Interactive graphics display system for a fuel dispenser
US6152591A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/201
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a system for providing a fuel dispenser with a graphics interface. The system easily retrofits onto an existing, conventional fuel dispenser. The system likewise allows a customer to interact with the commercials as well as the instructional interface. The system includes a video display terminal, a touch screen, a multimedia controller, and a pump interface. A conventional fuel dispenser may be readily retrofitted with the system because the multimedia controller and pump interface communicate with a customer activated terminal already on the conventional fuel dispenser. The system also operates in a manner to determine if the customer has used the fuel dispenser before, and if not, displays additional instructions and videos to explain operation of the fuel dispenser. The system also allows the customer to select between different categories of commercials in order to purchase amenities. Furthermore, the system provides a manner in which to reward the customer for such things as frequent purchases and to include all of the purchases on a single receipt.
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