CA2130600C - Self-sounding tag alarm - Google Patents
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- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- 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
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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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Abstract
A self-sounding tag alarm apparatus having a tag type main body attached to a commodity and automatically operable to sound an alarm when an attempt is made to steal the commodity. The apparatus includes a coupling such as a wire, pin or the like for detachably attaching the main apparatus body to the commodity, an alarm generator mounted in the main apparatus body, a detector for detecting a signal of a particular frequency produced externally of the main apparatus body and removal of the coupling, a reset signal intake device for taking into the main apparatus body a reset signal applied externally of the main apparatus body, and an alarm control device for rendering the alarm generator operative based on a detection signal received from the detector, and rendering the alarm generator inoperative based on the reset signal received from the reset signal intake device.
Description
SELF-SOUNDING TAG ALARM
BACKGROUND OF THE INUF.NTION
(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an alarm appara-tus for use in a shoplift.preventive system or the like. More particularly, the invention relates to a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus having a tag type body attached to a commodity and automatically operable to sound an alarm when an attempt is made to steal the commbdity.
BACKGROUND OF THE INUF.NTION
(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an alarm appara-tus for use in a shoplift.preventive system or the like. More particularly, the invention relates to a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus having a tag type body attached to a commodity and automatically operable to sound an alarm when an attempt is made to steal the commbdity.
(2) Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is used in a shoplift preventive system employing a detector having a gate (antenna) of the electromagnetic induction coupling type or the like.
In the shoplift preventive system, the self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus is attached to a commodity, e.g. an article of clothing, by means of a wire, pin, .
adhesive tape or the like, and placed in a salesroom.
When a shoplifter, in an attempt to take the commodity without paying, passes through a gate adjacent a cashier's counter, the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus attached to the commodity receives an electromag-netic Wave of a particular frequency from the gate.
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Then, the alarm apparatus resonates with the electro-magnetic wave, and sounds an alarm. If a shoplifter removes the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus from the commodity before walking off with the commodity, the alarm apparatus detects detachment of the wire or the like and gives an alarm.
In a proper shopping action, a cashier removes the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus from the commodity after canceling the detecting mechanism of the. alarm apparatus. Thus, no alarm is given in this case. This candling operation is carried out mechanically with an alarm cancel key or a special jig.
The conventional alarm apparatus constructed as described above has the following disadvantage.
In the conventional apparatus, the mechanically operable alarm cancel key is inserted into a keyhole, or the special jig is fitted, to cancel the alarm~by mechanically stopping the internal detecting mechanism.
This alarm canceling operation is very troublesome, and tends to retard an accounting process.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been made having regard to the state of.the art noted above, and its object is to provide a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus which facilitates an alarm canceling operation to present no obstruction to an accounting process.
The above object is fulfilled, according to the present invention, by a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus for use on a commodity to prevent shoplifting, the apparatus comprising: a main housing; coupling means for detachably attaching the main housing to the commodity; alarm generating means mounted in said main housing for generating an alarm;
detecting means for detecting at least one of a signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing and removal of said coupling means; reset signal input means on said main housing for having a reset signal applied thereto, said reset signal being provided externally of said main housing, said reset signal input means including a resonator circuit for detecting an electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being different from the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing, and a comparator, said comparator being enabled when an output of said resonator circuit exceeds a predetermined level; and reset signal generating means for generating the electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being a reset signal, said reset signal generating means including an oscillator coil disposed in a flat housing.
According to the present invention, when a shoplifter attempts to walk off with a commodity with the main apparatus body attached thereto, the detecting means in the main apparatus body detects the signal of a particular frequency emitted, for example, from adjacent a cashier's counter, whereby the alarm gener-ating means operates to give an alarm. when an attempt is made to walk off with the commodity after removing the main apparatus body therefrom, detachment of the coupling means from the main apparatus body is detected by the detecting means to operate the alarm generating means. On the other hand, when the commodity is brought with the main apparatus body attached thereto to a cashier's counter to purchase it properly, the reset signal intake means takes in the reset signal emitted from a device installed in a cashier's area or the like. Based on this reset signal, the alarm control means renders the alarm generating means inoperative. Subsequently, the main apparatus body is removed from the commodity, and the latter is handed over to the purchaser.
Thus, according to the present invention, the y alarm may be canceled automatically by the predeter-mined reset signal without a troublesome mechanical operation. This alarm canceling operation is easy and does not obstruct an accounting process.
