Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention there is provided an apparatus for deactivating electronic article surveillance tags comprising a deactivation coil (132), a capacitor (118), charging means for charging the capacitor (118) to a predetermined level, and an electronic switch (130) connected to the capacitor (118) and the deactivation coil (132) so that when the switch (130) is open the capacitor (118) can be charged by the charging means and when the switch (130) is closed the capacitor (118) can discharge through the deactivation coil (132).
Abstract:
A reusable EAS tag that is detachable from an article by placing the EAS tag in proximity to a detaching device is provided. The tag includes an energy coupler, a micro-actuator, and a clamping mechanism. The detaching device transmits a signal to the EAS tag to signal detachment, which is received by the energy coupler. The energy coupler converts the energy from the transmitted signal to electrical energy and delivers the electrical energy to the actuator. The actuator converts the electrical energy to mechanical energy to actuate the clamping mechanism and release the tag's locking or clamping mechanism for removal of the tag from the article to which it is attached.