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Self service key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system

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  • US 9,914,179 B2
  • Filed: 10/22/2015
  • Issued: 03/13/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of duplicating a key, comprising:

  • storing, by a key duplicating machine, key blanks of different cross-sectional profiles;

    receiving a master key in the key duplicating machine;

    automatically detecting, by the key duplicating machine, a cross-sectional profile of the master key;

    automatically selecting, by the key duplicating machine, from among the different stored key blanks, a key blank whose cross-sectional profile matches the automatically-detected cross-sectional profile of the master key; and

    automatically cutting, by the key duplicating machine, the selected key blank to duplicate a key tooth pattern of the master key.

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