Electronic key system and method

Details Electronic key system and method Electronic key system and method

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Selective

Intelligence comparison for controlling

C340S005670, C340S005700, C340S005720

Reexamination Certificate

active

10112989

ABSTRACT:
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 further provides an electronic key system including an electrical/electronic key-like device and an intelligent electrical/electronic key receptacle wherein the system is capable of performing a transaction between the key-like device and the key receptacle after the key-like device is inserted into the key receptacle and moved to a predetermined position.

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