Multistage ordering system for a fueling and retail environment
US6810304B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F13/025
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is to provide a multistage ordering system for a fueling environment. The system may include a fuel dispenser having an order entry interface and associated first remote communications electronics adapted to communicate with a remote communications unit associated with the customer. An order receipt position apart from the fuel dispenser is provided and includes a second remote communications electronics adapted to communicate with a remote communications unit, a receipt position output indicating the customer who placed the order is at the order receipt location, and an intermediate location output indicating the customer is proximate said intermediate locating position. An intermediate locating position located along the path of travel between the fuel dispenser and the order receipt position is also provided. The intermediate locating position has a third remote communication electronics adapted to communicate with the remote communications unit. The control system is associated with each of the communications electronics. The control system is preferably adapted to communicate with the remote communications unit through the first communications electronics…
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