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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2008
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2003
Larry Canipe, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Steven V. Leone, Lake Worth, FL (US);
Dan Haberstich, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Larry Canipe, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Steven V. Leone, Lake Worth, FL (US);
Dan Haberstich, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Abstract
An electronic article surveillance (EAS) system including: an EAS device and an EAS range finder system for providing indication as to when the EAS device is within an operational distance from the EAS tag. The system may include a barcode scanner for providing an output having a distinct visible pattern when the operational distance is achieved. An energy source may be provided, and the EAS system may determine when the operational distance is achieved by detection of energy reflected from an article carrying the EAS tag.