Automatic payment system using RF ID tags
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1. A method of validating a tag, comprising:
- (a) resetting a stationary vehicle timer;
(b) automatically detecting a presence of a vehicle bearing the tag;
(c) outputting to a point of sale device a tag detection start message and identification information identifying the tag;
(d) performing a sale in accordance with the identification information, using the point of sale device, and using the tag as a medium of payment;
(e) receiving tag write data from the point of sale device; and
(f) writing the tag write data into the tag;
wherein step (b) comprises determining that the vehicle has been stationary for a period exceeding the stationary vehicle timer and based on the determination outputting to the point of sale device that the presence of the vehicle has been detected.
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Abstract
The present invention discloses systems and methods for enabling cashless fueling transactions through the use of vehicle-based decal sticker RFID tags. The tags store a unique customer identification number as well as other frequent purchase information. When read by a reader installed at the fuel dispenser, the tag information is sent to the network host via the Point of Sale (“POS”) system, where it is linked to a customer'"'"'s account for transaction processing and subsequent activation of the fuel dispenser. Several tags may be read by a single interface unit, avoiding the need to connect a tag reader to each fuel dispenser.
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1. A method of validating a tag, comprising:
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(a) resetting a stationary vehicle timer; (b) automatically detecting a presence of a vehicle bearing the tag; (c) outputting to a point of sale device a tag detection start message and identification information identifying the tag; (d) performing a sale in accordance with the identification information, using the point of sale device, and using the tag as a medium of payment; (e) receiving tag write data from the point of sale device; and (f) writing the tag write data into the tag; wherein step (b) comprises determining that the vehicle has been stationary for a period exceeding the stationary vehicle timer and based on the determination outputting to the point of sale device that the presence of the vehicle has been detected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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