WO2000065181A1 - Anti-theft apparatus - Google Patents

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WO2000065181A1
WO2000065181A1 PCT/IL2000/000225 IL0000225W WO0065181A1 WO 2000065181 A1 WO2000065181 A1 WO 2000065181A1 IL 0000225 W IL0000225 W IL 0000225W WO 0065181 A1 WO0065181 A1 WO 0065181A1
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key
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Shaul Haim Yaacobi
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Mul T Lock Technologies Ltd
Shaul Haim Yaacobi
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/20—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
    • B60R25/24—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/20—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
    • B60R25/25—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
    • B60R25/252—Fingerprint recognition
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00658—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by passive electrical keys
    • G07C9/00674—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by passive electrical keys with switch-buttons
    • G07C9/0069—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by passive electrical keys with switch-buttons actuated in a predetermined sequence
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C2009/00753—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by active electrical keys
    • G07C2009/00761—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by active electrical keys with data transmission performed by connected means, e.g. mechanical contacts, plugs, connectors
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C2009/00753—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by active electrical keys
    • G07C2009/00769—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by active electrical keys with data transmission performed by wireless means

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  • the present invention relates generally to anti-theft apparatus and particularly to a key that transmits a valid operating signal to anti-theft apparatus only upon prior entry of a valid personal access code.
  • Anti-theft systems for vehicles generally include some element or mechanism which prevents starting the vehicle in the absence of an authorized key. Some anti-theft systems operate by transmitting identifying information to a lock cylinder assembly, wherein the lock cylinder is actuated only upon verification of the identifying information.
  • a lock cylinder assembly wherein the lock cylinder is actuated only upon verification of the identifying information.
  • An example of such a system is described in US Patent 5,708,308, wherein an engine-starting key stores an identification code allocated inherently, and a code reading circuit is provided for reading the identification code when the key is inserted in the ignition switch of the vehicle.
  • US Patent 5,559,493 describes a vehicle anti-theft device connected to the electrical system and fuel line of a vehicle.
  • a control unit is positioned near the operator of the vehicle which includes a keypad for inputting a personal access code for transmission to a circuit unit.
  • the circuit unit has a PROM which compares the personal access code to a stored keyed access and allows operation of the vehicle upon verification of an authentic personal access code.
  • US Patent 5,552,777 describes an anti-theft system that operates by transmitting identifying information to a lock cylinder assembly, wherein the lock cylinder is actuated only upon verification of the identifying information. It is important to note that the identifying information permits actuation of the lock cylinder itself and nothing else; the information is not used to deactivate an immobilizing system.
  • Other relevant systems of the art are described in US Patents 4,835,407;
  • the present invention seeks to provide improved anti-theft apparatus which includes a key that transmits a valid operating signal to anti-theft apparatus only upon prior entry of a valid personal access code.
  • the key is not only an electronic key which can deactivate an immobilizer or other vehicle alarm system, but also includes an operator authorization input device, such as a miniature keyboard, which enables operation of the electronic key in response to entry of a user authorization input, such as a personal access code or fingerprint, for example.
  • a key assembly including a key shaft portion adapted to be inserted into a keyway, a key head portion, an electronic key located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion and the key head portion and being adapted for interaction with an electronic lock for opening thereof, a user authorization input interface located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion and the key head portion and being associated with the electronic key for enabling operation of the electronic key in response to entry of a user authorization input.
  • the key shaft portion is configured to engage pins of a mechanical lock at the keyway for unlocking the mechanical lock.
  • the user authorization input interface includes a keypad having user authorization code entry keys.
  • the user authorization input interface is operative for enabling operation of the electronic key only in response to entry of the user authorization input.
  • the user authorization input interface is located on the key head portion.
  • the electronic key includes a wireless transmitter for interacting with the electronic lock in a wireless manner.
