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    • 专利摘要:
    Modalities of the present invention are addressed to retrievers, goods security systems and methods for displaying and protecting a goods item against theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a sensor configured to be attached to the merchandise item and a base to removably support the sensor and merchandise item in it. The system also includes a stove operably coupled to the sensor. The stove includes a rotating element that defines a helical recess. The system also includes a cable configured to connect to the sensor and to be unrolled and wrapped around the rotating element when the cable is extended and retracted. The cable is configured to be extended from the stove in response to the sensor being lifted from the base and the cable is configured to be retracted in the stove in response to the sensor being moved to a seated position on the base. The helical recess is configured to receive the cable at least partially therein when the cable is wound on the rotating element.
    公开号:BR112018007244B1
    申请号:R112018007244-3
    申请日:2016-10-10
    公开日:2020-11-17
    发明作者:David N. Berglund；Kyle Baker；Robert Bisesti
    申请人:Invue Security Products Inc.；
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    专利说明:

    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED ORDERS
    [0001] This claim claims the priority benefit of US Provisional Application No. 62 / 240,171, filed on October 12, 2015, and US Provisional Application No. 62 / 297,214, filed on February 19, 2016, whose Entire disclosures are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    [0002] Modalities of the present invention generally refer to stoves, security systems and methods for displaying goods items in a retail environment. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [0003] Retailers routinely display merchandise items, such as phones, laptops (for example, notebooks, laptops, tablets, etc.), electronic readers, media players and the like for customers to review before making a purchase. These merchandise items are continually being made smaller and lighter in weight due to advances in technology and materials. As a result, these goods are increasingly vulnerable and susceptible to theft. At the same time, the retail price, and hence the profit margin, for that commodity continues to decline. Consequently, these goods items need to be protected by a security device that effectively and economically protects goods against theft. BRIEF SUMMARY
    [0004] Modalities of the present invention are addressed to retrievers, goods security systems and methods for displaying and protecting an article of goods against theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a sensor configured to be attached to the merchandise item and a base to removably support the sensor and merchandise item in it. The system also includes a stove operably coupled to the sensor. The stove includes a rotating element that defines a helical recess. The system also includes a cable configured to connect to the sensor and to be unrolled and wrapped around the rotating element when the cable is extended and retracted. The cable is configured to be extended from the stove in response to the sensor being lifted from the base and the cable is configured to be retracted in the stove in response to the sensor being moved to a seated position on the base. The helical recess is configured to receive the cable at least partially therein when the cable is wound on the rotating element.
    [0005] In one embodiment, a method is provided to display and protect an item of goods from theft. The method includes fixing a sensor for the goods item, in which a fireplace is operably coupled to the sensor and comprises a rotating element that defines a helical recess. The method also includes fixing a base to a support surface to removably support the sensor and the goods item on it and connect a cable to the sensor. The cable is configured to be extended from the base in response to the sensor being lifted from the base, where the cable is configured to be retracted to the base in response to the sensor being moved to a seated position on the base, and the helical recess is configured to receive at least partially the cable therein when the cable is wrapped around the rotating element.
    [0006] In another embodiment, a stove is provided. The stove includes a rotating element that defines a helical recess on an external surface thereof and a cable configured to be unwound from and wound onto the rotating element when the cable is extended and retracted. The helical recess is configured to receive the cable at least partially therein when the cable is wound on the rotating element.
    [0007] In one embodiment, the merchandise security system includes a sensor configured to be attached to the merchandise item and a base to removably support the sensor and merchandise item in it. The goods security system also includes a cable configured to be operably connected to the sensor and the base and an auxiliary hole disposed within the base and configured to connect operably to an auxiliary device of the goods item. The base is configured to transfer energy to the goods item and the auxiliary device, and a detection circuit is defined in the cable and the auxiliary hole to detect a safety event BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGURES
    [0008] The detailed description of the invention provided below can be better understood with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which modalities of a goods security system for displaying a goods article is disclosed and in which similar reference characters indicate equal or similar parts.
