CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/333,844 filed on April 22, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to apparatuses and systems for electric drills. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to apparatuses and systems for electric drills for use as personal care devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0003] Nail salons and nail technicians can use a variety of devices during a personal care treatment, including electric drill/file devices for manicures and pedicures. These electric drills can be cordless/wireless, thus allowing freedom of movement during the personal care treatment. Such prior art. devices exhibit various deficiencies, however, including bulky battery packs, complicated operation parameters inputs and limited outputs for visualizing current operating and system conditions of the device.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a first embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system comprising a drill tool comprising a rotatable drill bit, a controller comprising one or more rechargeable battery cells contained within the controller, a plurality of input components for setting a rotational speed, in the form of a revolutions per minute (RPM) rate, of the drill bit, the plurality of input components comprising a) a rotary wheel, b) a first preset function button, c) a second preset function button, and d) a third preset function button, and a graphical display configured to display the RPM rate of the drill bit, the rotary wheel extending peripherally about the graphical display; and a power cord communicatively coupling the drill tool with the controller. [0005] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a second embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the first embodiment, wherein the controller further comprises an illuminating ring extending peripherally about the rotary wheel, the illuminating ring configured to change colors as a function of the amount of charge remaining in the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0006] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a third embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the second embodiment, wherein the illumination ring comprises or is in optical communication with a plurality of light emitting diodes configured to emit at least three different colors of light.

[0007] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a fourth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the first through third embodiments, wherein the controller further comprises a rotation direction button configured to actuate to the drill bit to rotate in either a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit.

[0008] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a fifth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the first through fourth embodiments, further comprising a bracket coupled with a side of a housing of the controller, and a drill tool holder coupled with the bracket, the drill tool holder dimensioned to hold at least a portion of the drill tool.

[0009] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a sixth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the first through fifth embodiments, wherein the graphical display further comprises a first light emitting diode configured to indicate when the first preset function button has been actuated, a second light emitting diode configured to indicate when the second preset function button has been actuated, a third light emitting diode configured to indicate when the third preset function button has been actuated, a fourth light emitting diode configured to indicate when the drill is rotating in a clockwise direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the drill bit, and a fifth light emitting diode configured to indicate when the drill is rotating in a counter-clockwise direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the drill bit.

[0010] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a seventh embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the first through sixth embodiments, further comprising a charging dock configured to couple with the controller for the transfer of power to the one or more rechargeable battery' cells from a power source.

[0011] According to various aspects of the disclosure, an eighth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the seventh embodiment, wherein the power source is an alternating current power source or a direct current power source.

[0012] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a ninth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the seventh embodiment, wherein the transfer of power to the one or more rechargeable battery cells from a power source is wireless,

[0013] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a tenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as the use of an electric drill system according to any one of the first through ninth embodiments to perform a manicure or a pedicure.

[0014] According to various aspects of the disclosure, an eleventh embodiment of the disclosure can be described as the use of an electric drill system according to any one of the first through ninth embodiments to grind and remove a gel from a fingernail or a toenail.

[0015] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a twelfth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system comprising a drill tool comprising a rotatable drill bit and a controller communicatively coupled with the drill tool with a power cord, wherein the controller comprises a microcontroller and memory, one or more rechargeable battery cells coupled with the microcontroller, a plurality of input components for setting a rotational speed, in the form of a revolutions per minute (RPM) rate, and rotation direction of the drill bit, one or more output components, and a motor driver communicatively coupled with the microcontroller and a motor of the drill tool.

[0016] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a thirteenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the twelfth embodiment, wherein the plurality of input components comprises a powder button, a rotary' wheel, a first preset RPM rate button, a second RPM rate button, and a third RPM rate button.

[0017] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a fourteenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the twelfth or thirteenth embodiment, wherein the plurality of input components comprises a rotation direction button configured to actuate to the drill bit to rotate in either a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit.

[0018] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a fifteenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the twelfth through fourteenth embodiments, wherein the one or more output components comprises a graphical display configured to display the RPM rate and rotation direction of the drill bit.

