MARKING DEVICE DOCKING STATIONS HAVING SECURITY FEATURES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
First Claim
1. A system for operation of marking devices of the type used to mark the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area, comprising:
- a first docking station configured to communicate electronically with a first marking device; and
a second docking station configured to communicate electronically with a second marking device, the first and second docking stations being configured to communicate directly with each other.
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Abstract
Docking stations and docking methods are provided for use with marking devices used for marking the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area. The docking station may serve as a home base for storage of a marking device, for charging the battery of a marking device, for transferring data to and from a marking device, and for securing a marking device against unauthorized use and/or theft. The docking station may be a mobile docking station that is installed in a vehicle or may be a fixed docking station that is installed at a central location in the field, at a central office, at a home base facility, and the like.
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1. A system for operation of marking devices of the type used to mark the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area, comprising:
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a first docking station configured to communicate electronically with a first marking device; and a second docking station configured to communicate electronically with a second marking device, the first and second docking stations being configured to communicate directly with each other.
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