SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING RANGE OF AN ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

摘要

An electronic article surveillance (EAS) system (104) including: an EAS device and an EAS range finder system (108) for providing indication as to when the EAS device is within an operational distance from the EAS tag. The system may include a barcode scanner (102) for providing an output having a distinct visible partern when the operational distance is achieved. An energy source may be provided, and the EAS system (104) may determine when the operational distance is achieved by detection of energy reflected from an article carrying the EAS tag.