Abstract: Apparatuses for physically securing a portable electronic device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a main body with left, right, front, and upper arms that are retractable and extendable relative to the main body. A first circular gear engages the left arm and the right arm. A second circular gear engages the lower arm and the upper arm. A lock mechanism is provided to lock the first circular gear to the second circular gear and prevent independent rotation of the first circular gear and the second circular gear.

Abstract: Apparatuses for physically securing a portable electronic device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a main body with left, right, front, and upper arms that are retractable and extendable relative to the main body. A first circular gear engages the left arm and the right arm. A second circular gear engages the lower arm and the upper arm. A lock mechanism is provided to lock the first circular gear to the second circular gear and prevent independent rotation of the first circular gear and the second circular gear.

Abstract: Apparatuses for physically securing a portable electronic device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a main body, a plurality of arms that are extendable and retractable relative to the main body, and a plurality of braces attached to the plurality of arms, each brace configured to be secured to the portable electronic device. The apparatus includes one or more ratcheting buttons, located in corresponding holes in the main body or in arms, each ratcheting button configured to be upwardly movable within the corresponding hole with a ratchet mechanism to prevent downward movement of the ratcheting button within the corresponding hole. One or more fasteners is/are attachable to a tabletop to secure the apparatus and the portable electronic device to the tabletop.

Abstract: A security apparatus secures a laptop, and particularly a convertible laptop, to a mounting surface. The security apparatus comprises a housing assembly, and a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly extending from and retractable into the housing assembly. A first end assembly and second end assembly are mounted to the first arm assembly, and a second end assembly. Each arm assembly secures a first side and a second side of a lower body portion of the laptop. A trapping member is positioned in the housing assembly to lock the arm assemblies. A locking rod has a first end extending outside the support housing and a second end extending into the housing assembly and into engagement with the trapping member, the locking rod configured to move the trapping member into engagement with the first and second arm assemblies.

Abstract: An apparatus for physically securing a tablet and a keyboard to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface is described herein. The apparatus includes a main body, a left arm and a right arm that are extendable and retractable relative to the main body and a left side brace and a right side brace attached respectively to the left arm and the right arm, and configured to be secured to a left side and a right side, respectively, of the tablet and the keyboard. The apparatus further includes a back support extending from the top of the main body with a top arm extending from the back support. The top arm is extendable and retractable relative to the back support along a plane that intersects the top of the main body at an oblique angle.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to at least partially take control of a consumer electronic device on display in a retail store. A session with the mobile phone is initiated in response to the mobile phone being used to scan a scannable code displayed on a display screen in the retail store, wherein the session is associated with the consumer electronic device. A graphical user interface (GUI), which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables the user of the mobile phone to use the mobile phone during the session to at least partially take control of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store, thereby enabling the user of the mobile phone to learn about one or more capabilities of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.

Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed herein for securing a secured object to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface. The security apparatus comprises a housing with a support surface for supporting the secured object. A pair of arm assemblies extend above the support surface and are configured to move between an open position where the secured object may be placed on or removed from the support surface. A mechanical drivetrain is provided for actuating the arm assemblies between the open and closed positions. When the security apparatus is attached to a tabletop of a display table, at least a portion of an actuator of the mechanical drivetrain will extend beneath the surface of the display table, which should be made inaccessible to the public.

Abstract: A security apparatus secures a laptop, and particularly a convertible laptop, to a mounting surface. The security apparatus comprises a housing assembly, and a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly extending from and retractable into the housing assembly. A first end assembly and second end assembly are mounted to the first arm assembly, and a second end assembly. Each arm assembly secures a first side and a second side of a lower body portion of the laptop. A trapping member is positioned in the housing assembly to lock the arm assemblies. A locking rod has a first end extending outside the support housing and a second end extending into the housing assembly and into engagement with the trapping member, the locking rod configured to move the trapping member into engagement with the first and second arm assemblies.

Abstract: An apparatus for physically securing a tablet and a keyboard to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface is described herein. The apparatus includes a main body, a left arm and a right arm that are extendable and retractable relative to the main body and a left side brace and a right side brace attached respectively to the left arm and the right arm, and configured to be secured to a left side and a right side, respectively, of the tablet and the keyboard. The apparatus further includes a back support extending from the top of the main body with a top arm extending from the back support. The top arm is extendable and retractable relative to the back support along a plane that intersects the top of the main body at an oblique angle.

