Identification tag and attachment
First Claim
1. An identification tag for attaching to a tool to automatically identify the tool, comprising:
- a base with a small footprint for attaching to the tool on one end of the base;
an identification attachment with a larger footprint that is attached to the tool by said base at a second end of the base;
wherein said identification attachment comprises;
an encasement that is connected to the second end of said base;
an identification circuit that fits into said encasement;
a cover to seal the encasement; and
wherein the identification circuit accepts communication queries and transmits identification information related to the tool wirelessly from within the encasement.
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Abstract
An identification tag for attaching to a tool to automatically identify the tool, including, a base with a small footprint for attaching to the tool on one end of the base, an identification attachment with a larger footprint that is attached to the tool by the base at a second end of the base. Wherein the identification attachment includes, an encasement that is connected to the second end of the base, an identification circuit that fits into the encasement, a cover to seal the encasement, and wherein the identification circuit accepts communication queries and transmits identification information related to the tool wirelessly from within the encasement.
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17 Claims
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1. An identification tag for attaching to a tool to automatically identify the tool, comprising:
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a base with a small footprint for attaching to the tool on one end of the base; an identification attachment with a larger footprint that is attached to the tool by said base at a second end of the base; wherein said identification attachment comprises; an encasement that is connected to the second end of said base; an identification circuit that fits into said encasement; a cover to seal the encasement; and wherein the identification circuit accepts communication queries and transmits identification information related to the tool wirelessly from within the encasement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of forming an identification tag to identify a tool, comprising:
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attaching one end of a base with a small footprint to a selected position on the tool; coupling a second end of the base to an identification attachment; wherein said identification attachment comprises; an encasement that is connected to the second end of said base; an identification circuit that fits into said encasement; a cover to seal the encasement; and wherein the identification circuit accepts communication queries and transmits identification information related to the tool wirelessly from within the encasement. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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