[0019] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a sixteenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the twelfth through fifteenth embodiments, wherein the one or more output components comprises an illuminating ring configured to change colors as a function of the amount of charge remaining in the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0020] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a seventeenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the twelfth through fifteenth embodiments, wherein the one or more output components comprises a graphical display bounded by the rotary' wheel and configured to display the RPM rate and rotation direction of the drill bit, and an illuminating ring extending peripherally about the rotary wheel and configured to change colors as a function of the amount of charge remaining in the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0021] According to various aspects of the disclosure, an eighteenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the sixteenth or seventeenth embodiment, wherein the illumination ring comprises or is in optical communication with a plurality of light emitting diodes configured to emit at least three different colors of light.

[0022] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a nineteenth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the fifteenth or seventeenth embodiment, wherein the graphical display further comprises a first light emitting diode configured to indicate when the first RPM rate button has been actuated, a second light emitting diode configured to indicate when the second RPM rate button has been actuated, a third light emitting diode configured to indicate when the third RPM rate button has been actuated, a fourth light emitting diode configured to indicate when the drill is rotating in a clockwise direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the drill bit, and a fifth light emitting diode configured to indicate when the drill is rotating in a counter-clockwise direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the drill bit. [0023] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a twentieth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the twelfth through nineteenth embodimen ts, further comprising a bracket coupled with a side of a housing of the controller, and a drill tool holder coupled with the bracket, the drill tool holder dimensioned to hold at least a portion of the drill tool.

[0024] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a twenty-first embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to any one of the twelfth through twentieth embodiments, further comprising a charging dock configured to couple with the controller for the transfer of power to the one or more rechargeable battery' cells from a power source.

[0025] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a twenty-second embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the twenty-first embodiment, wherein the power source is an alternating current power source or a direct current power source.

[0026] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a twenty-third embodiment of the disclosure can be described as an electric drill system according to the twenty-first embodiment, wherein the transfer of power to the one or more rechargeable battery ⁷ cells from a power source is wireless.

[0027] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a twenty-fourth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as the use of an electric drill system according to any one of the twelfth through twenty-third embodiments to perform a manicure or a pedicure.

[0028] According to various aspects of the disclosure, a twenty-fifth embodiment of the disclosure can be described as the use of an electric drill system according to any one of the twelfth through twenty-third embodiments to grind and remove a gel from a fingernail or a toenail .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The novel features of the disclosure are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present disclosure will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative examples, in which the principles of the disclosure are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:

[0030] FIG. 1 is front view of an electric drill system according to various aspects of the disclosure;

[0031] FIG. 2 is a left-side view of the controller of the electric drill system of FIG. 1 according to various aspects of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG. 3 is a top view of the controller of the electric drill system of FIG. I according to various aspects of the disclosure;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a front view of the graphical display of the controller of the electric drill system of FIG. 1 according to various aspects of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 5 is a side view of the drill tool of the electric drill system of FIG. 1 according to various aspects of the disclosure;

[0035] FIG. 6 is a perspective view ⁷ of the electric drill system of FIG. 1 and a charging dock in a non-engaged state according to various aspects of the disclosure;

[0036] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the electric drill system of FIG. 1 and the charging dock in an engaged state according to various aspects of the disclosure; and

[0037] FIG. 8 is block diagram illustrating a computing device for use in the electrical drill system of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following description of the embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the subject matter of the present disclosure, their application, or uses.

[0039] As used throughout, ranges are used as shorthand for describing each and every value that is within the range. Any value within the range can be selected as the terminus of the range. Unless otherwise specified, all percentages and amounts expressed herein and elsewhere in the specification should be understood to refer to percentages by weight.

[0040] For the purposes of this specification and appended claims, unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities, percentages or proportions, and other numerical values used in the specification and claims, are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term ‘"about.” The use of the term “about” applies to all numeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. This term generally refers to a range of numbers that one of ordinary' skill in the an would consider as a reasonable amount of deviation to the recited numeric values (i.e., having the equivalent function or result). For example, this term can be construed as including a deviation of ±10 percent, alternatively ±5 percent, and alternatively ±1 percent of the given numeric value provided such a deviation does not alter the end function or result of the value. Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary/, the numerical parameters set forth in this specification and attached claims are approximations that can vary’ depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by the present invention.

