Vehicle connectivity for enhancing powered tool operation
US11776335B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/63
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Enhancing operation of powered tools is provided. Access permissions for tools and access devices are stored to in vehicle memory. Presence of a tool within proximity to the vehicle is detected. Presence of access devices configured to provide access to the vehicle are detected utilizing passive access functionality of the vehicle. Access to an auxiliary power source of the vehicle is allowed for powering the tool responsive to the access permissions granting access due to the presence of the access devices.
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