Power tool system
First Claim
1. A power tool system comprising:
- a power tool configured to be manipulated by a user and to include a controller which enables said power tool only upon receiving an authentication signal;
a wearable piece provided as a separate entity from said power tool and configured to be worn by said user;
a certification unit configured to store an identification code specifying said power tool and to transmit said identification code; and
an authenticator configured to read said identification code from said certification unit and to provide said authentication signal to said controller when said identification code is authenticated to be eligible for a privileged use of said power tool;
wherein said power tool incorporates one of said authenticator and said certification unit, while said wearable piece incorporates the other of said authenticator and said certification unit;
said system includes communication means which is configured to establish a communication between said certification unit and said authenticator for transmission of said identification code therebetween, while the user holds said power tool with said wearable piece carried on,wherein said communication means is configured to use the user'"'"'s body as a signal transmission path, andwherein said communication means comprises a first transceiver incorporated in said certification unit, and a second transceiver incorporated in said authenticator; and
, said first transceiver including;
a signal electrode configured to be held in close proximity to the user'"'"'s body;
a ground electrode configured to be held close proximity to the user'"'"'s body in a spaced relation from said signal electrode; and
a transmitter configured to apply a voltage signal indicative of said identification code across said signal electrode and said ground electrode;
said second transceiver including;
a circuit ground configured to be connected to the ground through a casing of said power tool;
a touch electrode provided on a grip of said power tool for contact with the user'"'"'s hand; and
a signal detector configured to be connected across said touch electrode and said circuit ground for detection of said voltage signal.
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Abstract
A power tool system with enhanced antitheft capability has a hand-held power tool and a wearable piece worn by the user. The wearable piece incorporates a certification unit which stores an identification code specifying the power tool and transmits the identification code to an authenticator incorporated in the power tool. The authenticator reads the identification code from the certification unit and to provide an authentication signal when the identification code is authenticated to be eligible for a privileged use of the power tool. The power tool is enabled only in response to the authentication signal, and otherwise disabled for avoiding unauthorized use. A communication is established between the certification unit and the authenticator for transmission of the identification code, while the user holds the power tool with the wearable piece carried on.
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Citations
11 Claims
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1. A power tool system comprising:
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a power tool configured to be manipulated by a user and to include a controller which enables said power tool only upon receiving an authentication signal; a wearable piece provided as a separate entity from said power tool and configured to be worn by said user; a certification unit configured to store an identification code specifying said power tool and to transmit said identification code; and an authenticator configured to read said identification code from said certification unit and to provide said authentication signal to said controller when said identification code is authenticated to be eligible for a privileged use of said power tool; wherein said power tool incorporates one of said authenticator and said certification unit, while said wearable piece incorporates the other of said authenticator and said certification unit; said system includes communication means which is configured to establish a communication between said certification unit and said authenticator for transmission of said identification code therebetween, while the user holds said power tool with said wearable piece carried on, wherein said communication means is configured to use the user'"'"'s body as a signal transmission path, and wherein said communication means comprises a first transceiver incorporated in said certification unit, and a second transceiver incorporated in said authenticator; and
, said first transceiver including;a signal electrode configured to be held in close proximity to the user'"'"'s body; a ground electrode configured to be held close proximity to the user'"'"'s body in a spaced relation from said signal electrode; and a transmitter configured to apply a voltage signal indicative of said identification code across said signal electrode and said ground electrode; said second transceiver including; a circuit ground configured to be connected to the ground through a casing of said power tool; a touch electrode provided on a grip of said power tool for contact with the user'"'"'s hand; and a signal detector configured to be connected across said touch electrode and said circuit ground for detection of said voltage signal.
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2. A power tool system comprising:
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a power tool configured to be manipulated by a user and to include a controller which enables said power tool only upon receiving an authentication signal; a wearable piece provided as a separate entity from said power tool and configured to be worn by said user; a certification unit configured to store an identification code specifying said power tool and to transmit said identification code; and an authenticator configured to read said identification code from said certification unit and to provide said authentication signal to said controller when said identification code is authenticated to be eligible for a privileged use of said power tool; wherein said power tool incorporates one of said authenticator and said certification unit, while said wearable piece incorporates the other of said authenticator and said certification unit; said system includes communication means which is configured to establish a communication between said certification unit and said authenticator for transmission of said identification code therebetween, while the user holds said power tool with said wearable piece carried on, wherein said wearable piece (20) incorporates said certification unit (200;
200A), and said power tool (10) incorporates said authenticator (100;
100A), andsaid authenticator (100;
100A) is configured to interrogate said certification unit to receive said identification code therefrom for authentication of said identification code, said authenticator transmitting said authentication signal to said controller when said identification code is authenticated. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A power tool system comprising:
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a power tool configured to be manipulated by a user and to include a controller which enables said power tool only upon receiving an authentication signal; a wearable piece provided as a separate entity from said power tool and configured to be worn by said user; a certification unit configured to store an identification code specifying said power tool and to transmit said identification code; and an authenticator configured to read said identification code from said certification unit and to provide said authentication signal to said controller when said identification code is authenticated to be eligible for a privileged use of said power tool; wherein said power tool incorporates one of said authenticator and said certification unit, while said wearable piece incorporates the other of said authenticator and said certification unit; said system includes communication means which is configured to establish a communication between said certification unit and said authenticator for transmission of said identification code therebetween, while the user holds said power tool with said wearable piece carried on, wherein said power tool incorporates said certification unit, and said wearable piece incorporates said authenticator, and said authenticator is configured to interrogate said certification unit to receive said identification code therefrom for authentication of said identification code, said authenticator transmitting said authentication signal to said controller when said identification code is authenticated. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A power tool system comprising:
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a power tool configured to be manipulated by a user and to include a controller which enables said power tool only upon receiving an authentication signal; a wearable piece provided as a separate entity from said power tool and configured to be worn by said user; a certification unit configured to store an identification code specifying said power tool and to transmit said identification code; and an authenticator configured to read said identification code from said certification unit and to provide said authentication signal to said controller when said identification code is authenticated to be eligible for a privileged use of said power tool; wherein said power tool incorporates one of said authenticator and said certification unit, while said wearable piece incorporates the other of said authenticator and said certification unit;
said system includes communication means which is configured to establish a communication between said certification unit and said authenticator for transmission of said identification code therebetween, while the user holds said power tool with said wearable piece carried on;wherein said power tool is configured to have a detachable battery pack as a power source, said battery pack is configured to have a battery authenticator and an interrupter, said battery authenticator configured to read said identification code from said certification unit and to provide a battery authentication signal when said identification code is authenticated to be eligible for a privileged use of said battery pack;
said interrupter configured to interrupt an electrical connection from said battery pack to said power tool in the absence of said battery authentication signal.
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Specification