SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED TOOL MANAGEMENT
First Claim
1. A system for managing tools comprising:
- a machine operable to scan a device;
a scannable code affixed to a tool;
a tool database that is operable to receive a signal from the machine, the tool database having a storage medium;
an issue report feature having an interface for permitting an operator to input data into the interface, the report feature is operable to send a signal to the tool database;
an alert feature in communication with the tool database, the alert feature is operable to generate a warning signal indicative of a warning event; and
an output device that is operable to receive the warning signal.
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Abstract
A system of using machine readable labels affixed to tools for managing information related to those tools. The barcode is affixed to a tool so that the barcode does not interfere with the tool. By scanning the barcode on the specific tool, a user is able to access pertinent information related to that tool. Examples include specifications, recalls, hours of usage, liens, etc. Also, a method of reporting metrics of the history of a tool that includes the ability to create, report, store, and communicate machine tool details, parameters, usage, issues, maintenance actions, and or problems. Also, a method of generating a Preventative Maintenance alert report. Additionally, a method of tracking the lifecycle count of a tool. Also, a method of auto-populating a tool database. Finally, a method of tracking tool locations and updating tool metrics utilizing a GPS- and camera-enabled cell phone.
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11 Claims
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1. A system for managing tools comprising:
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a machine operable to scan a device; a scannable code affixed to a tool; a tool database that is operable to receive a signal from the machine, the tool database having a storage medium; an issue report feature having an interface for permitting an operator to input data into the interface, the report feature is operable to send a signal to the tool database; an alert feature in communication with the tool database, the alert feature is operable to generate a warning signal indicative of a warning event; and an output device that is operable to receive the warning signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of reporting metrics of the history of a tool comprising:
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a. Providing a scanner that may be used by an operator; b. An operator scanning a code device on a machine tool to generate a first signal, the first signal having information related to the identity of the machine tool; c. Sending the first signal to a computer; d. Saving the first signal in a database; e. Retrieving data from the database that is relevant to the machine tool; f. Sending the retrieved data to an output device; and g. An operator reviewing the retrieved data on the output device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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Specification