Abstract: A power tool comprising a power tool housing, an auxiliary power source, a user input for user control of power tool operation, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a control signal from the user input, control the power tool in response to the control signal, receive, from a sensor, a signal indicative of an operational characteristic of the power tool, and selectively provide energy from the auxiliary power source to a load of the power tool based on the operational characteristic of the power tool.

Abstract: A power tool comprising a power tool housing, an auxiliary power source, a user input for user control of power tool operation, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a control signal from the user input, control the power tool in response to the control signal, receive, from a sensor, a signal indicative of an operational characteristic of the power tool, and selectively provide energy from the auxiliary power source to a load of the power tool based on the operational characteristic of the power tool.

Abstract: A power tool comprising a power tool housing, an auxiliary power source, a user input for user control of power tool operation, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a control signal from the user input, control the power tool in response to the control signal, receive, from a sensor, a signal indicative of an operational characteristic of the power tool, and selectively provide energy from the auxiliary power source to a load of the power tool based on the operational characteristic of the power tool.

Abstract: A power tool comprising a power tool housing, an auxiliary power source, a user input for user control of power tool operation, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a control signal from the user input, control the power tool in response to the control signal, receive, from a sensor, a signal indicative of an operational characteristic of the power tool, and selectively provide energy from the auxiliary power source to a load of the power tool based on the operational characteristic of the power tool.

Abstract: A power tool comprising a housing, an interface configured to receive a battery pack, a trigger for user control of power tool operation, at least one sensor configured to measure an operational characteristic of the power tool, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a control signal from the trigger, control the power tool in response to the control signal, receive power tool operational data from the at least one sensor indicative of the operational characteristic of the power tool, and provide additional energy to the power tool via an auxiliary energy supply within the power tool housing based on the operational characteristic of the power tool.

Abstract: A power tool comprising a housing, an interface configured to receive a battery pack, a trigger for user control of power tool operation, at least one sensor configured to measure an operational characteristic of the power tool, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a control signal from the trigger, control the power tool in response to the control signal, receive power tool operational data from the at least one sensor indicative of the operational characteristic of the power tool, and provide additional energy to the power tool via an auxiliary energy supply within the power tool housing based on the operational characteristic of the power tool.

Abstract: A system supplies supplemental power to a power tool. The system includes a motor coupled to an output driver, a trigger for user control of power tool operation, a sensor configured to measure an operation characteristic, a battery pack coupled to the motor, and an auxiliary energy supply. A motor controller receives a control signal from the trigger and drives the motor utilizing energy from the battery pack in response to the control signal. The motor controller also receives information from the sensor and provides additional energy to the motor from the auxiliary energy supply depending on the information from the sensor (e.g., motor speed, motor rotational position, motor current, or trigger pull percentage). The controller may connect the auxiliary energy supply in series with the battery pack to supply the supplemental power. A battery charger or energy recapture may be utilized to charge the auxiliary energy supply.

Abstract: A system supplies supplemental power to a power tool. The system includes a motor coupled to an output driver, a trigger for user control of power tool operation, a sensor configured to measure an operation characteristic, a battery pack coupled to the motor, and an auxiliary energy supply. A motor controller receives a control signal from the trigger and drives the motor utilizing energy from the battery pack in response to the control signal. The motor controller also receives information from the sensor and provides additional energy to the motor from the auxiliary energy supply depending on the information from the sensor (e.g., motor speed, motor rotational position, motor current, or trigger pull percentage). The controller may connect the auxiliary energy supply in series with the battery pack to supply the supplemental power. A battery charger or energy recapture may be utilized to charge the auxiliary energy supply.

Abstract: A segmented touch screen overlies the display or displays of a console having an operating system and display controller for the display. A touch screen controller is continuously connected to each of the touch screen segments and separate touch position information is obtained for each touch screen segment. The console operating system can be supplied with separate position information for each segment or with a single touch position for combined segments. A number of docking module ports near the display optionally receive docking modules that cover segments of the touch screen and display. A module, including tactile elements such as push button switches, can be docked at any port. When a module is detected, the touch screen segment under the module is disabled and the display under the module is switched to display module specific information.