Re: Merchandize Security

Thanks Saga. That's the exact info I got after contacting some
"anti-shoplifting device" dealers in my area.

"Saga" <antiSpam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> The technology is called RFID. Google this for more info, or visit here:
>
> http://www.aimglobal.org/technologies/rfid/
>
> From what I have seen, at this time the security consists of the beep
> going off if the rfid tag has not been disabled.Most cash registers have
> a
> pad that emits magnetic waves that "burn" the tag, completely disabling
> it.
> No connection to any POS system actually exists, but as a technology,
> RFID
> does allow for this. When the tag is hit with a radio wave (emitted by
> the
> pylons) it transmits an id. For now this id is only used internally by
> the pylons.
> Normally, if the id is returned (any id) the pylon sounds off the alarm.
>
> In the future though, the idea is for the tag to transmit other
> information and
> have the receiving end hooked up to an inventory system (or POS) so that
> the item can be "processed" further as needed.
>
> This present a whle new paradign and controversy, but I would
> digress<g>.
>
> Again, I have not seen any rfid tags doing this yet.
>
> HTH
> Saga
>
>
> "Joe O" <jp3BlessNoSpam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:ObrST6g7FHA.2012@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I wrote a POS system (in VB) targeted for small to medium range retail
> > stores. The system works very well and most of the users are
> > satisfied. Now
> > some of the users are asking for "merchandize security" to be
> > incorporated
> > into the system. By "merchandize security" I mean items are tagged and
> > a
> > beep goes off if someone tries to (shoplift) take an unpaid item
> > outside the
> > store. Excuse my terminology but I have no better idea how to explain
> > this.
> > Does anyone know how this security thing works... Is there a system
> > that can
> > be incorporated into a VB app? Pointers and URL will be appreciated...
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> >
>
>


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