Electronic equipment point-of-sale activation to avoid theft
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Oct 2, 2007
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Jun 23, 2005
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Dec 14, 2004
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Dec 17, 2003
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In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device is displayed for purchase by a user and includes a controller and a protected area for storing a key and a bar code associated with and for identifying the device including a password unique to the device, wherein upon purchase of the device, the password is compared to the key and upon successful activation thereof, the device is activated, otherwise, the device is rendered inoperable.
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