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Method and apparatus for controlling site-specific operations

  • US 7,428,419 B2
  • Filed: 05/25/2005
  • Issued: 09/23/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling a site-specific operation to be performed by an operator using a portable electronic tool when at a designated site, the method comprising:

  • using a position detection device associated with the portable electronic tool to determine a current location of the portable electronic tool; and

    enabling the portable electronic tool to be commanded by the operator to perform the site-specific operation when the position detection device determines that the current location of the portable electronic tool is proximate the designated site; and

    further comprising;

    using the position detection device to determine the current location in three dimensions; and

    enabling the portable electronic tool to be commanded to perform the site-specific operation when the current location of the portable electronic tool is within a respective proximity value of the designated site in each of the dimensions.

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