    [0009] FIG. 1 is a side view of a goods security system for displaying and protecting a goods item according to an embodiment of the invention.
    [0010] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of a goods security system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    [0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the base according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    [0012] FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the base shown in FIG. 3.
    [0013] FIG. 5 is another partial perspective view of the base shown in FIG. 3.
    [0014] FIG. 6 is a front view of a goods security system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    [0015] FIG. 7 is a front view of a fireplace according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    [0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the base according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    [0017] FIG. 9 is a rear view of the base shown in FIG. 8.
    [0018] FIG. 10 is a side view of a base and a stove according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MODALITIES OF THE INVENTION
    [0019] One or more modalities of a merchandise security system for displaying a merchandise item are shown in the accompanying drawing figures and described below. The merchandise item is typically a display model or an operational sample of electronic goods, such as portable phones, smart phones, computers (eg, notebooks, laptops, tablets, etc.), electronic readers, media players and the like, for a customer to examine before making a decision on purchasing the item. The goods item is typically displayed in a way that allows a potential buyer to assess the operation and characteristics of the goods, while protecting the goods from theft. In one embodiment, a sensor can be attached to the goods item to detect various alarm conditions, such as the item being removed from the sensor. A cable can be operably attached to the sensor at one end, while the opposite end can be attached to a stove. As explained in more detail below, the sensor can also be configured to detect a cable alarm condition, such as cutting, separating, removing or detaching the cable.
    [0020] According to an embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the security system 10 generally comprises a sensor 12 configured to be coupled to a goods item 14. Sensor 12 can be electrically connected to a connector 17 which is configured to electrically connect to a goods item inlet connector 14 The security system 10 can also include a base 18 which is configured to removably support sensor 12 and goods item 14 thereon. In some embodiments, the base 18 and the sensor 12 include one or more contacts 28, 40 to facilitate contact loading when the sensor is supported on the base (see, for example, FIGS. 1 and 8). In some embodiments, the security system 10 also includes a cable 20 that is coupled to the sensor 12 at one end and operably engaged with a stove 22 at the opposite end. As explained in more detail below, in some embodiments, a detection circuit or loop defined via cable 20 and sensor 12 can be electrically isolated from any charging circuit used to charge sensor 12 and / or the goods item 14. As such, the detection circuit can be used to detect various safety events associated with cable 20, such as the cable being cut, shorted and / or disconnected. The charging circuit allows the loading of the goods item 14 and / or a power source 46 carried by the sensor 12 and / or the base 18. The sensor 12 can be used to detect safety events associated with the sensor and / or the item of goods 14, such as the goods item being removed from the sensor.
    [0021] The sensor 12 can be fixed to the goods item 14 using any desired technique, such as with an adhesive and / or mechanical supports. The sensor 12 can have a variety of shapes and sizes to be attached to the merchandise item 14. In an embodiment shown in FIG. 1, sensor 12 can include a detection device 15, such as a pressure switch or plunger, to detect removal of the item of goods 14. In addition, connector 17 can be configured to be removably inserted into the input connector of goods item 14. Thus, sensor 12 and goods item 14 can be electrically connected via connector 17. Sensor 12 can include a printed circuit board (PCB) 21, circuits or the like. For example, sensor 12 can include charging circuits to facilitate energy transfer between base 18 and goods item 14. Connector 17 can be electrically connected to PCB 21 using various techniques, such as via a cable. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector 17 is mounted on and extends from the sensor 12, but could be positioned in other locations, depending on the location of the entry hole of the goods item 14.
    [0022] As noted above, sensor 12 may include one or more electrical contacts 28. In some embodiments, sensor 12 includes a plurality of electrical contacts 28. Electrical contacts 28 may be in electrical communication with PCB 21 on sensor 12 and connector 17. Alternatively, electrical contacts 28 may be electrically connected only to connector 17. In some embodiments, sensor 12 may not supply power to goods item 14 when the item is lifted from base 18. Instead, the commodity item 14 can operate using its own power source when lifted from base 18.
