Externally attachable tracking module for a power tool

A method for tracking a power tool, the method comprising:

• receiving a power tool in a power tool tracking clip having a clip body;
• receiving in a beacon receptacle of the clip body a wireless beacon transmitter;
• storing, in a memory of the wireless beacon transmitter, an identifier;
• and
• wirelessly transmitting the identifier to an external device,
• wherein the power tool tracking clip includes:
• a first arm member coupled to a first end of the clip body, the first arm member having a first inner surface configured to engage the power tool;
• a second arm member coupled to a second end of the clip body, the second arm member having a second inner surface configured to engage the power tool;
• and
• a mounting feature on the first arm member, the mounting feature aligning with a corresponding mounting feature on an outer wall of the power tool when the power tool tracking clip is mated to the power tool.

A system for tracking a power tool, the system comprising:

• a power tool including a mounting feature;
• a power tool tracking clip secured to the power tool, the power tool tracking clip including:
• a wireless beacon transmitter that includes a memory storing an identifier and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the identifier,
• a clip body,
• a first arm member coupled to a first end of the clip body, the first arm member having a first inner surface engaged with the power tool,
• a second arm member coupled to a second end of the clip body, the second arm member having a second inner surface engaged to the power tool, and
• a corresponding mounting feature on the first arm member, the corresponding mounting feature aligning with the mounting feature of the power tool when the power tool tracking clip is mated to the power tool.