PAYMENT TERMINAL FOR A FUEL DISPENSING UNIT

Abstract

The invention relates to a payment terminal for a fuel dispensing unit. The payment terminal comprises a user interface arranged in an upper section of the payment terminal, and a key pad arranged below the user interface. The payment terminal is characterized in that it has a user interface control means arranged below the user interface, the user interface control means being connected to the user interface for control thereof.

Claims

1. A payment terminal for a fuel dispensing unit, comprising: a user interface arranged in an upper section of the payment terminal; and a key pad arranged below the user interface; and a user interface control means arranged below the user interface, the user interface control means being connected to the user interface for control thereof.

2. The payment terminal of claim 1, wherein the user interface comprises a touch screen.

3. The payment terminal of claim 1, wherein the user interface control means is arranged at a predetermined height from the ground to facilitate use of the payment terminal for a disabled user.

4. The payment terminal of claim 1, wherein the user interface control means is arranged in an inclined manner in relation to the user interface.

5. The payment terminal of claim 1, wherein the payment terminal has a first main portion and a second main portion, the second main portion being inclined in relation to the first main portion in order to form a L-shaped or a J-shaped payment terminal.

6. A payment terminal for a fuel dispensing unit, comprising: a user interface arranged in an upper section of the payment terminal; and a key pad arranged below the user interface; wherein the payment terminal has a first main portion and a second main portion, the second main portion being inclined in relation to the first main portion.

7. The payment terminal of claim 6, wherein the second main portion is inclined at an angle of between 90 and 130 in relation to the first main portion.

8. The payment terminal of claim 6, further comprising a curved portion between the first main portion and the second main portion in order to form a J-shaped payment terminal.

9. The payment terminal of claim 6, further comprising a user interface control means arranged below the user interface, the touch pad being connected to the user interface for control thereof.

10. The payment terminal of claim 9, wherein the user interface control means is arranged in the second main portion of the payment terminal.

11. The payment terminal of claim 6, further comprising a card reader which is arranged on an outer edge of the second main portion of the payment terminal.

12. The payment terminal of claim 6, wherein the key pad is arranged in a recess provided in the first main portion and just above the second main portion of the payment terminal.

13. The payment terminal of claim 6, wherein the user interface is arranged in the first main portion of the payment terminal and adapted to face a user.

14. The payment terminal of claim 6, wherein the user interface comprises a touch screen.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The above, as well as additional objects, features and advantages of the present invention, will be better understood through the following illustrative and non-limiting detailed description of embodiments of the present invention, with reference to the appended drawings, where the same reference numerals may be used for similar elements, and wherein:

[0033] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one exemplary embodiment of a payment terminal according to a first aspect of the invention.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one exemplary embodiment of a payment terminal according to a second aspect of the invention.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one exemplary embodiment of a fuel dispensing unit according to a third aspect of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a payment terminal 1 for a fuel dispensing unit 2. The payment terminal 1 comprises a user interface 3 arranged in an upper section of the payment terminal 1, and a key pad 4 arranged below the user interface 3.

[0037] The payment terminal 1 has a first main portion 5 and a second main portion 6. The second main portion 6 is inclined at an angle of approximately 120 in relation to the first main portion 5. A curved portion 7 is arranged between the first main portion 5 and the second main portion 6 in order to form an overall J-shaped payment terminal 1.

[0038] In this specific embodiment, the first main portion 5 of the payment terminal 1 is inclined at an angle of between 10 and 30 in relation to a vertical direction from the ground. Naturally, other angles are also possible, such as the first main portion 5 being aligned with the vertical direction from the ground.

[0039] The user interface 3 comprises a touch screen and is arranged in the first main portion 5 of the payment terminal 1 adapted to face a user. The payment terminal 1 further comprises a user interface control means 8 in the form of a touch pad arranged below the user interface 3 in the second main portion 6. The touch pad 8 is connected to the user interface 3 for control thereof. The key pad 4 is arranged in a recess 9 provided in the first main portion 5 and just above the second main portion 6 of the payment terminal 1. This way, the view of the keypad 4 is prevented in at least some directions and thus prevents a fraudulent party from viewing the keypad 4.

[0040] A card reader 10 is arranged on an outer edge 11 of the second main portion 6 of the payment terminal 1. By arranging the card reader 10 on the outer edge 11 of the lower section of the payment terminal 1 it accommodates the space constraints of ADA standards while simultaneously providing protection to the reader from the outdoor elements.

[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates another exemplary embodiment of a payment terminal 1 for a fuel dispensing unit 2. The payment terminal 1 comprises a user interface 3 arranged in an upper section of the payment terminal 1, and a key pad 4 arranged below the user interface 3. The payment terminal 1 has a user interface control means 8 in the form of a touch pad arranged below the user interface 3 which is connected to the user interface 3 for control thereof.

[0042] The user interface 3 comprises a touch screen and the touch pad 8 is arranged at a predetermined height from the ground to facilitate use of the payment terminal 1 for a disabled user.

[0043] This way, the user interface 3 and the touch pad 8 enable satisfactory use of the payment terminal 1 for both standing users and disabled users. The user interface 3 may accordingly be used directly (preferably at a higher position in relation to the payment terminal 1, e.g. when used by a standing user) or via the touch pad 8 (preferably at a lower position in relation to the payment terminal 1, e.g. when used by a chair bound user).

[0044] The payment terminal 1 has a first main portion 5 and a second main portion 6. The second main portion 6 is inclined in relation to the first main portion 5 at an angle of approximately 120 in order to form a L-shaped payment terminal 1.

[0045] The key pad 4 is arranged in a recess 9 provided in the first main portion 5 and just above the second main portion 6 of the payment terminal 1. This way, the view of the keypad 4 is prevented in at least some directions and thus prevents a fraudulent party from viewing the keypad 4.

[0046] A card reader 10 is arranged on an outer edge 11 of the second main portion 6 of the payment terminal 1. By arranging the card reader 10 on an outer edge 11 of the lower section of the payment terminal 1 it accommodates the space constraints of ADA standards while simultaneously providing protection to the reader from the outdoor elements.

[0047] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a fuel dispensing unit 2. The fuel dispensing unit 2 is connected to a payment terminal 1, 1 according to the features described above.

[0048] It is understood that other variations in the present invention are contemplated and in some instances, some features of the invention can be employed without a corresponding use of other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly in a manner consistent with the scope of the invention.

[0049] For instance, the number, size and shape of the components of the payment terminal 1 may be varied in any suitable way.

[0050] As stated above, the payment terminal (1, 1) may be both J-shaped and L-shaped.

[0051] The payment terminal (1, 1) may include a user interface control means (8, 8) adapted to control the user interface (3, 3). The user interface control means (8, 8) may comprise a touch pad but other options are also possible, such as for example a trackball mouse or the like.