Portable Theft Deterrent Device With Lock Detection Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current theft and tampering-deterrent devices for portable devices are ineffective, inflexible, and unreliable, often failing to alert users in a timely manner and lacking universal applicability across different types of portable devices.

Innovation Solution

A portable theft deterrent device featuring a lock detection mechanism with a keypad that enables and disables the lock detection mechanism via a correct key code, coupled with a first active circuit that detects interruptions in electrical flow and provides alerts, allowing for secure anchoring and remote monitoring of devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If theft deterrent devices are made large in size to provide suitable protection, then security effectiveness is improved, but portability and convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity effectivenessVSAvoidportability and convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The theft deterrent device is designed with universal applicability to protect multiple types of portable devices (electronic devices, bags, luggage, vehicles). The lock detection mechanism can be coupled to different electrical paths of various devices through connectors, making the security solution versatile without requiring device-specific large structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces bulky mechanical security structures with an electrical detection system. The lock detection mechanism uses electrical circuits and connectors to detect tampering through interruption of electrical flow, eliminating the need for large mechanical locks or physical barriers while maintaining security effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If current theft deterrent devices are used, then some security function is provided, but timeliness of alert and reliability deteriorate because they fail to alert users in a timely manner

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity functionVSAvoidtimeliness of alert

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The lock detection mechanism incorporates a feedback system that immediately detects electrical path interruptions and sends real-time alerts to users through connected portable devices. This closed-loop feedback ensures users are notified instantly of tampering attempts, eliminating the time delay present in conventional deterrent devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes electrical connections and detection circuits in advance before theft occurs. The lock detection mechanism is pre-configured with connectors and electrical paths that are ready to immediately detect and report tampering, enabling rapid response without delay.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If theft deterrent devices are designed for specific device types, then security effectiveness is improved, but adaptability and universal applicability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity effectivenessVSAvoiduniversal applicability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The lock detection mechanism is designed with multiple connectors and electrical paths that can interface with various device types including electronic devices, bags, luggage, and vehicles. This universal design maintains security effectiveness across different applications without requiring device-specific customization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs dynamic adaptability through configurable electrical connections that can be coupled to different devices as needed. The lock detection mechanism can be selectively connected to various electrical paths depending on the device being protected, providing flexible universal applicability while maintaining consistent security performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device effectively alerts users to tampering or theft attempts, providing reliable protection for a wide range of portable devices through secure anchoring and remote notification, enhancing security and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

the first active circuit detects an interruption in the electrical flow in the electrical path, the lock detection mechanism provides an alert

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical flow detection: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS9228378B1Theft deterrent device and method of use

Publication Date: 2016.01.05 PERSEUS MICRO LOGIC

AI summary

A portable theft deterrent device is disclosed. The theft deterrent device comprises a lock detection mechanism. The lock detection mechanism includes a plurality of connectors and an opening therethrough. The lock detection mechanism includes a keypad. The keypad enables and disables the lock detection mechanism when a correct key code is entered. The lock detection mechanism includes a first active circuit therein coupled to the plurality of connectors. Wherein when the lock detection mechanism is coupled to an electrical path via at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and the first active circuit detects an interruption in the electrical flow in the electrical path, the lock detection mechanism provides an alert.