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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7380122 | Fixed pin array identification apparatus and method What is disclosed herein is an identification apparatus comprising an array of conductive pins fixed onto a base component placed onto a primary device and in communication therewith. A set of shaped identifiers having a plurality of holes through which respective p... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7158008 | Electronic key system and method The present invention provides an electronic key system including an electrical/electronic key-like device and an electrical/electronic key receptacle capable of receiving a contactless type, contact type, or both types of key-like devices. The present invention fur... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140214 | Electro-mechanical cylinder lock-key combination with optical code An electromechanical cylinder lock-key combination includes a cylinder housing and a cylinder core rotatably arranged in the cylinder housing and having a key-way for receiving a key. A plurality of key actuated moveable blocking elements block the rotation of the c... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138903 | Lock module using colored light rays to identify the application of an accurate key A lock module includes a transmitting module to continuously transmit multiple colored light rays, a key adapted to be inserted into the keyhole of the lock and having multiple colored optical lenses each permitting a specific colored light ray to pass therethrough ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7073711 | Mobile handheld code reader and print scanner system and method A scanner section of a reader/scanner device that scans and stores biometric data of an individual with a biometric scanner section. A reader section reads and stores machine readable code data with a code reading section. The machine readable code can be associated... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7075409 | Apparatus and method for a valet key based passive security system A control system for vehicle devices uses an access control device to specify an identification datum, which is used by a control module to modify operation of a set of vehicle devices and functions of such devices. The control module can either disable access to th... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7051561 | Electronic lock A mortise lockset apparatus (10) that includes a retractable bolt (20) movably supported within a case (12). A handle (18) is pivotally supported on a hub (16) supported in the case, the hub being operably connected to the retracta... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7050603 | Watermark encoded video, and related methods Watermarks in video signals or the accompanying audio track are used to associate video objects in a video sequence with object specific actions or information. A video object refers to a spatial and temporal portion of a video signal that depicts a recognizable obj... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045763 | Object-recognition lock An object-recognition lock and method for operation thereof. According to one embodiment, the object-recognition lock comprises a scanner, the scanner generating at least one image signal indicative of a surface texture of an object. A controller is communicatively ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044814 | Main switch apparatus of small watercraft A main switch apparatus of a small watercraft is provided. The main switch apparatus of a small watercraft having a main switch. The main switch apparatus includes a plurality of keys, each for operating the main switch, each assigned a different user ID information... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7034655 | Keypad module and method for electronic access security and keyless entry of a vehicle The present invention is a keypad module for a vehicle. The keypad module includes a housing having a front side, a back side, and side members, the front side having a flange adapted for mounting to a vehicle, a plurality of buttons operatively connected to the hou... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7010421 | Wireless ignition kill switch controlled by a security system A method of protecting an asset having engine which includes the steps of providing a kill switch cooperating with the engine on the asset, providing a communications receiver connected to the kill switch, providing a security system having a security panel for a pr... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6998731 | Electronic automotive anti-theft device An electronic automotive anti-theft device that prevents unintentional operation. The anti-theft device includes a lock pin for engaging and disengaging at least one of a movable member of a steering mechanism and a movable member of a driving mechanism in an automo... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6975202 | Electronic key system, apparatus and method A system, apparatus and method for using an electronic key to open electronic locking devices is provided. With the system, apparatus and method, a key code is sent to a user's wireless communication device and is later used to open a corresponding locking device. T... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972660 | System and method for using biometric data for providing identification, security, access and access records Disclosed are systems and methods which determine, to a desired level of certainty, the identities of each individual granted access to an area, room, container, and/or good or service using biometric data. A plurality of access points may be networked to provide ac... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6960991 | Electronically tested high-security coding and decoding device The invention relates to an electronically tested high-security coder/decoder device, comprising a key (1) consisting of a mechanically produced code, a body with integrated interpretation and actuation unit (2) and an electronic processing device (... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6885284 | Fixed pin array identification apparatus and method An identification apparatus comprises an array of conductive pins fixed onto a base component placed onto a primary device and in communication therewith. A set of shaped identifiers has a plurality of holes through which respective pins on the array of fixed pins p... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6848314 | Data receiving device for use in an impulse-based data transmission system A device (10) for receiving date transmitted as impulses through an input transmission body (16) is provided. The device (10) has a vibration sensitive transducer (50) which constitutes part of a floating mass assembly (40) with a ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6838975 | Retractable pin array identification apparatus and method An identification apparatus comprising an array of retractable conductive pins on a base component placed onto a primary device and in communication therewith. A set of shaped identifiers have a plurality of holes through which respective pins on the array of retrac... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6784871 | Ultrasonic security system for personal computer An ultrasonic security system for personal computer comprises a touch-panel section, a lock section, and a key section. The touch-panel section comprises a nonpiezoelectric plate, at least one transducer-unit, and a signal analyzer. The transducer-unit consists of a... