Key having an air coil antenna and a method of construction

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PATENT NO 5732579
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08865583

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A key (10) is provided that includes a key body (12) having a forked end. The forked end comprises a first tine (14) and a second tine (16). A transponder (20) is disposed between the first tine (14) and the second tine (16). The transponder (20) is operable to generate signals. An air coil antenna (18) is coupled to the key body (12) proximate the forked end and is electrically coupled to the transponder (20). The air coil antenna (18) is operable to transmit signals generated by the transponder (20).

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDDALLAS TX

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
D'Hont, Loek Almelo, NL 21 2170
Mittertrainer, Peter Munich, DE 1 109

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