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History for Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) (history as of 08/27/2009 17:11:10)

 Electronic Article Surveillance, or EAS, is a method that is used to prevent loss caused by shoplifting. this system uses a combination of security tags or labels that are affixed to the retail items and detection systems placed at the exits of the store. When a retail item basses by the sensor, an alarm may be sounded. 

  • Radio-frequency systems (RF)

  • Acousto-magnetic systems

  • Magnetic systems

  • Microwave systems

  

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