EP4053813A1 - Verbesserte elektronische diebstahlsicherungsvorrichtung - Google Patents

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EP4053813A1
EP4053813A1 EP22159628.1A EP22159628A EP4053813A1 EP 4053813 A1 EP4053813 A1 EP 4053813A1 EP 22159628 A EP22159628 A EP 22159628A EP 4053813 A1 EP4053813 A1 EP 4053813A1
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    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
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    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2405—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting characterised by the tag technology used
    • G08B13/2408—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting characterised by the tag technology used using ferromagnetic tags
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    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2405—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting characterised by the tag technology used
    • G08B13/2414—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting characterised by the tag technology used using inductive tags
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    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
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    • G08B13/2448—Tag with at least dual detection means, e.g. combined inductive and ferromagnetic tags, dual frequencies within a single technology, tampering detection or signalling means on the tag
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    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2451—Specific applications combined with EAS
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  • the invention relates to an electronic anti-theft device for self-service items, equipped with several alarm systems.
  • the invention also relates to its use in a store enclosure and to the method for unlocking and opening such an anti-theft device.
  • An electronic self-service item anti-theft device is intended to combat shoplifting by securing items in a commercial retail establishment by remotely triggering an alarm.
  • the electronic anti-theft device is designed so that an alarm is triggered when the anti-theft device assembled to the article to be protected is near or passes a security gate.
  • an electronic anti-theft device uses either radio frequency (RF) technology, usually at a frequency of 8.2 Mhz, or acousto-magnetic (AM) technology, usually at a frequency of 58 kHz.
  • RF radio frequency
  • AM acousto-magnetic
  • An electronic anti-theft device can take various forms depending on the type of article to be protected, and can be reusable or not.
  • Electronic tags are anti-theft devices that are systematically deactivated when going through the checkout so as not to trigger an alarm; they are therefore not reusable. These are relatively flexible labels that are generally found sewn into clothing labels, or stuck on packaging. RF type tags are most often integrated into clothing (sewn into the textile label of clothing) or often stuck on the packaging of multimedia products. Type AM labels are adhesive and equipped with a bar code, they are often stuck on packaging such as perfume boxes or cosmetic products. Whether RF or AM tags, they are permanently deactivated during checkout by passing the product with the tag over a device called a "tag deactivator" (usually placed under the checkout counter ).
  • the tag deactivator works with either AM technology to deactivate AM tags (by emitting a strong magnetic field that demagnetizes the tags) or RF technology to deactivate RF tags (by emitting a powerful signal at the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit of the label, which creates an overvoltage destroying the micro-capacitor of the circuit).
  • Other electronic anti-theft devices are on the other hand reusable (they are called "hard tag") and they have various shapes adapted to the type of article to be protected, such as anti-theft devices for bottles, those for textile articles with nails, those with glasses, or those for multimedia items (CDs, DVDs, video games...), etc.
  • These reusable anti-theft devices comprise a remote alarm triggering system using AM or RF technology to provide detection at the alarm portals, the system nevertheless being designed not to be deactivated so that the anti-theft device is reusable.
  • These anti-theft devices further comprise a mechanical and magnetic locking and unlocking means for assembling them on the articles to be protected and uncoupling them during checkout.
  • the object of the invention is to propose an improved electronic anti-theft device (reusable, that is to say a hard tag) which makes it possible to trigger an alarm inside from the store when the lock is uncoupled from the item with the intention of theft.
  • the invention therefore relates to an electronic anti-theft device (reusable, or called hard tag) intended to be assembled with an article to be protected from theft, in accordance with claim 1.
  • the invention relates to an electronic anti-theft device for articles self-service vending machine in a store.
  • the electronic anti-theft device comprising a remote alarm triggering system, an attachment element, and means for locking and unlocking the attachment element which are capable of configuring the anti-theft device respectively, either in a closed position (the closed position being that intended to keep the anti-theft device assembled to the article and locked), or in an open position (the anti-theft device having been unlocked to be uncoupled from the article).
  • the electronic anti-theft device further comprises an integrated alarm and an electronic unit for controlling the integrated alarm which is capable of activating it, triggering it and deactivating it, the deactivation of the alarm by the electronic unit being generated when the electronic anti-theft device is positioned against an electronic tag deactivator.