Preferably, the coupling means comprises a wire, pin, clip or adhesive tape for connecting the main apparatus body to the commodity. Then, the detecting _ q _ 21~0~~
means, preferably, is operable to generate electrical binary conditions in response to connection and discon-nection of the wire or the like to/from the main apparatus body. The electrical binary conditions are identified to operate the alarm generating means, for effectively preventing the commodity from being improp-erly taken out with the coupling means detached.
Preferably, the detecting means includes a resona-for circuit for detecting an electromagnetic wave which is the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of the main apparatus body. Based on a detection signal from the resonator circuit, the alarm generating means is operated to effectively prevent the commodity from being taken out with the main apparatus body attached thereto.
The reset signal intake means is not limited to any specific construction as long as the reset signal is taken into the main apparatus body from outside to render the alarm generating means inoperative.' The following constructions may be employed to advantage.
For example, the reset signal intake means in-cludes a resonator circuit for detecting an electromag-netic wave of a predetermined frequency (reset signal) different from the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of the main apparatus body, and a _ 5 _ comparator enabled when an output of the resonator circuit exceeds a predetermined level.
Instead of the above, the reset signal intake means may include an external terminal for taking in a signal of a predetermined voltage (reset signal) applied externally of the main apparatus body, and a comparator enabled when the signal taken in by the external terminal exceeds a predetermined level.
In another example, the reset signal intake means includes an external terminal for taking in a predeter-mine~ pulse signal (reset signal) applied externally of the main apparatus body, a pulse detecting circuit for outputting a predetermined voltage upon detection of the pulse signal taken in by the external terminal, and a comparator enabled when the voltage outputted from the pulse detecting circuit exceeds a predetermined level. ' Further, the reset signal intake means may com-prise a pair of open external terminals arranged on the main apparatus body, the open external terminals being short-circuited externally of the main apparatus body to apply a short-circuited state as a reset signal to the alarm control means.
In a still further example, the reset signal intake means includes a magnetic sensor enabled upon 1,~.
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With any one example of the reset signal intake means set out above, the alarm generating means may be rendered inoperative with ease. ' BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings several forms which are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the dnvention is not limited to the precise arrange-ments and instrumentalities shown.
Fig. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus in a first embodiment of the present invention; . ~
Figs. 2A and 2B are views each showing an outline of a reset device; . ' Fig. 3 is a circuit block diagram of ~a self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus in a second embodiment;of the invention]
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the drawings.
First, various modes of attaching a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus to a commodity will be described.
(1) wire Mode: The self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is attached to a commodity by means of a' wire passed through the commodity. Alarm action takes,place when the wire is cut or detached.
(2) Pin Mode: The self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus is attached to a commodity by means of a pin pierced through the commodity and having a tip end thereof inserted into the alarm apparatus. Alarm action takes place when the pin is pulled out.
(3) Clip Mode: The.self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is attached to a commodity by means of a clip having an appropriate clasping force. Alarm action 8 _ 21~0~~~
takes place when detachment of the clip is detected by a clasping force detecting circuit in the alarm appara-tus.
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Then, the alarm apparatus resonates with the electro-magnetic wave, and sounds an alarm. If a shoplifter removes the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus from the commodity before walking off with the commodity, the alarm apparatus detects detachment of the wire or the like and gives an alarm.
In a proper shopping action, a cashier removes the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus from the commodity after canceling the detecting mechanism of the. alarm apparatus. Thus, no alarm is given in this case. This candling operation is carried out mechanically with an alarm cancel key or a special jig.
The conventional alarm apparatus constructed as described above has the following disadvantage.
In the conventional apparatus, the mechanically operable alarm cancel key is inserted into a keyhole, or the special jig is fitted, to cancel the alarm~by mechanically stopping the internal detecting mechanism.
This alarm canceling operation is very troublesome, and tends to retard an accounting process.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been made having regard to the state of.the art noted above, and its object is to provide a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus which facilitates an alarm canceling operation to present no obstruction to an accounting process.
The above object is fulfilled, according to the present invention, by a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus for use on a commodity to prevent shoplifting, the apparatus comprising: a main housing; coupling means for detachably attaching the main housing to the commodity; alarm generating means mounted in said main housing for generating an alarm;
detecting means for detecting at least one of a signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing and removal of said coupling means; reset signal input means on said main housing for having a reset signal applied thereto, said reset signal being provided externally of said main housing, said reset signal input means including a resonator circuit for detecting an electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being different from the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing, and a comparator, said comparator being enabled when an output of said resonator circuit exceeds a predetermined level; and reset signal generating means for generating the electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being a reset signal, said reset signal generating means including an oscillator coil disposed in a flat housing.