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6750755 | Retractable pin array identification apparatus and method An identification apparatus and method comprising an array of retractable pins in association with a housing attached to a base component through which each pin individually passes. The apparatus is attached to a primary device and in communication therewith. Each r... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6696970 | Retractable pin array identification apparatus and method What is disclosed herein is an identification apparatus and method comprising an array of retractable pins in association with a housing attached to a base component through which each pin individually passes. The apparatus is attached to a primary device... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6483424 | Electronic lock and key apparatus and method In one preferred embodiment, an electronic key, including: a housing; unlocking apparatus extending from the housing, insertable in an electronic lock to unlock the electronic lock; and optical indicia reading apparatus disposed in the housing to read opt... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6437684 | Electronic locking device An electronic key comprising, mounted in a key body, a key shank for insertion into a corresponding housing of a lock cylinder for the purpose of unlocking it, the cylinder having a stator portion and a rotor portion secured to a tongue, and including fir... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6411195 | Data transmission system and components thereof A data transmission system (1) suitable for use with an impact transmissive body (4) and including a data transmitting device (6) having a reciprocable impact impeller head (3) for transmitting an encoded series of discrete mechanical impacts to a first s... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6400254 | Vehicle electronic key system A keyhole is formed on an operating knob installed on the front surface of a rotary switch. The rotary switch can therefore be operated by inserting into the keyhole an electronic key having a long and narrow shape and then turning the operating knob. As ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6318137 | Electronic lock that can learn to recognize any ordinary key An electronic lock that can be pre-programmed or trained in the field to recognize ordinary flat metal keys by sensing their shape and comparing to a database is disclosed. The lock can be contained in standard configurations for door locks, communicates ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 5986563 | Digitally programmable protecting means and a key for mechanical rotary locking devices A digitally programmable protecting mechanism and a programmable key for a mechanical rotary lock for providing enhanced protection and enabling user to change mechanical and electronic security code configuration at any time without involving of special ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5771722 | Dual control mode lock system A security system requires the bringing together, at the locking mechanism to be operated from a locked to an unlocked state, of a properly bitted mechanical key and the generator of a digitally coded electrical command signal. The electrical command sign... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5712626 | Remotely-operated self-contained electronic lock security system assembly The present invention provides for a locking mechanism for use in a door and the like. A remote handheld controller transmits coded signals to an electronic door lock. A sensor/receiver receives the signals and provides the signal to a processor which com... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5691711 | Digital electronic key and lock system A key and lock system for enabling access to at least one protected domain in response to an enabling signal. The system includes a key arrangement capable of generating a digital key code composed of least one and zero bits; an electronic device arranged... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5677682 | Electronic lock system A lock system comprising an electromechanical lock and code generator, and an electronic code lock, which is connected to a code transportation medium. The electronic lock and code generator is a system, where the code medium includes both a mechanical an... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5675490 | Immobilizer for preventing unauthorized starting of a motor vehicle and method for operating the same An immobilizer for a motor vehicle and a method for operating the immobilizer include a test unit, control devices connected through a data line to the test unit, and at least one ignition key having a transponder. When the ignition key is actuated, the t... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5563579 | Dealer information and security apparatus and method A security key control information system and method for vehicle dealerships and the like is provided. A key storage device A mounted to each vehicle window has a compartment for storing access keys B to the respective vehicles and contains a sensing devi... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5561420 | Motor-vehicle central lock system with transponder in key A motor-vehicle lock system has a remote operator separate from the motor vehicle and having a key part having a predetermined bitting, a transmitter actuatable to transmit a main signal containing a main code word, and a transponder independent of the tr... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5552587 | Multi-light coded electronic security lock The invention herein is a terminal having secured access to data in a computer where such data is segregated and separately identified, access to the terminal being had by a tubular key rotating discs therein to interrupt a sustained light stream into a b... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5552777 | Mechanical/electronic lock and key A mechanical lock and key, which may have a conventional cylinder with mechanical bittings, includes an electronic access control feature for preventing opening of the lock, even with the proper mechanical key, unless prescribed conditions are met. The lo... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5540069 | Electronic and mechanical lock and key therefor A locking device including both a mechanical lock operable with a key and an electrical lock, operable from the same key. The device includes an electrical circuit for operating the electrical lock. The electrical circuit has a microprocessor and memory w... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5483193 | Circuit for demodulating FSK signals A circuit and method of demodulating an FSK signal uses digital circuitry to convert the received signal into count values. For each reception an adaptive reference count value is determined by averaging the duration of received pulses during the preamble... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5481253 | Automotive security system An anti-theft system for an automobile includes a microprocessor-based control module that enables operation of solenoids for the power circuits of the car only if a proper identification code is entered by a data entry device and the automobile's ignitio... | 01/02/1996 |