  • the electronic anti-theft device can only be opened by first deactivating the alarm (with the electronic tag deactivator). If the alarm is not deactivated and the electronic anti-theft device is open, the alarm will sound.
  • the deactivation of the alarm is impossible by bringing together a powerful magnet of the detacher type or the like.
  • the deactivation of the anti-theft device alarm and the unlocking of the anti-theft device are done by two completely separate devices. Disabling the anti-theft device alarm and unlocking the anti-theft device is done by two standard devices.
  • standard relating to an electronic tag detacher or deactivator is understood to mean, respectively, the usual detachers on the market which operate for all anti-theft devices of the hard tag type, and the usual electronic tag deactivators on the market which act directly on all electronic labels of the soft tag type.
  • the electronic anti-theft device of the invention provides an additional alarm which can only be deactivated by passing the anti-theft device (and therefore the store item provided with the anti-theft device) in front of an electronic tag deactivator.
  • the electronic deactivators are located exclusively at store checkouts (or at least in localized and monitored places), a malicious person without going to the checkout, who would open the anti-theft device within the store, whether by a detacher-type magnet, or by forcing it open, would automatically trigger the electronic anti-theft device's built-in alarm (since it would not have been previously deactivated).
  • the electronic anti-theft device thus makes it possible to overcome the risk of theft even inside the enclosure of the store.
  • store enclosure means the store as such welcoming the public, and the other places reserved for staff such as the store shed, offices, etc.
  • the electronic anti-theft device of the invention is designed to be intended for use with an electronic tag deactivator which usually renders electronic anti-theft devices unusable, whereas in the invention the electronic tag deactivator, thanks to the electronic unit, does not destroy the electronic anti-theft device which can be reused.
  • the electronic control unit is in fact able to recognize the frequency of the signal from the electronic tag deactivator and to process it to deactivate the alarm, while being able to make the electronic anti-theft device reusable by reactivating the alarm.
  • the electronic anti-theft device of the invention provides the store manager with a solution that is simple to implement and economical, since the device works with equipment (the electronic tag deactivators) already in place in the store. Indeed, all stores are equipped with electronic tag deactivators.
  • the invention advantageously provides a cost-optimized solution for the store. The store will only have to obtain the anti-theft devices of the invention, without having to change the detection equipment, nor especially to buy new equipment for unlocking the devices and deactivating the integrated alarm.
  • the usual electronic label deactivators and the usual detachers already in store will be suitable.
  • the electronic unit is capable of recognizing a signal frequency of an electronic tag deactivator, in particular the electronic unit comprises an antenna picking up the signal frequency of an electronic tag deactivator, preferably an electronic tag deactivator operating either with AM technology or with RF technology.
  • the antenna is adapted to pick up either the AM frequency or the RF frequency.
  • the antenna is in no way sensitive to the magnetic field of a magnet.
  • the electronic anti-theft device will be manufactured with the operating technology of the electronic tag deactivator of the store in which the electronic anti-theft device is intended to be (delivered) used. Unexpectedly, it is the electronic anti-theft device that adapts to the store.
  • the electronic anti-theft device intended to be assembled with an article to be protected from theft, in particular an electronic anti-theft device for self-service sale articles in a store, comprising a remote alarm triggering system, an element of attachment, means for locking and unlocking the attachment element which are capable of configuring the anti-theft device respectively, either in a closed position or in an open position, and which are capable of cooperating with a detacher (a standard detacher) for unlocking, as well as an integrated alarm and an electronic unit for controlling the integrated alarm which is able to activate, trigger and deactivate it, the electronic unit being able to detect the closure of the device electronic anti-theft device, which generates the activation of the integrated alarm, the device being characterized in that the deactivation of the alarm by the electronic unit is generated when the disp
  • the electronic anti-theft device is positioned against an electronic tag deactivator (a standard electronic tag deactivator), the electronic unit being capable of recognizing a signal frequency from (said) electronic tag deactivator.
  • the electronic unit of the electronic anti-theft device of the invention is able, on the one hand, to activate the integrated alarm (put it on standby) and to trigger it automatically in the event of inappropriate or malicious opening of the device, and on the other hand, to deactivate the electronic anti-theft device (so that it can be opened without triggering the integrated alarm).
