Abstract: A system for monitoring the location of individuals, such as parolees, includes a wearable device worn by the individual and a portable device operatively coupled to the wearable device. The portable device is operatively coupled to a monitoring system through a wireless telephone network. The portable device transmits periodically encrypted location information as well as status information across the wireless network to the monitoring system. The monitoring system tracks the location of the individual and alerts the appropriate authorities when the individual violates a rule, such as a condition for parole. The portable device increases the time between transmissions when the individual is within a specified home location and reduces the time between transmissions when outside the specified location.

Abstract: Described is a RF device (e.g., an RF tag) which includes a communication arrangement and an input arranement. The communication arrangement sends and/or receives data relating to a target device. The RF device may also include a memory for storing the target device data. The input arrangement is coupled to the target device. The RF device obtains power from the target device through the input arrangement. The described RF device is provided with a viable alternative to a full reliance on a stand alone battery.

Abstract: Normal hard-wired domestic burglar alarms have cables with six conductors extending between the alarm control panel and each event sensor (such as a PIR). Two of the conductors might provide current to a motion detector, two of the conductors might provide a circuit for a tamper switch, and two of the conductors might provide a circuit for a tamper switch, and two of the conductors might provide an indication of the motion detected by the motion detector. Wiring costs are reduced in the present invention by providing only two conductors which work to provide all of the functions of a six-conductor cable. To attach the two-conductor cable to a six-point terminal on the control panel, a special signal accessor and separator circuit is provided with six contacts to attach to the control panel terminals and two terminals for connecting to the conductor cable.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly including an electrical cable and an electrical connector connected to the electrical cable has a housing thereon defining a passage therethrough for the electrical cable and opposed housing ends circumscribing the cable, one of the housing ends being in facing relation to the electrical connector. The housing has an EAS member secured therein aside the housing passage. An article surveillance unit has first and second housing members joined to one another and defining a seam line, one of the first and second housing members defining structure overlapping the seam line.

Abstract: Disclosed are a shoplifting monitoring apparatus and an attachment unit. The shoplifting monitoring apparatus includes the attachment unit and an alarm device. The attachment unit has an attachment surface to be attached to an article. The attachment unit includes a detection element for detecting whether the attachment unit is attached to the article or not. The attachment unit is provided at the attachment surface with a first portion screw-fittable onto a screw of the article. The attachment unit can be attached to the article by screw-fitting the first portion of the attachment unit onto the screw of the article. The alarm device issues an alarm based on information indicating that the attachment unit is not attached to the article, the information being detected by the detection element.

Abstract: The present invention is a device designed to sound an alarm when it is removed from an electrical outlet. The device is plugged into an electrical outlet using a set of prongs like those used in the electrical plugs of typical household appliances. When the device is in its activated state, its being removed from the outlet will cause an alarm to sound, thereby alerting persons in the area. The apparatus is battery-powered, and does not form a circuit with the outlet into which it is inserted.

Abstract: Tamper detection and prevention for an object control and tracking system and particularly a Key Track system is provided. Where objects being tracked are keys, a key card having a touch memory device, RF id tag, or other circuitry for storing and transmitting an ID to a controller is provided. A tether attaches a key to the card. In one embodiment, the tether is conductive and the transmission of the ID code passes through the tether. If the tether is cut, transmission is interrupted to indicate a tampering condition. In another embodiment, the tether is resistive and circuitry is provided to monitor a voltage drop across the tether. A change in the voltage drop indicates a tampering condition. An object of the invention is to detect an attempt to remove the key (or other object) from its ID card while leaving the card intact.

Abstract: A security display system typically used to display, and permit the handling of, costly items such as cameras, video cameras and recorders, while preventing the theft of those items. The system permits persons to handle the item and prevents theft of the item through a cable which acts to tether the item, provide power to the item and trigger an alarm if it is cut or disconnected. The cable is largely hidden until the item is picked up, as the cable runs through the item support and under the counter.

Abstract: A computer anti-theft security system comprises a USB connector having a housing section and a connector connected to the housing section. A cable is connected to the connector and extends through the housing section. The connector inserts into a USB port of a computer or peripheral and the cable is then connected to a central alarm monitoring unit. A sensor and electro-mechanical switch are disposed within the housing and connected to the cable as well. If the USB connector is disconnected from the computer or peripheral, thus opening the switch, or if the cable is cut, an alarm sounds from the central alarm monitoring unit.