[0041] It is noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the,” include plural references unless expressly and unequivocally limited to one referent. As used herein, the term “include” and its grammatical variants are intended to be non-limiting, such that recitation of items in a list is not to the exclusion of other like items that can be substituted or added to the listed items. For example, as used in this specification and the following claims, the terms “comprise” (as well as forms, derivatives, or variations thereof, such as “comprising” and “comprises”), “include” (as well as forms, derivatives, or variations thereof, such as “including” and “includes”) and “has” (as well as forms, derivatives, or variations thereof, such as “having” and “have”) are inclusive (i.e., open- ended) and do not exclude additional elements or steps. Accordingly, these terms are intended to not only cover the recited element(s) or step(s), but may also include other elements or steps not expressly recited. Furthermore, as used herein, the use of the terms “a” or “an” when used in conjunction with an element may mean “one,” but it is also consistent with the meaning of “one or more,” “at least one,” and “one or more than one.” Therefore, an element preceded by “a” or “an” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements.

[0042] For the purposes of this specification and appended claims, the term “coupled” refers to the linking or connection of two objects. The coupling can be permanent or reversible. The coupling can be direct or indirect. An indirect coupling includes connecting two objects through one or more intermediary' objects. The term “substantially”, as used herein, is defined to be essentially conforming to the particular dimension, shape or other word that, substantially modifies, such that the component need not be exact. For example, substantially cylindrical means that the object resembles a cylinder, but can have one or more deviations from a true cylinder.

[0043] FIG. 1 illustrates an electric drill system 100 according to various aspects of the disclosure. Generally, the electric drill system 100 system includes a controller 110 and drill tool 160 communicatively coupled with each other by a power cable 150. FIGS. 2-4 illustrate particular components of the controller 110. The power cable 150 can have a predetermined length, thereby allowing the tool drill 160 to have a useful range away from the controller 110. The power cable 150 can be operably arranged to communicatively couple electric and/or mechanical power from the controller 110 to the tool drill 160. In at least one instance, the power cable 150 can have a rotational element disposed therein along the predetermined length transferring rotational mechanical power generated at the controller 110 to the drill tool 160. In other instances, the power cable 150 can be one or more electrical cables operably arranged to transfer electrical power from the controller 110 to the drill tool 160. In at least some instances, the power cable 150 can be operably arranged to transfer a combination of mechanical and/or electrical power from the controller 110 to the drill tool 160.

[0044] The controller 110 houses one or more rechargeable battery cells (not shown) to which power may be provided from an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power source via a charging port 1 12. The one or more rechargeable battery cells can be, for example, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCad), lithium-ion (Li-ion), and/or any other battery chemistry' desirable for implementation in high power, long battery/ life applications. The configuration of the charging port 112 is not particularly limiting. In some instances, the charging port 112 may be in the form of female USB type A port or type B port. In some instances, the charging port 112 may be in the form of female USB type A port, type B port or type C port. In some instances, the charging port 112 may be in the form of female USB mini A port or mini B port. In some instances, the charging port 112 may be in the form of female USB micro A port or micro B port. In some instances, the charging port 112 may be in the form of female USB micro B super speed port.

[0045] The controller 110 includes a graphical display 123 and a number of input operation buttons including a power button 130, a rotational direction button 132, a rotary' wheel 120 that extends peripherally about the graphical display 123, and three preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144. The rotation direction button 132 can be actuated to control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate in a clockwise (or forward (F)) or a counter-clockwise (or reverse (R)) direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit 168. Actuation of the preset function button 140 will control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate at a first preset revolutions per minute (RPM) rate. Actuation of the preset function button 142 will control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate at a second preset RPM rate. Actuation of the preset function button 144 will control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate at a third preset RPM rate. The RPM rates of the preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144 can be preset by the manufacturer and/or set by the user according to user preferences. The RPM rates of the preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144 can be modified by the user based upon the preference and/or needs of the user. Separate from preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144, the rotary wheel 120 can also be actuated to control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate at any RPM rate within the capabilities of the electric drill system 100. In some instances, the first preset RPM rate can vary between about 1,000 and about 10,000 RPM for applications such as conducting manicures and/or pedicures. In some instances, the second present RPM rate can vary between about 10,000 and about 20,000 for the grinding and removal of soft gels from nails. In some instances, the second present RPM rate can vary between about 20,000 and about 30,000 for the grinding and removal of hard gels from nails. One of ordinary skill in the art wall appreciate the types of gels that may be considered soft gels and the types of gels that may be considered hard gels.

