Sensor-Integrated Working Tools for Real-Time Data Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tools and machines lack efficient data collection, storage, and communication systems that enable real-time monitoring and control based on operational data, leading to suboptimal performance and increased wear.

Innovation Solution

Integration of microchip packages with sensors and communication capabilities into tools and machines, allowing for data collection, storage, and real-time control of tool operations, including communication with external devices for monitoring and analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If data collection and communication systems are integrated into tools, then operational efficiency and tool performance are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines data collection, storage, and communication functions into an integrated microchip package that is embedded within the tool itself. This merging of multiple functions into a single compact unit enables real-time monitoring and control while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The microchip package serves multiple functions simultaneously: it collects operational data from sensors, stores the data in memory, processes the information, and communicates with external devices. This multi-functionality improves operational efficiency without requiring separate systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If sensors and microchip packages are embedded in tools, then real-time monitoring capability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereal-time monitoring capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent embeds the microchip package and sensors within the existing tool structure, nesting these monitoring components inside the tool's housing or framework. This nesting approach enables real-time monitoring capability while utilizing existing manufacturing processes and minimizing additional manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Loss of information

If data storage and communication devices are added to tools, then information availability is improved, but weight of the tool increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation availabilityVSAvoidweight of tool

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs compact, lightweight microchip packages with integrated memory and communication capabilities that can be easily replaced or updated. These modern electronic components provide substantial information storage and communication functions while adding minimal weight compared to traditional heavier data systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS20260001181A1Data collection, transfer and feedback in working tools

Publication Date: 2026.01.01 BARON INVESTMENTS LLC

AI summary

Tool bodies, tools and machines for operating the tool include electronic circuits for providing data, collecting data, analyzing data and for controlling machines based on such data. Tool bodies and tools may include electronic circuits having data collecting sensors, which may be embedded in a housing with the electronic circuit and/or positioned outside of such a housing. Sensors include temperature sensors, motion sensors, strain sensors, moisture sensors, electrical resistance sensors, position sensors, antennas, and other components.