Electronic key device utilizing user input to facilitate access by authorized persons
US10643414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/68
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments relate to the processing of information associated with a user of a portable electronic key to limit use of the key by unauthorized persons. The portable electronic key includes an input device configured to receive user input information from a holder of the key. A user verification procedure is performed based on the user input information. The user input information can include biometric information associated with the holder of the key. The user verification procedure includes a determination that the user input information corresponds to authorized user information stored in a memory of the key. Based in part on execution of the user verification procedure, the portable electronic key can be configured to initiate an unlocking event at an entry point.
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