Electronic Key Impressioner in Development
Created by Steve Randall and Ted Schwarzkopf, this device is designed to scan the inside of a car lock and return the code to the operator of the device. Retrieving the code must be done through an internet connection through the USB port on the Key Impressioner. The device is still in development and said to only work on Ford cars for the time being.
When and if released, the device will be for sale to licensed locksmiths. But this doesn’t mean those shady car thieves won’t get their hands on them as well. The idea for security is that since the devices have to be connected to the internet to receive key cut codes, only properly registered devices will be allowed to function. And unlicensed machines will be remotely shut down. This is all just their brainstorming at the moment, so we shall see when this device reaches the market.
With all of the various secondary security features on cars, having a key always isn’t enough anymore. There is the use of alarms, keypad codes, transponders, and other such devices.