According to the present invention, when a shoplifter attempts to walk off with a commodity with the main apparatus body attached thereto, the detecting means in the main apparatus body detects the signal of a particular frequency emitted, for example, from adjacent a cashier's counter, whereby the alarm gener-ating means operates to give an alarm. when an attempt is made to walk off with the commodity after removing the main apparatus body therefrom, detachment of the coupling means from the main apparatus body is detected by the detecting means to operate the alarm generating means. On the other hand, when the commodity is brought with the main apparatus body attached thereto to a cashier's counter to purchase it properly, the reset signal intake means takes in the reset signal emitted from a device installed in a cashier's area or the like. Based on this reset signal, the alarm control means renders the alarm generating means inoperative. Subsequently, the main apparatus body is removed from the commodity, and the latter is handed over to the purchaser.
Thus, according to the present invention, the y alarm may be canceled automatically by the predeter-mined reset signal without a troublesome mechanical operation. This alarm canceling operation is easy and does not obstruct an accounting process.
Preferably, the coupling means comprises a wire, pin, clip or adhesive tape for connecting the main apparatus body to the commodity. Then, the detecting _ q _ 21~0~~
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Preferably, the detecting means includes a resona-for circuit for detecting an electromagnetic wave which is the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of the main apparatus body. Based on a detection signal from the resonator circuit, the alarm generating means is operated to effectively prevent the commodity from being taken out with the main apparatus body attached thereto.
The reset signal intake means is not limited to any specific construction as long as the reset signal is taken into the main apparatus body from outside to render the alarm generating means inoperative.' The following constructions may be employed to advantage.
For example, the reset signal intake means in-cludes a resonator circuit for detecting an electromag-netic wave of a predetermined frequency (reset signal) different from the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of the main apparatus body, and a _ 5 _ comparator enabled when an output of the resonator circuit exceeds a predetermined level.
Instead of the above, the reset signal intake means may include an external terminal for taking in a signal of a predetermined voltage (reset signal) applied externally of the main apparatus body, and a comparator enabled when the signal taken in by the external terminal exceeds a predetermined level.
In another example, the reset signal intake means includes an external terminal for taking in a predeter-mine~ pulse signal (reset signal) applied externally of the main apparatus body, a pulse detecting circuit for outputting a predetermined voltage upon detection of the pulse signal taken in by the external terminal, and a comparator enabled when the voltage outputted from the pulse detecting circuit exceeds a predetermined level. ' Further, the reset signal intake means may com-prise a pair of open external terminals arranged on the main apparatus body, the open external terminals being short-circuited externally of the main apparatus body to apply a short-circuited state as a reset signal to the alarm control means.
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With any one example of the reset signal intake means set out above, the alarm generating means may be rendered inoperative with ease. ' BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings several forms which are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the dnvention is not limited to the precise arrange-ments and instrumentalities shown.
Fig. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus in a first embodiment of the present invention; . ~
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Figs. 6A and 6B are views each showing an outline of a reset device; and Fig. 7 is a circuit block diagram of a self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus in a fifth embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the drawings.
First, various modes of attaching a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus to a commodity will be described.
(1) wire Mode: The self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is attached to a commodity by means of a' wire passed through the commodity. Alarm action takes,place when the wire is cut or detached.
(2) Pin Mode: The self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus is attached to a commodity by means of a pin pierced through the commodity and having a tip end thereof inserted into the alarm apparatus. Alarm action takes place when the pin is pulled out.
(3) Clip Mode: The.self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is attached to a commodity by means of a clip having an appropriate clasping force. Alarm action 8 _ 21~0~~~
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(4) Adhesive Mode: The self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is attached to a commodity through adhesive tape or the like. Alarm action takes place when a limit switch or the like detects separation of the alarm apparatus from the commodity. ' The above tour modes constitute main attaching modes. The present invention is applicable to the self~sounding tag alarm apparatus attached in any one of the above modes. In the following embodiments, the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is attached in (1) Wire Mode, by way of example.
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Fig. 1 is a circuit block diagram showing thg w self-sounding tag alarm apparatus attached in the~wire mode according to,the present invention. .
Numeral 1 in Fig.~l denotes a main body of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus, with an external conductive wire 2 connected thereto through wire terminals 21 for use in connecting the alarm apparatus to a commodity. One of the wire terminals 21 is grounded, While the other is connected to an fl resona-for circuit 3 including a coil of inductance L1 and a - 9 - . .,.,:
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(1) Normal State:
An operation of the main body 1 of this self-sounding tag alarm apparatus remaining attached to a commodity such as an article of clothing will be described.