  • Deactivation is done by reception by the unit electronics of the signal from an electronic label deactivator, called deactivation signal, and its processing causes the deactivation of the integrated alarm.
  • the activation and deactivation of the integrated alarm correspond to what is subsequently called activation and deactivation of the electronic anti-theft device.
  • the receipt of the deactivation signal and its processing by the electronic unit constitutes an electronic authorization to open the anti-theft device.
  • the authorization to open the anti-theft device is called electronic because it is done electronically via the electronic unit.
  • the electronic unit by processing the information it receives, is capable of delivering a binary command signal coded on one bit, one of the values of which corresponds to the activation of the integrated alarm or even to the mode of non-authorization of opening of the electronic anti-theft device (the integrated alarm is activated and can then be triggered if the anti-theft device is opened), and the other value corresponds to the deactivation of the integrated alarm or even to the authorization mode opening of the electronic anti-theft device (the integrated alarm is then deactivated and there will then be no possible triggering of the integrated alarm).
  • the anti-theft device being assembled on the article to be protected and being activated (on standby and able to trigger the integrated alarm), when a person opens the anti-theft device while the electronic unit is in non-authorization mode opening and the deactivation signal has not been received, the electronic unit triggers the alarm (the alarm sounds). Since the deactivation signal has not been received, even when closing the anti-theft device, the alarm continues to ring.
  • the anti-theft device being assembled on the article to be protected and activated, and the electronic unit being in non-opening authorization mode, when said electronic unit receives the deactivation signal, it then switches to opening authorization mode. opening (the alarm is then deactivated) and it is possible to open the anti-theft device.
  • the electronic unit is capable of detecting the closing of the electronic anti-theft device, which causes the activation of the integrated alarm.
  • the electronic anti-theft device comprises means for detecting the closing and opening of the electronic anti-theft device, said detection means communicating with the electronic unit so that the latter receives the closing and opening detection information. 'opening.
  • the electronic anti-theft device comprises a mechanical position sensor (as detection means) detecting the closing and opening of said electronic anti-theft device, the sensor being electrically connected to the electronic unit (via an electronic switch) .
  • the mechanical position sensor detects the closing of the anti-theft device, which generates the closing of the electronic switch and the transmission of the closing information to the electronic unit.
  • the electronic unit goes into non-opening authorization mode. This non-opening authorization mode corresponds to the activation of the alarm.
  • the mechanical position sensor contributes both to the activation of the integrated alarm and to its triggering. Consequently, to have only one element which contributes to two distinct functions (activation and triggering), makes it possible to save in number of components and in manufacturing cost of the device, and in simplicity of electronic processing.
  • the electronic unit comprises at least one time delay.
  • a time delay is provided between the moment of closing the electronic anti-theft device and the activation of the alarm.
  • the activation of the alarm integrated by the electronic unit takes place by pressing continuously on the mechanical position sensor according to a time delay, in particular of 5 s. Indeed, if the store staff closes the anti-theft device while the latter has not been attached to an article and reopens it, the alarm does not go off unnecessarily.
  • a delay is provided between the moment of deactivation and the opening of the electronic anti-theft device.
  • the electronic anti-theft device can be opened.
  • the time delay allows the integrated alarm to be deactivated until the person at the checkout opens the anti-theft device.
  • the time delay is preferably less than 10 seconds, for example is 5 seconds. After the time delay has elapsed, if the electronic unit detects that the anti-theft device is still closed, the electronic unit reactivates the integrated alarm.
  • the type of electronic anti-theft device that is to say according to the type of article
  • the position of the mechanical position sensor is different.
  • the electronic anti-theft device is a bottle anti-theft device.
  • the mechanical position sensor is arranged so that it is compressed by the bottle when the anti-theft device is closed and tightened on the bottle.
  • the electronic anti-theft device comprises a box which houses the electronic unit and the integrated alarm (and preferably also the remote alarm triggering system), and the attachment element forms an attachment ring capable of being opened or closed, the mechanical position sensor being arranged in the casing while projecting towards the outside of the casing to be intended to rest on the article to be protected when the fastening ring is closed.
  • This electronic anti-theft device is particularly for bottles.
