Mobile key devices systems and methods for programming and communicating with an electronic programmable key

A method for establishing communication between a control center at a server, a mobile key interface device and an electronic programmable key, the electronic programmable key having a key shaft with a first contact pin, and a microcontroller, the mobile key interface device comprising a first distal end having an opening for receiving the electronic programmable key, a second distal end substantially opposite the first distal end, an elongated hollow interior portion extending from the first distal end towards the second distal end, the hollow interior being shaped so as to substantially encase the key body, a key port for receiving the electronic programmable key and a power source, the key port positioned proximate to the second distal end, wherein the key port has a second contact pin located at a position such that it is coupled to the first contact pin when the electronic programmable key is inserted into the mobile key interface device, the method comprising:

• in response to coupling the first contact pin to the second contact pin, initializing the electronic programmable key;
• transmitting a polling signal from the electronic programmable key to the first contact pin;
• querying the mobile key interface device at the second contact pin from the electronic programmable key for identification information corresponding to a unique identification number of the mobile key interface device;
• authenticating the mobile key interface device based on the unique identification number of the mobile key interface device;
• establishing a connection to the mobile key interface device to facilitate the exchange of communication and transfer of power to the electronic programmable key, based on the step of authentication;
• submitting a request for a dynamic passcode at a mobile communication device, the dynamic passcode being a unique, single-use, time-limited passcode generated based on the time of the request;
• and
• determining whether to provide a dynamic passcode based on the unique identification number of the mobile key interface device,
• wherein the connection to the mobile key interface device provides on-demand access to the electronic programmable key in near real-time from a control center at a server to alter access rights of the electronic programmable key.