| 摘要 |
The invention provides a method of controlling access to an object ( 16 ), such as a product for sale. The object ( 16 ) or its packaging ( 110 ) is secured, for example to a sales console ( 12,68 ) by use of connecting means ( 26 ). The connecting means ( 26 ) are either capable of release by a chosen external or internal signal or capable of release by activating remote activating means ( 18 ). An internal signal may be provided after expiration of a predetermined period. An external signal may be provided by proximity. Remote activation means ( 18 ) may be provided by a password or energy such as a magnetic force. The invention also provides novel packaging ( 110 ) for an object ( 16 ). Packaging ( 110 ) is adapted to secure the object ( 16 ) by connecting means ( 26 ) capable of release by remote activation. Also provided is a security vending system having security vending means, such as a sale console ( 68 ) or a cable ( 48 ) or a sale hanger ( 108 ). The security system also has connecting means ( 72, 74 ) capable of release by a chosen internal or external signal or by remote activation. The connecting means ( 72, 74 ) may have an intelligent element ( 94 ), which may reside in the security means, in the object ( 16 ), or partly in one and partly in the other.
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