Wireless tracking of power tools and related devices
First Claim
1. An electronic monitoring device for power tool geo-fence tracking, the electronic monitoring device comprising:
- a display including a graphical user interface;
an electronic processor coupled to the display; and
a wireless communication device coupled to the electronic processor and configured to communicate with power tool devices;
wherein the electronic processor is configured toreceive, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a geo-fence feature,display a map on the graphical user interface in response to receiving the selection of the geo-fence feature,receive, via the graphical user interface, a first user input defining a geo-fence boundary,in response to one or more second user inputs on the graphical user interface, assign a plurality of power tool devices to the geo-fence boundary, anddisplay a screen associated with the geo-fence boundary on the graphical user interface, wherein the screen includesan indication of how many power tool devices of the plurality of power tool devices are located outside the geo-fence boundary, anda selectable locate feature, wherein in response to receiving a selection of the selectable locate feature via the graphical user interface, the electronic processor is configured to request position data of the plurality of power tool devices via the wireless communication device and provide an updated indication of how many power tool devices of the plurality of power tool devices are located outside the geo-fence boundary.
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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.
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20 Claims
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1. An electronic monitoring device for power tool geo-fence tracking, the electronic monitoring device comprising:
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a display including a graphical user interface; an electronic processor coupled to the display; and a wireless communication device coupled to the electronic processor and configured to communicate with power tool devices; wherein the electronic processor is configured to receive, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a geo-fence feature, display a map on the graphical user interface in response to receiving the selection of the geo-fence feature, receive, via the graphical user interface, a first user input defining a geo-fence boundary, in response to one or more second user inputs on the graphical user interface, assign a plurality of power tool devices to the geo-fence boundary, and display a screen associated with the geo-fence boundary on the graphical user interface, wherein the screen includes an indication of how many power tool devices of the plurality of power tool devices are located outside the geo-fence boundary, and a selectable locate feature, wherein in response to receiving a selection of the selectable locate feature via the graphical user interface, the electronic processor is configured to request position data of the plurality of power tool devices via the wireless communication device and provide an updated indication of how many power tool devices of the plurality of power tool devices are located outside the geo-fence boundary. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An electronic monitoring device for power tool geo-fence tracking, the electronic monitoring device comprising:
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a display including a graphical user interface; an electronic processor coupled to the display; and a wireless communication device coupled to the electronic processor and configured to communicate with power tool devices; wherein the electronic processor is configured to receive, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a geo-fence feature, display a map on the graphical user interface in response to receiving the selection of the geo-fence feature, receive, via the graphical user interface, a first user input defining a geo-fence boundary, receive, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a power tool device to be associated with the geo-fence boundary, in response to receiving the selection of the power tool device, assign the power tool device to the geo-fence boundary, and display information on the graphical user interface that indicates whether the power tool device is located outside the geo-fence boundary. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for power tool geo-fence tracking, the method comprising:
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receiving, via a graphical user interface of a display of an electronic monitoring device, a selection of a geo-fence feature; displaying a map on the graphical user interface in response to receiving the selection of the geo-fence feature; receiving, via the graphical user interface, a first user input defining a geo-fence boundary; receiving, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a power tool device to be associated with the geo-fence boundary; in response to receiving the selection of the power tool device, assigning, with an electronic processor of the electronic monitoring device, the power tool device to the geo-fence boundary; and displaying information on the graphical user interface that indicates whether the power tool device is located outside the geo-fence boundary. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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