Electronic key system, apparatus and method

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2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Horabik, Michael (Department: 2635)

Communications: electrical

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Intelligence comparison for controlling

C340S005530, C340S005610, C340S005640, C340S005670, C340S005520, C340S010100, C340S010400, C340S005230, C340S005200, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S542000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06975202

ABSTRACT:
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. The key code is generated by a key supplier based on a master key obtained from a master key supplier, e.g. an electronic lock manufacturer. The key code may include a master key portion, a secondary key portion, an activation/expiration portion, a wireless device identifier portion, a time of issue portion, and a time of last use portion.

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