Abstract
Reporters obtained the following quote from the background information supplied by the inventors:“Locks and keys are evolving from the traditional pure mechanical locks. These days, electronic locks arebecoming increasingly common. For electronic locks, no mechanical key profile is needed for authenticationof a user. The electronic locks can e.g. be opened using an electronic key stored on a special carrier (fob,card, etc.) or in a smartphone. The electronic key and electronic lock can e.g. communicate over a wirelessinterface. Such electronic locks provide a number of benefits, including improved flexibility in managementof access rights, audit trails, key management, etc.