Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling a tag to an item. The methods comprise: dispensing the tag from a tag feeder of a tag applicator; performing first operations by the tag applicator to mechanically move the tag into a nest of the tag applicator; determining if a given criteria is met based on feedback information received from at least one of a user of the tag applicator and a sensor provided with the tag applicator; and performing second operations by the tag applicator to couple the tag to the item, when a determination is made that the given criteria is met.

Abstract: A security tag includes a tag body member, a connecting member releasably engageable with the tag body member, and a locking member having a locked position in a first thermal state configured to lock the connecting member to the tag body member, and having an unlocked position in a second thermal state configured to unlock the connecting member from the tag body member. The locking member includes a locking body comprising a shape memory alloy, and a clamping member connected to the shape memory alloy. A transition of the shape memory alloy element from the first thermal state to the second thermal state moves the clamping member from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby enabling the connecting member to be detached from the tag body member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to security tags for an electronic article surveillance system deployed in a retail environment. The security tag is a single piece security tag that comprises a tack housing and a tag housing connected by a beam. The beam is enabled to house one or more antenna elements that is electrically connected with one or more electronic components housed within the tag housing. Alternatively, one or more antenna elements can be housed within the tack housing, wherein engagement of the tack housing with the tag housing enables the one or more antenna elements to receive electrical signals from the one or more electronic components via a tack.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling a tag to an item. The methods comprise: dispensing the tag from a tag feeder of a tag applicator; performing first operations by the tag applicator to mechanically move the tag into a nest of the tag applicator; determining if a given criteria is met based on feedback information received from at least one of a user of the tag applicator and a sensor provided with the tag applicator; and performing second operations by the tag applicator to couple the tag to the item, when a determination is made that the given criteria is met.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling a tag to an item. The methods comprise: dispensing the tag from a tag feeder of a tag applicator; performing first operations by the tag applicator to mechanically move the tag into a nest of the tag applicator; determining if a given criteria is met based on feedback information received from at least one of a user of the tag applicator and a sensor provided with the tag applicator; and performing second operations by the tag applicator to couple the tag to the item, when a determination is made that the given criteria is met.

Abstract: A security tag includes a tag body member, a connecting member releasably engageable with the tag body member, and a locking member having a locked position in a first thermal state configured to lock the connecting member to the tag body member, and having an unlocked position in a second thermal state configured to unlock the connecting member from the tag body member. The locking member includes a locking body comprising a shape memory alloy, and a clamping member connected to the shape memory alloy. A transition of the shape memory alloy element from the first thermal state to the second thermal state moves the clamping member from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby enabling the connecting member to be detached from the tag body member.

Abstract: A security tag includes a tag body member, a connecting member releasably engageable with the tag body member, and a locking member having a locked position in a first thermal state configured to lock the connecting member to the tag body member, and having an unlocked position in a second thermal state configured to unlock the connecting member from the tag body member. The locking member includes a locking body comprising a shape memory alloy, and a clamping member connected to the shape memory alloy. A transition of the shape memory alloy element from the first thermal state to the second thermal state moves the clamping member from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby enabling the connecting member to be detached from the tag body member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling a tag to an item. The methods comprise: dispensing the tag from a tag feeder of a tag applicator; performing first operations by the tag applicator to mechanically move the tag into a nest of the tag applicator; determining if a given criteria is met based on feedback information received from at least one of a user of the tag applicator and a sensor provided with the tag applicator; and performing second operations by the tag applicator to couple the tag to the item, when a determination is made that the given criteria is met.

Abstract: A security tag includes a tag body member, a connecting member releasably engageable with the tag body member, and a locking member having a locked position in a first thermal state configured to lock the connecting member to the tag body member, and having an unlocked position in a second thermal state configured to unlock the connecting member from the tag body member. The locking member includes a locking body comprising a shape memory alloy, and a clamping member connected to the shape memory alloy. A transition of the shape memory alloy element from the first thermal state to the second thermal state moves the clamping member from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby enabling the connecting member to be detached from the tag body member.

