2results about "Milling keys" patented technology

Disclosed herein is a method (200) for monitoring an operation of a key-cutting machine (102) and for restricting unauthorized use of the key-cutting machine. The method includes determining, by an Internet of Things (IoT) device (112) in communication with the key- cutting machine, usage metrics of the key-cutting machine. The method includes transmitting, by the IoT device, the determined usage metrics to a user device (114) in response to the determination. The method includes receiving, at the IoT device, a control command from the user device based on detecting an abnormal current in the key-cutting machine, reaching a predefined usage duration of the at least one machine component, determining that a scheduled payment for the key-cutting machine is overdue, identifying that an unauthorized machine component is present within the key-cutting machine, or determining that usage tips are to be provided on the user device to operate the key-cutting machine.

Electronic key duplicating machine (1), preferably of the professional or semi- professional type, comprising: - a support structure (10), - an operational front area (2) which is accessible by the operator, - at least one milling and / or cutting device (11) of a key, said device comprising: ▪ a chuck (26), which is positioned inside said operational front area (2), for the removable mounting of at least one milling and / or cutting tool (15) of a key, ▪ a motor, preferably of the electric type, for driving in rotation said milling and / or cutting tool (15) when it is mounted on said chuck (26), and characterized in that it comprises a recognition device which is configured to recognize a milling and / or cutting tool (15) of the milling and / or cutting device (11), said recognition device comprising a first communication module (51) which is mounted on board the machine (1) and which is configured to receive or exchange signals via wireless with a second communication module (52) which is mounted on the milling and / or cutting tool (15).