Abstract: An electrical connector is for use with a cylindrical member having an electrically conductive coating which can be damaged. The connector comprises a steel stamped ring with a terminal extending from the ring. Three like contacts overly the central opening of the ring and are bent for abutting the received cylindrical member in resilient sliding ohmic engagement regardless of the insertion or withdrawal direction of the member without destructive damage to the member coating. The contacts are relatively stiff to provide vibration resistant engagement with the member. The ring is supported in a slot in a housing to further stiffen the connector and the contact engagement with the member which completes a circuit which if broken is sensed and transmitted as a tampered condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoplifting monitoring apparatus. The apparatus includes an alarm device and an attachment unit to be attached to an article such that a predetermined attachment surface faces the article. The attachment unit includes a switch for detecting whether or not the attachment unit is attached to the article, and a sleeve member. The switch includes a movable piece and a contact. The contact is in the closed state when the movable piece is located at an inside of a standard position, and is in the open state when the movable piece is located at the standard position or at an outside thereof. The sleeve member has a sleeve portion that surrounds an end portion of the movable piece when the attachment unit is attached to the article. The attachment unit is to be attached to the article such that the movable piece is pushed by the article toward the inside of the attachment surface, and thereby the contact of the switch is in the closed state.

Abstract: In order to develop an apparatus for safeguarding a merchandise item against theft, having a safeguarding part for fixing to the merchandise item and having a connecting cord for connecting the safeguarding part to an object which is not at risk of theft in such a way that it allows improved presentation of the merchandise item, it is proposed that the safeguarding part comprises a substantially rigid base part and also a fixing part, which can be fixed to the merchandise item and can be adapted to the form of the merchandise item at least in a partial region of its surface associated with the merchandise item.

Abstract: A personal item theft deterrent system which sets forth two individual embodiments and one of which relies upon a physical attachment of a personal item to an individual as, for example, through a cord or cable. The other of the embodiments relies upon a wireless and uncoupled alarm responsive system. In the embodiment using a physical attachment, a cord or cable is connected to the personal item and to the individual to whom the personal item belongs by a tether or cord and preferably a decorative cord. A tensioning device which places tension on the cord is incorporated with the cord so that the user can sense someone attempting to move the personal item. In the second embodiment, a transmitter is located in or on the personal item and sends a proximity signal to a receiver located at or with the owner of the person item.

Abstract: A computer anti-theft security system comprising a USB connector having a housing section and a contact connected to the housing section is disclosed. A cable is connected to the contact and extends through the housing section. The contact inserts into a USB port of a computer or peripheral and the cable is then connected to a central alarm monitoring unit. A sensor is disposed within the housing and connected to the cable as well. If the USB connector is disconnected from the computer or peripheral, or if the cable is cut, an alarm sounds from the central alarm monitoring unit.

Abstract: A security anchoring system comprising a security anchor having an aperture therethrough and a plurality of flexible wings extending outward. There is an adhesive layer attached to the bottom surface of the anchor for adhering the anchor to the article. A security wire is threaded through the aperture in the anchor and is held securely within the aperture of the anchor. A diode is connected to an end of the security wire threaded through the aperture. A switch is located the end of the security wire near the diode. The switch is closed when the anchor is adhered to the article. The switch is opened when the anchor is removed from the article. There is a security monitoring system connected to an end of the wire not threaded through the aperture, which sounds an alarm when the switch is opened. The alarm will sound if a thief attempts to steal the article either by cutting the wire or by prying off the anchor.

Abstract: A computer system includes circuitry for detecting whether it becomes disconnected from an object, which may include an AC power source. In response to the computer system becoming disconnected from the object, it determines whether the disconnection is authorized, which may include determining whether a valid password has been output to the computer system. In response to the disconnection being unauthorized, an alarm action is initiated.

Abstract: A security device includes a security tag and a monitoring circuit for monitoring an electrical characteristic of a conductive track formed on a flexible substrate of the tag. The substrate includes an adhesive backing for bonding the substrate to a surface, the elasticity of the substrate and the bonding strength of the adhesive being selected such that, with the substrate adhesively bonded to the surface, the force required to stretch the substrate is less than the adhesive bonding force holding the substrate against the surface.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring tamper events in a computer system in accordance with the present invention is disclosed. The system comprises a detector means for detecting at least one tamper event and for providing an indication when the tamper event has occurred for longer than a predetermined time period. The system also includes an adapter means coupled to the detector means for receiving the indication and for disabling the computer system. The present invention is directed to a computer system, which has the ability to functionally determine if a tamper event is authorized and therefore allows the computer to operate after such an event. In a preferred embodiment, the tamper event could be as simple as a toggle switch being activated when the cover of the personal computer is removed.

Abstract: An article identification tag comprises a body defining a channel extending therethrough, an article engaging element forming a loop exteriorly of the body and a portion continuous with the loop extending into and through the channel to a pulling member accessible exteriorly of the body, a size of the loop being changeable by pulling of the pulling member, and structure disposed in the body for maintaining the loop in its changed size.