Wireless system for monitoring theft of welding-type devices
US8748776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/4063
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding-type device has wireless communications to transmit wireless signals comprising at least identification information. The information may be transmitted either automatically or in response to request signals. Such a welding-type device may be configured to communicate with other welding-type devices, a monitoring device, or both. A wireless communication system has at least one welding-type device, at least one wireless communication assembly, and at least one monitoring device and is capable of assisting a user in preventing theft of welding-type devices.
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