Wireless communication method between handheld field maintenance tools
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1. A method of transferring information between handheld field maintenance tools, the method comprising:
- orienting first and second tools relative to each other to enable wireless communication;
selecting a master tool from the first and second tools; and
initiating data transfer with the selected master tool.
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Abstract
A method of communicating data between two intrinsically safe handheld field tools is provided. The method includes physically orienting both devices to facilitate such communication. Then, one device is preferably selected as a master device. Each tool is then placed in a communication mode wherein wireless communication occurs between the tools. Preferably, the master unit provides a selection to the technician to choose which of the available information should be shared between the tools.
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1. A method of transferring information between handheld field maintenance tools, the method comprising:
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orienting first and second tools relative to each other to enable wireless communication;
selecting a master tool from the first and second tools; and
initiating data transfer with the selected master tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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