The fl resonator circuit 3 does not resonato in this state, and therefore a voltage at point (A) is substantially the same as ground potential. Thus, the transistor Q1 of the lock hold circuit 4 is in "OFF
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A potential at point (B) is substantially the same as the voltage of power source Vcc. The driver 8 connect-ed to paint (B) causes the light emitting diode 9~to emit light and the buzzer 10 to give a sound when.an input voltage to the driver 8 is "low". The light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10 are not driven when the input voltage to the driver 8 is "high". In the normal state, the input voltage to the driver 8 is "high", and hence the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus does not give an alarm.
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The fl resonator circuit 3 first resonates with the electromagnetic wave of frequency fl from the gate, and generates a voltage substantially proportional to inductance L1. Inductance L1 of this coil has a value to provide a voltage higher than base-emitter voltage VBE1 of transistor Q1 in the lock hold circuit 4.
Thus, the voltage generated by the fl resonator circuit 3 phaces the transistor Q1 of the lock hold circuit 4 in "ON state", whereby the transistor Q2 also becomes "ON state". In this state, the potential at goint (B) is "low", which operates the driver 8 to drive the light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10 to give an alarm.
Once the fl resonator circuit 3 resonates, tt)e transistor Q1 of the lock hold circuit 4 is maintained in "ON state" even after termination of the resonance.
The transistor Q1 is maintained in "ON state" by a base current thereof continuing to be supplied through the collector terminal of transistor Q2 which is also in "ON state".
(3) Wire Breaking:
The self-sounding tag alarm apparatus 1 is at-tached to a commodity such as an article of clothing by means of the attaching wire 2. An operation of the apparatus upon breaking or detachment of the attaching wire 2 will be described.
One of the terminals of the fl resonator circuit 3 first becomes afloat from ground potential, to place , the transistors Q1 and Q2 of the lock hold circuit 4 in "ON state" The potential at point (B) is maintained "low" to give an alarm.
Even if the broken or detached attaching wire 2 is restored, the transistor Q2 of the lock hold circuit 4 cpnt~inues to supply current to the base of transistor Q1. Thus, the alarm can be canceled only by (4) Reset Operation described below.
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A reset operation will be described next, which is for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus as a result of (2) Passage through a Qate or (3) Wire Breaking described above.
The reset operation is effected by emitting the electromagnetic wave of frequency f2 to the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of.a reset device for emitting this electromagnetic ~ w wave will be described with reference to Fig. 2A.
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<Second Embodiment> ~
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Operations of the main body 1 of this self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus will be described next.
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(4) Reset Operation:
A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus will be described. .
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Subsequently, a circuit operation substantially the same as in the first embodiment is carried out, w .That is, since the voltage inputted is higher than the reference voltage Vref, the comparator 32 places its output terminal in "ON state" to place the control switch 33 in "ON state". Consequently, the potential at point (B) becomes substantially the same as the source voltage Vcc (i.e. high), thereby causing the output terminal of driver 8 to stop driving the light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10.
The period of time for maintaining the output terminal of comparator 32 in "ON state" is adjusted by an additional circuit as in the first embodiment..
<Third Embodiment>
Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus attached in the wire mode according to~the present invention. ' In the drawing, the circuit block from the attach- .
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(4) Reset Operation:
A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus twill be described.
The reset operation is effected by applying three pulses of a predetermined voltage through the external ' terminals 40 to the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of a reset device~for applying the predetermined voltage will be descriL~ed with reference to Fig. ZB.
Numeral 200 in Fig. 2B denotes a main body of the reset device. The main body 200 contains a power source, not shown, for generating three pulses~of the predetermined voltage. The main body 200 defines a hollow space having an opening substantially corre-sponding to an outer shape of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. Connection termi-pals 201 are arranged in a deep end of the hollow 213fl6'D~
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The alarm is stopped by the following circuit action when the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarhn apparatus giving the alarm is inserted through the opening in the main body 200 of the reset device.
The detecting switch 202 in the main body 200 of the reset device is pressed by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus, whereupon the power source in the main body 200 of the reset device applies the three voltage pulses to the connection terminals 201. The pulses applied to the connection terminals 201 are applied between the input terminal of pulse counter 50 and the ground through the external terms-pals AO of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus.
The pulse counter 50, upon counting the three pulses at the input terminal, outputs the voltage equal to or higher than the voltage Vref to the output 2130~fli terminal. Its logic construction is such that, with other numbers of pulses inputted, the voltage at the output terminal is substantially the same as the ground. Here, the voltage equal to or higher than the voltage Vref is outputted to the output terminal.
