OUT-OF-BAND POINT OF SALE ACTIVATION FOR ELECTRONIC POWER TOOL DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20210122024A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-29

    申请号:US17126400

    申请日:2020-12-18

    Abstract: An electronic power tool device includes an electronic processor, a communication interface in communication with the electronic processor, and a wake-up sensor configured to generate a wake signal for activating the communication interface and the electronic processor responsive to a stimulus. The communication interface is configured to receive a first electronic message that includes an activation state and transmit the first received electronic message to the electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to control the activation state of the electronic power tool device to allow or prevent operation of the electronic power tool device based on the first received electronic message.

    Systems and Methods for Wirelessly Enabling Alternate Power in a Power Tool

    公开(公告)号:US20250010448A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-09

    申请号:US18690253

    申请日:2022-09-09

    Abstract: A system and method for or wirelessly securing a tool in a low power mode is provided. In some embodiments, a system comprises a power source interface configured to selectively receive a battery pack; an alternate power source; a controller electrically coupled to the power source interface, and electrically coupled to the alternate power source via a switch; and a communication system electrically coupled to the alternate power source and the power source interface, and operatively coupled to the switch, wherein the communication system comprises a wireless transceiver and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: establish a wireless connection with an external device; receive a signal from the external device; and in response to the signal, cause the switch to complete a circuit between the alternate power source and the controller.

    Devices and Methods for Location-Dependent Prioritized Communication

    公开(公告)号:US20240388632A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-21

    申请号:US18690162

    申请日:2022-09-09

    Abstract: A power tool and method for prioritized communication is disclosed. A power tool may include an electronic controller including a process and a memory, and a transceiver communicatively coupled to the electronic controller. The electronic controller may be configured to determine a power tool location of the power tool and identify a first prioritized set of communication protocols corresponding to the power tool location. The first prioritized set of communication protocols may include two or more communication protocols in a prioritized sequence. Then, the electronic controller may be further configured to transmit, via the transceiver, a communication according to a first communication protocol of the first prioritized set of communication protocols. The first communication protocol may be first in the prioritized sequence.

    Insertable wireless communication device for a power tool

    公开(公告)号:US11375610B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-28

    申请号:US17291203

    申请日:2020-11-20

    Abstract: A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.

    INSERTABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR A POWER TOOL

    公开(公告)号:US20210359444A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-18

    申请号:US17291203

    申请日:2020-11-20

    Abstract: A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.

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