Automatic electronic device detection
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1. A system, comprising:
- a fuel pump, which includes the capability of dispensing fuel; and
a display which displays an alarm indicating that the dispensing of fuel has been stopped because of the unauthorized use of a wireless telephone device.
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Abstract
A system that detects cellular telephone and other electronic use within an unauthorized locations. The location can be detected by GPS or triangulation, and once detected can automatically produce certain operations.
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13 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a fuel pump, which includes the capability of dispensing fuel; and
a display which displays an alarm indicating that the dispensing of fuel has been stopped because of the unauthorized use of a wireless telephone device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A station for delivery of fuel, comprising:
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at least one fuel pump; and
at least one RF shielded protected area, shielding predetermined areas around said fuel pump to prevent wireless telephone communication. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method, comprising:
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using an electronic camera to obtain an electronic image of an area near at least one fuel pump;
detecting, from said electronic image, a portion of the image which indicates a user talking on a wireless telephone; and
causing an alarm responsive to detecting said portion of said image. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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