Tool tracking and monitoring device and method

    公开(公告)号:US10726220B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-28

    申请号:US15977185

    申请日:2018-05-11

    摘要: A tool tracking and monitoring device is disclosed. The device is made up of: a tool base, having a controller and a transceiver; a tool handle; interchangeable tool bodies with ID tags; and user IDs. The interchangeable tool bodies attach to the tool handle. The transceiver is adapted to receive information from the tool body ID tags and the user IDs and relay that information to the controller; this allows the controller to monitor the use of the tool bodies. The controller is configured to regulate access to the tool bodies according to permissions associated with the tool body ID tags and the user IDs. The device is also adapted to connect with freestanding power tools.

    TOOL TRACKING AND MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20190026510A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US15977185

    申请日:2018-05-11

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 G06K19/07

    摘要: A tool tracking and monitoring device is disclosed. The device is made up of: a tool base, having a controller and a transceiver; a tool handle; interchangeable tool bodies with ID tags; and user IDs. The interchangeable tool bodies attach to the tool handle. The transceiver is adapted to receive information from the tool body ID tags and the user IDs and relay that information to the controller; this allows the controller to monitor the use of the tool bodies. The controller is configured to regulate access to the tool bodies according to permissions associated with the tool body ID tags and the user IDs. The device is also adapted to connect with freestanding power tools.

    Power Drop Assembly with Processor and Memory

    公开(公告)号:US20190004486A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-03

    申请号:US15886072

    申请日:2018-02-01

    IPC分类号: G05B15/02 H02G11/02

    摘要: There is disclosed a power drop assembly which includes a housing and a reel positioned and rotatable within it. Preferably, the device determines, not only whether power is available, but how much power is available. Preferably, the power drop assembly also contains a processor and non-transitory storage medium, so that user settings and profiles as well as settings and profiles for the power drop assembly can be stored and run. Additionally, the power drop assembly preferably contains a wireless transceiver which connects to a home Wi-Fi network and then to a cloud account, user profiles and settings, and settings and profiles for the power drop assembly can be saved on the cloud account. In this way multiple users can use the power drop assembly without contradicting instructions or resetting the power drop assembly every time it is used.

    System for Controlling and Monitoring Connected Components

    公开(公告)号:US20190028293A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US15955916

    申请日:2018-04-18

    IPC分类号: H04L12/28

    摘要: A system for controlling connected components is disclosed. Multiple components, each connected to a network, and at least some of which are mounted overhead are connected to a hub that controls and monitors the components. The hub is connected to the network and contains; a processor; non-transitory memory; a user interface; a microphone; and at least one remote control device. The hub is capable of receiving and implementing instructions via voice commands, via a remote control device, and/or via the user interface. A method for implementing the system is also disclosed.

    Power Sharing System
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190341789A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-07

    申请号:US15972361

    申请日:2018-05-07

    IPC分类号: H02J7/00

    摘要: There is disclosed a system for sharing power among interconnected tools which is made up of multiple battery-powered tools, each with a battery. Each tool and its battery are electrically connected to a hub, and the hub is adapted to provide charging current to each battery, to monitor the charge level of each battery and to direct current from one battery with a higher charge level to a battery with a lower charge level. The system is also adapted to enable the hub to direct power to corded electric tools.

    Smart Usage Power Drop Assembly
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190006833A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-03

    申请号:US15873237

    申请日:2018-01-17

    摘要: A power drop assembly is disclosed which, in general, includes a power cord housing, a reel, a power cord, a female power outlet, an electrical input, switching circuitry, and a controller. The reel is positioned within the power cord housing. The reel is rotatably connected to the power cord housing. The power cord is mechanically attached to the reel. The female power outlet is mechanically and electrically attached to the power cord. The switching circuitry is electrically connected to the electrical input. The switching circuitry selectively, electrically connects the electrical input and the power cord. The switching circuitry is electrically connected to the power cord. The controller is communicatively connected to the switching circuitry for controlling the switching circuitry. The controller is also connected to circuitry programmed for regulating the amount of power available to the power cord. The switching circuitry and the regulating circuitry determine whether power is available and how much power is available. The switching circuitry may also be configured to act as a circuit breaker.