    [0023] The base 18 can be configured to be supported by a fixed surface or display surface 25, such as a counter, a shelf, an accessory or the like. The base 18 can be fixed to the support surface 25 using any desired technique, such as an adhesive, supports and / or fasteners. The base 18 can include one or more magnets 34 or magnetic material and the sensor 12 can include one or more magnets 36 or magnetic material to releasably retain the sensor in the base. Magnets 34, 36 can assist in aligning merchandise item 14 in a desired display orientation.
    [0024] The security system 10 may include a fireplace 22 and a cable 20 as discussed above. The base 18 can include an opening for receiving the cable 20. As such, the cable 20 can be extended through the opening when the sensor 12 and merchandise item 14 are lifted from the base and the cable can be retracted through the opening when the sensor and the merchandise item are returned to the base. The stove 22 can be spring-deflected in some embodiments so that the cable 20 is retracted automatically into the stove. The stove 22 can be mounted on one side under the support surface 25 (see, for example, FIG. 1), although in other embodiments, the stove can be housed within the base 18 and mounted on top of the support surface. In addition, the stove 22 may be in electrical communication with cable 20. In this regard, cable 20 may include one or more electrical conductors extending along the length of the cable. In some cases, cable 20 may include a pair of conductors to define a detection circuit or circuits and conduct an electrical signal. In other cases, cable 20 may include a single conductor, such as an optical conductor for conducting an optical signal (for example, a fiber optic cable).
    [0025] As discussed above, base 18 can include one or more electrical contacts 40. Contacts 28, 40 of base 18 and sensor 12 are configured to align with each other and contact each other when the sensor is supported at the base. Thus, the base 18 and the sensor 12 are in electrical communication with each other when the sensor is supported on the base. The base 18 can be electrically connected to a power source 38 which is configured to supply power to the base and / or one or more electrical contacts 40 on the base. The base 18 may include one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) 21, circuits or the like to facilitate energy transfer. Base 18 may also include charging circuits that are configured to facilitate energy transfer from external power source 38 and electrical contacts 40. Thus, when sensor 12 is supported on base 18, energy is able to be transferred between the contacts 28, 40 and sensor 12. Connector 17 is electrically connected to sensor contacts 28 when power is supplied, so that power is supplied to merchandise item 14. Therefore, merchandise item 14 can be powered by transferred energy for it and can be used to charge a battery associated with the merchandise item. In some embodiments, any voltage adaptation occurs before it is delivered to sensor 12. Voltage adaptation may be required to accommodate different items of goods 14 that require different operating voltages. Any voltage adaptation can occur before power is supplied to contacts 28 on sensor 12. Thus, sensor 12 and adapter cable 16 do not provide any voltage adaptation. However, in other embodiments, sensor 12 may include a resistor or other identifier that detects the voltage requirements of merchandise item 14 that provides a signal to the base 18 to adjust the voltage as needed before supplying power to the sensor. Although the aforementioned modalities describe what energy can be transferred via contact charging, it is understood that other techniques could be used to transfer energy to sensor 12 and goods item 14. For example, inductive charging functionality can be employed to transfer energy. In addition, in some cases, cable 20 may include one or more conductors for transferring energy to sensor 12 and / or merchandise item 14.
    [0026] In some cases, base 18 and sensor 12 may include an electrical contact that detects that the sensor is lifted from the base. For example, sensor 12 and base 18 can each include a contact that is configured to engage each other when the sensor is supported on the base. These contacts may not transfer power. However, the contact at base 18 can communicate with the PCB to indicate when sensor 12 has been lifted from the base and cease the transfer of energy to electrical contacts 28, 40. This arrangement of contacts can reduce arc and energy surges when the sensor 12 is placed back on the base 18, as the energy will no longer be transferred to the contacts on the base after the sensor is lifted.
