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Abstract

A system for controlling access to several keys that includes several keyholders that include uniquely shaped portions that mate with correspondingly shaped portions of keyholder housings that are contained within a storage container. The storage container keyholder housings further include a latching apparatus for latching each of the keyholders such that the key and keyholders may not be removed unless an access signal is received by the latching apparatus. A data processor is connected to the storage means to receive inputs and provide access to selected keys in response to appropriate inputs. The data processor further records information such as time of access and access data. The storage keyholder housings further include circuitry that determine when a key has been replaced. The data processor is connected to receive the return information for recording. The data processor is further configured to provide output reports listing information as to access, return and usage. In another embodiment, a system is provided for controlling access to several keys that includes keyholders having unique identification codes that are read by circuitry within a storage container or by the data processor. The system data processor controls access to the keys and records return of the keys via the keyholder identification code.

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First Claim