KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE

摘要

Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.

主权项

1. An identification system for duplicating keys, comprising:
an outer shell having a slot formed therein to receive a master key; a retention mechanism configured to receive at least a portion of a master key; a backlight; at least one additional light configured to direct at least a portion of the light toward a front surface of the master key; and an optical imaging device configured to capture a silhouette image while the backlight is turned on, and to capture a second image when said at least one additional light is turned on;
wherein: the silhouette image is used to aid in determining the proper key blank; and the second image is selectively used to quantify surface features of the existing key based on the type of key blank.