  • the attachment ring and the housing are preferably integral by molding (such as by plastic injection molding).
  • the electronic anti-theft device comprises a first part and a second part (which form the attachment element) which are capable of being applied one against the other in the closed position of the electronic anti-theft device , the mechanical position sensor being arranged in the first part, while projecting with respect to said first part and facing the second part.
  • This electronic anti-theft device is in particular for clothing.
  • the mechanical position sensor is able to detect when the two parts are applied against each other, the mechanical position sensor being compressed by said second part applied against the first part when the anti-theft device is closed (and takes sandwiched between the two parts a garment).
  • the first part notably constitutes a casing which houses at least the mechanical position sensor, the electronic unit, the integrated alarm, and the locking and unlocking means.
  • the electronic anti-theft device comprises, on the one hand, a casing which houses (in a closed manner) the electronic unit, the integrated alarm (preferably the locking and unlocking means), and the mechanical position sensor (internal to the housing without protruding out of the housing), and other hand, the attachment element which is in the form of a (rigid) hoop with two branches, the first branch of which is irremovably fixed to the housing, while the second branch is adapted to be inserted into the housing while being locked ( to close the anti-theft device, in particular by its cooperation with the locking and unlocking means), or else is able to be taken out of the case to open the anti-theft device, the mechanical position sensor being able to detect the inserted and locked position of the second branch of the attachment element.
  • This anti-theft device is in particular for an article on which it is suspended of the article type with a strap (non-removable) or with an attachment hole.
  • the integrated alarm is linked to the electronic unit via an electronic switch.
  • this electronic switch is normally open and switches to the closed state to trigger the integrated alarm.
  • the electronic switch connected to the integrated alarm changes to the closed state by command of the electronic unit when the electronic unit in non-opening authorization mode detects the opening of the electronic switch which connects the means closing and opening detection (the mechanical position sensor) to said electronic unit.
  • the integrated alarm is audible, in particular it consists of a buzzer.
  • the electronic anti-theft device comprises at least one light-emitting diode visible from the outside of the anti-theft device and informing of the activation state of the integrated alarm, in particular the light-emitting diode being controlled by the electronic unit.
  • the light-emitting diode is lit when the anti-theft device is activated (therefore the integrated alarm is activated).
  • the light-emitting diode is connected to the electronic unit via an electronic switch which is able to close when the integrated alarm is activated, in particular when the closing and opening detection means of the anti-theft device transmits the closing information to the electronic unit.
  • the electronic unit comprises an electronic switch able to be activated by the electronic tag deactivator (the electronic switch is able to close when the antenna picks up electronic tag deactivator deactivation signal). Activation (closing) of the electronic switch deactivates the built-in alarm (the electronic unit switches to anti-theft device opening authorization mode).
  • the invention also relates to a method for implementing the aforementioned electronic anti-theft device of the invention, characterized in that the method comprises a step for activating the integrated alarm, this step being automated during closing and locking. of the electronic anti-theft device on an article to be protected, and in that it subsequently comprises a step of deactivating the electronic anti-theft device before it is unlocked and opened, the deactivation step consisting in passing the electronic anti-theft device over a electronic tag deactivator (standard electronic tag deactivator).
  • the invention also relates to the use in a store enclosure of the aforementioned electronic anti-theft device of the invention, characterized in that by assembling the electronic anti-theft device on an article to be protected, the activation of the integrated alarm is done automatically by detection by the electronic unit of the closure of the electronic anti-theft device, and in that the deactivation of the integrated alarm is done automatically by cooperation of the electronic anti-theft device with an electronic tag deactivator (standard tag deactivator electronic), in particular the deactivation being done at a checkout in the store.
  • an electronic tag deactivator standard tag deactivator electronic
  • the anti-theft device being therefore deactivated, the person at the checkout can open (via a standard detacher) the electronic anti-theft device without triggering the integrated alarm.
  • the invention also relates to a use of a standard electronic tag deactivator and a standard anti-theft device detacher for respectively deactivating the alarm of the anti-theft device of claim 1 and unlocking said anti-theft device.
  • the invention finally relates to the use of a bar code scanner equipped with an electronic tag deactivator, characterized in that the electronic tag deactivator is used to deactivate the integrated alarm of an electronic anti-theft device aforementioned of the invention.
