peripheral devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic anti-theft and access control devices for securing computer tablets; electronic anti-theft and access control system with multi-networking (TCP/IP) capabilities, monitoring system to alert disconnection or power transfer between computer tablets and a docking station; monitoring system to alert disconnection between computer peripherals, namely, identification readers, printers, registers, payment systems, and data computing and analytic systems and a docking station and RFID reader modules for securing computer tablets; battery charging kiosks for computer tablets; display mounts for computer tablets; kiosks specifically adapted with mounts for computer tablets; stand platforms specifically adapted for computer tablets; mounts for computer tablets and associated computer peripherals, namely, identification readers, printers, registers, payment systems, and data computing and analytic systems.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Anti-theft and access control electronic devices, namely, display mounts with anti-theft sensors and alarms for loss prevention and merchandising of consumer electronics products; electronic device hardware and computer software for use in security and theft prevention in retail stores, sold as a unit.
