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).

  • Patent number: 8624737
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
  • Patent number: 8314699
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
  • Publication number: 20120032802
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
  • Patent number: 8106772
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Patent number: 8102262
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
  • Patent number: 8089357
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Patent number: 8081075
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Publication number: 20110241870
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Patent number: 8013740
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Patent number: 7994914
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Publication number: 20100194568
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
  • Publication number: 20100188222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Publication number: 20100188223
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Publication number: 20100188221
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Publication number: 20100191651
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp
  • Patent number: 7701339
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp, Rainer Brenner
  • Publication number: 20070229259
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Irmscher, Michael Rapp