  • the electronic tag deactivator is only active once the scanner has read a bar code.
  • the scanner produces an electrical pulse which activates the electronic tag deactivator. It is from this moment, the electronic tag deactivator being active, that the cashier staff can open (detach) the electronic anti-theft device of the invention.
  • the cash register equipment barcode scanner equipped with an electronic label deactivator
  • the anti-theft accessory the electronic anti-theft device of the invention
  • the cash register equipment barcode scanner equipped with an electronic label deactivator
  • the anti-theft accessory the electronic anti-theft device of the invention
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1 of the invention illustrated in the figures is intended to be assembled with a self-service store item to protect it against theft, including against theft in store in the event of removal of the anti-theft device in such a way inappropriate and without electronic authorization.
  • the purpose of the anti-theft device 1 is not only to trigger a remote alarm in the usual way when it is close to a security system of the portal type, but also to trigger an alarm when, far from the security system of the portal type , it is opened inside the store in a malicious manner.
  • the anti-theft device 1 of the invention comprises a box 10 housing the electronics for triggering several different alarms, and electronic activation and electronic deactivation of the anti-theft device, an attachment element 2 for assembling the anti-theft device to the article to be protected, the anti-theft device 1 being capable of adopting either an open position in order to be able to assemble the attachment element 2 to the article, or a closed position to be adopted when it is assembled to the article, a system of locking and unlocking 3 to lock the fastening element 2 in the closed position of the anti-theft device 1 and to unlock it in order to open the anti-theft device, and a position sensor 4 making it possible to inform of the closed position of the device anti-theft device (from the locked position of the attachment element 2), and depending on the type of anti-theft device, from the support position of the anti-theft device against the article to be protect.
  • the anti-theft device 1 further comprises a light-emitting diode 5 which, when lit, informs the user that the user
  • the housing 10 of the anti-theft device 1 of the invention houses a remote alarm triggering system 11 (first alarm triggering configuration) which is intended to trigger an alarm of a security gate at the entrance of 'a store, and an integrated alarm 12 which is intended to be triggered when a third party opens the anti-theft device while said anti-theft device has not had electronic authorization.
  • the integrated alarm 12 is triggered when someone opens the anti-theft device 1 without electronic authorization, whether with a detacher without risk of damaging the anti-theft device or the article (second alarm trigger configuration), or with any other tool such as a shearing tool by damaging the anti-theft device and risking damaging the article (third alarm triggering configuration).
  • the electronic box 10 houses an electronic unit 6 with an antenna 7 capable of picking up a frequency of the signal from an electronic tag deactivator 9 (standard).
  • the box 10 also houses the position sensor 4.
  • the box 10 also houses the diode 5.
  • the electronic unit 6 is able to control the switching on and off of the diode 5 and the triggering of the integrated alarm 12 depending on the state of the position sensor 4 and the state of activation or deactivation of the anti-theft device.
  • the anti-theft device 1 has a different shape and/or an attachment element 2 which is of different design.
  • Three examples of anti-theft device 1A to 1C are illustrated on the figures 1 to 5 .
  • the activation operation of the electronic anti-theft device and its electronic opening authorization remains the same.
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1A illustrated on the figures 1 and 2 is for example an anti-theft device for bottles; it comprises the housing 10, the attachment element 2 in the form of an attachment ring intended to be tightened around the neck of a bottle, and preferably a cap 20 intended to secure the cap of the bottle in particular to prevent any loosening of the cap when the latter is screwed.
  • the cap 20 is for example fixed to the housing 10 and extends laterally.
  • the attachment ring 2 is capable of adopting two positions, an open position (also called unlocked), and a closed position (called locked) around the neck of the bottle.
  • the attachment ring 2 has an open interior space which is intended, in the closed position of the ring, to be circular to match the circular cylindrical neck of the bottle.
  • the locking and unlocking means 3 are housed in a rigid envelope 3A, preferably in the same plastic material as that of the attachment ring 2.
  • the rigid envelope 3A is arranged on the body of the attachment ring 2 and opposite the housing 10.
  • Such locking and unlocking means 3 associated with the attachment ring 2 are for example described in the aforementioned patent EP2634696B1 .
