Mobile key devices systems and methods for programming and communicating with an electronic programmable key

摘要

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for communicating information, altering access rights, and transferring power to and from an electronic programmable key are disclosed. A mobile key interface device is configured to couple to a contact pin of the electronic programmable key to establish a channel of communication. Using the channel of communication, the mobile key interface device may communicate information, alter access rights, and transfer power to and from the electronic programmable key. The mobile key interface device may also communicate with a mobile communication device. Using the mobile communication device's network connection, the mobile key interface device may further establish a channel of communication from a control center to the electronic programmable key.

主权项

1. A mobile key interface device for communicating with an electronic programmable key, the mobile key interface device comprising:
a first distal end having an opening for receiving the electronic programmable key, the electronic programmable key having a microcontroller, a key body and a shaft, wherein a first contact pin is positioned on the key shaft; a second distal end substantially opposite the first distal end wherein an elongated hollow interior portion extends from the first distal end towards the second distal end, the hollow interior being shaped so as to substantially encase the key body; and a key port proximate to the second distal end, wherein the key port has a second contact pin located such that it is coupled to the first contact pin when the electronic programmable key is inserted into the mobile key interface device; wherein upon coupling the first contact pin to the second contact pin, the mobile key interface device:
retrieves information from the electronic programmable key,alters access rights of the electronic programmable key, andtransfers power to the electronic programmable key, andprovides on-demand access to the electronic programmable key from a control center at a server in near real-time, wherein upon request from a user to access a mechatronic lock with the electronic programmable key, the mobile key interface device:
transmits a unique identification number of the mobile key interface device, the unique identification number of the mobile key interface device enabling a control center to determine whether to grant or deny the dynamic passcode request,receives a dynamic passcode for unlocking the mechatronic lock, andtransmits the dynamic passcode to the electronic programmable key through the first and second contact pins, the dynamic passcode being a unique, single-use, time-limited passcode generated based on the time of the request.