Patent ID: 7936267

Claim:
A theft protection system for an electronic device, comprising: an electrical cable with a coupling connector for coupling to a corresponding coupling connector of the device; a housing separate from the device; means for alarming which is accommodated by the housing, the means for alarming being connected to the cable, the means for alarming comprising means for detection which are adapted and able to detect an interruption of an electrical cable connection via the cable with the coupling connector to the corresponding coupling connector of the device, the means for alarming also comprising means for signaling configured to generate an alarm signal when the interruption is detected, wherein the housing is provided with means for fastening for a firm and reliable manually releasable mechanical attachment of the housing to a fixed object, the means for fastening comprise said electrical cable and a cable through-feed on the housing for far receiving a loop of the cable around the fixed object to form said attachment, and the electrical cable coupling connector connects to a standard data port of the electronic device.