  • Other variants of the locking and unlocking means 3, in particular as regards their arrangement, are possible.
  • the locking and unlocking means 3 are suitable for retaining the attachment ring 2 by inserting a free end of the ring therein.
  • the envelope 3A housing the locking and unlocking means 3 constitutes a portion of the anti-theft device projecting outwards relative to the body of the attachment ring 2, so as to be able to cooperate with a detacher 9A (standard) to ensure the unlocking (and therefore the withdrawal of the anti-theft device 1 from the item).
  • Diode 5 is visible on top of box 10.
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1B shown in the picture 3 is an example of an anti-theft device for clothing.
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1 comprises two parts 21 and 22 which form the attachment element 2, the first part 21 of which comprises a plugging-in element 21' and the second part 22 comprises a housing 23 to accommodate the plug-in 21'.
  • the second part 22 provided with the housing 23 constitutes the casing 10.
  • the attachment element 21' is intended to be hooked onto a garment for the assembly of the anti-theft device 1.
  • the two parts 21 and 22 are integral with each other. each other and hinged relative to each other to use the anti-theft device in the manner of a clamp, which allows rapid installation of the anti-theft device on the article and avoids losing the racking-in element during withdrawal.
  • a spring 24 is provided at the hinge, which provides extremely rapid opening of the anti-theft device.
  • the operating principle of such an anti-theft device is described in particular in the patent EP2419587B1 of the applicant.
  • the locking and unlocking means 3 are housed inside the second part 22 (housing 10) provided with the housing 23 intended to receive the attachment element 21'.
  • the locking and unlocking means 3 are capable of retaining the attachment element 21' in the housing 23.
  • the second part 22 or the casing 10 of the anti-theft device 1 has a portion 3B projecting outwards from the face opposite the first part 21, this projecting portion 3B housing the locking and unlocking means 3 so as to be able to cooperate with a detacher to ensure the unlocking (and therefore the removal of the anti-theft device 1 from the article).
  • Diode 5 is housed in second part 22 (housing 10) being visible on the face opposite to first part 21.
  • the 1C anti-theft device shown on the figure 4 and 5 is an anti-theft device used essentially for articles having a part forming a ring (such as an irremovable strap of a leather goods article) or having an orifice (such as an eyelet of a lace-up shoe).
  • the 1C anti-theft device is intended to be suspended from the item to be protected.
  • the anti-theft device 1C comprises the housing 10, the attachment element 2 in the form of a rigid hoop which is intended to be passed around the strap of the article or through the orifice of the article.
  • the attachment element or hoop 2 has an inverted U-shape with two branches, a branch 25 called the fixing branch and a branch 26 called the closing branch.
  • the attachment arm 25 of the hoop is fixed (irremovably) in the body of the case 10 while being capable of being movable by translation and pivoting, while the other closing arm 26 is able to come out of the case and to enter it thanks to the mobility of the fixing branch 25.
  • Such an anti-theft device is for example described in the patent EP2491212B1 of the applicant.
  • the locking and unlocking means 3 are housed inside the casing 10. The locking and unlocking system 3 is capable of retaining the closure branch 26 once introduced into the casing.
  • the electronic box 10 has a portion 3C projecting outwards relative to the rest of the body of the box and in which the locking and unlocking means 3 are housed so as to be able to cooperate with a detacher to ensure the unlocking (and therefore removal of the anti-theft device 1 from the item).
  • Diode 5 is visible on one side of case 10.
  • the electrical power supply to the electronic unit 6, and in general to all the components of the electronic anti-theft device 1 requiring an electrical power supply, is provided by a battery 8 which is housed inside the casing 10 as shown in the figure 5 .
  • the box 10 comprises the remote alarm triggering system 11, the integrated alarm 12, the position sensor 4, preferably the light-emitting diode 5, the electronic unit 6 with its antenna 7 capable of picking up the signal from deactivating an electronic tag deactivator.
  • the electronic unit 6 via a microcontroller 60 is able to process the information from the position sensor 4, the information from the antenna 7 (when it is activated by the electronic tag deactivator) and to control the activation electronics and the electronic deactivation of the anti-theft device, that is to say to activate and deactivate the integrated alarm 12, to switch on and off the light-emitting diode 5, and to trigger if necessary the integrated alarm 12 in the activation state (in the second and third configurations mentioned above for triggering an alarm).