Subsequently, a circuit operation substantially the same as in the first embodiment is carried out.
That is, upon receipt from the pulse counter 50 of the voltage equal to or higher than the reference voltage Vref, the comparator 32 places the output terminal in "ON state" to place the control switch 33 in "ON state". Consequently, the potential at point (B) becomes substantially the same as the source voltage Vcc (i.e. high), thereby causing the output terminal of driver 8 to stop driving the light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10.
The period of time for maintaining the output terminal of comparator 32 in "ON state" is adjusted as in the first embodiment. ;
<Fourth Embodiment>
Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus attached in the wire mode according to the present invention.
In the drawing, the circuit block from the attach-ing wire 2 to the buzzer 10 is the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
The base terminal of transistor Q1 in the lock hold circuit 4 is connected to one of external termi-nals 40 for connection externally of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. The other external terminal 40 is grounded.
Operations of the main body 1 of this self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus will be described next.
The operations in (1) Normal State, (2) Passage through a ~ate,.and (3) Wire Breaking are the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
(4) Reset Operation:
A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus will be described.
The reset operation is effected by short-circuit-ing between the external terminals 40 of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of a reset device, for establishing the short circuit will be described with reference to Fig. 6A.
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alarm apparatus giving the alarm is inserted through the opening in the main body 300 of the reset device.
The short-circuit terminals 301 in the main body 300 bf the reset device short-circuit the external terminals 40 of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus to ground potential. Then, the potential at point (A) substantially corresponds to the ground, to place the collector terminal of transistor Q2 in the lock hold circuit 4 in the grounded state to cut the base current for transistor Q1. As a result, the transistor Q1 becomes "OFF state", which places the transistor Q2 also in "OFF state". Thus, the potential at point (B) becomes substantially the same as the source voltage Vcc (i.e. high), thereby causing the output terminal of dri ~er 8 to stop driving the light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10.
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In the drawing, the circuit block from the attach ing wire 2 to the buzzer 10 is the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
The base terminal of transistor Q1 in the lock hold circuit 4 is grounded through a magnetic sensor 50, for example, of the normally open lead switch type.
Operations of the main body 1 of this self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus will be described next.
The operations in (1) Normal State, (2) Passage through a Gate, and (3) Wire Breaking are the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
(4) Reset Operation: . w A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus will be described.
The reset operation is effected by placing a magnet or the like for forming a magnetic field close to the magnetic sensor 50 in the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of a .reset device for carrying out this operation will be described with reference to Fig. 6B.
Numeral 900 in Fig. 6B denotes a main body of the 213~~fl reset device. The main body 400 defines a hollow space having an opening substantially corresponding to an outer shape of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. A magnet 401 is disposed in a deep end of the hollow space, in a position corresponding to the magnetic sensor 50 in the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. The magnet 401 has an appropriate magnetic force to operate the magnetic sensor 50.
The alarm is stopped by the following circuit action when the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus giving the alarm is inserted through the opening in the main body 400 of the reset device.
The magnet 401 in the main body 400 of the reset device closes the magnetic sensor 50 in the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. As a ' result, the collector terminal of transistor Q2 in the lock hold circuit 4 is short-circuited to'ground potential. Then, substantially the same circuit operation as in the fourth embodiment takes place.
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Numeral 1 in Fig.~l denotes a main body of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus, with an external conductive wire 2 connected thereto through wire terminals 21 for use in connecting the alarm apparatus to a commodity. One of the wire terminals 21 is grounded, While the other is connected to an fl resona-for circuit 3 including a coil of inductance L1 and a - 9 - . .,.,:
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(1) Normal State:
An operation of the main body 1 of this self-sounding tag alarm apparatus remaining attached to a commodity such as an article of clothing will be described.
The fl resonator circuit 3 does not resonato in this state, and therefore a voltage at point (A) is substantially the same as ground potential. Thus, the transistor Q1 of the lock hold circuit 4 is in "OFF
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A potential at point (B) is substantially the same as the voltage of power source Vcc. The driver 8 connect-ed to paint (B) causes the light emitting diode 9~to emit light and the buzzer 10 to give a sound when.an input voltage to the driver 8 is "low". The light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10 are not driven when the input voltage to the driver 8 is "high". In the normal state, the input voltage to the driver 8 is "high", and hence the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus does not give an alarm.
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The fl resonator circuit 3 first resonates with the electromagnetic wave of frequency fl from the gate, and generates a voltage substantially proportional to inductance L1. Inductance L1 of this coil has a value to provide a voltage higher than base-emitter voltage VBE1 of transistor Q1 in the lock hold circuit 4.
