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Identification module for key making machine

US10301844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2017
Grant dateMay 28, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/300952
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An identification module is disclosed for use in a key making machine. The identification module may have a key receiving assembly configured to receive only a shank of an existing key. The identification module may also have a tip guide, configured to receive a tip of the shank of the existing key. The tip guide may have a slot that exposes a tip end of the shank. The identification module may also have an imaging assembly configured to capture an image of the tip end through the slot.

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