Systems and methods that facilitate an exchange of supplemental information in association with a dispensing of fuel
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1. A method of facilitating an exchange of supplemental information, comprising:
- receiving information associated with the exchange of supplemental information; and
arranging for supplemental information to be exchanged with a customer device in association with a dispensing of fuel.
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Systems and methods are provided to facilitate an exchange of supplemental information in association with a dispensing of fuel. For example, a gasoline dispensing device may receive from a customer device a request for supplemental information, such as a request to receive an audio file or an updated emissions control software program. Supplemental information may then be transmitted to the customer device while gasoline is being dispensed to an automobile. According to one embodiment, the customer provides payment in exchange for the supplemental information.
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1. A method of facilitating an exchange of supplemental information, comprising:
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receiving information associated with the exchange of supplemental information; and
arranging for supplemental information to be exchanged with a customer device in association with a dispensing of fuel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29)
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26. A computer-implemented method of facilitating an exchange of supplemental information via a gasoline dispensing device, comprising:
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receiving from a customer device a request for supplemental information, the request including a supplemental information identifier;
transmitting supplemental information to the customer device while gasoline is being dispensed to a customer automobile; and
arranging for a customer to provide payment in exchange for the supplemental information.
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27. An apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; and
a storage device in communication with said processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to;
receive information associated with an exchange of supplemental information; and
arrange for supplemental information to be exchanged with a customer device in association with a dispensing of fuel.
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30. A medium storing instructions adapted to be executed by a processor to perform a method of facilitating an exchange of supplemental information, said method comprising:
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receiving information associated with the exchange of supplemental information; and
arranging for supplemental information to be exchanged with a customer device in association with a dispensing of fuel.
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31. A method of facilitating an exchange of supplemental information, comprising:
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receiving, at an information device, information associated with an exchange of supplemental information, the information being received from one of a plurality of remotes device associated with a dispensing of fuel; and
exchanging supplemental information with the remote device.
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32. A method of facilitating an exchange of supplemental information, comprising:
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arranging for supplemental information to be exchanged with a customer device in association with a dispensing of fuel; and
arranging for a customer to provide payment in exchange for at least one of;
(i) the supplemental information, and (ii) an amount of dispensed fuel.
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33. A system for exchanging supplemental information and dispensing fuel, comprising:
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a communication device adapted to exchange supplemental information with a customer device;
a fuel dispenser; and
a controller adapted to facilitate an exchange of supplemental information and a dispensing of fuel.
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