A zipper lock has two locking members to secure two zipper pulls of a suitcase and a control plate to cause the locking member to disengage from the zipper pulls. The lock has a latch engaged with the control plate, the latch positionable in a first latch position when the lock is in a locked mode or in a second latch position to open the lock. The lock has a combination mechanism using dials and clutches to control the movement of a spindle which allows the latch to move the second latch position when the arrangement of the dials matches the correct combination code. The lock also has a key-overriding mechanism using a cylinder to cause the movement of the latch when a correct key is used to turn the cylinder to open the lock. A recovery mechanism allows a user to recover the lost combination code.

A digital key management system for physical keys is provided. A processor registers a physical lock. A processor generates a digital key based on a physical key structure to be used with the physical lock. A processor configures the physical lock to decode an inserted physical key. A processor verifies the inserted physical key, in response to a digital key for the decoded physical key matching the generated digital key.

An apparatus and method for digital decoding and deciphering a lock cylinder pin configuration, such as for a Kwikset or a Smart Key lock is disclosed. The digital decoder includes a light source placed inside of the keyhole that eliminates glare from the face of the lock and improves the decoding process. A digital camera is configured to provide an optical view of an interior of the lock cylinder to detect the pin settings for each of a plurality of lock tumbler pins carried by the lock cylinder. The digital camera is configured to provide a live feed displayed on a video screen or recorded for later analysis.

An apparatus and method for digital decoding and deciphering a lock cylinder pin configuration, such as for a Kwikset or a Smart Key lock is disclosed. The digital decoder includes a light source placed inside of the keyhole that eliminates glare from the face of the lock and improves the decoding process. A digital camera is configured to provide an optical view of an interior of the lock cylinder to detect the pin settings for each of a plurality of lock tumbler pins carried by the lock cylinder. The digital camera is configured to provide a live feed displayed on a video screen or recorded for later analysis.

An apparatus and method for digital decoding and deciphering a lock cylinder pin configuration, such as for a Kwikset or a Smart Key lock is disclosed. The digital decoder includes a light source placed inside of the keyhole that eliminates glare from the face of the lock and improves the decoding process. A digital camera is configured to provide an optical view of an interior of the lock cylinder to detect the pin settings for each of a plurality of lock tumbler pins carried by the lock cylinder. The digital camera is configured to provide a live feed displayed on a video screen or recorded for later analysis.

A digital key management system for physical keys is provided. A processor registers a physical lock. A processor generates a digital key based on a physical key structure to be used with the physical lock. A processor configures the physical lock to decode an inserted physical key. A processor verifies the inserted physical key, in response to a digital key for the decoded physical key matching the generated digital key.

A zipper lock has two locking members to secure two zipper pulls of a suitcase and a control plate to cause the locking member to disengage from the zipper pulls. The lock has a latch engaged with the control plate, the latch positionable in a first latch position when the lock is in a locked mode or in a second latch position to open the lock. The lock has a combination mechanism using dials and clutches to control the movement of a spindle which allows the latch to move the second latch position when the arrangement of the dials matches the correct combination code. The lock also has a key-overriding mechanism using a cylinder to cause the movement of the latch when a correct key is used to turn the cylinder to open the lock. A recovery mechanism allows a user to recover the lost combination code.

A device for locking movable partitions that restricts the access to confined areas, having a key, lock and a handle, provided with a latching/release mechanism and a bolting mechanism, characterised in that the key (1) has a flat shape and is provided with a set of movable, concentrically-arranged, closed rings in the form of: an outer ring (2), a central ring (3) and an inner ring (4) integrated with a central disc (5), wherein each one of the rings (2, 3, 4) is provided with at least three, semi-spherically shaped decoders (6), while the central disc (5) has a centrally-located stabilising through hole (7) that has at least two angled corners (8), wherein lock (9) consists of a movable press (10) and a rotary positioner (12) connected with the bolting mechanism (11), wherein the movable press (10) is provided with a centrally-located wedge element (13), the base (14) of which has a shape that corresponds to the shape of the stabilising hole (7) of key (1), while the rotary positioner (12) is provided with a centrally-located wedge channel (15) that enables the installation of wedge element (13) of movable press (10) therein, simultaneously the flat surface (16) of the rotary positioner (12) has elastic studs (17), wherein between the movable press (10) and the rotary positioner (12) there is a pressure gap (18) that acts as the termination of input tunnel (20), wherein the input tunnel (19) and the output tunnel (20) act as keyways for the movement of key (1), wherein the input tunnel (19) begins with feeder (22), while the output tunnel (20) ends with receiver (23), wherein the feeder (22) and the receiver (23) constitute flat openings installed on door (21) that enable the insertion and removal, respectively, of key (1), wherein the minimum width (W18) of pressure gap (18) represents at least the width (W1) of key (1).