CPC H01Q 1/242 (2013.01) [H01Q 1/48 (2013.01); H01Q 1/22 (2013.01)] | 5 Claims |
1. A tool comprising:
a controller;
a first connector configured to be removably coupled to a second connector of an extender having a first antenna, when the first connector is coupled to the second connector, the first antenna of the extender electrically connects to the tool, the controller configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote device using the first antenna;
a second antenna in communication with the controller; and
a sensor in communication with the controller;
the controller being configured to:
determine that the extender is electrically connected to the tool, based on information received from the sensor;
cause the tool to wirelessly communicate with the remote device using the first antenna of the extender, based on determining that the extender is electrically connected to the tool; and
cause the tool to implement a functionality on a workpiece, based on the wireless communication between the remote device and the tool, via the first antenna.
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