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(3) Wire Breaking:
The self-sounding tag alarm apparatus 1 is at-tached to a commodity such as an article of clothing by means of the attaching wire 2. An operation of the apparatus upon breaking or detachment of the attaching wire 2 will be described.
One of the terminals of the fl resonator circuit 3 first becomes afloat from ground potential, to place , the transistors Q1 and Q2 of the lock hold circuit 4 in "ON state" The potential at point (B) is maintained "low" to give an alarm.
Even if the broken or detached attaching wire 2 is restored, the transistor Q2 of the lock hold circuit 4 cpnt~inues to supply current to the base of transistor Q1. Thus, the alarm can be canceled only by (4) Reset Operation described below.
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A reset operation will be described next, which is for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus as a result of (2) Passage through a Qate or (3) Wire Breaking described above.
The reset operation is effected by emitting the electromagnetic wave of frequency f2 to the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of.a reset device for emitting this electromagnetic ~ w wave will be described with reference to Fig. 2A.
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<Second Embodiment> ~
Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus attached in the wire mode accqrding to the~present invention.
In the drawing, the circuit block from the attach- ~' ing wire 2 to the buzzer 10 is the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
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(4) Reset Operation:
A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus will be described. .
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Subsequently, a circuit operation substantially the same as in the first embodiment is carried out, w .That is, since the voltage inputted is higher than the reference voltage Vref, the comparator 32 places its output terminal in "ON state" to place the control switch 33 in "ON state". Consequently, the potential at point (B) becomes substantially the same as the source voltage Vcc (i.e. high), thereby causing the output terminal of driver 8 to stop driving the light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10.
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<Third Embodiment>
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Operations of. the main body 1 of this self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus will be described next.
The operations in (1) Normal State, (2) Passage through a Gate, and (3) Wire Breaking are~the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described' again.
(4) Reset Operation:
A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus twill be described.
The reset operation is effected by applying three pulses of a predetermined voltage through the external ' terminals 40 to the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of a reset device~for applying the predetermined voltage will be descriL~ed with reference to Fig. ZB.
Numeral 200 in Fig. 2B denotes a main body of the reset device. The main body 200 contains a power source, not shown, for generating three pulses~of the predetermined voltage. The main body 200 defines a hollow space having an opening substantially corre-sponding to an outer shape of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. Connection termi-pals 201 are arranged in a deep end of the hollow 213fl6'D~
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The alarm is stopped by the following circuit action when the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarhn apparatus giving the alarm is inserted through the opening in the main body 200 of the reset device.
The detecting switch 202 in the main body 200 of the reset device is pressed by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus, whereupon the power source in the main body 200 of the reset device applies the three voltage pulses to the connection terminals 201. The pulses applied to the connection terminals 201 are applied between the input terminal of pulse counter 50 and the ground through the external terms-pals AO of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus.
The pulse counter 50, upon counting the three pulses at the input terminal, outputs the voltage equal to or higher than the voltage Vref to the output 2130~fli terminal. Its logic construction is such that, with other numbers of pulses inputted, the voltage at the output terminal is substantially the same as the ground. Here, the voltage equal to or higher than the voltage Vref is outputted to the output terminal.
Subsequently, a circuit operation substantially the same as in the first embodiment is carried out.
That is, upon receipt from the pulse counter 50 of the voltage equal to or higher than the reference voltage Vref, the comparator 32 places the output terminal in "ON state" to place the control switch 33 in "ON state". Consequently, the potential at point (B) becomes substantially the same as the source voltage Vcc (i.e. high), thereby causing the output terminal of driver 8 to stop driving the light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10.
The period of time for maintaining the output terminal of comparator 32 in "ON state" is adjusted as in the first embodiment. ;
<Fourth Embodiment>
Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing a self-sounding tag alarm apparatus attached in the wire mode according to the present invention.
In the drawing, the circuit block from the attach-ing wire 2 to the buzzer 10 is the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
The base terminal of transistor Q1 in the lock hold circuit 4 is connected to one of external termi-nals 40 for connection externally of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. The other external terminal 40 is grounded.
Operations of the main body 1 of this self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus will be described next.
The operations in (1) Normal State, (2) Passage through a ~ate,.and (3) Wire Breaking are the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
(4) Reset Operation:
A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus will be described.
The reset operation is effected by short-circuit-ing between the external terminals 40 of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of a reset device, for establishing the short circuit will be described with reference to Fig. 6A.
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alarm apparatus. Short-circuit terminals 301 are arranged in a deep end of the hollow space, in post-tions corresponding to the external terminals 40 of the self-sounding tag alaxm apparatus to short-circuit the external terminals 40.