[0046] The controller 110 further includes a clip 190 reversibly couplable with a backplate of the controller 110. The clip 190 allows the user to secure the controller 110, for example, to an article of clothing worn by the user of the electric drill assembly 100. The controller 110 further includes a bracket 180 coupled with a right side of the controller 110 housing. The bracket 180 is coupled with holder 170. The holder 170 is configured to hold the drill tool 160 when the electric drill system 100 is in an unused or charging state.

[0047] The controller 110 further includes an illuminating ring 122 that extends peripherally about the rotary wheel 120. In some instances, the illuminating ring 122 is made of, for example, a plurality of light emitting diodes, and can change color in response to changes to amount of charge remaining in the one or more rechargeable battery' cells housed within the controller 110. In some instances, the illuminating ring 122 is made of a transparent or translucent material and one or more light emitting elements such as light emitting diodes are disposed within the controller 110 under the illuminating ring 122 such that light from the one or more light emitting elements can pass though the illuminating ring 122 to be viewed by the user, where the one or more light emitting elements change color in response to changes to amount of charge remaining in the one or more rechargeable battery cells housed within the controller 110. For example, when the one or more rechargeable battery cells has about 25 to about 100% charge, the illuminating ring 122 or one or more light emitting elements disposed in the controller under the illuminating ring 122 may emit a wavelength of light in the blue or green region of the visible spectrum. Also, for example, when the one or more rechargeable battery cells has about 10 to about 25% charge, the illuminating ring 122 or one or more light emitting elements disposed in the controller under the illuminating ring 122 may emit a wavelength of light in the yellow or orange region of the visible spectrum. Also, for example, when the one or more rechargeable battery' cells has less than about 10% charge, the illuminating ring 122 or one or more light emitting elements disposed in the controller under the illuminating ring 122 may emit a wavelength of light in the red region of the visible spectrum. The illuminating ring 122 may emit light during use of the electrical drill system 100, when the electrical drill system 100 is in a powered but unused state, while the electrical drill system 100 is charging, or any combination thereof.

[0048] The graphical display 123 includes light emitting diodes 124, 125, 126, 127, 128. When the rotation direction button 132 has been actuated to control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate in a clockwise (or forward (F)) direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit 168, light emitting diode 124 wall be in an illuminated state. W hen the rotation direction button 132 has been actuated to control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate in a counter-clockwise (or reverse (R)) direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit 168, light emitting diode 125 will be in an illuminated state. When the preset function button 140 has been actuated to control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate at a first preset revolutions per minute (RPM) rate, the light emitting diode 126 will be in an illuminated state. When the preset function button 142 has been actuated to control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate at a second RPM rate, the light emitting diode 127 will be in an illuminated state. When the preset function button 144 has been actuated to control the drill bit 168 of the drill tool 160 to rotate at a third RPM rate, the light emitting diode 128 will be in an illuminated state. The graphical display 123 further includes a plurality of light emitting diodes 129. The plurality of light emitting diodes wall illuminate to provide the user with a readout of the RPM rate of the drill bit 168 in real time, whether the RPM rate is set by the preset function buttons 140, 142, 144 or the rotary ⁷ wheel 120.

[0049] In some instances, the graphical display 123 can be in the form of a touchscreen display of a graphical user interface (GUI) for user inputs and system output visualization. When the graphical display 123 is in the form of a touchscreen display, control of the RPM rate and the rotational direction of the drill bit 168 can be controlled through the touchscreen, with or without the use of the rotational direction button 132, the rotary wheel 120 and the preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144. In such instances, the underlying display of the touchscreen can be implemented in various ways, including by a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a light emitting diode (LED) display, such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display or chip-on-board LED display. In some instances, one or more of the rotational direction button 132, the rotary wheel 120 and the preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144 can be omitted from the electric drill system 100 when the graphical display 123 is in the form of a touchscreen display of a graphical user interface (GUI).

