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Navigation features for obtaining fuel before returning a rental vehicle

US8706404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2008
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/3476
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, devices, features, and methods for routing to a fuel or gasoline station before returning a rental vehicle are disclosed. For example, one method comprises identifying a selected destination to be a rental service return location associated with a rental vehicle. An option to obtain gasoline before returning the rental vehicle to the rental service return location is offered. Upon selection of the option, a gasoline station along a route to the rental service return location is identified. Route guidance to the gasoline station is provided. Route guidance from the gasoline station to the rental service return location is also provided.

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