ES1240041U - Anti-theft device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Anti-theft device, characterized in that it comprises a portable base (1) with a communication device (2) of one or more short-range standards configured to connect with at least one receiver (3) attached to an object and to activate an alarm (5) if a receiver (3) moves more than a predetermined distance. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Anti-theft device

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE

The present invention relates to an anti-theft device that reduces the risk of theft of personal and valuables, providing the user or owner with knowledge of the distance they are.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

Every day millions of people forget their most precious belongings when it may be too late to recover them. Belongings that sometimes paid thousands of euros for them and that, such as mobiles, computers, tablets, etc. They contain valuable and sometimes unrecoverable information and data. On other occasions, they are personal objects with lower economic value, but whose loss causes disorders (documentation ...) or that have sentimental value.

It is known in the state of the art the existence of labels and magnetic codes or NFCs that are placed on some products. This system warns when a third party passes them through arches located at the entrance of a commercial premises if they have not been deactivated before, for example during the payment of the amount.

This system requires a series of static equipment, the arches, that delimit the border that cannot be crossed. However, this system is not viable for personal items since the border would be mobile with the person.

The applicant does not know any equipment similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

A nvenc n consse in a spos vo an ur o. Us eren es varan is solving the problems indicated.

The invention results in a wireless system, with Bluetooth or similar technology, which allows to identify a specific object in which a receiver formed by a Tag device, chip or similar device is placed and that emits an audible alarm signal, by vibration or bright to warn the user of the remoteness of the object. A radius from which the object cannot be extracted without being known by the owner is defined according to the designed scope. This radio, in some technologies, can be regulated by software. You can also define different radios for different situations or types of objects. The device allows to keep the objects so indicated always within a predetermined distance of security that is considered appropriate (for example 1 or 2 m). The preset distance can in turn be adjustable or depend on the position of the user, defining one or more safe areas such as housing or workplace.

The anti-theft device comprises a portable base with a communication device of one or more short-range standards configured to connect with at least one receiver attached to an object and to activate an alarm if one of the receivers moves more than a predetermined distance, preferably adjustable.

Preferably, the base is capable of recognizing which receiver causes alarm activation. This way you can issue a specific alarm (combination of sounds or lights) or indicate on the screen which receiver or object has moved away.

If the base has a geolocator, the default distance can be made dependent on the position of the base detected by the geolocator.

The way to associate the receivers with the user's specific base can be by a mobile application, from a configurator of the base itself or by a code reader present in the receivers. For example, each receiver can be made to have a unique passive NFC identifier that also There are several years that allow us to recognize the connection via communication equipment.

Other variants can be seen in the rest of the memory.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figure is included.

Figure 1: Scheme of the elements that form the invention in an exemplary embodiment, where the receivers are attached to a mobile phone case and a key ring.

EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described briefly as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The embodiment shown in Figure 1 comprises a portable base (1), with a communication device (2), such as a transceiver. The communication device (2) can follow any type of short range standard, for example Bluetooth, ZigBee or ultra-wide band (UWB). In any case, you can choose another type of standard with a greater range if you want to cover a large area. In addition, some of these methods are more effective in finding out the distance between elements so they are more preferred.

The base (1) is capable of communicating with one or more receivers (3), which are fixed in two personal or valuable objects (4) to be protected. The form of fixation will generally be by adhesive, but it is not relevant and will also depend on the type of object (4). Each receiver (3) will have a unique identification code.

The base (1) will communicate with the receivers (3) continuously, and will detect when one of them moves away and the communication is lost. The base (1) has an alarm, prncpamen e sonora, v ra ora o vsua, which goes away when this loss of communication occurs.

If desired, the base (1) may comprise a different alarm signal according to the receiver code (3). It is also possible to have a screen (6) on the base (1) to identify the receiver (3) that has left the coverage area of the communication equipment (2).

In some embodiment the communication equipment (2) may be able to communicate in two or more standards with different scopes. For example, if a geolocator (6), GPS or other type is added, "safe" areas can be defined as the dwelling. Likewise, but it is less preferred, the communication equipment (2) can detect the presence of a "secure" home WiFi network or another method to recognize the secure area. A less preferred option is the presence of a button on the base (1) to deactivate the alarms.

When the base (1) detects that it is in that safe area, it automatically increases the reach of the communication equipment (2) to allow the objects (4) to be further away. Likewise, some special modes of operation can be arranged:

a) Detect if the object (4) has been left in the house, so that the alarm (5) does not jump if the loss of communication occurs when leaving a safe area. For example, the key to a vehicle can be left at home if it is not going to be used.

b) Issue a minor alarm signal, as a reminder of the objects (4) that may be necessary when leaving home. For example, notify that the keys of the address or the portfolio have been left.

The first connection between the base (1) and a receiver (3) can be coordinated in several ways, usually by means of a "capture" button and bringing the receiver (3) closer to the base (1). For this, the receiver (3) and the base (1) can have an NFC system, the receiver (3) being passive, a QR code or directly a code that can be entered manually or by means of an external device such as an application Mobile (App) or from the computer.

From that moment on, each time the receiver (3) is within the radius of action of the base (1), it will recognize it and initiate surveillance.

Active equipment will require its power supply, usually by a rechargeable battery or battery with a charge indicator. It can also be a button to reduce the volume required.

The invention allows the user to be informed of the removal of their belongings to protect against theft.

Claims (1)

1- Anti-theft device, characterized in that it comprises a portable base (1) with a communication device (2) of one or more short-range standards configured to connect with at least one receiver (3) attached to an object and to activate a alarm (5) if a receiver (3) moves more than a predetermined distance. 2- Anti-theft device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (1) is configured to recognize the receiver (3) that causes the alarm to be activated (5). 3- Anti-theft device according to claim 1, characterized in that the preset distance is adjustable. 4- Anti-theft device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (1) has a geolocator (6). 5- Anti-theft device according to claim 4, characterized in that the predetermined distance depends on the position of the base (1) detected by the geolocator (6). 6- Anti-theft device according to claim 1, characterized in that each receiver (3) has a unique passive NFC identifier.