Wearables security device

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2018342136-A1
Application number	US-201816054467-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Aug 3, 2018
Priority date	Apr 28, 2014
Publication date	Nov 29, 2018
Grant date	—

Abstract

A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft is provided. In one example, the wearable device includes a body and a band secured thereto. The merchandise security device includes a sensor configured to be coupled to the wearable device between the body and the band. The sensor includes a sensing device configured to detect unauthorized removal of the body from the band.

First claim

1 - 18 . (canceled)

19 . A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft, the wearable device comprising a body and a band secured thereto, the security device comprising:
a sensor configured to be coupled to a wearable device, the sensor comprising a sensing device configured to detect unauthorized removal of the sensor from the wearable device; and a modular display assembly for removably supporting the wearable device thereon, the modular display assembly comprising a head configured to detachably and electrically connect to a stand.

20 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the sensor is configured to be coupled to the wearable device between the body and the band, and wherein the sensing device is configured to detect unauthorized removal of the body from the sensor.

21 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the sensing device is configured to engage the body when secured thereto.

22 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the sensor further comprises a cable coupled to the sensor and the modular display assembly, wherein the cable is configured to define a sense loop therethrough when the sensor is coupled to the wearable device.

23 . The security device of claim 22 , further comprising an alarm module coupled to the cable, wherein the alarm module is configured to generate a security signal in response to interruption of the sense loop.

24 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the sensor is configured to attach the body to the band.

25 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the sensor is configured to be coupled to the wearable device between the body and the band such that the sensor secures the body to the band.

26 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the body of the wearable device comprises at least one conductor on the interior surface thereof, and wherein the head comprises at least one conductor that is configured to engage the at least one conductor to provide power to the wearable device when supported on the head.

27 . The security device of claim 26 , wherein each of the wearable device and the head comprises a plurality of conductors.

28 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the wearable device comprises a wrist watch.

29 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the modular display assembly is configured to transfer power to the wearable device when supported thereon.

30 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein each of the head and the stand comprises a releasable connector for electrically connecting with one another.

31 . The security device of claim 19 , wherein the modular display assembly comprises a plurality of heads each configured to detachably and electrically connect to the stand.

32 . The security device of claim 31 , wherein each of the heads is configured to accommodate a wearable device having a different size and shape than another of the heads.

33 . The security device of claim 31 , wherein each of the heads is configured to accommodate a wearable device having a different charging requirement than another of the heads.

34 . The security device of claim 19 , further comprising a fastener for securing the head to the stand.

35 . The security device of claim 19 , further comprising a power source electrically connected to the stand.

36 . A method of displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft, the wearable device comprising a body and a band secured thereto, the method comprising:
coupling a sensor to a wearable device, the sensor comprising a sensing device configured to detect unauthorized removal of the sensor from the wearable device; detachably connecting a head to a display stand of a modular display assembly such that the head and the display stand are electrically connected to one another; and placing the wearable device on the head for removably supporting the wearable device thereon.

Assignees

• Invue Security Products Inc

Inventors

• Hartweg Robert O
• Mckinney Larry T

Classifications

• G08B13/149

  with electric, magnetic, capacitive switch actuation · CPC title

• G08B13/1463 Primary

  Physical arrangements, e.g. housings (devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags A45C13/18) · CPC title

• A47F7/022

  for watches or for bracelets therefor (A47F7/03 takes precedence) · CPC title

• A47F7/024

  with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal {(show cases with devices for prevention of theft A47F3/002; devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal E05B73/0017)} · CPC title