| Glossary - Locksmith Definitions | | Call Us Now at (312) 525-0247 for Locksmith Service | History of Locksmith Locksmithing began as the science and art of making and defeating locks. A lock is a mechanism that secures buildings, rooms, cabinets, objects, or other storage facilities. A key is often used to open a lock. Means of opening a lock often include what you know (a combination), what you have (a key or keycard) or what you are (biometrics). (Higher security is attained by selecting one from each group - generally 2 keys is not as secure as one key and one fingerprint.) Locksmithing is one of the earliest forms of security engineering. Lock picking was one of the first methods of cracking security systems. The oldest known lock was approximately 4,000 years old and was of Egyptian make. It was found in the ruins of the Emperor Sargon II's palace in Khorsabad. It used the same pin tumbler principle employed by many modern locks. | Overview of Locksmith Definition A locksmith is a professional person who is capable of opening up a car in case of a lock out. In case of lost car keys. A professional locksmith can cut you a brand new key and program a chip key right on the spot. A well trained locksmith can reapair your car ignition or install a new ignition if necesssary. If you've locked yourself out of your home a well trained can pick your lock without any damages. If you've just moved into a new home it is highly recommended to get a locksmith to rekey your home locks. If your key broke off your front door a professional can extract this key without damaging the lock. If your home locks are getting to old, a professional locksmith can install new locks and upgrade them to high security locks if needed. If you have locked yourself out of your commercial business a locksmith can pick you business lock and can help you get back to your business. If you need your business rekeyd you can hire a well trained locksmith to rekey all the locks at your business. If your having problems turining the locks at your business you can have a locksmith install new locks business. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Auto Locksmith car lock out Keys accidently locked inside your car and require a professional locksmith to get your car open. trunk lock out Keys accidently locked inside your car trunk and require a professional locksmith to get your car open. lost car keys your car keys are stolen or lost so you inquiring a professional locksmith who can cut you brand new keys transponder keys programmed Keys that has a transponder chip inside and require special locksmitthing tools to program the keys. vats keys Vehicle anti theft system keys Gm first specialized this system for smart keys high security keys Keys who have to be cut by a special locksmitthing laser machine. car ignition The part where the key goes in and ignites the cars engine. ignition replaced In case your car key will not turn in the ignition a locksmith is reguired to replace the ignition. igntion repaired When you have slight damages to your ignition a locksmith can repair your ignition using special tools. ignition rekey If your car keys are lost or stolen a locksmith can rekey your ignition to prevent using the previous key. car doors lock rekey If your car keys are lost or stolen a locksmith can rekey you car doors. car doors locks repaired If your car has damages to the door locks a locksmith is needed to repair these damages. car door locks installed If your car door locks are old and no longer working you will need a locksmith to install new door locks. broken key If your car keys are briken inside your car ignition or in a door a locksmith can extract the key. duplicate keys If you want to have a duplicate key made a locksmith can duplicate a key. key A notched and grooved, usually metal implement that is turned to open or close a lock. transonder key A key that has a timing transponder chip that communicates the car computer. chip key A key that has a computer chip inside. transponder keys programmed.Keys that has a transponder chip inside and require special locksmitthing tools to program the keys. vats keys Vehicle anti theft system keys Gm first specialized this system for smart keys high security keys Keys that have to be cut by a special locksmitthing laser machine. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Commercial locksmith business lock out Locked out of your business and you require a professional locksmith to get in mortise cylinder Cylinder mostly used on commercial services commercial level handle A lever handle that has a cylinder lock used on a commercial building push bar locks A metal bar that connects to the lock mechanism key pad locks A lock that has an electronic key pad which allows you to get access without a key commercial locks rekey You require a professional locksmith to rekey your lock for any purpose | Residential locksmith house lock out Locked yourself out of your house and you are requiring a locksmith Bedroom lock out Locked out of your bedroom you are in need of a locksmith door locks installed Installing locks of your home require a locksmith door locks repair if the lock on the door does not function you are in need of a locksmith door locks rekey Rekeying the locks of your doors a professional locksmith can rekey any door lock dead bolt locks a lock that has a bolt in the door frame which is usually the top lock door knob locks a lock that has a bolt in the door frame which is usually the bottom lock keyless dead bolt A bolt that can only be seen from inside the house, and has no key seen on the outside for security purposes master key a single door lock that can be opened by many keys mailbox lock Cylinder which locks and unlocks your post office box lock picking A professional locksmith can use a special pick tool to open your locks cylinder lock the part of the key where the key fits into broken key key that is broken in two pieces requires a professional locksmith to make another key duplicate keys An additional key cut by a professional locksmith key bump key A special key cut by a locksmith which allows the locksmith to open your house doors ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | I locked my keys in my car at a shopping plaza in Evanston.... I was locked out of my house late at night in Elk Grove Village... After a burglary at my house in Winnetka, both my locks on the door were destroyed... I bought a new condo in Glenview, and wanted to have my locks changed. Read more | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | 24 Hours Locksmith No one can ever say when exactly you may face the problems of lost or damaged car key. However, anyone with a little knowledge about such thing can come up with an instant solution for you; finding out professional, efficient, and reputable Chicago Locksmith that can take care of the problem without much hassles.Odd Hour Services What if the user or owner of the car faces such problems at odd hours? | | | |