  • the electronic key includes electrical contacts for interacting with the electronic lock when the shaft portion is inserted into the keyway. Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the key shaft portion includes both static and movable pin engaging surfaces. Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the user authorization input interface includes a plurality of user authorization code entry keys.
  • the user authorization input interface includes at least one user authorization code entry key.
  • key assembly including a key shaft portion adapted to be inserted into a keyway of a lock for operation thereof, a key head portion, a user authorization input interface located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion and the key head portion and being associated with the key shaft portion for enabling opening of the lock in response to entry of a user authorization input.
  • the key shaft portion includes at least one selectably orientable locking pin engagement element and the user authorization input interface governs the orientation of the at least one selectably orientable locking pin engagement element.
  • a lock is provided which is openable in response to entry of the user authorization input.
  • a vehicle immobilizing system is provided which is deactivated in response to entry of the user authorization input.
  • Fig. 1 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a key assembly constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 inserted in a lock in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 3 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising an electronic key with a wireless transmitter, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 4 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising a mechanical lock and a key shaft portion configured to engage pins of the lock, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 5 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising a key shaft portion formed with telescopic key cuts, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 6 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising a key shaft portion that includes a plurality of locking pin engagement elements, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 7A and 7B are simplified pictorial and close-up illustrations, respectively, of a user entering a personal access code by depressing appropriate keys of the key assembly of
  • FIG. 1 and 2 illustrate a key assembly 10 constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Key assembly 10 preferably includes a key shaft portion 12 adapted to be inserted into a keyway 14 (Fig. 2), and a key head portion 16.
  • an electronic key 18 is located at least partially within key head portion 16. Alternatively or additionally, electronic key 18 may be located at least partially within key shaft portion 12.
  • Electronic key 18 is adapted for interaction with a lock 20 (Fig. 2) for opening thereof
  • lock 20 may be an electronic lock and electronic key 18 may include one or more electrical contacts 22 for interacting with circuitry 24 of lock 20 when shaft portion 12 is inserted into keyway 14.
  • electronic key 18 may include a wireless transmitter 26 for interacting with lock 20 in a wireless manner, such as via an antenna
  • lock 20 may be a mechanical lock and key shaft portion 12 may be configured to engage pins 30 of lock 20 at keyway 14 for unlocking lock 20.
  • key shaft portion 12 may be provided with any kind of known key cuts 32 formed on an edge of shaft portion 12.
  • key shaft portion 12 may be formed with telescopic key cuts 34. Key cuts 34 form static pin engaging surfaces.
  • key shaft portion 12 may include movable pin engaging surfaces 35, such as in the key manufactured by Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd , Yavne, Israel, marketed under the name INTERACTIVE, and described in US Patents 5,520,035, 5,784,910 and 5,839,308, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference
  • key shaft portion 12 may include a plurality of locking pin engagement elements 36
  • Locking pin engagement elements 36 may be depressions or protrusions formed on shaft portion 12
  • Locking pin engagement element 36 may be static, i e , fixed in location
  • one or more locking pin engagement elements 36 may be selectably o ⁇ entable
  • the locking pin engagement elements 36 are preferably mounted along a portion, such as a central track 37, of shaft portion 12 Central track 37 is linked to an actuator 38 in key head portion 16, and is arranged to slide in and out of key head portion 16
  • a user authorization input interface 40 is preferably located at least partially within key head portion 16 Alternatively or additionally, user authorization input interface 40 may be located at least partially within key shaft portion 12
  • User authorization input interface 40 is associated with electronic key 18 for enabling operation of electronic key 18 in response to entry of a user authorization input.
  • user authorization input interface 40 includes a keypad 42 having user authorization code entry keys 44
  • actuator 38 is preferably controlled by commands from user authorization input interface 40
  • a user wishing to enter a vehicle 46 enters a personal access code by depressing appropriate keys 44 of key assembly 10, before or after inserting key assembly 10 in a door lock 48 of vehicle 46 (depending on whether key assembly 10 transmits the personal access code in wired or wireless transmission)
  • the personal access code is received by a receiver 50 of a vehicle immobilizing system located in lock 48 or any other convenient location in vehicle 46
  • Receiver 50 compares the received code to an authorized stored code Once the code has been verified and is authentic, the vehicle immobilizing system is deactivated and the door can be unlocked
  • key assembly 10 may be inserted in other locks of the vehicle, such as an ignition lock or trunk lock.

