Automatic configuration of new or replacement eas network devices
CA 2587562 C · Owner: Adt Services Gmbh · Inventors: Tribbey, Scott Alan; Fallin, David B.; Ramos, Jose
Overview
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A system and an analogous method which automatically configures electronic article surveillance (EAS) devices coupled to a network includes a server , coupled to the network. The server may include software or hardware which (1) listens on a specified port for connection requests from at least one coupled EAS network device; (2) accepts the connection request from at least one coupled EAS network device; (3) queries at least one coupled EAS network device for information relating to at least one EAS network device; and (4) configures at least one coupled EAS network device based upon the information received from at least one EAS network device.
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- Filed November 16, 2005 and granted January 12, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 16, 2025.
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