公开(公告)号：US08924267B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US09685276

申请日：2000-10-10

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/1008 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/40145 ,  G07C9/00103 ,  G07C9/00111 ,  G07F17/0014

Abstract: A retail transactions station capable of identifying a customer, retrieving transaction account information associated with the customer, and charging the customer's purchases to the transaction account is operative to receive new transaction account information from the customer at the retail transactions station, verify the transaction account, and associate the new transaction account with the customer for pending and future purchases. In one embodiment, with the retail transactions station identifies the customer via an RFID interrogator at the retail transactions station and a corresponding RFID transponder in the customer's possession. New transaction account information is obtained via a magnetic stripe card reader at the retail transactions station. In another embodiment, the retail transactions station comprises a fuel dispenser. In another embodiment, a system comprises a retail transactions station operative to identify a customer and receive transaction account information, a database containing customer identifiers and associated valid transaction accounts, and a controller operative to control the database and to perform financial transaction processing across a network.

Abstract translation: 能够识别客户，检索与客户相关联的交易账户信息以及向客户收取客户购买交易账户的零售交易站可操作以从零售交易站从客户接收新的交易账户信息，验证交易账户， 并将新的交易帐户与客户关联以进行未来和未来的购买。 在一个实施例中，零售交易站通过零售交易站处的RFID询问器和客户所拥有的对应的RFID应答器来识别客户。 通过零售交易站的磁条读卡器获得新的交易账户信息。 在另一个实施例中，零售交易站包括燃料分配器。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括可操作以识别客户并接收交易账户信息的零售交易站，包含客户标识符和相关联的有效交易账户的数据库，以及可操作以控制数据库并且跨网络执行金融交易处理的控制器 。

公开(公告)号：US06766949B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US10073612

申请日：2002-02-11

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova ,  John S. McSpadden

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova ,  John S. McSpadden

IPC: G07B1502

CPC classification number: G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G07D1/06 ,  G07F9/04 ,  G07F13/025 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/203

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method allowing customers to conduct a transaction at a fuel dispenser and obtain cash back in association with the transaction at the dispenser or a common terminal in the dispenser forecourt. The system may include a cash dispenser at the fuel dispenser, fueling position, or the central terminal, or, alternatively, a delivery system configured to deliver cash from a central location to the customer at the dispenser, fueling position, or central terminal. During a transaction for purchasing fuel or other products associated with the service station, a customer is provided an opportunity to select an amount of cash to be dispensed or delivered in association with that transaction. Providing a customer the opportunity to receive cash back in association with a dispenser transaction will attract more customers to the station because of convenience as well as provide customers with more disposable cash to spend at the associated quick-serve restaurants and convenience store.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种系统和方法，其允许客户在燃料分配器处进行交易，并且在分配器或分配器前庭中的公共终端处与交易相关联地获得现金返还。 该系统可以包括在燃料分配器，加油位置或中央终端处的自动提款机，或者替代地，配置成在分配器，加油位置或中央终端处将现金从中心位置递送给客户的输送系统。 在购买与服务站相关联的燃料或其他产品的交易期间，向客户提供了与该交易相关联地分配或交付的现金数量的机会。 为客户提供与分发器交易相关的现金回收机会，因为便利性而吸引更多客户到车站，并为客户提供更多的一次性现金来支付相关快餐店和便利店。

公开(公告)号：US6157871A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US24499

申请日：1998-02-17

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova

IPC: B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/14 ,  B67D7/34 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07F7/02 ,  G07F7/10 ,  G07F13/02 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/02 ,  B67D7/067 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/145 ,  B67D7/348 ,  G06Q20/343 ,  G06Q20/346 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0858 ,  G07F13/025 ,  G07F7/1008

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel dispensing system comprising a fuel dispenser associated with a control system adapted to detect a drive-off when fuel is delivered and not paid for, and generate a drive-off signal when a drive-off condition is detected. A receiver is associated with the control system and adapted to receive signals including identification indicia from a remote communications unit associated with the customer. A transmitter associated with the control system is adapted to transmit the drive-off signal to the remote communications unit. The drive-off signal is adapted to cause the remote communications unit to take measures to prevent future transactions involving that customer, and, in particular, the remote communications unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种燃料分配系统，其包括与控制系统相关联的燃料分配器，所述控制系统适于当燃料被输送并且未被支付时检测出驱动关闭，并且当检测到驱动关闭状态时产生驱动关闭信号。 接收机与控制系统相关联并且适于从与客户相关联的远程通信单元接收包括识别标记的信号。 与控制系统相关联的发射器适于将驱动关闭信号发送到远程通信单元。 驱动信号适于使远程通信单元采取措施来防止涉及该客户，特别是远程通信单元的未来交易。

公开(公告)号：US6065638A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-23

申请号：US87287

申请日：1998-05-29

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova ,  Seifollah S. Nanaji

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova ,  Seifollah S. Nanaji

IPC: B67D7/74 ,  G05D11/13 ,  B67B7/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/744 ,  G05D11/132 ,  G05D11/139 ,  B67D2007/747

