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Electronic memory key

US8328092B1 · kind B1 · utility

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25References

32Claims

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Assignee

Sypris Electronics, LLC · US

Inventors

Douglas Paul Robinson · Tampa, US
Robert James McCanney · Clearwater, US
Michael Edward Krawczyk · Tampa, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 22, 2008
Grant date	Dec 11, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06K19/07743
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic memory key is described. The key includes internal memory and contact points on an exemplary flat and annular surface with a mechanical fastening mechanism to securely affix the key to a device interface. Corresponding contacts are provided on the device to electronically communicate the key to device.

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