Abstract: A security apparatus secures a laptop or other secured object to a display surface. The security apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart slats for receiving a display of the laptop, or other upwardly extending portion of a secured object. The slats are mounted at each of their ends to a restraint assembly. The restrain assemblies mount to the display surface with one of the slats positioned above the laptop keyboard, or other horizontally extending portion of the secured object. When the security apparatus is attached to the display surface, all fasteners to secure the security apparatus to the display surface are inaccessible from above the display surface.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to at least partially take control of a consumer electronic device on display in a retail store. A session with the mobile phone is initiated in response to the mobile phone being used to scan a scannable code displayed on a display screen in the retail store, wherein the session is associated with the consumer electronic device. A graphical user interface (GUI), which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables the user of the mobile phone to use the mobile phone during the session to at least partially take control of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store, thereby enabling the user of the mobile phone to learn about one or more capabilities of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing computing devices and keyboards to a display table. The apparatus may be adjustable to accommodate computing devices of different sizes and keyboards of different sizes. The apparatus includes a number of individual components which assemble together around the computing device and keyboard in such a way that, once assembled to the display table, the individual components may not be adjusted or removed, thus securing the computing device and keyboard to the display table.

Abstract: Security apparatuses disclosed herein selectively secure a wearable device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface. The security apparatus comprises a neck, a support shelf, and a brace. The neck includes first and second neck portions configured to be selectively attached to and detached from one another. The support shelf includes first and second shelf portions, attached respectively, to upper ends of the first and second neck portions. The brace includes first and second brace elements configured to be selectively attached respectively to the first and second shelf portions, while the first and second neck portions are detached from one another. The brace is configured to encase at least a portion of a housing of a wearable device to thereby secure the wearable device to the support shelf.

Abstract: Security apparatuses, and methods for providing the same, are described herein. In certain embodiments, a security apparatus includes first and second mounting brackets each including a respective support shelf and a respective support arm. One or more brace elements are attached to the support shelf of each of the mounting brackets. Each brace element includes a respective corner element to be placed over a respective one of four corners of a rectangular shaped portable electronic device. A pair of neck portions are securable to one another with the first and second support arms sandwiched therebetween. A collar is configured to be slid over and encase peripheries of the neck portions. One or more bolts or other fastener(s) extending from at least one of the neck portions, or attached thereto, is/are used to secure the security apparatus to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to use the mobile phone to select what content is displayed on a display screen of a consumer electronic device (e.g., a television) on display in a retail store. A scannable code (e.g., a QR code) is caused to be displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device, and a session with the mobile phone is established in response to the mobile phone being used to scan the scannable code that is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device. A GUI, which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables a user of the mobile phone to select, using the mobile phone, which one of a plurality of options is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to use the mobile phone to select what content is displayed on a display screen of a consumer electronic device (e.g., a television) on display in a retail store. A scannable code (e.g., a QR code) is caused to be displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device, and a session with the mobile phone is established in response to the mobile phone being used to scan the scannable code that is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device. A GUI, which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables a user of the mobile phone to select, using the mobile phone, which one of a plurality of options is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.

Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed herein for securing a secured object to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface. The security apparatus comprises a housing with a support surface for supporting the secured object. A pair of arm assemblies extend above the support surface and are configured to move between an open position where the secured object may be placed on or removed from the support surface. A mechanical drivetrain is provided for actuating the arm assemblies between the open and closed positions. When the security apparatus is attached to a tabletop of a display table, at least a portion of an actuator of the mechanical drivetrain will extend beneath the surface of the display table, which should be made inaccessible to the public.

Abstract: Security apparatuses disclosed herein selectively secure a wearable device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface. The security apparatus comprises a neck, a support shelf, and a brace. The neck includes first and second neck portions configured to be selectively attached to and detached from one another. The support shelf includes first and second shelf portions, attached respectively, to upper ends of the first and second neck portions. The brace includes first and second brace elements configured to be selectively attached respectively to the first and second shelf portions, while the first and second neck portions are detached from one another. The brace is configured to encase at least a portion of a housing of a wearable device to thereby secure the wearable device to the support shelf.