Master key identification and feedback system
US9558236B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/301624
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A key model identification and feedback system includes a key identification housing, a master key receiving aperture, a master key identifier, a processor in communication with the master key identifier, and a feedback module. The processor is configured to access a database defining a plurality of known key models, compare the physical characteristics of the master key with physical characteristics of the known key models in the database to identify a model of the master key, and communicate the model of the master key to the feedback module coupled to the key identification housing. The feedback module, responsive to the communication from the processor, outputs an indication of the model of the master key and directions to a location remote from the key identification housing where a key blank having the same model of the master key is available for duplicating the master key.
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