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Antenna placement in a fueling and retail system

  • US 20020113082A1
  • Filed: 12/06/2001
  • Published: 08/22/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/1997
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A fuel dispenser and antenna system for communicating with remote communication units associated with a customer comprising:

  • a) a dispenser having a first side with a customer interface wherein an area extending away from and along said first side substantially defines a fueling position;

    b) a first antenna to transmit signals to a remote communications unit;

    c) a communication system associated with said first antenna and adapted to provide the signals to said first antenna for transmission;

    d) said first antenna and communication system adapted to provide a focused transmission field substantially throughout the fueling position and substantially minimize extension of the transmission field outside of said fueling position;

    e) means associated with said communication system for receiving signals from remote communications units;

    f) said communication system adapted to transmit and receive signals using a common center frequency;

    wherein communication is provided to remote communication units within the defined fueling position, and communication is substantially avoided with remote communication units outside of the defined fueling position; and

    g) a second antenna spaced apart from said first antenna, said second antenna associated with said communication system to transmit signals and adapted to provide a focused transmission field over a limited portion of the fueling position and substantially minimize extension of the additional transmission field outside of said limited portion over said fueling position.

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