Navigation features for obtaining fuel before returning a rental vehicle
US8706404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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