    [0027] The base 18 may include one or more openings 32 defined around its perimeter to facilitate the transfer of sound from within the base. Thus, when the base 18 includes an alarm 48, the openings 32 can allow sound to be transmitted more readily from the base. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, four openings 32 are defined around the perimeter of the base 18 adjacent the display surface 25, although any number of openings can be used, if desired. For example, FIGS. 8 to 9 show another embodiment of a base 18 '. In this embodiment, the base 18 'has a different base configuration, namely, a pair of openings 32 defined in the front and rear surfaces of the base.
    [0028] In addition, the base 18, 18 'can include one or more auxiliary holes 35 for connecting to corresponding auxiliary devices for merchandise item 14 (see, for example, FIGS. 9-10). Thus, in addition to fixing a goods item 14 and electrically connecting to a power cable and associated input power source 38, the base 18, 18 'can be configured to electrically connect to an auxiliary device, such as, for example, an auxiliary device for merchandise item 14 on display (for example, a pen, speaker, keyboard, Bluetooth device, etc.). Auxiliary port 35 can be an input port (for example, a micro-USB port) that is configured to receive a corresponding input connector 37 on the auxiliary device (see, for example, FIG. 10). When the auxiliary device is connected to auxiliary port 35, the auxiliary port can be configured to receive power, if necessary, and / or define a detection circuit that can be used to detect various safety events associated with the auxiliary device, such as the auxiliary device being removed from the base 18, 18 'in an unauthorized manner. Auxiliary port 35 can be part of the same detection circuit defined with sensor 12 and cable 20, or it can define a separate detection circuit. In the case where the auxiliary port 35 is configured to supply power, the charging circuit can be configured to determine the power requirements of the auxiliary device and provide the level of energy necessary to effect charging. In some cases, the charging circuit can be configured to reduce the amount of energy being supplied to sensor 12 and / or merchandise item 14 so that energy can be supplied to the auxiliary device while still facilitating the loading of the sensor and / or of the merchandise item. Therefore, the auxiliary port 35 allows an auxiliary device to be displayed and used by a potential consumer in connection with a goods item 14, while the retailer is also able to power and protect both the goods item 14 and the auxiliary device against theft with a single security device, instead of requiring two separate security devices.
    [0029] It is understood that cable 20 can be any cable, suitable cord or the like. In addition, cable 20 may include one or more electrical conductors to transmit electrical, safety and / or communication signals. In addition, cable 20 may be single-stranded, multiple-stranded or twisted. The handle 20 can be flexible to facilitate extension and retraction in relation to the stove 22 and, in some embodiments, it can be formed of a cut resistant material. In addition, cable 20 may have several cross sections, such as round or flat.
    [0030] In one embodiment, one end of cable 20 can be mechanically and optically connected to sensor 12. Thus, cable 20 may not be electrically connected to sensor 12 in any way and the conductors on the cable are electrically isolated from the energy transmitted to the sensor and merchandise item 14. In one embodiment, sensor 12 can define an opening to receive one end of cable 20. In some embodiments, the end of cable 20 includes an optical transceiver 42 for communicating with sensor 12 and / or the merchandise item 14. Likewise, sensor 12 may include an optical transceiver 42 for communicating with the optical transceiver at the end of the cable 20 (see, for example, FIG. 1). Optical transceivers 42 can be used to transmit optical signals in predetermined sequences or patterns and / or receive optical signals and convert optical signals into electrical signals. In addition, optical transceivers 42 can be separated by a gap so that they are not in physical contact with each other and so that the optical transceivers are electrically isolated from each other. Cable 20 can include one or more conductors to supply power to optical transceiver 42, as well as send and receive signals to and from the optical transceiver on sensor 12. Likewise, sensor 12 can include a power source 46 that is configured to supplying power to the sensor to interpret signals provided by optical transceiver 42, as well as feeding the optical transceiver to send and receive optical signals. In addition, the end of the cable 20 can be mechanically coupled to the sensor 12 using a variety of techniques and can be configured to rotate or articulate in some embodiments. In one example, optical transceivers 42 can be configured to rotate with respect to each other. Furthermore, the conductors on cable 20 can be connected to optical transceiver 42 and to a printed circuit board (PCB) or circuits at one end. Similarly, connector 17 may include conductors connected to optical transceiver 42 and a printed circuit board or circuitry on sensor 12. The end of cable 20 may include a release connector that is configured to contain optical transceiver 42 and the PCB. The releasable connector can be configured to mechanically engage a cooperating connector on sensor 12. In addition, FIG. 1 shows that in the case where the charging circuit and the detection circuit are separated and electrically isolated from each other, a cable 44 can be used to electrically connect the contacts 40 and the input power source 38 together with any other connections of Dice.
