Transponder key replication

A method for replicating a transponder key, the method comprising:

• inserting a first transponder key into a transponder key replication device;
• obtaining a transponder code from the first transponder key using an antenna, wherein the antenna is connected to a program board;
• capturing an image of a bitting characteristic of the first transponder key blade using a camera;
• transmitting the transponder code and the image of the bitting characteristics to a computer;
• cutting a second transponder key according to the bitting characteristics;
• and
• programming the second transponder key with the obtained transponder code from the first transponder key.

A system for replicating a transponder key that has a key blade and generates a transponder code, the system comprising:

• a stabilizer that secures a transponder key in a predetermined location;
• an antenna that reads a transponder code from the transponder key;
• a camera that captures bitting characteristics associated with the transponder key blade;
• a memory that stores the transponder code and bitting characteristics data associated with the transponder key;
• a transmitter that transmits the transponder code and the bitting characteristics data from the memory to a remote location;
• and,
• a receiver that receives the transmitted data and transmits it to a remotely located replication device that replicates the transponder key data on a second transponder key.