B67D7/222

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SMART REGISTER APPLICATIONS
20230214531 · 2023-07-06 · ·

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a smart pump register device used during fluid transfer operations. The register allows third party software, such as third-party applications, to be downloaded to the register. The third-party software may be downloaded from a cloud-based application store without hardware modifications. The third-party software may be used for various tasks associated with fluid transfer events. A fluid transfer system can comprise a cloud computing environment that can maintain an application database of third-party applications. A register device can comprise a regulated software portion and an unregulated software portion. The unregulated portion can run third party applications downloaded from the application database, and the regulated portion can remain isolated from the unregulated portion to maintain integrity of the regulated portion. A metering device can be used to communicate metering data to the register.

Real-time determination of meter drift via loss qualification and quantification

In one aspect, data characterizing a fuel storage facility can be received from a sensor in operable communication with the fuel storage facility. An estimate of meter drift of a flow meter of a fuel dispenser in fluid communication with the fuel storage facility can be determined based on the received data. The estimate of meter drift can be determined based on at least one predictive model that predicts whether a calibration parameter characterizing a calibration of the flow meter has deviated from a predetermined flow meter calibration parameter. The estimate of meter drift can be provided.

Fueling station transaction system and method
11593782 · 2023-02-28 ·

A fueling station transaction system, method and retrofitting method, the system having a fuel pump dispensing fuel to individual customers; a forecourt controller; a terminal disposed within the fuel pump, the terminal comprising a processing unit, a secure card reader, an encryption module and a wireless communication module; the terminal being in wireless communication with a payment processor; one or more point of sale systems which communicate with the forecourt controller using established protocols; and a gateway device, wherein the terminal communicates wirelessly with the gateway device, and wherein the terminal and the forecourt controller communicate with each other only through the gateway device, and wherein the gateway device communicates with the forecourt controller using the established protocols of the point of sale systems. Also disclosed is a method of performing the payment transaction, and for retrofitting current fuel station systems to incorporate the system disclosed herein.

Fuel dispensing terminal and proxy system and method of redundancy
11593794 · 2023-02-28 ·

A fueling station payment system having a fuel pump dispensing fuel to individual customers; a forecourt controller; a terminal disposed within said fuel pump, said terminal comprising a processing unit, a secure card reader, an encryption module and a wireless communication module; said terminal being in wireless communication with a payment processor such that encrypted secure payment information is transmitted between said terminal and said payment processor; said terminal being in wireless communication with the cloud such that encrypted secure payment information is transmitted between said terminal and said cloud; one or more point of sale systems which communicate with said forecourt controller using established protocols; and a gateway device, wherein said terminal communicates wirelessly with said gateway device, and wherein said terminal and said forecourt controller communicate with each other through said gateway device, and wherein said gateway device communicates with said forecourt controller using said established protocols of said point of sale systems.

Mobile fuel measurement system

A mobile fuel monitoring system (MMU) is disclosed. The fuel monitoring system may be skid mounted and is configured to monitor fuel transfers between a fuel source and a vessel, such as a ship. The disclosed MMU is a stand-alone, self-contained unit that can be easily moved from place to place. The MMU is configured to monitor and remotely report custody transfers of fuel performed at any location. Parameters of the fuel transfer operation, such as the amount of fuel transferred, the flow rate, the fuel density, and fuel temperature can be monitored and alarms may be issued if any of the parameters are out of specification. The parameter values may be transmitted to a remote location, for example, via a satellite link.

Windshield Fluid Refill Device
20230082366 · 2023-03-16 ·

The Windshield Mojo is the only product of its kind that enables users to choose the amount of fluid to be dispensed into the vehicle's windshield reservoir and therefore guarantees a smoother, quicker, and more cost-effective operation. The Windshield Mojo is uniquely designed with a digital screen to enhance functionality and a coin and a card insert for easy payment and quick utilization.

Windshield Washer Fluid Dispensing Self Service Station
20230159319 · 2023-05-25 ·

The windshield washer fluid dispenser is a self-service station, that is capable of providing a user with high quality windshield washer fluid and the ability to utilize the windshield washer fluid manually. To accomplish this, the device includes a combination of components, that allows one to properly clean the windshield on one's vehicle without the need of an attendant. To accomplish this, the system includes a body, that houses a user-friendly dispenser container, a blend center unit that can instantaneously mix liquids to make a windshield washer solution, and a HID (human interface device) that can dispense the windshield washer solution according to users' needs. Further, the system includes a display device, a payment system, a sign board and necessary accessories that help with the smooth functioning of the system. Thus, the device utilizes simple, user-interactive, and cost-effective technologies to provide the windshield washer fluid dispenser self service station.

REAL-TIME DETERMINATION OF METER DRIFT VIA LOSS QUALIFICATION AND QUANTIFICATION
20230139144 · 2023-05-04 ·

In one aspect, data characterizing a fuel storage facility can be received from a sensor in operable communication with the fuel storage facility. An estimate of meter drift of a flow meter of a fuel dispenser in fluid communication with the fuel storage facility can be determined based on the received data. The estimate of meter drift can be determined based on at least one predictive model that predicts whether a calibration parameter characterizing a calibration of the flow meter has deviated from a predetermined flow meter calibration parameter. The estimate of meter drift can be provided.

FUEL DISPENSING TERMINAL AND PROXY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REDUNDANCY
20230186286 · 2023-06-15 ·

A fueling station payment system having a fuel pump dispensing fuel to individual customers; a forecourt controller; a terminal disposed within said fuel pump, said terminal comprising a processing unit, a secure card reader, an encryption module and a wireless communication module; said terminal being in wireless communication with a payment processor such that encrypted secure payment information is transmitted between said terminal and said payment processor; said terminal being in wireless communication with the cloud such that encrypted secure payment information is transmitted between said terminal and said cloud; one or more point of sale systems which communicate with said forecourt controller using established protocols; and a gateway device, wherein said terminal communicates wirelessly with said gateway device, and wherein said terminal and said forecourt controller communicate with each other through said gateway device, and wherein said gateway device communicates with said forecourt controller using said established protocols of said point of sale systems.

Quantitative essential oil dripping device

A quantitative essential oil dripping device which includes: N sealed essential oil containers for containing essential oil, wherein N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1; N gas inlet tubes and N oil outlet tubes, which are all inserted into the N essential oil containers respectively, wherein in each of the essential oil containers, a gas outlet of the gas inlet tube is located above an inlet of the oil outlet tube; a gas pump arranged at gas inlets of the N gas inlet tubes; a throttle valve communicating the gas pump with the essential oil container; and a drip number detection module configured to detect the drip number of the essential oil dripped from an oil outlet of the oil outlet tube. During use, the gas pump is started, pressure is applied to the essential oil container through the gas pump, and the essential oil is driven to be dripped from the oil outlet tube under the combined action of the gas pump and the throttle valve, thereby achieving the dripping of the essential oil. The drip number of the essential oil dripped from the oil outlet of the oil outlet tube is detected through the drip number detection module, and the amount of the dripped essential oil is measured by recording the drip number, thereby accurately controlling the dripping of the essential oil. After the dripping of the essential oil is completed, the gas pump is stopped.