公开(公告)号：US20240406732A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18798592

申请日：2024-08-08

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126

Abstract: A method and system for wirelessly tracking power tools and related devices to aid with inventory management and to help minimize, prevent, and recover misplaced or stolen tools throughout the job site. The tools and/or batteries include wireless transmitting capabilities (e.g., an ISM unit) to transmit data to a fob, puck repeater, and/or gateway over an ISM network. The gateway is operable to translate and output the ISM communications over a cellular network to a remote monitoring unit, such as a personal computer or smart phone. Additionally, the gateway is further operable to translate and output cellular communications from the remote monitoring unit to ISM communications over the ISM network. A wireless tethering system and method is also disclosed whereby an ISM battery places a power tool in a lock-out or limp mode after the ISM battery remains outside of ISM communications for a prolonged period of time.

公开(公告)号：US11871232B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US18091821

申请日：2022-12-30

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126 ,  H04W4/021

CPC classification number: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126

Abstract: A method and system for wirelessly tracking power tools and related devices to aid with inventory management and to help minimize, prevent, and recover misplaced or stolen tools throughout the job site. The tools and/or batteries include wireless transmitting capabilities (e.g., an ISM unit) to transmit data to a fob, puck repeater, and/or gateway over an ISM network. The gateway is operable to translate and output the ISM communications over a cellular network to a remote monitoring unit, such as a personal computer or smart phone. Additionally, the gateway is further operable to translate and output cellular communications from the remote monitoring unit to ISM communications over the ISM network. A wireless tethering system and method is also disclosed whereby an ISM battery places a power tool in a lock-out or limp mode after the ISM battery remains outside of ISM communications for a prolonged period of time.

公开(公告)号：US10531304B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US16257978

申请日：2019-01-25

Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: A method and system for wirelessly tracking power tools and related devices to aid with inventory management and to help minimize, prevent, and recover misplaced or stolen tools throughout the job site. The tools and/or batteries include wireless transmitting capabilities (e.g., an ISM unit) to transmit data to a fob, puck repeater, and/or gateway over an ISM network. The gateway is operable to translate and output the ISM communications over a cellular network to a remote monitoring unit, such as a personal computer or smart phone. Additionally, the gateway is further operable to translate and output cellular communications from the remote monitoring unit to ISM communications over the ISM network. A wireless tethering system and method is also disclosed whereby an ISM battery places a power tool in a lock-out or limp mode after the ISM battery remains outside of ISM communications for a prolonged period of time.

公开(公告)号：US20240179530A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18405867

申请日：2024-01-05

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126

CPC classification number: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126

Abstract: A method and system for wirelessly tracking power tools and related devices to aid with inventory management and to help minimize, prevent, and recover misplaced or stolen tools throughout the job site. The tools and/or batteries include wireless transmitting capabilities (e.g., an ISM unit) to transmit data to a fob, puck repeater, and/or gateway over an ISM network. The gateway is operable to translate and output the ISM communications over a cellular network to a remote monitoring unit, such as a personal computer or smart phone. Additionally, the gateway is further operable to translate and output cellular communications from the remote monitoring unit to ISM communications over the ISM network. A wireless tethering system and method is also disclosed whereby an ISM battery places a power tool in a lock-out or limp mode after the ISM battery remains outside of ISM communications for a prolonged period of time.

公开(公告)号：US20230144664A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US18091821

申请日：2022-12-30

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126 ,  H04W4/021

CPC classification number: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: A method and system for wirelessly tracking power tools and related devices to aid with inventory management and to help minimize, prevent, and recover misplaced or stolen tools throughout the job site. The tools and/or batteries include wireless transmitting capabilities (e.g., an ISM unit) to transmit data to a fob, puck repeater, and/or gateway over an ISM network. The gateway is operable to translate and output the ISM communications over a cellular network to a remote monitoring unit, such as a personal computer or smart phone. Additionally, the gateway is further operable to translate and output cellular communications from the remote monitoring unit to ISM communications over the ISM network. A wireless tethering system and method is also disclosed whereby an ISM battery places a power tool in a lock-out or limp mode after the ISM battery remains outside of ISM communications for a prolonged period of time.