Abstract: A microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is formed of a remote support substrate (118) providing a (130) acoustically resistive element with dedicated venting cavities (132) along with an external baffle (220) providing acoustic channels (212, 214, 216) which further provide water drainage and external sound sampling points (222, 224, 226). The microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is well suited waterproof, noise cancelling microphone systems.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing an electronics housing includes, in one example, a one-piece sealing member that seals the perimeter surface of an electronics substrate disposed within the electronics housing. The one-piece sealing member includes a perimeter seal portion that engages the perimeter substrate, a first seal portion that engages a first substrate surface and a second seal portion that engages a second substrate surface of the electronics substrate. The one-piece sealing member also includes a pocket that engages and seals an input and output component adjacent to the electronics substrate, such as an audio connector or Universal Serial Bus connector. The perimeter seal portion of the one-piece sealing member may also include a translucent section that allows light from a light emitting diode to be emitted through the one-piece sealing member.

Abstract: A microphone porting structure, comprises a substrate (312) having a bearing surface and a porting through-hole (344) formed therethough for aligning with a microphone port of a bottom ported microphone (334). The bearing surface provides an area against which to seal and the through-hole provides for acoustic path alignment for the audio ports of paired bottom ported microphones mounted to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is formed of a remote support substrate (118) providing a (130) acoustically resistive element with dedicated venting cavities (132) along with an external baffle (220) providing acoustic channels (212, 214, 216) which further provide water drainage and external sound sampling points (222, 224, 226). The microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is well suited waterproof, noise cancelling microphone systems.

Abstract: A microphone porting structure, comprises a substrate (312) having a bearing surface and a porting through-hole (344) formed therethough for aligning with a microphone port of a bottom ported microphone (334). The bearing surface provides an area against which to seal and the through-hole provides for acoustic path alignment for the audio ports of paired bottom ported microphones mounted to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing an electronics housing includes, in one example, a one-piece sealing member that seals the perimeter surface of an electronics substrate disposed within the electronics housing. The one-piece sealing member includes a perimeter seal portion that engages the perimeter substrate, a first seal portion that engages a first substrate surface and a second seal portion that engages a second substrate surface of the electronics substrate. The one-piece sealing member also includes a pocket that engages and seals an input and output component adjacent to the electronics substrate, such as an audio connector or Universal Serial Bus connector. The perimeter seal portion of the one-piece sealing member may also include a translucent section that allows light from a light emitting diode to be emitted through the one-piece sealing member.

Abstract: An improved seal assembly for an articulating camera (102) is provided in a communication device (100). The articulating camera (102) a coiled flex circuit (208) and pivot housing (110). The coiled flex circuit (208) provides for range of motion. The coiled flex circuit (208) has a flex extension (218) that threads through a barrel hinge (214) of the pivot housing (110). The barrel hinge (214) and flex extension (218) are sealed via a single seal (306) having a circumferential seal (312) and pocket (308) thereby allowing the coiled flex circuit (208) to continue to provide range of rotation within the pivot housing (110).

Abstract: A rotary control (102) having an antenna radiating element (202) integrated therein is provided. The rotary control (102) is formed of a knob housing (112) providing an axis of circumferential rotation (120). The antenna radiating element (202) is rotatable along the axis of circumferential rotation (120) in response to rotation of the knob housing (112). The antenna radiating element (202) is coupled to a rotatable antenna feed electrode (230). The rotary control (102) having the integrated antenna radiating element (202) may be mounted to a communication device housing having a stationary capacitive feed electrode (220). The stationary capacitive feed electrode (220) and rotatable antenna feed electrode (230) provide capacitive coupling for the transfer of RF signals to and from antenna radiating element (202) regardless of the position of rotation of the knob housing (112).

Abstract: A plunger mechanism (100) is formed of a plunger (102) having a cylindrical body with a half-spherical tip (104). The plunger mechanism (100) is overmolded (108) such that half-spherical tip (104) is exposed. The plunger mechanism provides a drop-in component for a housing (404) having a rotary control (402) with one or more detents (408). The exposed half-spherical tip (104) makes contact with the detents (408) as a rotary control knob (406) is rotated thereby providing improved torque and tactility without the use of springs and without captivation issues.

Abstract: A plunger mechanism (100) is formed of a plunger (102) having a cylindrical body with a half-spherical tip (104). The plunger mechanism (100) is overmolded (108) such that half-spherical tip (104) is exposed. The plunger mechanism provides a drop-in component for a housing (404) having a rotary control (402) with one or more detents (408). The exposed half-spherical tip (104) makes contact with the detents (408) as a rotary control knob (406) is rotated thereby providing improved torque and tactility without the use of springs and without captivation issues.