Abstract

A key assembly (10) including a key shaft portion (12) adapted to be inserted into a keyway (14), a key head portion (16), and an electronic key (18) located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion (12) and the key head portion (16) and being adapted for interaction with an electronic lock (20) for opening thereof, characterized by a user authorization input interface (40) located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion (12) and the key head portion (16), the input interface (40) being adapted for inputting a user authorization input which causes deactivation of a vehicle immobilizing system, and upon the deactivation, causes operation of the electronic key (18).

Description

ANTI-THEFT APPARATUS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to anti-theft apparatus and particularly to a key that transmits a valid operating signal to anti-theft apparatus only upon prior entry of a valid personal access code.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Anti-theft systems for vehicles generally include some element or mechanism which prevents starting the vehicle in the absence of an authorized key. Some anti-theft systems operate by transmitting identifying information to a lock cylinder assembly, wherein the lock cylinder is actuated only upon verification of the identifying information. An example of such a system is described in US Patent 5,708,308, wherein an engine-starting key stores an identification code allocated inherently, and a code reading circuit is provided for reading the identification code when the key is inserted in the ignition switch of the vehicle.
US Patent 5,559,493 describes a vehicle anti-theft device connected to the electrical system and fuel line of a vehicle. A control unit is positioned near the operator of the vehicle which includes a keypad for inputting a personal access code for transmission to a circuit unit. The circuit unit has a PROM which compares the personal access code to a stored keyed access and allows operation of the vehicle upon verification of an authentic personal access code. US Patent 5,552,777 describes an anti-theft system that operates by transmitting identifying information to a lock cylinder assembly, wherein the lock cylinder is actuated only upon verification of the identifying information. It is important to note that the identifying information permits actuation of the lock cylinder itself and nothing else; the information is not used to deactivate an immobilizing system. Other relevant systems of the art are described in US Patents 4,835,407;
4,868,409; 5,079,435; 5,610,446 and 5,686,765.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention seeks to provide improved anti-theft apparatus which includes a key that transmits a valid operating signal to anti-theft apparatus only upon prior entry of a valid personal access code. Unlike the prior art, the key is not only an electronic key which can deactivate an immobilizer or other vehicle alarm system, but also includes an operator authorization input device, such as a miniature keyboard, which enables operation of the electronic key in response to entry of a user authorization input, such as a personal access code or fingerprint, for example.
Although the present invention is described hereinbelow with reference to a vehicle anti-theft system, nevertheless it is noted that the present invention can also be employed in any kind of security system, for home, office, school buildings, etc.
There is thus provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a key assembly including a key shaft portion adapted to be inserted into a keyway, a key head portion, an electronic key located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion and the key head portion and being adapted for interaction with an electronic lock for opening thereof, a user authorization input interface located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion and the key head portion and being associated with the electronic key for enabling operation of the electronic key in response to entry of a user authorization input.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the key shaft portion is configured to engage pins of a mechanical lock at the keyway for unlocking the mechanical lock.
Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the user authorization input interface includes a keypad having user authorization code entry keys.
Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the user authorization input interface is operative for enabling operation of the electronic key only in response to entry of the user authorization input.
Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the user authorization input interface is located on the key head portion.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the electronic key includes a wireless transmitter for interacting with the electronic lock in a wireless manner.
Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the electronic key includes electrical contacts for interacting with the electronic lock when the shaft portion is inserted into the keyway. Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the key shaft portion includes both static and movable pin engaging surfaces. Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the user authorization input interface includes a plurality of user authorization code entry keys.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the user authorization input interface includes at least one user authorization code entry key.