  • the position sensor 4, the light-emitting diode 5, and the integrated alarm 12 are each electrically connected to the electronic unit 6, via electronic switches 4', 5' and 12' respectively.
  • the position sensor 4 is preferably a mechanical sensor and is intended to be in direct contact with the object to be detected.
  • the position sensor 4 is able to detect the closure of the anti-theft device and possibly its assembly to the article to be protected. Indeed, depending on the type of anti-theft device linked to its use, the object to be detected by the position sensor 4 can be the attachment element 2 in the closed position (electronic anti-theft devices 1B and 1C), or else the article on which the anti-theft device will be assembled in the closed position with the attachment element 2 (electronic anti-theft device 1A).
  • the mechanical position sensor 4 protrudes from the body of the anti-theft device.
  • the mechanical position sensor 4 of the anti-theft device 1A for the bottle protrudes with respect to the electronic box 10, and perpendicular to the plane of the fastening ring 2.
  • the position sensor 4 of the anti-theft device 1B for clothing protrudes with respect to the second part 22 (that having the function of housing 10) opposite the first part 21.
  • the bottle In the assembly position of the anti-theft device 1A or 1B on the article to be protected (on a bottle or respectively on a garment), the bottle , or respectively the first part 21 of the clip with the garment is intended to press on the mechanical position sensor 4, which triggers the closing of the electronic switch 4'. In turn, the electronic unit 6 triggers the activation.
  • the position sensor 4 is also mechanical but entirely housed in the body of the anti-theft device ( figure 5 ), here entirely housed in the body of the electronic unit 10 (therefore without projecting outwards).
  • the mechanical position sensor 4 is capable of cooperating with the end of the closure branch 26 of the arch 2 when the latter is inserted and locked in the case. In the closed position of the closure branch 26, the latter presses the mechanical position sensor 4 which closes the electronic switch 4'. In turn, the electronic unit 6 triggers the activation.
  • the switch 5' associated with the diode closes when the alarm is activated in order to turn on the diode.
  • the light-emitting diode 5 makes it possible to identify when the electronic anti-theft device 1 is activated or deactivated. It is lit when the electronic anti-theft device 1 is activated. Moreover, it is capable of flashing when the integrated alarm 12 is triggered (and it sounds).
  • the integrated alarm 12 is triggered when its associated switch 12' closes.
  • Antenna 7 is capable of activating (closing) an electronic switch, here symbolized by 7′, of electronic unit 6 when it receives the deactivation signal.
  • the remote alarm triggering system 11 (independent of the electronic unit 6) is able to communicate with an external detection system such as a store security gate.
  • the remote alarm triggering system 11 is independent of the electronic unit 6.
  • the remote alarm triggering system 11 is for example a block of ferrite.
  • the remote alarm triggering system 11 communicates with the external detection system, causing the triggering of an audible alarm by said store detection system.
  • the remote alarm triggering system 11 operates by radio frequency or by acousto-magnetic operation.
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1 retains its initial purpose of triggering a remote alarm if a person attempts to steal an item on which the anti-theft device is assembled, by passing through a security.
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1 makes it possible to trigger another alarm, the integrated alarm 12, when the anti-theft device has been assembled to the article to be protected and when it is removed from the article within the enclosure of the store. when it should not be (for example, it is withdrawn outside a store checkout).
  • the electronic unit 6 of the anti-theft device 1 makes it possible on the one hand to activate the integrated alarm 12 (the integrated alarm 12 is on standby and can be triggered if the anti-theft device is opened without electronic authorization), and on the other hand the deactivate in order to be able to remove the anti-theft device without the risk of triggering said integrated alarm 12.
  • the figure 6 illustrates the electronic anti-theft device 1 before assembly on an article, it is therefore deactivated and the integrated alarm 12 is deactivated (the switch 12' is open).
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1 When the electronic anti-theft device 1 is deactivated and not used, no pressure is exerted on the position sensor 4 and consequently the electronic switch 4' connecting the position sensor 4 to the electronic unit 6 is open. .