The alarm is stopped by the following circuit action when the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag.
alarm apparatus giving the alarm is inserted through the opening in the main body 300 of the reset device.
The short-circuit terminals 301 in the main body 300 bf the reset device short-circuit the external terminals 40 of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus to ground potential. Then, the potential at point (A) substantially corresponds to the ground, to place the collector terminal of transistor Q2 in the lock hold circuit 4 in the grounded state to cut the base current for transistor Q1. As a result, the transistor Q1 becomes "OFF state", which places the transistor Q2 also in "OFF state". Thus, the potential at point (B) becomes substantially the same as the source voltage Vcc (i.e. high), thereby causing the output terminal of dri ~er 8 to stop driving the light emitting diode 9 and buzzer 10.
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In the drawing, the circuit block from the attach ing wire 2 to the buzzer 10 is the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
The base terminal of transistor Q1 in the lock hold circuit 4 is grounded through a magnetic sensor 50, for example, of the normally open lead switch type.
Operations of the main body 1 of this self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus will be described next.
The operations in (1) Normal State, (2) Passage through a Gate, and (3) Wire Breaking are the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.
(4) Reset Operation: . w A reset operation for canceling the alarm given by the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus will be described.
The reset operation is effected by placing a magnet or the like for forming a magnetic field close to the magnetic sensor 50 in the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. An outline of a .reset device for carrying out this operation will be described with reference to Fig. 6B.
Numeral 900 in Fig. 6B denotes a main body of the 213~~fl reset device. The main body 400 defines a hollow space having an opening substantially corresponding to an outer shape of the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. A magnet 401 is disposed in a deep end of the hollow space, in a position corresponding to the magnetic sensor 50 in the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. The magnet 401 has an appropriate magnetic force to operate the magnetic sensor 50.
The alarm is stopped by the following circuit action when the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus giving the alarm is inserted through the opening in the main body 400 of the reset device.
The magnet 401 in the main body 400 of the reset device closes the magnetic sensor 50 in the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus. As a ' result, the collector terminal of transistor Q2 in the lock hold circuit 4 is short-circuited to'ground potential. Then, substantially the same circuit operation as in the fourth embodiment takes place.
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(5) Reset Sequence for Normal Accounting:
A sequence of resetting the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus in a proper shopping action in which the commodity with the main body 1 of the alarm appara-tus is brought to a cashier' counter will be described.
Having received the commodity, the cashier places the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus in the first embodiment, along with the commodity, above the main body 100 of the reset device, and removes the attaching wire 2. In this state, the electromagnetic wave of frequency f2 emitted from the main body 100 of the reset device maintains the lock hold circuit 4 in "OFF state". Thus, an alarm is not given even if the attaching wire 2 is removed.
The attaching wire 2 is restored on the main;body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus now separat-ed, and the apparatus is stored in an appropriate' location. The main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is used repeatedly. The main body 1 is placed above the main body 100 of the reset device when attaching it to a next commodity In the second and third embodiments, the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus as attached to the commodity is inserted through the opening into the hollow~space of the main. body 200 of the reset 2130~~~
device. Then, the attaching wire 2 is detached. In this state, because of the predetermined voltage or pulses outputted from the main body 200 of the reset device, an alarm is not given even if the attaching wire 2 is removed.
The main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is used repeatedly as in the preceding embodiment. The main body 1 is inserted into the main body 200 of the reset device when attaching it to a next commodity.
~In the fourth embodiment:(and the fifth embodi-ment), the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm ' apparatus as attached to the commodity is inserted through the opening into the hollow space of the main body 300 (or 400) of the reset device. Then, the ' t attaching wire 2 is detached. In this state, the,main body 300 of the reset device short-circuits the exter-nal terminals 40 of the main body 1 of the self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus, while the main body 400 of the reset device actuates the magnetic sensor 50. Thus, an alarm is not given even if the attaching wire 2 is removed.
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The above embodiments have been described, exem plifying the main body of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus having an outer shape of a rectangular parallelopiped. The present invention is not limited to such a shape, but may employ various tag shapes.
Further, the invention is not limited to the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus of the electromagnetic induction coupling type, but is applicable also to a selfLSOUnding tag alarm apparatus of the microwave type .
Further, the present invention may be worked in the following modified form.
The first embodiment described hereinbefore,~for example, includes the resonator circuit 3 for detecting the electromagnetic wave of frequency fl to operate the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus, and the separate resonator circuit 30 for detecting the electromagnetic wave of frequency f2 to reset the main body 1 of the apparatus. The two resonator circuits may be integrated into a single resonator circuit.
