METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGEMENT OF KEY EXCHANGES

摘要

Methods and systems for facilitating exchanges of keys between individuals across multiple locations are provided. Each key set is assigned a unique key identifier. The key identifier is encoded on a key chain attached to the key set. A key set is picked up or dropped off at a key exchange center and is scanned to read the key identifier. The key identifier is relayed to a key exchange server which tracks key locations. The key exchange server verifies that an individual is authorized to pick up a key set and provides instructions to a device at the key exchange center to enable access to the key set. The key exchange server coordinates drop-off of a key set by updating the key location associated with the key identifier at drop-off and providing instructions to a device at the key exchange center for storage of the key set.

主权项

1. A method of facilitating exchange of a key set comprising one or more keys at a key access location, the method comprising:
scanning a key token attached to the key set to obtain a unique key identifier; identifying the key access location; assigning the key set to a bin at the key access location; and associating the bin and the key access location with the key identifier; receiving an access rule for the key set wherein the access rule identifies an authorized party; publishing the key access location to the authorized party; receiving an access request for the key set from the authorized party through a client device, the access request providing user credentials; authenticating the access request by verifying the user credentials provided in the access request against a set of credentials associated with the authorized party; and if the access request is authenticated, transmitting an access instruction for presentation of the key set.