DE3609105A1 - Transmitter invented as protection against theft and used in food, cosmetics and spirits retailing - Google Patents

Abstract

It is known that the annual losses in the retail trade due to theft are as high as the tax yield. This especially affects cosmetics, spirits and food retailing. To protect the goods offered for sale in the above fields against theft, I have invented a "transmitter". The diameter of the transmitter is 15 mm, its height is 2.8 mm (diameter of the test model is 7 mm). The transmitter (signalling disc) can be used in connection with two receivers in any retail trade and for almost any article. Its insides consist of film electronics. Because of its small size (like a one-penny coil), this transmitter can be incorporated in almost any packaging and attached to almost all goods. A further advantage is that it is possible in principle to program the transmitter in such a manner that it can be used for interrogating the price at the cash register and for managing stock keeping. The further development to meet all requirements has begun. It is the aim of the development to lower the annual damage to the national economy (losses due to theft) drastically. It should thus be possible to make a contribution to increasing the profit margins of the retail trade again and even to achieve a possible lowering of prices with appropriate use of the invention.

Description

What is to be put under patent protection here and now must first be listed under the generic term "indicator disc" are referred to

• - "Slice because the size of a penny piece is the same
• - "Report" because the mini construction of this window is a signal, or better, a Message from yourself.

Attention was aroused by the high growth every year of retail losses in the financial year due to theft, (losses as high as the profit).

After valuable discussions and lots of information and information and extensive on-site visits in so-called retail Chain stores of the various department store groups (and especially the cosmetics, Spirits and Food Industry) became a concept on this topic created.

After extensive consideration and many attempts, we have come to the end come that all valuable articles of cosmetics, spirits and Food industry in the store chains immediately thoroughly against theft to be protected.

Information on the genus

The specified performance of this so-called "message disc" should on the one hand after 2 weeks of storage the item should still be active, should be recognizable for everyone be on the other hand and have enough power reserve to continue even after approx. 8 weeks storage, also if the article is taken away without permission (theft) make a signal visible and audible.

The signals can only be recognized at the final exit points (checkouts) required and ensured.  

State of the art with sites

To meet these requirements, the "notification disks" are sent to the individual items pending for sale, taken from the shelf, only shortly before the final exit point (checkout) within a radius of up to 2 m to become active.

Have enough energy to generate signals.

But in this case, especially at the final exit points (checkouts or the like) To avoid impairment of the signal scattering must be in a very specific Distance at the tolerance zones to the final registration points to be available. (Mainly generated by the short range the "notification disk" itself, but also through shielding.) ensures that the between exit points and building exits unregistered articles with the "notification disc" report noisily.

While with normal sales at the exit points entered in the cash register Articles with a "message disc" will be deleted.

There will also be a small optical signal system at the final exit points (at the smallest possible distance next to the cash register). The operating staff a notice is given in advance and the customer is informed accordingly can be.  

Critique of the state of the art

• 1.) No ready-to-use, usable aids are available
• 2.) However, it is necessary to provide a large number of "reporting disks" to meet the demand for the items to be protected at all to comply.
• 3.) The means of production that are used are largely new have to be designed, because the majority of the components is completely new and cannot be manufactured using conventional means could. In addition, manufacturing concepts had to be based on economic considerations be created which meet the needs of mass production are enough.

task

The invention has for its object the overwhelming variety of unauthorized theft in the cosmetics, spirits and food sector to diminish.

solution

According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the "reporting disk" consisting of a battery cell, a retaining ring and several small components exists, which are each made for themselves, is composed.

This task is performed by a generic device by characteristic Features of claim 1 solved.  

Further embodiment of the invention

To such a "notification disc", each composed of certain building blocks will be able to be assembled easily by auxiliary workers, are, after advanced training of the invention, the "reporting Disks "with the necessary base plate (as a mounting frame) and the Prefabricated recesses for the unmistakable joining of the building blocks Mistake.

Achievable advantages

The advantages achieved by the invention are in particular that a A multitude of possibilities has been created in the future with little effort, Manufacture "reporting disks" and keep them in stock.

The favorable composition for the intended area (in retail) the "message disc" may only be needed at the point of use in a few simple steps (e.g. triggered by embossing during labeling) Status.

• Structure of the alarm disc 1 alarm disc
  2 batteries
  3 battery cases
  4 battery holders
  5 lids with integrated antenna
  6 shielding plate diameter: 15 mm (with adhesive sole)

Claims (2)

1. Theft protection invented transmitter, which is used in the food, cosmetics and spirits sector, is characterized in that this transmitter, (called alarm disc) consisting of coil core, base plate, printed circuit, cover and battery cell, with unauthorized removal of the article one Message about a recipient. 2. indicator disc according to claim 1, characterized in that the minimum Dimensions allow it to be such small and valuable items landfill, and thus protect locations, as previously unknown.