Patent ID: 6629245
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: G07C,G08B

Abstract:
An apparatus for simulating keypad entry of an access code into a security system controller, said apparatus comprising:(a) at least one electronic key encoded with a electronic key identifier; (b) at least one electronic key reader adapted to electronically interface with said electronic key to electronically transfer data signals therebetween; (b) a security system controller having memory for storing at least one security code therein and operably connected to a keypad for entering access codes thereon; (c) simulator circuitry electrically connected to said electronic key reader and operably electrically connected to said security system controller, whereby upon presentation of said electronic key to said electronic key reader, said simulator circuitry interrogates said electronic key then translates said electronic key identifier into an access code, said simulator circuitry then generates output signals to said security system controller to simulate pressing of keys on said keypad corresponding to said access code, whereupon if said simulated access code matches one of said security codes stored in said security system controller memory, said security system will be activated/deactivated as if said access code was manually entered through said keypad.