Tool tracking and monitoring device and method
US10726220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25F3/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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