Patents by Inventor Julia Irmscher
Julia Irmscher has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8624737Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with charging merchandise items are presented. A method of charging merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. A first power supply charges a portion of the display that does not include the merchandise items and a second power supply charges the merchandise items. The merchandise items can be charged at the display on a multiplexed basis.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
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Patent number: 8314699Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with charging merchandise items are presented. A method of charging merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. A first powers supply charges a portion of the display that does not include the merchandise items and a second power supply charges the merchandise items. The merchandise items are charged at the display on a multiplexed basis. An alarm is generated if the first power supply or the second power supply looses power but not if the first and second power supply loose power.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
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Publication number: 20120032802Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with charging merchandise items are presented. A method of charging merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. A first powers supply charges a portion of the display that does not include the merchandise items and a second power supply charges the merchandise items. The merchandise items are charged at the display on a multiplexed basis. An alarm is generated if the first power supply or the second power supply looses power but not if the first and second power supply loose power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
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Patent number: 8106772Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with protecting merchandise items are presented. A method of protecting merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. A detection is made if one merchandise items has been moved beyond a predetermined authorized distance from the consumer display. The method determines if an authorized key is detected within a predetermined key distance from the consumer display. An alarm is then generated when one of merchandise items has been moved beyond a predetermined authorized distance and an authorized key is not detected within a predetermined key distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Patent number: 8102262Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with charging merchandise items are presented. A method of charging merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. The merchandise items are charged at the display on a multiplexed basis.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
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Patent number: 8089357Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Patent number: 8081075Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with protecting merchandise items are presented. A method of protecting merchandise items includes displaying a plurality of merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. Each merchandise item is connected to the consumer display with a corresponding tether. A first alarm is generated when one of the consumer items is removed from one of the corresponding tethers. A second alarm is generated that is different than the first alarm when one of the tethers is severed.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Publication number: 20110241870Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with protecting merchandise items are presented. A method of protecting merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. A detection is made if one merchandise items has been moved beyond a predetermined authorized distance from the consumer display. The method determines if an authorized key is detected within a predetermined key distance from the consumer display.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Patent number: 8013740Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Patent number: 7994914Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Publication number: 20100194568Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with charging merchandise items are presented. A method of charging merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. The merchandise items are charged at the display on a multiplexed basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
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Publication number: 20100188222Abstract: Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with protecting merchandise items are presented. A method of protecting merchandise items includes displaying a plurality of merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. Each merchandise item is connected to the consumer display with a corresponding tether. A first alarm is generated when one of the consumer items is removed from one of the corresponding tethers. A second alarm is generated that is different than the first alarm when one of the tethers is severed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Publication number: 20100188223Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Publication number: 20100188221Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Publication number: 20100191651Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
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Patent number: 7701339Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
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Publication number: 20070229259Abstract: A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp