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TECHNIQUES FOR AUTOMATING RENTAL CAR TRANSACTIONS

  • US 20120105197A1
  • Filed: 10/27/2010
  • Published: 05/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A processor-implemented method programmed in a non-transitory processor-readable medium and to execute on one or more processors configured to execute the method, comprising:

  • instructing a customer via a wireless portable device of the customer as to a location for taking possession of a car at a car rental facility;

    receiving, from the wireless portable device, a vehicle identification number (VIN) for the car;

    acquiring, from the wireless portable device, images or a video of items for the car defined by a car rental agreement; and

    sending, to the wireless portable device, a confirmation indicating that the customer can leave the car rental facility with the car to complete a car rental checkout transaction.

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