US Patent:
20090180664, Jul 16, 2009
Inventors:
Christine Efstathiades - Norwalk CT, US
Harry Efstathiades - Norwalk CT, US
International Classification:
G06K 9/00
Abstract:
A method of identifying keys is described. The method includes scanning an unidentified master key to create an unidentified image. The unidentified image defines a first set of data having key blank and master key identifying information for the unidentified key. The first set of data is compared to a second set of data, having a plurality of identified digital images including key blank and master key identifying information of those identified digital images, to determine if the unidentified master key matches an identified master keys.