Universal protocol for power tools
US9710373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/251
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for communicating with power tools using a universal protocol. The universal protocol may be implemented using a universal core module that is installed across a variety of power tools and other devices to enable communications therewith. Communications to and from the power tools are translated to a universal protocol once received. The translated communications are handled by the universal core module of a particular tool according to a set of rules. In response, the universal core module outputs communications according to the universal protocol and the set of rules, which may be translated to another protocol for receipt by components of the tool or an external device. The communications may be used, for example, to obtain tool performance data from the tools and to provide firmware updates.
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