公开(公告)号：US10285003B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-07

申请号：US15887504

申请日：2018-02-02

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Wade F. Burch ,  Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W4/021 ,  B25F5/00 ,  G05F1/66 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H04W64/00 ,  G08B21/02 ,  G08B13/14 ,  G08B25/00 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: A power distribution box and method of communicating via the power distribution box are provided. A power input in the power distribution box is coupled to a power output to provide power to external devices. A gateway device supported by the housing of the power distribution box includes a wireless network module for communicating with power tools and a cellular module for communicating via a cellular network with a power tool monitoring system. The gateway may be removable from the power distribution box. A translation controller in the gateway enables communication between the wireless network module and the external network using the cellular module. The translation controller translates messages between the power tools and external network. The messages may include location data or operational data associated with the power tool.

公开(公告)号：US20160088482A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14959934

申请日：2015-12-04

Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: A method and system for wirelessly tracking power tools and related devices to aid with inventory management and to help minimize, prevent, and recover misplaced or stolen tools throughout the job site. The tools and/or batteries include wireless transmitting capabilities (e.g., an ISM unit) to transmit data to a fob, puck repeater, and/or gateway over an ISM network. The gateway is operable to translate and output the ISM communications over a cellular network to a remote monitoring unit, such as a personal computer or smart phone. Additionally, the gateway is further operable to translate and output cellular communications from the remote monitoring unit to ISM communications over the ISM network. A wireless tethering system and method is also disclosed whereby an ISM battery places a power tool in a lock-out or limp mode after the ISM battery remains outside of ISM communications for a prolonged period of time.

公开(公告)号：US20240349056A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18609271

申请日：2024-03-19

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126

CPC classification number: H04W12/12 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W12/126

Abstract: A method and system for wirelessly tracking power tools and related devices to aid with inventory management and to help minimize, prevent, and recover misplaced or stolen tools throughout the job site. The tools and/or batteries include wireless transmitting capabilities (e.g., an ISM unit) to transmit data to a fob, puck repeater, and/or gateway over an ISM network. The gateway is operable to translate and output the ISM communications over a cellular network to a remote monitoring unit, such as a personal computer or smart phone. Additionally, the gateway is further operable to translate and output cellular communications from the remote monitoring unit to ISM communications over the ISM network. A wireless tethering system and method is also disclosed whereby an ISM battery places a power tool in a lock-out or limp mode after the ISM battery remains outside of ISM communications for a prolonged period of time.

公开(公告)号：US20190222957A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16363263

申请日：2019-03-25

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Wade F. Burch ,  Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: H04W4/021 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H04W64/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B25F5/00 ,  G05F1/66 ,  G08B13/14 ,  G08B21/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  B25F5/00 ,  G05F1/66 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G08B13/1427 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08B25/009 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W88/16 ,  Y04S10/56

Abstract: A power distribution box and method of communicating via the power distribution box are provided. A power input in the power distribution box is coupled to a power output to provide power to external devices. A gateway device supported by the housing of the power distribution box includes a wireless network module for communicating with power tools and a cellular module for communicating via a cellular network with a power tool monitoring system. The gateway may be removable from the power distribution box. A translation controller in the gateway enables communication between the wireless network module and the external network using the cellular module. The translation controller translates messages between the power tools and external network. The messages may include location data or operational data associated with the power tool.

公开(公告)号：US09949075B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15266443

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor： Wade F. Burch ,  Jeffrey M. Zeiler ,  Leslie J. Reading

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  H04W4/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H04W64/00 ,  G08B21/02 ,  B25F5/00 ,  G08B13/14 ,  G05F1/66 ,  G08B25/00 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W88/16

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  B25F5/00 ,  G05F1/66 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G08B13/1427 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08B25/009 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W88/16 ,  Y04S10/56

Abstract: A method of communicating with at least one power tool device using a power distribution box. The power distribution box includes a power-line adapter, a gateway device, and alternating current (AC) power outlets. The method includes receiving alternating current from an external power source and distributing the AC power received from the external power source to the AC power outlets. The method also includes receiving from the gateway device wireless communication from a power tool, transmitting by the power-line adapter the data from the wireless communication to an external network, and receiving information regarding the power tool device.