There is also provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention key assembly including a key shaft portion adapted to be inserted into a keyway of a lock for operation thereof, a key head portion, a user authorization input interface located at least partially within at least one of the key shaft portion and the key head portion and being associated with the key shaft portion for enabling opening of the lock in response to entry of a user authorization input.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the key shaft portion includes at least one selectably orientable locking pin engagement element and the user authorization input interface governs the orientation of the at least one selectably orientable locking pin engagement element.
Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a lock is provided which is openable in response to entry of the user authorization input.
Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a vehicle immobilizing system is provided which is deactivated in response to entry of the user authorization input.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
Fig. 1 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a key assembly constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 inserted in a lock in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising an electronic key with a wireless transmitter, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising a mechanical lock and a key shaft portion configured to engage pins of the lock, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 5 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising a key shaft portion formed with telescopic key cuts, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 6 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the key assembly of Fig. 1 comprising a key shaft portion that includes a plurality of locking pin engagement elements, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 7A and 7B are simplified pictorial and close-up illustrations, respectively, of a user entering a personal access code by depressing appropriate keys of the key assembly of
Fig. 1, before inserting the key assembly in a door lock of a vehicle; and Figs. 8A and 8B are simplified pictorial and close-up illustrations, respectively, of a user entering a personal access code by depressing appropriate keys of the key assembly of
Fig. 1, after inserting the key assembly in a door lock of a vehicle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Reference is now made to Figs. 1 and 2 which illustrate a key assembly 10 constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Key assembly 10 preferably includes a key shaft portion 12 adapted to be inserted into a keyway 14 (Fig. 2), and a key head portion 16.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an electronic key 18 is located at least partially within key head portion 16. Alternatively or additionally, electronic key 18 may be located at least partially within key shaft portion 12.
Electronic key 18 is adapted for interaction with a lock 20 (Fig. 2) for opening thereof For example, lock 20 may be an electronic lock and electronic key 18 may include one or more electrical contacts 22 for interacting with circuitry 24 of lock 20 when shaft portion 12 is inserted into keyway 14. Alternatively, as seen in Fig. 3, electronic key 18 may include a wireless transmitter 26 for interacting with lock 20 in a wireless manner, such as via an antenna
28.
As another alternative, as seen in Fig. 4, lock 20 may be a mechanical lock and key shaft portion 12 may be configured to engage pins 30 of lock 20 at keyway 14 for unlocking lock 20. As seen in Figs. 1-4, key shaft portion 12 may be provided with any kind of known key cuts 32 formed on an edge of shaft portion 12.
Alternatively, as seen in Fig. 5, key shaft portion 12 may be formed with telescopic key cuts 34. Key cuts 34 form static pin engaging surfaces. In addition, key shaft portion 12 may include movable pin engaging surfaces 35, such as in the key manufactured by Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd , Yavne, Israel, marketed under the name INTERACTIVE, and described in US Patents 5,520,035, 5,784,910 and 5,839,308, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference
Still alternatively, as seen in Fig 6, key shaft portion 12 may include a plurality of locking pin engagement elements 36 Locking pin engagement elements 36 may be depressions or protrusions formed on shaft portion 12 Locking pin engagement element 36 may be static, i e , fixed in location Additionally or alternatively, one or more locking pin engagement elements 36 may be selectably oπentable In such a case, the locking pin engagement elements 36 are preferably mounted along a portion, such as a central track 37, of shaft portion 12 Central track 37 is linked to an actuator 38 in key head portion 16, and is arranged to slide in and out of key head portion 16
It is a particular feature of the present invention that a user authorization input interface 40 is preferably located at least partially within key head portion 16 Alternatively or additionally, user authorization input interface 40 may be located at least partially within key shaft portion 12 User authorization input interface 40 is associated with electronic key 18 for enabling operation of electronic key 18 in response to entry of a user authorization input. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, user authorization input interface 40 includes a keypad 42 having user authorization code entry keys 44
In the embodiment of Fig 6, actuator 38 is preferably controlled by commands from user authorization input interface 40
As seen in Figs 7A, 7B, 8A and 8B, a user wishing to enter a vehicle 46, enters a personal access code by depressing appropriate keys 44 of key assembly 10, before or after inserting key assembly 10 in a door lock 48 of vehicle 46 (depending on whether key assembly 10 transmits the personal access code in wired or wireless transmission) The personal access code is received by a receiver 50 of a vehicle immobilizing system located in lock 48 or any other convenient location in vehicle 46 Receiver 50 compares the received code to an authorized stored code Once the code has been verified and is authentic, the vehicle immobilizing system is deactivated and the door can be unlocked Similarly, key assembly 10 may be inserted in other locks of the vehicle, such as an ignition lock or trunk lock. It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited by what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove Rather the scope of the present invention includes both combinations and subcombinations of the features described hereinabove as well as modifications and variations thereof which would occur to a person of skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description and which are not in the prior art.