That is, two types of burst signals comprising the same carrier frequency are used as a signal for operating the main body 1 and a signal for resetting the main 21~0~~~
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The present invention may be embodied in~other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, accordingly, refer-ence~should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification, as indicating the scope of the invention.
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A sequence of resetting the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus in a proper shopping action in which the commodity with the main body 1 of the alarm appara-tus is brought to a cashier' counter will be described.
Having received the commodity, the cashier places the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm appara-tus in the first embodiment, along with the commodity, above the main body 100 of the reset device, and removes the attaching wire 2. In this state, the electromagnetic wave of frequency f2 emitted from the main body 100 of the reset device maintains the lock hold circuit 4 in "OFF state". Thus, an alarm is not given even if the attaching wire 2 is removed.
The attaching wire 2 is restored on the main;body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus now separat-ed, and the apparatus is stored in an appropriate' location. The main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is used repeatedly. The main body 1 is placed above the main body 100 of the reset device when attaching it to a next commodity In the second and third embodiments, the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus as attached to the commodity is inserted through the opening into the hollow~space of the main. body 200 of the reset 2130~~~
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The main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus is used repeatedly as in the preceding embodiment. The main body 1 is inserted into the main body 200 of the reset device when attaching it to a next commodity.
~In the fourth embodiment:(and the fifth embodi-ment), the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm ' apparatus as attached to the commodity is inserted through the opening into the hollow space of the main body 300 (or 400) of the reset device. Then, the ' t attaching wire 2 is detached. In this state, the,main body 300 of the reset device short-circuits the exter-nal terminals 40 of the main body 1 of the self-sound-ing tag alarm apparatus, while the main body 400 of the reset device actuates the magnetic sensor 50. Thus, an alarm is not given even if the attaching wire 2 is removed.
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The first embodiment described hereinbefore,~for example, includes the resonator circuit 3 for detecting the electromagnetic wave of frequency fl to operate the main body 1 of the self-sounding tag alarm apparatus, and the separate resonator circuit 30 for detecting the electromagnetic wave of frequency f2 to reset the main body 1 of the apparatus. The two resonator circuits may be integrated into a single resonator circuit.
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The present invention may be embodied in~other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, accordingly, refer-ence~should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification, as indicating the scope of the invention.
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Claims (6)
1. A self-sounding tag alarm apparatus for use on a commodity to prevent shoplifting, said apparatus comprising:
a main housing;
coupling means for detachably attaching the main housing to the commodity;
alarm generating means mounted in said main housing for generating an alarm;
detecting means for detecting at least one of a signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing and removal of said coupling means;
reset signal input means on said main housing for having a reset signal applied thereto, said reset signal being provided externally of said main housing, said reset signal input means including a resonator circuit for detecting an electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being different from the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing, and a comparator, said comparator being enabled when an output of said resonator circuit exceeds a predetermined level; and reset signal generating means for generating the electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being a reset signal, said reset signal generating means including an oscillator coil disposed in a flat housing.
a main housing;
coupling means for detachably attaching the main housing to the commodity;
alarm generating means mounted in said main housing for generating an alarm;
detecting means for detecting at least one of a signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing and removal of said coupling means;
reset signal input means on said main housing for having a reset signal applied thereto, said reset signal being provided externally of said main housing, said reset signal input means including a resonator circuit for detecting an electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being different from the signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing, and a comparator, said comparator being enabled when an output of said resonator circuit exceeds a predetermined level; and reset signal generating means for generating the electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency, said electromagnetic wave of a predetermined frequency being a reset signal, said reset signal generating means including an oscillator coil disposed in a flat housing.
2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said coupling means comprises a wire for connecting said main housing to said commodity, and wherein said detecting means generates electrical signals in response to connection and disconnection of said wire to and from said main housing.
3. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said coupling means comprises a pin for connecting said main housing to said commodity, and wherein said detecting means generates electrical signals in response to connection and disconnection of said pin to and from said main housing.
4. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said coupling means comprises a clip for connecting said main housing to said commodity, and wherein said detecting means generates electrical signals in response to connection and disconnection of said clip to and from said main housing.
5. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said coupling means comprises an adhesive tape for connecting said main housing to said commodity, and wherein said detecting means generates electrical signals in response to connection and disconnection of said adhesive tape to and from said main housing.
6. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said detecting means includes a resonator circuit for detecting an electromagnetic wave which is said signal of a particular frequency produced externally of said main housing.
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