Managing foreign RFID tags within a secured area involves use of a first RFID portal system to read tag data from an RFID tag present within a first portal zone. A processing device associated with the first RFID portal system is used to determine whether the RFID tag is entering the secured area. The determination is based on an evaluation of a direction of travel of the RFID tag through the first portal zone. Responsive to determining that the RFID tag is in fact entering the secured area, one or more operations are performed to cause a first tag value corresponding to the tag data to be added into a safe to exit (STE) list.

Systems and methods for operating a Unified Security Device (USD). The methods comprise: receiving an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) interrogation signal with an antenna of the USD; processing the EAS interrogation signal using a processor unit of the USD; using the processor unit to generate an EAS response signal that emulates a response signal produced by an Acousto-Magnetic (AM) type of EAS security tag, in response to the EAS interrogation signal; and communicating the EAS response signal from the USD.

A combination of a media display and an electronic article surveillance (EAS) detection system is provided for use with an RF security tag, the combination comprising: a base for retaining a power supply, housing a system controller and each of the media display and the EAS such that the media display is proximate the EAS, the media display including a plurality of LCD screens, an at least one electrical line in electrical communication with the power supply and the plurality of LCD screens; the EAS including a transceiver, and an at least one RF antenna that is an emitter and an at least one RF antenna that is a receiver or an at least one RF antenna that is a combination emitter and receiver, the RF antennae in electronic communication with the transceiver; and a physical shield, the physical shield located between at least the plurality of LCD screens and the RF antennae of the EAS detection system.

Managing foreign RFID tags within a secured area involves use of a first RFID portal system to read tag data from an RFID tag present within a first portal zone. A processing device associated with the first RFID portal system is used to determine whether the RFID tag is entering the secured area. The determination is based on an evaluation of a direction of travel of the RFID tag through the first portal zone. Responsive to determining that the RFID tag is in fact entering the secured area, one or more operations are performed to cause a first tag value corresponding to the tag data to be added into a safe to exit (STE) list.

Systems and methods for operating a pedestal of an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system. The methods comprise: capturing at least one first image or video by a camera coupled to the pedestal; analyzing the at least one first image or video to detect a person's presence and determine the person's location relative to the camera; determining a first beam pointing direction for the pedestal based on results of the analysis of the at least one first image or video; and steering a read beam of the pedestal in accordance with the first beam pointing direction so that a main lobe of the pedestal's antenna field pattern covers a first area of an interrogation zone.

There are disclosed monitoring and advanced asset recovery devices and systems (MAARS). In an embodiment, a MAARS device includes a housing, a circuit board fixedly attached to the housing, affixed to the circuit board is a processor/microcontroller/minicomputer, electronic components to support the microcontroller, sensor modules, wireless modules, a power source, and an antenna. Each of the microcontroller, electronic components, sensor modules, wireless modules, and power source form an integrated circuit and are in communication with one another. The monitoring and advanced asset recovery device is configured to be installed inside a container where the device will measure and monitor a number of variables to determine the status, condition, and location of the container. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

A combination of a media display and an electronic article surveillance (EAS) detection system is provided for use with an RF security tag, the combination comprising: a base for retaining a power supply, housing a system controller and each of the media display and the EAS such that the media display is proximate the EAS, the media display including a plurality of LCD screens, an at least one electrical line in electrical communication with the power supply and the plurality of LCD screens; the EAS including a transceiver, and an at least one RF antenna that is an emitter and an at least one RF antenna that is a receiver or an at least one RF antenna that is a combination emitter and receiver, the RF antennae in electronic communication with the transceiver; and a physical shield, the physical shield located between at least the plurality of LCD screens and the RF antennae of the EAS detection system.

The invention relates to an access control system for use in restricted areas (400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) and industrial environments comprising at least one controlled electrostatic field sensor (100) connected to at least one antenna (1); wherein said antenna (1) is configured as a single electrode, such that said sensor (100) measures the disturbances in the electrostatic field around said antenna (1) in a particular direction, and wherein the controlled electrostatic field sensor (100) is configured for detecting a disturbance in the electrostatic field generated by its own antenna (1). The sensor (100) is connected to a control device (40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90).

Disclosed is a system for detecting information of assets stored in communication tags and communicating assets information over a communication network. The system includes a bi-directional communication reader and a server. The bi-directional communication reader has at least one antenna with associated signal strength and antenna number. The bi-directional communication reader processes the received assets information from the communication tags. The server includes a database for storing asset information and further the server communicates with the bi-directional communication reader. The server stores asset information using a software application. The software application includes a front end application module for configuration, an event module, a back end application module and a communication module. The front end application module configured to receive at least one operational mode from a user. The operational mode relates to setting of operation of the bi-directional communication reader. The event module reads the asset information from the database and alerts the user if a certain event occurs. The event module sets a specific rule that triggers an event. Further the back end application module configures the bi-directional communication reader as per the selected operational mode to process the required information from the communication tags read by the bi-directional communication reader. The communication module receives processed assets information from the communication tags via the bi-directional communication reader from the specific antenna. Further, the communication module communicates the processed assets information over the communication network via a proprietary protocol.

The present disclosure relates to security tags for an electronic article surveillance system deployed in a retail environment. The security tag is a single piece security tag that comprises a tack housing and a tag housing connected by a beam. The beam is enabled to house one or more antenna elements that is electrically connected with one or more electronic components housed within the tag housing. Alternatively, one or more antenna elements can be housed within the tack housing, wherein engagement of the tack housing with the tag housing enables the one or more antenna elements to receive electrical signals from the one or more electronic components via a tack.