OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000458

Out-of-band point of sale activation for electronic power tool devices

Published: 2026-09-15T19:02:54.549337Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000458
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Powered Hand Tools

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ABSTRACT

An electronic power tool device includes an electronic processor, a
communication interface in communication with the electronic processor, and a
wake-up sensor configured to generate a wake signal for activating the
communication interface and the electronic processor responsive to a stimulus.
The communication interface is configured to receive a first electronic
message that includes an activation state and transmit the first received
electronic message to the electronic processor. The electronic processor is
configured to control the activation state of the electronic power tool device
to allow or prevent operation of the electronic power tool device based on the
first received electronic message.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000458
Published 2026-09-15T19:02:54.549337Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000458