    [0031] Optical transceivers 42 can be used to define a detection circuit and detect various safety events, such as when cable 20 is cut or removed from sensor 12 and / or connector 17 is removed from merchandise item 14 of in an unauthorized manner. It is understood that various types of detection techniques can be used to detect when cable 20 is attached or detached from sensor 12 and / or merchandise item 14, as well as when connector 17 is removed from the merchandise item. For example, the opti∞ 42 transceiver at the end of cable 20 can communicate an optical signal to the optical transceiver at sensor 12, where the sensor can determine that goods item 14 and cable 20 are attached. The optical transceiver 42 on sensor 12 can then communicate an optical signal to the optical transceiver at the end of the cable 20 to indicate that the goods item 14 is fixed. Optical signals can be encoded in a particular way that is recognizable and / or expected to determine whether a safety event has occurred. If the optical signals are interrupted or an unexpected optical signal is received, the base 18 or another alarm unit can detect the interruption and generate an alarm signal. For example, base 18 or another alarm unit can be configured to generate an audible and / or visible alarm. For example, FIG. 1 shows that the base 18 can include an alarm 48, such as a piezoelectric device, to generate an audible alarm. The sensor 12 can of the same or alternatively include an alarm 48 to generate an audible and / or visible alarm. Base 18 can be configured to be armed and / or disarmed via a key, such as a wireless key. For example, FIG. 1 shows that the base 18 can include a hole 45 to facilitate communication with a key. In some embodiments, the optical transceiver (s) is (are) similar to the one disclosed in US Provisional Order No. 62 / 167,382, entitled Merchandise Security System with Optical Communication and deposited on May 28 2015, and US Order No. 15 / 163,846, entitled Merchandise Security System with Optical Communication and filed on May 25, 2016, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
    [0032] FIGS. 2-7 illustrate modalities of a stove 22. The stove 22 generally includes a spool 52 or rotating element that is configured to rotate within the base 18. The base 18 defines an opening 56 configured to receive the cable 20 so that the cable can be extended and retracted from the base when the cable is unwound from and wound on the spool 52. The cable 20 can be wound around the spool 52 along an "L" axis, which can be perpendicular or almost perpendicular (for example , 85-90 degrees) to the cable axis 20. As shown in FIG. 7, the outer surface of the spool 52 may include a helical recess 55 that extends over at least a portion of the length of the spool. Helical recess 55 can be sized and configured to receive a portion of the cable 20 when it is wound around the spool 52. Helical recess 55 can define a plurality of windings around the spool 52. When the spool 52 is rotated by tension being applied to the cable 20, the spool is able to rotate about an axis 58 or other support element. A spring can be used to urge cable 20 back to housing 54 when tension is removed from the cable. In some examples, the helix angle of the helical recess 55 is between 0 and about 20 degrees (+/- 1 degree), between 0 and about 10 degrees (+/- 1 degree), or between 0 and about 5 degrees (+/- 1 degree). In addition, in some embodiments, the pitch of the helical recess 55 can be between 0 and about 5 mm (+/- 1 mm), between 0 and about 10 mm (+/- 1 mm), or between 0 and about 15 mm (+/- 1 mm). In some cases, spool 52 may be similar to that disclosed in US Provisional Order No. 62 / 189,274, entitled Winch Recoiler for a Merchandise Security Device and filed on July 7, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference.
