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LOCK SYSTEM

  • US 20120096908A1
  • Filed: 10/20/2010
  • Published: 04/26/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lock system comprising:

  • a lock including a lock module configured to control a lock mechanism, the lock module comprising;

    a first waveguide having a plurality of first optical paths;

    a source that is configured to transmit optical signals through the first optical paths of the first waveguide to a key comprising a key module having a second waveguide, wherein the second waveguide includes a plurality of second optical paths;

    a detector configured to detect encoded optical signals returned from the key and transmitted through at least some of the plurality of second optical paths and at least some of the plurality of first optical paths; and

    a control module, wherein the control module is configured to read the encoded optical signals detected by the detector and determine whether the key is valid, wherein the control module is also configured to actuate the lock mechanism when the key is determined to be valid.

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