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing a blended fuel including first and second real time octane sensors in fluid communication with sources of low and high octane blend components. The sensors generate an output signal indicative of the octane level of each component. The apparatus also includes first and second flow control valves in fluid communication with the first and second octane sensors respectively for independently controlling the flow rates of the low level and high level blend components. The invention further includes first and second meters in fluid communication with first and second flow control valves respectively for generating a signal indicative of the flow rates of the first and second blend components. The meters discharge to a blend manifold for mixing the blending components. A controller is provided for receiving outputs from the first and second octane sensors, first and second meters, the blended product octane sensor and generating output control signals to first and second flow control valves so as to maintain the blended fuel octane level at a predetermined level or within a predetermined range. In an alternative embodiment, only a blended product octane sensor is provided downstream of the point at which the blend components are mixed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于分配混合燃料的装置，其包括与低和高辛烷值混合物组分的源流体连通的第一和第二实时辛烷值传感器。 传感器产生指示每个部件的辛烷值的输出信号。 该设备还包括分别与第一和第二辛烷值传感器流体连通的第一和第二流量控制阀，用于独立地控制低水平和高水平共混组分的流速。 本发明还包括分别与第一和第二流量控制阀流体连通的第一和第二流量计，用于产生指示第一和第二共混组分的流速的信号。 仪表排放到用于混合共混组分的混合歧管。 提供控制器用于接收来自第一和第二辛烷值传感器，第一和第二计量器的混合产物辛烷值传感器的输出，并向第一和第二流量控制阀产生输出控制信号，以将混合燃料辛烷值水平维持在预定水平 或者在预定范围内。 在另一个实施方案中，在混合组分混合的点的下游仅提供混合产物辛烷值传感器。

公开(公告)号：US06789733B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US10446031

申请日：2003-05-27

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova ,  John S. McSpadden

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova ,  John S. McSpadden

IPC: G06F708

CPC classification number: G07F13/025 ,  G06Q20/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method allowing customers to conduct a remote banking transaction at a fuel dispenser, including obtaining cash in association with the transaction at the dispenser or a common terminal in the dispenser forecourt. The system may include a cash dispenser at the dispenser, fueling position, or the central terminal, or, alternatively, a delivery system configured to deliver cash from a central location to the customer at the dispenser, fueling position, or central terminal. During a transaction for purchasing fuel or other products associated with the service station, a customer is provided an opportunity to conduct a remote banking transaction. Providing a customer the opportunity to conduct such a transaction in association with a dispenser transaction will attract more customers to the station because of convenience as well as provide customers with more disposable cash to spend at the associated quick-serve restaurants and convenience store.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种允许客户在燃料分配器进行远程银行交易的系统和方法，包括在分配器或分配器前场中的公共终端处与交易相关联地获得现金。 该系统可以包括在分配器，加油位置或中央终端处的自动提款机，或者替代地，配置成在分配器，加油位置或中央终端处将现金从中心位置递送给客户的输送系统。 在购买燃料或与服务站相关的其他产品的交易期间，向客户提供进行远程银行交易的机会。 为客户提供与分配器交易相关的交易的机会，因为便利性而吸引更多的客户到车站，并且为客户提供更多的一次性现金来支付相关快餐店和便利店。

公开(公告)号：US06685089B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US09779822

申请日：2001-02-08

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova ,  John S. McSpadden

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova ,  John S. McSpadden

IPC: G06F708

CPC classification number: G07F13/025 ,  G06Q20/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method allowing customers to conduct a remote banking transaction at a fuel dispenser, including obtaining cash in association with the transaction at the dispenser or a common terminal in the dispenser forecourt. The system may include a cash dispenser at the dispenser, fueling position, or the central terminal, or, alternatively, a delivery system configured to deliver cash from a central location to the customer at the dispenser, fueling position, or central terminal. During a transaction for purchasing fuel or other products associated with the service station, a customer is provided an opportunity to conduct a remote banking transaction. Providing a customer the opportunity to conduct such a transaction in association with a dispenser transaction will attract more customers to the station because of convenience as well as provide customers with more disposable cash to spend at the associated quickserve restaurants and convenience store.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种允许客户在燃料分配器进行远程银行交易的系统和方法，包括在分配器或分配器前场中的公共终端处与交易相关联地获得现金。 该系统可以包括在分配器，加油位置或中央终端处的自动提款机，或者替代地，配置成在分配器，加油位置或中央终端处将现金从中心位置递送给客户的输送系统。 在购买燃料或与服务站相关的其他产品的交易期间，向客户提供进行远程银行交易的机会。 为客户提供与分配器交易相关的交易的机会，因为方便而吸引更多客户到车站，并为客户提供更多的一次性现金来支付相关的快餐店和便利店。

公开(公告)号：US06912503B1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US09483074

申请日：2000-01-14

Applicant: Brian L. Quarendon ,  Steven N. Terranova

Inventor： Brian L. Quarendon ,  Steven N. Terranova

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G07F17/16 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G07F17/16

Abstract: A multistage information purchasing system comprises a vehicle onboard computer configured to arrange for the purchase of information through a wireless communications network. The vendor from whom the information has been purchased indicates a proximate docking station from which the purchased information is available and the vehicle is directed to that docking station. At the docking station, the consumer downloads the purchased information to the onboard computer for later manipulation or use. Alternatively, the consumer may abort the transaction if it is inconvenient to travel to the docking station.

