Patent ID: 6111504
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: G06F,G08B

Abstract:
A system for securing electrical equipment of a given serial number designation and for the recovery of such equipment if stolen, comprising:a microprocessor within said electrical equipment controlling its operation and provided with said serial number designation by the manufacturer thereof;a data entry device inputting a security code into said microprocessor when said electrical equipment is first obtained and power is applied;a database of inputted security codes and owner provided identification information corresponding to the serial number designation for each such equipment in the system;a motion detector for sensing a disconnection of such operating power to said electrical equipment and for developing a control signal upon further sensing of a physical movement of said equipment;first means coupling said control signal to said microprocessor to disable said electrical equipment in response to the further sensing of said physical movement;second means for retrieving said serial number designation from said microprocessor; andthird means for comparing said retrieved serial number designation and the owner identification information provided with corresponding identification information provided by the possessor of such equipment.