Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Transportation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2006-01-31
Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Transportation
C235S381000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06991160
ABSTRACT:
The 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 off-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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Entec Stations, Inc.
Frech Karl D.
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
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