[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates the drill tool 160. As shown, the drill tool 160 includes a cylindrical body portion 164, a grooved and/or textured handle portion 165, and the drill bit 168. Contained within the handle portion 165 can be a chuck and collet assembly (not shown). The handle portion 165 may be rotated clockwise and counter-clockwise relative to the longitudinal axis of the drill tool 160 to rotate the chuck, expanding or reducing the effective diameter of the collet accordingly. The drill bit 168 can be held securely in place by the chuck and collet assembly and can be removed from the chuck and collet assembly as needed by rotating the handle portion 165 to an extent required to expand the diameter of the collet, allowing the drill bit 168 to be removed. Various drill bits can be used in the drill tool 100 including, for example, grinding drill bits, polishing drill bits, buffing drill bits, and so on, depending on the desired use. In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a motor (not shown) resides in the cylindrical body 164 or a combination of the cylindrical body 164 and the handle portion 165. The motor is communicatively coupled with the controller 110, via the power cord 150, and the drill bit 168 (directly or indirectly via a driver, not shown, located in the handle portion 165 and/or the cylindrical body) to rotate the drill bit 168 at the RPM rate set by the user via the controller 110.

[0051] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate the controller 110 and a charging dock 200 in non-engaged (FIG. 6) and engaged (FIG. 7) states. The charging dock 200 can be operable to reduce the footprint of the controller 1 10. As can be appreciated in FIGS. 1-3, the controller 110 can have a vertical length, a horizontal length, and a depth perpendicular to the horizontal length, while the charging dock 200 can be operable to receive a portion of the controller 110 therein, thus reducing the footprint of the controller 110 relative to a surface supporting the charging dock 200. The charging dock 200 can have a footprint sufficiently larger than the controller 110 in a vertical position to ensure stability of the controller 110, and thus prevent tipping of the controller 110 and charging dock 200.

[0052] In some instances, the charging dock 200 can include one or more couplers operable to engage the controller 1 10. For example, the one or more couplers can include a latch mechanism (not shown) operable to couple the controller 110 with the charging dock 200. The one or more couplers can include a power coupler (not shown) operable to couple the one or more rechargeable battery cells of the controller 110 with an AC power source, a DC power source, and/or another battery operable to charge the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0053] In some instances, the power coupler can be a male USB type A male-female coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female USB type A port and the dock 200 having a male USB type A port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female USB type A port, thereby allowing the one or more battery' cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200. In some instances, the power coupler can be a male USB type B malefemale coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female USB type B port and the dock 200 having a male USB type B port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female USB type B port, thereby allowing the one or more battery cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200. In some instances, the power coupler can be a male USB type C malefemale coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female USB type C port and the dock 200 having a male USB type C port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female USB type C port, thereby allowing the one or more battery cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200.

[0054] In some instances, the power coupler can be a mini A male-female coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female mini A port and the dock 200 having a male mini A port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female mini A port, thereby allowing the one or more battery cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200. In some instances, the power coupler can be a mini B male-female coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female mini B port and the dock 200 having a male mini B port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female mini B port, thereby allowing the one or more battery cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200.

[0055] In some instances, the power coupler can be a micro A male-female coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female micro A port and the dock 200 having a male micro A port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female micro A port, thereby allowing the one or more battery cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200. In some instances, the power coupler can be a micro B male-female coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female micro B port and the dock 200 having a male micro B port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female mini B port, thereby allowing the one or more batery cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200.

[0056] In some instances, the power coupler can be a USB micro B super speed male-female coupling, with the charging port 112 of the controller being a female USB micro B super speed port and the dock 200 having a male USB micro B super speed port disposed thereon and operable to engage the female USB micro B super speed port, thereby allowing the one or more battery cells to receive charge via the charging dock 200.

[0057] In some instances, the one or more battery cells can receive charge via the charging dock 200 wirelessly when the controller 110 is engaged within the charging dock 200.

