Anti-theft storage bag and key

Abstract

An anti-theft storage bag and key system is disclosed that can securely hold personal belongings of a user and be effective in not only preventing theft of belongings but also being able to track the location of the bag, among other advantages. The anti-theft storage bag and key system can include one or more compartments for storing one or more items, one or more motion sensors, and one or more speakers. In addition, the anti-theft storage bag and key system can include a controller in communication with the one or more motion sensors and the one or more speakers, wherein the controller is adapted to detect proximity of the key relative to the bag, and upon detecting movement of the bag and proximity of the key, outputting an audible notification via the one or more speakers.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An anti-theft storage vessel and key system, comprising:
 one or more compartments for storing one or more items;   one or more motion sensors;   one or more speakers; and   a controller in communication with the one or more motion sensors and one or more speakers, wherein the controller is adapted to detect proximity of the key relative to the vessel, and upon detecting movement of the vessel and proximity of the key, outputting an audible notification via the one or more speakers.   
     
     
         2 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of  claim 1 , wherein the vessel outputs the audible notification upon detecting that the key is not within a pre-defined proximity relative to the vessel upon detecting movement of the vessel. 
     
     
         3 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of  claim 1 , wherein the vessel further comprises a docking station. 
     
     
         4 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of  claim 1 , wherein the docking station comprises a cut-out region for securely docking the key with the docking station. 
     
     
         5 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of the  claim 1 , wherein the vessel includes a status indicator secured thereto in order to provide an alert to a user with respect to the status of the key or the bag. 
     
     
         6 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of the  claim 5 , wherein the status indicator includes visual indicia to indicate whether the bag is armed or disarmed. 
     
     
         7 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of  claim 1 , further comprising a wristband for securing the key thereto. 
     
     
         8 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of  claim 7 , wherein the wristband further includes a partial enclosure for partially encasing the key. 
     
     
         9 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of  claim 4 , wherein the docking station is disposed within the vessel. 
     
     
         10 . The anti-theft storage vessel and key system of  claim 4 , wherein the cut-out region includes an upper region and side regions substantially shaped in the same configuration as the key. 
     
     
         11 . The anti-theft storage vessel of  claim 1 , wherein the proximity of the key relative to the vessel is predefined by a geographic radius. 
     
     
         12 . The anti-theft storage vessel of  claim 1 , wherein the vessel is comprised of at least one of: a bag, luggage, suitcase, briefcase, purse, wallet, container, or backpack. 
     
     
         13 . An anti-theft storage bag and key system, comprising:
 one or more compartments for storing one or more items within the bag;   one or more motion sensors affixed to the bag;   one or more speakers affixed to the bag; and   a controller affixed to the bag and in communication with the one or more motion sensors and one or more speakers, wherein the controller is adapted to detect whether the key is outside of a pre-defined proximity relative to the bag, and upon detecting the key outside of the pre-defined proximity relative to the bag and a movement of the bag, transmitting a notification to one or more users.   
     
     
         14 . The anti-theft storage bag and key system of  claim 13 , wherein the bag comprises a first network device in communication with a second network device of the key. 
     
     
         15 . The anti-theft storage bag and key system of  claim 13 , further comprises an adjustable wristband for holding the key. 
     
     
         16 . The anti-theft storage bag and key system of  claim 13 , wherein the bag further comprises a docking port adapted to secure, charge, and communicate with the key. 
     
     
         17 . The anti-theft storage bag and key system of  claim 16 , wherein the docking port is disposed within an interior compartment of the bag. 
     
     
         18 . The anti-theft storage bag and key system of  claim 13 , wherein the bag further comprises an indicator on its exterior surface, wherein the indicator is adapted to visually or audibly indicate a status of the bag or the key. 
     
     
         19 . The anti-theft storage bag and key system of  claim 18 , wherein the indicator comprises a pair of openings adapted to receive a strap therethrough, thereby securing the indicator to the bag. 
     
     
         20 . An anti-theft storage container and key system, comprising:
 a storage container comprising one or more compartments for storing one or more items;   the storage container further comprising one or more motion or mobility sensors for detecting movement of the storage container; and   the storage container further comprising a controller affixed to the bag and in communication with the one or more motion or mobility sensors, wherein the controller is adapted to detect whether the key is outside of a pre-defined distance relative to the bag, and upon detecting the key outside of the pre-defined distance relative to the bag and a movement of the bag, transmitting a notification to one or more users.