Internet capable browser dispenser architecture
US6275746A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F13/025
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an interactive fuel dispenser system having a plurality of fuel dispensers operating in conjunction with a local server. Each dispenser generally has two fueling positions, each with a graphical user interface through which a customer interacts. In contrast with the recent trend in turning fuel dispensers into super computers, applicants' provide a dispenser architecture that need only be sufficient to establish interactivity with a server to create multimedia applications and carry out POS functions with a browser interface. Each fueling position acts as a client of a local server at the fuel station store. In the preferred embodiment, each fueling position client also may access remote servers connected to the same network in which the fueling position clients and the local server are connected. Preferably, this network is or is connected to the Worldwide Web of the Internet.
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