  • the switch 7' of the electronic unit 6 linked to the antenna 7 is moreover normally open. Consequently, as long as the electronic switch 4' of the position sensor and the switch 7' linked to the antenna 7 are open, the electronic unit 6 is in authorization mode for opening the electronic anti-theft device.
  • the electronic anti-theft device 1 being open, the switch 5' of the diode 5 is open, the diode remaining off.
  • the figure 7 illustrates the activation of the electronic anti-theft device 1 after assembly of the anti-theft device on an article.
  • the closing of the anti-theft device 1 and its assembly with an article is detected by the mechanical position sensor 4 which, when pressed, closes the associated electronic switch 4'.
  • the electronic unit 6 in turn controls the closing of the switch from the opening authorization mode to the non-opening authorization mode.
  • the integrated alarm 12 is therefore activated, the electronic unit 6 being on standby.
  • the electronic unit 6 has also closed the switch 5' of the diode so that it lights up.
  • the figure 8 illustrates the deactivation of the electronic anti-theft device 1 and therefore of the alarm 12 (and of the diode 5).
  • a label deactivator 9 for example integrated into a bar code scanner (reader) 90 at the checkout of a store
  • this triggers the closing of the electronic switch 7' associated the electronic unit 6 then switches from the non-opening authorization mode to the opening authorization mode.
  • the electronic unit 6 also opens the electronic switch 5' connected to the diode 5, which turns off the diode (and shows the user that the electronic anti-theft device is deactivated). Since the electronic anti-theft device is still on the article, the electronic switch 4' connected to the position sensor 4 is still closed.
  • the anti-theft device 1 can then be removed from the article without risk of triggering of the integrated alarm 12.
  • the electronic anti-theft device will be opened by placing the locking and unlocking means 3 against a detacher 9A ( figure 10 ), and the electronic anti-theft device will be found in the configuration of the figure 6 .
  • the electronic unit 6 comprises a time delay 61 which reactivates the electronic anti-theft device 1 if, after the time elapsed for the time delay, the electronic anti-theft device 1 has not been opened.
  • the figure 9 illustrates the electronic anti-theft device 1 in its open position without having had electronic authorization to open. It was therefore opened inappropriately without passing a label deactivator.
  • the electronic unit 6 detects this unauthorized opening because the electronic switch 4' connected to the position sensor 4 opens while the electronic switch 7' is open (since no deactivation signal - the signal d an electronic tag deactivator - has been received).
  • the electronic unit 6 in turn controls the closing of the electronic switch 12' connected to the integrated alarm 12 to trigger it.
  • the integrated alarm 12 is for example a buzzer.
  • the electronic switch 12' connected to the integrated alarm 12 does not reopen, even if the electronic anti-theft device is closed (and the position sensor switch 4'closes); the built-in alarm continues to ring.
  • the integrated alarm 12 will only stop ringing by passing the electronic anti-theft device 1 over a tag deactivator to open the switch 7' of the electronic unit 6 in order to switch to opening authorization.
  • the electronic anti-theft device of the invention advantageously makes it possible to oblige the cashier staff to respect the collection protocol for items comprising such an electronic anti-theft device, namely to cash in and then detach the electronic anti-theft device.
  • the figure 10 diagrams a store checkout with a standard 9 electronic tag deactivator, for example a plate integrated into the checkout counter, and a standard 9A detacher. This type of crate is the one usually found in clothing stores.
  • the staff is obliged to already pass the article equipped with the electronic anti-theft device 1 above the standard electronic tag deactivator 9, to deactivate the alarm, then can then detach the device via the standard detacher 9A to open the device without risk of triggering the alarm.
  • the devices which are the electronic tag deactivator 9 and the detacher 9A are standard devices which do not need to be adapted to the anti-theft device of the invention.
  • the bar code scanner 90 at the store checkout which is provided with an electronic label deactivator 90 which preferably is only active once the scanner has read a barcode.
  • the item is cashed, and this activates the electronic label deactivator which sends its signal.
  • the signal is then received by the electronic anti-theft device 1 which consequently deactivates its integrated alarm 12.
  • the electronic anti-theft device can then be opened (by a standard detacher). On the contrary, if the checkout staff opens the electronic anti-theft device without having scanned the item, the integrated alarm will be triggered.

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