Abstract translation: 多级信息采购系统包括车载计算机，其被配置为安排通过无线通信网络购买信息。 已经从其购买信息的供应商指示邻近的对接站，购买的信息可从该对接站可用，并且车辆被引导到该对接站。 在对接站，消费者将购买的信息下载到车载计算机以供稍后操作或使用。 或者，如果不便于旅行到对接站，消费者可以中止该交易。

公开(公告)号：US20020165780A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-07

申请号：US09398137

申请日：1999-09-17

Applicant: STEVEN N. TERRANOVA

Inventor： STEVEN N. TERRANOVA

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q20/202

Abstract: A retail establishment providing user access to the Internet or other information providing sources includes software which allows users to indicate preferences of which content providing sources should be accessed, in which order and for how long. In this manner, the user is allowed to preselect content to which he or she will be exposed. The selection may occur at an initial registration time or during the retail transaction. The software is especially adapted for use in a fueling environment. The software includes additional features such as printing and allowing a user to access the content from inside a car.

Abstract translation: 提供对因特网或其他信息提供源的用户访问的零售机构包括允许用户指示哪些内容应该被访问的内容的偏好的软件，其顺序和时间长短。 以这种方式，允许用户预选他或她将被暴露的内容。 选择可能在初始注册时间或零售交易期间发生。 该软件特别适用于加油环境。 该软件包括其他功能，例如打印并允许用户从车内访问内容。

公开(公告)号：US6112134A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US87030

申请日：1998-05-29

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova ,  Seifollah S. Nanaji

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova ,  Seifollah S. Nanaji

IPC: B67D7/74 ,  G05D11/13 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/744 ,  G05D11/132 ,  G05D11/139 ,  B67D2007/747 ,  Y10T137/0329

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel dispensing apparatus and method for blending at least one blended fuel using a single meter both the blended fuel and the blend components. The invention includes an apparatus for dispensing a blended fuel that includes first and second valves in fluid communication with a low octane blend component and a high octane blend component respectively. A meter is in fluid communication with the first and second valves for generating a signal indicative of the volume of the blended fuel dispensed from the apparatus. The invention further includes a real time octane sensor in fluid communication with the blended fuel for generating an output signal indicative of the octane level of the blended fuel. A blend controller receives the octane sensor output signal and generates output control signals to the first and second control valves to maintain the blended product octane level at a predetermined level or within a predetermined range.

Abstract translation: 燃料分配装置和方法技术领域本发明涉及一种燃料分配装置和方法，用于使用单个计量器混合至少一种混合燃料，所述混合燃料和共混组分。 本发明包括用于分配混合燃料的装置，其包括分别与低辛烷值共混组分和高辛烷值共混组分流体连通的第一和第二阀。 仪表与第一和第二阀流体连通，用于产生指示从设备分配的混合燃料的体积的信号。 本发明还包括与混合燃料流体连通的实时辛烷值传感器，用于产生指示混合燃料的辛烷值的输出信号。 混合控制器接收辛烷值传感器输出信号，并向第一和第二控制阀产生输出控制信号，以将混合产物辛烷值维持在预定水平或预定范围内。

公开(公告)号：US6098879A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US24742

申请日：1998-02-17

Applicant: Steven N. Terranova

Inventor： Steven N. Terranova

IPC: B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/14 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F7/02 ,  G07F7/10 ,  G07F13/02 ,  G07B15/02

CPC classification number: G07F7/02 ,  B67D7/067 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/145 ,  G06Q20/343 ,  G06Q20/346 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0858 ,  G07F13/025 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F7/1008

Abstract: The present invention is a fueling system for automatically providing predefined customer preferences during a fueling operation. These preferences are typically selected by a customer and associated with a remote communication unit, such as a transponder, that is issued to the customer. The preferences may be modified during a fueling transaction. During a fueling transaction, the transponder transmits information that a fueling system uses to automatically provide select information to the customer according to the predefined preferences. As such, the customer associated with the transponder does not have to select information during the transaction that he or she desires. Further, the invention provides for preventing the presentation of select information according to the predefined preferences.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于在加油操作期间自动提供预定义的顾客偏好的加油系统。 这些偏好通常由客户选择并与发给客户的远程通信单元（例如应答器）相关联。 可以在加油交易期间修改偏好。 在加油交易期间，应答器发送加油系统使用的信息，以根据预定义的偏好来自动地向客户提供选择信息。 因此，与转发器相关联的客户不需要在他或她期望的交易期间选择信息。 此外，本发明提供了根据预定义的偏好来防止选择信息的呈现。