Modular microprocessor-based power tool system
First Claim
1. A power tool system comprising:
- a programmable microprocessor;
at least one input mechanism;
a memory having instructions executable by said programmable microprocessor;
a display;
at least one power tool having at least one sensor operable for monitoring a parameter associated with operation of the power tool and for producing digitally encoded signals representative of the monitored parameter;
a communications device connectable in signal communication with both the programmable microprocessor and the at least one sensor; and
wherein said executable program instructions for the programmable microprocessor (i) cause instructions stored in the memory to be presented to the user on the display, (ii) collect data from a user interaction with the at least one input mechanism in response to the display and stores data in memory, (iii) collect data from the at least one sensor and stores the data in memory, (iv) transmit test results and other data to a remotely located server over a communication network, (v) receive from the server instructions stored on the server for transmission to the programmable microprocessor, and (vi) store instructions in the memory.
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Abstract
A power tool system and method of using the same is provided. The system can include a programmable microprocessor device including at least one input mechanism, and a memory having instructions and/or other information. The system can also include a display; at least one power tool having at least one sensor operable for monitoring a parameter associated with operation of the power tool. The system can further include a communications device connectable in signal communication with both the programmable microprocessor device and the at least one sensor and program instructions. The method can include the steps of (i) using stored program instructions to generate power tool related information on at least one display and (ii) collecting power tool related data using a programmable microprocessor.
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43 Claims
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1. A power tool system comprising:
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a programmable microprocessor; at least one input mechanism; a memory having instructions executable by said programmable microprocessor; a display; at least one power tool having at least one sensor operable for monitoring a parameter associated with operation of the power tool and for producing digitally encoded signals representative of the monitored parameter; a communications device connectable in signal communication with both the programmable microprocessor and the at least one sensor; and wherein said executable program instructions for the programmable microprocessor (i) cause instructions stored in the memory to be presented to the user on the display, (ii) collect data from a user interaction with the at least one input mechanism in response to the display and stores data in memory, (iii) collect data from the at least one sensor and stores the data in memory, (iv) transmit test results and other data to a remotely located server over a communication network, (v) receive from the server instructions stored on the server for transmission to the programmable microprocessor, and (vi) store instructions in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method of using a modular microprocessor power tool system comprising:
- (a) at a site employing a power tool,
(i) using stored program instructions when executed by the modular microprocessor generates power tool related information on at least one display;
(ii) collecting power tool related data using a programmable microprocessor;
(b) connecting at least one remotely located computing facility including at least one central server for communication with a communications device at the power tool site; and(c) providing power tool data to at least one service provider computer remotely located from and in signal communication with the central server, wherein hardware and software of the central server are configured to receive and store power tool-15 related data from a power tool site that can be viewed or retrieved by an authorized user from the remotely located service provider computer. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
- (a) at a site employing a power tool,
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