    [0033] In some cases, at least one winding of the cable 20 is configured to be wound around the spool 52 and a plurality of windings can be defined around the spool when the cable is wound on the spool. In one example, the length of the spool 52 can be about the same as the outside diameter of the spool or the length of the spool can be longer than the outside diameter of the spool. The cable 20 can be configured to wrap around the helical recess 55 from one end of the spool 52 to the other end of the spool. In one embodiment, the helical recess 55 may allow a single row of cable 20 to be wound around the spool 52 in a predetermined helical direction. Once the cable 20 has been wound around the helical recess 55 in a helical direction when the cable is removed to the base 18, the cable is configured to wind around the spool and the first layer of cable in a second helical direction to form a second layer of cable. Thus, the helical recess 55 can facilitate a first row of cable 20 to be wound around the spool 52 in one direction and the cable 20 can be angled in the direction opposite the first helical direction, so that the cable forms a second layer cable. Because the helical recess 55 urges the cable 20 in a first helical direction, the cable can be inclined to wind in an opposite direction once the cable has been wound at the end of the helical recess. In addition, FIG. 6 shows that the second layer of cable 20 may have a length that is about half (e.g., +/- 5 mm) of the first layer of cable. In this way, the second layer of cable 20 can terminate near the midpoint (for example, +/- 5 mm) of the spool 52, thereby allowing the end of the cable to align with the opening 56 of the base 18. As such, the helical recess 55 can allow a more compact and orderly cable management within the base 18.
    [0034] The stove 22 may also include a spring 64 in some embodiments. For example, spring 64 can be attached to one end of spool 52. In one embodiment, spring 64 is a variable force or variable torque spring, a constant force or constant torque spring or a power spring. When the tension in the cable 20 is removed, the spring force of the spring 64 causes the spool 52 to rotate in an opposite direction, thereby returning the cable 20 to the spool.
    [0035] As discussed above, cable 20 can include one or more electrical conductors and base 18 can facilitate the transfer of energy to sensor 12. In order to facilitate an electrical connection with cable 18, such as for transmitting and receiving power, safety and / or data signals, the stove 22 may include a slip ring 72. The slip ring 72 can be electrically connected to cable 20 and a printed circuit board 21, such as with one or more electrical wires. Slip ring 72 can be configured to rotate with spool 52 in some cases. And FIGS. 4 and 7 show that in some embodiments, the slip ring 72 can be mounted on an end of the spool 52 opposite the spring 64.
    [0036] In another embodiment, a locking feature can be provided to lock the sensor 12 on the base 18. In this regard and with reference to FIG. 5, a locking mechanism 80 can be configured to lock the sensor 12 on the base 18 when the sensor is seated on the base 18, thereby preventing the spool 52 from rotating and therefore the cable 20 from being retracted from the base. Such a locking mechanism 80 may be useful for resellers who wish to attach the sensor 12 and the goods item 14 to the base 18, such as after hours, since the cable 20 will be inaccessible due to the inability to lift the sensor from the base . In the illustrated embodiment, the locking mechanism 80 includes a locking element 82 that is configured to rotate between locked and unlocked positions. In this case, the locking element 82 can be a proprietary fastener. In another embodiment, the locking mechanism 80 can be configured to engage the spool 52 to prevent its rotation.
    [0037] The modalities of the present invention can provide several advantages. For example, the stove allows greater flexibility when installing the stove, since the stove can be arranged entirely inside the base. In addition, the size of the base can be more flexible, since the length of the stove can be reduced when the cable is configured to wind itself in an orderly manner. In addition, the configuration of the spool and helical recess can provide a better user experience, since the pull force on the cable can be more constant and less than conventional stoves.
