WIRELESS BEACON TRACKING SYSTEM FOR MERCHANDISE SECURITY

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20170154508A1
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15428707

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Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise security systems and methods for displaying and protecting items of merchandise from theft. A merchandise security system and method according to the invention includes at least one wireless-enabled computing device having a unique media access control (MAC) address and a wireless beacon tracking system including a plurality of nodes positioned within a display area. The plurality of nodes are operable for obtaining the MAC address and signal strength of the wireless-enabled computing device and for determining a location of the wireless-enabled computing device. The wireless beacon tracking system further includes a server operably associated with the plurality of nodes for providing a notification relating to a change in the location of the wireless-enabled computing device relative to a home location.

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INVUE SECURITY PRODUCTS INC9201 BAYBROOK LANE CHARLOTTE NC 28277

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Grant, Jeffrey A Charlotte, US 183 2573
Taylor, Gary A Fort Mill, US 111 1038

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