Security camera in dispenser
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a fuel dispenser position; and
a video camera-recorder combination operatively associated with said fuel dispenser position;
said video camera-recorder combination being configured to acquire and record at least one video signal comprising at least one of a dispenser user image and a user vehicle image.
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Abstract
A fuel dispenser includes a surveillance system having a video camera-recorder combination such as a camcorder. The camcorder is configured to collect and record images relating to the refueling customer and/or customer vehicle. The point-of-sale (POS) terminal directs activation of the recording operation following authorization of a transaction in which the customer has selected a post-fueling payment option. If the customer leaves without paying, this drive-off event is recorded by generating a video-based delinquency report that includes a video segment corresponding to the video images recorded by the camcorder during the current transaction session. The recorded images and/or delinquency report may be furnished to a remote facility such as an Internet resource by configuring the refueling environment for connection to a communications network.
27 Citations
56 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a fuel dispenser position; and
a video camera-recorder combination operatively associated with said fuel dispenser position;
said video camera-recorder combination being configured to acquire and record at least one video signal comprising at least one of a dispenser user image and a user vehicle image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for use in a refueling environment having a fuel dispenser position, said system comprising:
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a surveillance camera operatively associated with said fuel dispenser position, said surveillance camera being configured to operatively collect at least one image pertaining to said fuel dispenser position; and
a controller operatively associated with said surveillance camera, said controller being configured to direct operation of said surveillance camera in response to a signal indicative of a trigger event. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for use in a refueling environment having a fuel dispenser position, said system comprising:
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a first means for operatively collecting at least one image relating to said fuel dispenser position;
a second means for operatively recording images collected by said first means; and
a third means for controlling operation of said first means and/or said second means. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. An apparatus for use in a refueling environment having a fuel dispenser position, said apparatus comprising:
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a surveillance system including a video camera and a video recording device;
said video camera being disposed proximate said fuel dispenser position;
said video recording device being operatively coupled to said video camera; and
a controller to control said surveillance system. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method for use in a refueling environment having a fuel dispenser position, said method comprising the steps of:
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acquiring at least one image associated with said fuel dispenser position, following the occurrence of a trigger event; and
recording any acquired images. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A method for use in a refueling environment having a fuel dispenser position, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a video camera configured to enable the collection of at least one image associated with said fuel dispenser position; and
operating said video camera, in response to the occurrence of a trigger event. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50)
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51. A method for use in a refueling environment having a fuel dispenser position, said method comprising the steps of:
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collecting at least one image relating to a dispenser user and/or a user vehicle, following approval of a transaction pertaining to the dispenser user; and
recording the collected images. - View Dependent Claims (52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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