    [0038] The precedent described one or more types of retrievers, goods security systems and methods for displaying and protecting an article of goods against theft. Those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that numerous variations and modifications of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and broad scope of the invention. Consequently, all such variations and modifications are intended to be covered by the appended claims.
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    Claims (32)
    [0001]
    1. Goods security system (10) for the display and protection of a goods item (14) and an auxiliary device for the goods item (14) against theft, characterized by the fact that it comprises: a sensor (12) which is attached to the goods item (14) and which detects the removal of the goods item (14) from the sensor (12); a base (18) for removably supporting the sensor (12) and the goods item (14) therein, where the base (18) additionally comprises an auxiliary hole (35) that is operably connected to the auxiliary device ; and a cable (20) operably connected to the sensor (12) and the base (18), in which the base (18) transfers energy to the auxiliary orifice (35) to supply the auxiliary device, and in which a safety signal is transmitted through the auxiliary orifice (35) which is used to detect the removal of the auxiliary device from the base (18).
    [0002]
    2. Goods security system (10) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the auxiliary port (35) is configured to receive an input connector (37) operably connected to the auxiliary device.
    [0003]
    3. Goods security system (10), according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the security signal is configured to be transmitted through the cable (20) and the auxiliary orifice (35) to detect the removal of the input connector (37) of the auxiliary hole (35).
    [0004]
    4. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that each one of the base (18) and the sensor (12) comprises one or more electrical contacts (28, 40) that are configured to contact each other when the sensor (12) is seated on the base (18) to transfer electrical energy to charge the goods item (14).
    [0005]
    5. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises a locking mechanism (80) configured to lock the sensor (12) on the base (18) in a position locked when the sensor (12) is seated on the base (18), thereby preventing the sensor (12) from being removed from the base (18) to be unlocked, allowing the removal of the sensor (12) from the base (18) in a unlocked position.
    [0006]
    6. Goods security system (10), according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that the locking mechanism (80) is configured to rotate between the locked position and the unlocked position.
    [0007]
    7. Goods security system (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that the locking mechanism (80) comprises a fastener.
    [0008]
    8. Goods security system (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that the base (18) comprises an upper surface to support the sensor (12), a lower surface to be positioned on a surface of display (25) and a side surface, where the locking mechanism (80) is accessible on the side surface and the auxiliary hole (35) is accessible on the rear surface.
    [0009]
    9. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the auxiliary port (35) is a USB type port.
    [0010]
    10. Goods security system (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the auxiliary port (35) is configured to connect operably to an auxiliary device comprising a pen, a speaker, a keyboard , or a Bluetooth device, each configured to operate with the goods item (14).
    [0011]
    11. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the cable (20) comprises one or more electrical conductors that define a detection circuit to conduct the security signal.
    [0012]
    12. Goods security system (10), according to claim 11, characterized by the fact that the detection circuit is additionally defined in the auxiliary port (35).
    [0013]
    13. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the security signal is configured to be transmitted through the cable (20), and the auxiliary hole (35) to detect the cable (20) being cut, short or disconnected.
    [0014]
    14. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that each of the sensors (12) and the base (18) comprises an alarm (48) to generate an audible alarm and / or visible (48).
    [0015]
    15. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the base (18) is configured to be disarmed with a wireless key.
    [0016]
    16. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises a fireplace (22) comprising a rotating element (52), in which the cable (20) is configured to be unwound and wound on the rotating element (52) when the cable (20) is extended and retracted.
    [0017]
    17. Goods security system (10), according to claim 16, characterized in that it additionally comprises a locking mechanism (80) configured to lock the sensor (12) to the base in a locked position when the sensor (12) is seated on the base (18) to thereby prevent the rotating element (52) from turning.