[0058] FIG. 8 is block diagram illustrating a computing device 800 for use in the electrical drill system illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, FIG, 8 illustrates memory 804 operatively coupled to microcontroller 802. Memory' 804 may be a non-transitory medium configured to store various types of data. For example, memory 804 may include one or more memory devices that comprise a non-volatile storage device and/or volatile memory'. Volatile memory', such as random access memory’ (RAM), can be any suitable non-permanent storage device. The non-volatile storage devices can include one or more disk drives, optical drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), tap drives, flash memory/, read only memory’ (ROM), and/or any other type of memory' designed to maintain data, for a. duration time after a power loss or shut down operation. In certain instances, the nonvolatile storage device may be used to store overflow data if allocated RAM is not large enough to hold all working data. The non-volatile storage device may also be used to store programs that are loaded into the RAM when such programs are selected for execution.

[0059] Persons of ordinary-' skill in the art are aware that software programs may be developed, encoded, and compiled in a variety of computing languages for a variety of software platforms and/or operating systems and subsequently loaded and executed by processing element 802, In one embodiment, the compiling process of the software program may transform program code written in a programming language to another computer language such that, the processing element 802 is able to execute the programming code. For example, the compiling process of the software program may generate an executable program that provides encoded instructions (e.g., machine code instructions) for microcontroller 802 to accomplish specific, non-generic, particular computing functions.

[0060] After the compiling process, the encoded instructions may then be loaded as computer executable instructions or process steps to microcontroller 802 from storage (e.g., memory 804) and/or embedded within the microcontroller 802 (e.g., cache). Microcontroller 802 can execute the stored instructions or process steps in order to perform instructions or process steps to transform the computing device into a non-generic, particular, specially programmed machine or apparatus. Stored data, e.g., data stored by a storage device, can be accessed by microcontroller 802 during the execution of computer executable instructions or process steps to instruct one or more components within the computing device 800.

[0061] One or more rechargeable battery cells 806, input components 808 (for example, power button 130, rotational direction button 132, rotary wheel 120 and preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144) and output components 810 (for example, graphical display 123, illuminating ring 122 and light emitting elements) can be coupled to microcontroller 802. A motor driver 812 is communicatively coupled with the microcontroller 802 and the motor of the drill tool 160. In use, a user will input drill tool 160 operating parameters such as drill bit RPM rate and rotation direction to microcontroller 802 via input components 808 (for example, power such power button 130, rotational direction button 132, rotary wheel 120 and preset function buttons 140, 142 and 144), and motor driver 812 will send corresponding operating parameters to the motor of the drill tool 160 based on commands or instructions received from the microcontroller 802.

[0062] Persons of ordinary' skill in the art are aware that the computing device 800 may comprise other components well known in the art, such as sensors, analog-to-digital converters, and other components not explicitly shown in FIG. 8.

[0063] When the graphical display 123 is in the form of a touchscreen display of a graphical user interface (GUI), the underlying display of the touchscreen can be implemented in various ways, including by a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a light emitting diode (LED) display, such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display or chip-on-board LED display.

[0064] The programmable devices depicted in FIG. 8 is a schematic illustration of embodiments of programmable devices which may be utilized to implement various embodiments discussed herein. Various components of the programmable devices depicted in FIG. 8 may be combined in a system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture. [0065] Program instructions may be used to cause a general -purpose or special-purpose processing system that is programmed with the instructions to perform the operations described herein. Alternatively, the operations may be performed by specific hardware components that contain hardwired logic for performing the operations, or by any combination of programmed computer components and custom hardware components. The methods described herein may be provided as a computer program product that may include a machine readable medium having stored thereon instructions that may be used to program a processing system or other electronic device to perform the methods. The term “machine readable medium” used herein shall include any medium that is capable of storing or encoding a sequence of instructions for execution by the machine and that cause the machine to perform any one of the methods described herein. The term “machine readable medium” shall accordingly include, but not be limited to, tangible, non-transitory memories such as solid-state memories, optical and magnetic disks. Furthermore, it is common in the art to speak of software, in one form or another (e.g., program, procedure, process, application, module, logic, and so on) as taking an action or causing a result. Such expressions are merely a shorthand way of stating that the execution of the software by a processing system causes the processor to perform an action or produce a result.

[0066] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. As another example, the above-described flow diagrams include a series of actions which may not be performed in the particular order depicted in the drawings. Rather, the various actions may occur in a different order, or even simultaneously. Many other embodiments wall be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should therefore be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.