Keys
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Categories: Security
Top 5 Access Control Trends of 2021 (and Beyond) to Watch
After societies relied on mechanical keys for thousands of years for security, the world of access control now has technology transforming the industry.
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Categories: Technology
The Lifespan of a Mechanical Lock System
Despite the growing appetite towards digital and high-tech entrance solutions, mechanical keys and locks remain the most popular market solutions due to their durability and affordability. Especially in residential settings, they're the most ubiquitous entrance methods and continue to record stable growth.
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Categories: Security
Digital Car Keys are Convenient, But Not For Thieves
The first automobile in history hit the roads on New Year's Eve of 1879. Developed by the German engineer Carl Benz, they sported details like an automatic intake slide, a controlled exhaust valve, and a high-voltage electrical vibrator ignition with a spark plug. However, they lacked an essential element that many modern automobiles have: Car keys.
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Categories: Security
Is Your Key Safe? A Definitive Guide to Key Protection
First known keys in history were wooden sticks used some 6,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt and Babylon. Today, following the astonishing technological developments and digitization, so many things can be a key. Devices such as a card, a smartphone, or body parts including fingerprints, voice, or eyes can authorize users to access an area.
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Categories: Security
3 Reasons to Use Patent-Protected Keys
Keys respond to one of the most fundamental human needs: Security. They protect homes, safeguard businesses, and fortify privacy. However, if acquiring access to one's most valuable belongings is as easy as a walk to the nearest key-cutting stand, are keys really fulfilling their raison d 'être?