    [0018]
    18. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (18) comprises an upper surface to support the sensor (12), a lower surface to be positioned on a surface of display (25), a side surface, and a rear surface, in which the auxiliary hole (35) is arranged on the rear surface, and in which an opening (56) is defined in the upper surface for receiving the cable (20).
    [0019]
    19. Goods security system (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the cable (20) and the sensor (12) communicate optical signals with each other to detect a security event associated with the sensor (12 ), cable (20), or merchandise item (14).
    [0020]
    20. Goods security system (10) according to claim 19, characterized in that one end of the cable (20) comprises an optical transceiver (42) for communicating optical signals with the sensor (12).
    [0021]
    21. Goods security system (10) according to claim 20, characterized by the fact that the cable (20) comprises a releasable connector configured to engage the sensor (12) releasably, in which the releasable connector is configured to contain the optical transceiver (42).
    [0022]
    22. Goods security system (10) according to claim 20, characterized in that the cable (20) comprises one or more electrical conductors to supply power to the optical transceiver (42).
    [0023]
    23. Goods security system (10) according to claim 20, characterized in that the sensor (12) comprises an optical transceiver (42) for communicating optical signals with the optical transceiver (42) of the cable (20 ).
    [0024]
    24. Goods security system (10), according to claim 23, characterized by the fact that the optical transceiver (42) of the cable (20) and the optical transceiver (42) of the sensor (12) are configured for the communication with each other to determine if the cable (20) has been cut or disconnected.
    [0025]
    25. Goods security system (10), according to claim 23, characterized in that it additionally comprises a connector (17) configured to electrically connect the sensor to the goods item (14), in which the transceiver Optical (42) of the cable (20) and the optical transceiver (42) of the sensor (12) are configured to communicate with each other to determine whether the connector (17) has been removed from the goods item (14).
    [0026]
    26. Goods security system (10) according to claim 23, characterized in that the optical transceiver (42) of the cable (20) and the optical transceiver (42) of the sensor (12) are configured to rotate in relation to each other.
    [0027]
    27. Goods security system (10) according to claim 23, characterized by the fact that the optical transceiver (42) of the cable (20) and the optical transceiver (42) of the sensor (12) are configured for the communication with each other to define a detection circuit via the cable (20).
    [0028]
    28. Goods security system (10) according to claim 23, characterized in that the optical transceiver (42) of the cable (20) is configured to communicate with the optical transceiver (42) of the sensor (12 ) to detect disconnection of the cable (20) from the sensor (12).
    [0029]
    29. Goods security system (10) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises a printed circuit board (21) arranged inside the base (18) and electrically connected to the cable (20) with a plurality of electrical wires, in which the auxiliary hole (35) is arranged on the printed circuit board (21).
    [0030]
    30. Goods security system (10) according to claim 19, characterized by the fact that the cable (20) and the sensor (12) communicate optical signals with each other to detect the disconnection of the cable (20) from the sensor (12).
    [0031]
    31. Method for displaying and protecting a goods item (14) and an auxiliary device for a goods item (14) against theft, characterized by the fact that it comprises: attaching a sensor (12) to the goods item ( 14) to detect the removal of the merchandise item (14) from the sensor (12); fixing a base (18) to a support surface (25) that removably supports the sensor (12) and the goods item (14) in it, the base (18) comprising an auxiliary hole (35); connect a cable (20) to the sensor (12); and operably connect the auxiliary device to the auxiliary port (35), where the base (18) transfers energy to the auxiliary port (35) to power the auxiliary device, and where the safety signal is transmitted through the auxiliary port (35) ) which is used to detect the removal of the auxiliary device from the base (18).
    [0032]
    32. Method according to claim 31, characterized in that the connection comprises connecting the cable (20) including an optical transceiver (42) to the sensor (12) to communicate optical signals with the sensor (12) to detect the disconnecting the cable (20) from the sensor (12).
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