Method and apparatus for fuel payment processing
US10957146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/12
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle identifier identifying a vehicle from a first digital entity. The processor is also configured to digitally obtain a payment account associated with the identifier, responsive to receiving the identifier. The processor is further configured to validate payment rights through input from a second entity, confirming the right to use the account to pay for charging the vehicle and responsive to successful validation, charge the payment account for vehicle charging, following vehicle charging completion.
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