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Monitoring powered assets for fueling

US8922360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2011
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/021
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for monitoring powered assets for fueling. For example, in one embodiment, a fuel server can monitor the location of powered assets and fueling units. In response to determining, for example, that a powered asset that needs fuel is within a predetermined geofence defined around a fueling unit, the powered asset can emit a perceivable indication. The powered asset can then be authenticated for receiving fuel from the fueling unit.

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