Battery-powered fuel data collection unit
US9041548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/823
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A battery-powered fueling data collection unit for use with a meter and a register associated with a fuel transfer apparatus and for use with a system for managing fueling transactions of a fleet operator using fuel transfer apparatuses at multiple locations includes a fueling data interface module for receiving fueling information from the fueling meter and/or register and an internal battery power source. A processor is provided for monitoring the power level in the battery and for detecting if the power level in the battery drops below a threshold amount. Also, a communications module is provided for wirelessly forwarding an alert to a remote computer to alert the remote computer that the battery power is low.
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