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C L A I M SWhat is claimed is:
1. A key assembly (10) comprising: a key shaft portion (12) adapted to be inserted into a keyway (14); a key head portion ( 16); and an electronic key (18) located at least partially within at least one of said key shaft portion (12) and said key head portion (16) and being adapted for interaction with an electronic lock (20) for opening thereof; characterized by a user authorization input interface (40) located at least partially within at least one of said key shaft portion (12) and said key head portion (16), said input interface (40) being adapted for inputting an user authorization input which causes deactivation of a vehicle immobilizing system, and upon said deactivation, causes operation of said electronic key (18).
2. A key assembly (10) according to claim 1 and wherein said key shaft portion (12) is configured to engage pins (30) of a mechanical lock (20) at said keyway (14) for unlocking said mechanical lock (20).
3. A key assembly (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) comprises a keypad (42) having user authorization code entry keys (44).
4. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) is operative for enabling operation of said electronic key (18) only in response to entry of said user authorization input.
5. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) is located on said key head portion (16).
6. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims and wherein said electronic key (18) includes a wireless transmitter (26) for interacting with said electronic lock (20) in a wireless manner.
7. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims and wherein said electronic key (18) includes electrical contacts (22) for interacting with said electronic lock (20) when said shaft portion is inserted into said keyway (14).
8. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims and wherein said key shaft portion (12) includes both static (34) and movable (35) pin engaging surfaces.
9. A key assembly (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) comprises a plurality of user authorization code entry keys (44).
10. A key assembly (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) comprises at least one user authorization code entry key
(44).
11. A key assembly (10) according to claim 1 and wherein said key shaft portion (12) includes at least one selectably orientable locking pin engagement element (36) and said user authorization input interface (40) governs the orientation of said at least one selectably orientable locking pin engagement element (36).
12. A key assembly (10) according to claim 11 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) enables opening of said lock only in response to entry of said user authorization output.
13. A key assembly (10) according to claim 11 and wherein said key shaft portion (12) is configured to engage pins (30) of a mechanical lock (20) at said keyway (14) for unlocking said mechanical lock (20).
14. A key assembly (10) according to any of claims 11 - 13 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) comprises a keypad (42) having user authorization code entry keys (44).
15. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims 11 - 14 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) is located on said key head portion (16).
16. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims 11 - 15 and wherein said key shaft portion (12) includes both static (34) and movable (35) pin engaging surfaces.
17. A key assembly (10) according to any of claims 11 - 16 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) comprises a plurality of user authorization code entry keys (44).
18. A key assembly (10) according to any of claims 11 - 17 and wherein said user authorization input interface (40) comprises at least one user authorization code entry key (44).
19. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims and further comprising a lock (20) which is openable in response to entry of the user authorization input.
20. A key assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims and further comprising a vehicle immobilizing system which is deactivated in response to entry of the user authorization input.
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