WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY FOR INTERFACING WITH WELDING EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT USING WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES

摘要

An interface device may be configured to be worn by a user during welding operations, and may also be integrated into an article of clothing or equipment. The interface device may support a first mode of operation for interfacing with welding equipment and a second mode of operation for interfacing with weld monitoring equipment. The interface device also may setup a first wireless connection with the welding equipment and a second wireless connection with the weld monitoring equipment. The interface device may interface with the welding equipment over the first wireless connection when configured into the first mode of operation, and interface with the weld monitoring equipment over the second wireless connection when configured into the second mode of operation. The interface device may operate in response to user input received via a user interface.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
one or more circuits for use in an interface device that is configured to be, or is integrated into an article of clothing or equipment to be, worn by a user during welding operations, the one or more circuits being operable to:
support a first mode of operation for interfacing with welding equipment and a second mode of operation for interfacing with weld monitoring equipment;setup a first wireless connection with said welding equipment and a second wireless connection with said weld monitoring equipment; andinterface with said welding equipment over said first wireless connection when configured into said first mode of operation, and interface with said weld monitoring equipment over said second wireless connection when configured into said second mode of operation.