Methods and systems for determining optimum fuel station
US9494445B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3682
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for planning fueling during a travel. The method comprises receiving information identifying a starting point and a destination for the travel; determining a route between the starting point and the destination; identifying one or more candidate fuel stations that are accessible from the route; determining scores for the one or more candidate fuel stations; and outputting information identifying the one or more candidate fuel stations along with their scores. Identifying one or more candidate fuel stations may include determining a search corridor; and identifying the one or more candidate fuel stations within the search corridor. Determining the search corridor may comprise selecting a search point located on the route; selecting a search radius; drawing a search circle with a radius equal to the search radius and centered at the search point; and including the search circle in the search corridor.
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