CA2455560A1 - Methods and systems for remote authorization of fuel dispensing - Google Patents

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CA2455560A1
CA2455560A1 CA002455560A CA2455560A CA2455560A1 CA 2455560 A1 CA2455560 A1 CA 2455560A1 CA 002455560 A CA002455560 A CA 002455560A CA 2455560 A CA2455560 A CA 2455560A CA 2455560 A1 CA2455560 A1 CA 2455560A1
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    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/10—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means together with a coded signal, e.g. in the form of personal identification information, like personal identification number [PIN] or biometric data
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    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • G06Q20/30—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks
    • G06Q20/34—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
    • G06Q20/341—Active cards, i.e. cards including their own processing means, e.g. including an IC or chip
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    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/38—Payment protocols; Details thereof
    • G06Q20/40—Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentials; Review and approval of payers, e.g. check credit lines or negative lists
    • G06Q20/401—Transaction verification
    • G06Q20/4014—Identity check for transactions
    • G06Q20/40145—Biometric identity checks
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
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    • G07C9/27—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass with central registration
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
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    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/02—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
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Abstract

he present invention provides systems and methods for remote authorization of fuel dispensing using identifying indicia associated with a customer. An exemplary system according to the present invention includes a fuel dispensing station interfaced with a central terminal that is interfaced with an of-site terminal for transmission and receipt of identifying indicia, customer authorization, and related information. The fuel dispensing station may include an identification document reader or other receiving means for extracting identifying indicia presented by a customer.

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Claims What is claimed is:
1. A method for remote authorization of fuel dispensing comprising:
receiving a fuel dispensing authorization request, including identifying indicia, from a fuel dispensing station, the identifying indicia being extracted from an identification document of a customer by an identification document reader of the fuel dispensing station;
querying a database of customer records for authorization of the customer;
receiving an indication of customer authorization from the database; and transmitting the indication to the fuel dispensing station.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein an off-site terminal includes the database of customer records.
3. The method of claim 1, further comprising transmitting a fuel dispenser enablement signal to the fuel dispensing station to enable a fuel dispenser at the fuel dispensing station, if the indication is positive.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising storing the identifying indicia at least until the customer completes fuel dispensing, if the indication is positive.
5. The method of claim 4, further comprising releasing the identifying indicia if the customer pays for the dispensed fuel.
6. The method of claim 4, further comprising storing the identifying indicia in the database if the customer does not pay for the dispensed fuel.
7. The method of claim 4, further comprising generating a drive-off ticket that includes the identifying indicia if the customer does not pay for the dispensed fuel.
8. The method of claim 4, further comprising providing the identifying indicia to law enforcement personnel if the customer does not pay for the dispensed fuel.
9. The method of claim 1, further comprising notifying the customer of a reason for refusal of authorization, if the indication is negative.
10. The method of claim 9, further comprising providing the customer information about a past due balance or outstanding warrant if the indication is negative.
11. A system for remote authorization of fuel dispensing comprising:
a fuel dispensing station, including:
a fuel dispenser;
an identification document reader for extracting identifying indicia from an identification document presented by a customer; and a processor for initiating a fuel dispenser authorization request upon receipt of the identifying indicia from the identification document reader and transmitting the fuel dispenser authorization request, including the identifying indicia, to a central terminal;
and the central terminal interfaced with the fuel dispensing station and a database for storing customer records, wherein the central terminal queues the database for customer authorization, receives an indication of customer authorization from the database, and transmits the indication to the fuel dispensing station.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein an off site terminal includes the database.
13. The system of claim 11, wherein the database is local to the central terminal.
l4. The system of claim 21, wherein the central terminal transmits a fuel dispenser enablement signal to the fuel dispensing station to enable the fuel dispenser and stores the identifying indicia at least until the customer completes fuel dispensing, if the indication is positive.
15. The system of claim 14, wherein the central terminal releases the identifying indicia if the customer pays for the dispensed fuel.
16. The system of claim 14, wherein the central terminal transmits the identifying indicia to the database for storage in the database if the customer does not pay for the dispensed fuel.
17. The system of claim 14, wherein the central terminal generates a drive-off ticket that includes the identifying indicia if the customer does not pay for the dispensed fuel.
18. The system of claim 14, wherein the central terminal electronically notifies law enforcement, the notification including the identifying indicia, if the customer does not pay for the dispensed fuel.
19. The system of claim 11, wherein the central terminal notifies the customer of a reason for refusal of authorization and provides the customer information about a past due balance or outstanding warrant, if the indication is negative.
20. The system of claim 11, wherein the identification document reader comprises an optical character recognition device.
21. The system of claim 11, wherein the identification document reader comprises an electronic chip reader.
22. The system of claim 11, wherein the identification document reader comprises a magnetic strip reader.
23. The system of claim 11, wherein the identification document reader comprises an optical character recognition device, an electronic chip reader, and a magnetic strip reader.
24. A system for remote authorization of fuel dispensing comprising:
a fuel dispensing station, including:

a fuel dispenser;

receiving means for receiving identifying indicia from a customer; and a processor for initiating a fuel dispenser authorization request upon receipt of the identifying indicia and transmitting the fuel dispenser authorization request, including the identifying indicia, to a central terminal;

an off site terminal, including a database for storing customer records; and the central terminal interfaced with the fuel dispensing station and the off-site terminal, wherein the central terminal queries the off site terminal for customer authorization, receives an indication of customer authorization from the off site terminal, and transmits the indication to the fuel dispensing station.
25. The system of claim 24, wherein the receiving means comprises an identification document reader for extracting identifying indicia from an identification document presented by the customer.
26. The system of claim 24, wherein the receiving means comprises means for extracting identifying indicia from biometric data presented by the customer.
27. The system of claim 24, wherein the central terminal transmits a fuel dispenser enablement signal to the fuel dispensing station to enable the fuel dispenser and stores the identifying indicia at least until the customer completes fuel dispensing, if the indication is positive.
28. The system of claim 27, wherein the central terminal releases the identifying indicia if the customer pays for the dispensed fuel.
29. The system of claim 27, wherein the central terminal transmits the identifying indicia to the off-site terminal for storage in the database, generates a drive-off ticket that includes the identifying indicia, or both, if the customer does not pay for the dispensed fuel.
30. The system of claim 24, wherein the central terminal notifies the customer of a reason for refusal of authorization and provides the customer information about a past due balance or outstanding warrant, if the indication is negative.
31. The system of claim 24, wherein the central terminal allows for collection of past due amounts by an attendant or at the fuel dispensing station.
32. The system of claim 24, wherein the central terminal allows for manual overrides of indications of customer authorization or customer records of drive-offs.
33. A method of validating a customer in a retail membership club, the method comprising:

receiving a membership validation request, including identifying indicia, from a remote retail location, the identifying indicia being extracted from an identification document of a user by an identification document reader at the remote retail location;
querying a remote database for validation of the customer;
receiving an indication of membership validation from the database; and transmitting the indication to the remote retail location.
34. The method of claim 33, further comprising:
if the indication is positive, transmitting information about the customer's purchase for storage in the remote database.
35. The method of claim 33, further comprising:
if the indication is positive, providing the customer access to the remote retail location.
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