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Dispenser programming authorization system and method for fraud prevention

  • US 8,965,569 B2
  • Filed: 03/18/2011
  • Issued: 02/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for preventing fraud by a customer at a fuel dispenser within a retail fueling environment, comprising:

  • receiving an authorization to access programming mode (AAPM) signal at the fuel dispenser from an authorization terminal separate from the fuel dispenser;

    receiving a request from a second terminal located at the fuel dispenser to enter a programming mode of operation (PMO); and

    entering the PMO at the fuel dispenser to allow fuel dispenser settings of the fuel dispenser to be changed after receiving the AAPM signal and the request to enter the PMO.

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