CPC G08B 13/1454 (2013.01) [A47F 5/00 (2013.01); A47F 7/00 (2013.01); E05B 73/0011 (2013.01); G08B 13/1409 (2013.01); G08B 13/1463 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A security system for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the security system comprising:
a bracket configured to be attached to a rear surface of an item of merchandise;
a bracket assembly comprising a plurality of bracket arms configured to engage the bracket and each configured to engage a respective side of the item of merchandise;
a sensor configured to releasably engage the bracket, the sensor configured to be removed from the bracket while the bracket and the plurality of bracket arms remain attached to the item of merchandise;
a connector configured to removably engage an input port of the item of merchandise and configured to be in electrical communication with the sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect unauthorized removal of the sensor or the connector from the item of merchandise;
a lock mechanism housed by the sensor and configured to releasably lock the bracket and the sensor so as to prevent removal of the sensor from the bracket; and
a key configured to unlock the lock mechanism to facilitate removal of the sensor from the bracket.
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