Method and apparatus for a beverage dispenser

    公开(公告)号:US20120048887A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US13199212

    申请日:2011-08-23

    Abstract: A product dispenser reconfigurable in the field includes a housing, at least one tower unit, and a removable ambient box. The at least one tower unit includes at least one dispense point, whereby a product or diluent is delivered from a diluent or product source to the dispense point. The ambient box is an insulated product path that is adaptable to at least one external source and the tower units or the dispense points. The external source may be conditioned through external means or may deliver an ambient temperature product, wherein the product circuits passing through the ambient box may deliver product to any tower unit, thereby providing increased product variability within a same product dispenser. The product dispenser still further includes a tower structure that is removable without disabling the product circuits, and a method of merchandising on the tower structure.

    Method and apparatus for a beverage dispenser

    公开(公告)号:US20120048866A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US13199210

    申请日:2011-08-23

    Abstract: A product dispenser reconfigurable in the field includes a housing, at least one tower unit, and a removable ambient box. The at least one tower unit includes at least one dispense point, whereby a product or diluent is delivered from a diluent or product source to the dispense point. The ambient box is an insulated product path that is adaptable to at least one external source and the tower units or the dispense points. The external source may be conditioned through external means or may deliver an ambient temperature product, wherein the product circuits passing through the ambient box may deliver product to any tower unit, thereby providing increased product variability within a same product dispenser. The product dispenser still further includes a tower structure that is removable without disabling the product circuits, and a method of merchandising on the tower structure.

    Tablet storage and take-out apparatus
    63.
    发明授权
    Tablet storage and take-out apparatus 有权
    平板电脑存储和取出设备

    公开(公告)号:US08041102B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-18

    申请号:US10587353

    申请日:2005-01-17

    CPC classification number: G07F11/70 G07F11/44 G07F13/025 G07F13/10 G07F17/0092

    Abstract: A tablet storing/retrieving device which stores a plurality of kinds of medicines, and delivers as many tablets of such descriptions as designated by prescription data into a vial (3) and retrieves it. An imaging device (400) is provided for photographing the interior of the vial before a cap is applied to the vial (3) after tablets are dispensed into the vial (3). Accordingly, a quick and easy auditing process is possible without removing the cap of a retrieved vial.

    Abstract translation: 一种存储多种药物的片剂储存/检索装置,并且将由处方数据指定的许多片剂传送到小瓶(3)中并检索。 提供成像装置(400),用于在片剂被分配到小瓶(3)中之前将瓶盖应用于小瓶(3)之前拍摄小瓶的内部。 因此,可以在不移除取出的小瓶的盖子的情况下进行快速且容易的审核过程。

    System and method for detecting pressure variations in fuel dispensers to more accurately measure fuel delivered
    65.
    发明授权
    System and method for detecting pressure variations in fuel dispensers to more accurately measure fuel delivered 有权
    用于检测燃料分配器中的压力变化以更准确地测量输送的燃料的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07954386B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-07

    申请号:US12728468

    申请日:2010-03-22

    CPC classification number: G07F13/025 B67D7/16 Y10T137/8326

    Abstract: A system and method for compensating a calculated or flow rate of fuel dispensed to a vehicle via a fuel flow path in response to a determination of a non-steady state condition based on data corresponding to a signal transmitted by a pressure sensor operatively coupled to the fuel flow path and configured to sense pressure therein, where the pressure sensor is adapted to transmit a signal representative of the sensed pressure.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法,用于响应于基于与通过操作耦合到所述非稳态条件的压力传感器传输的信号相对应的数据,来响应于所述非稳态条件的确定,经由燃料流路补偿分配给车辆的燃料的计算流量或流量 燃料流动路径并且被配置为感测其中的压力,其中压力传感器适于传输表示感测到的压力的信号。

    Dispenser programming authorization system and method for fraud prevention
    66.
    发明授权
    Dispenser programming authorization system and method for fraud prevention 有权
    分配器编程授权系统和防欺诈方法

    公开(公告)号:US07912577B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-22

    申请号:US11614415

    申请日:2006-12-21

    Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing fraud by a customer at a fuel dispenser within a retail fueling environment are disclosed. According to one method, an authorization to access programming mode (AAPM) signal is received at the fuel dispenser from an authorization terminal coupled to the fuel dispenser. A request is received at the fuel dispenser to enter a programming mode of operation (PMO). The PMO is entered 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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于在零售加油环境中的燃料分配器处的客户的欺诈的方法和系统。 根据一种方法,在燃料分配器处从与燃料分配器耦合的授权终端接收访问编程模式(AAPM)信号的授权。 在燃料分配器处接收到一个请求以进入编程操作模式(PMO)。 在燃料分配器处输入PMO,以便在接收到AAPM信号和进入PMO的请求后,更改燃料分配器的燃油分配器设置。

    RETROFIT DATA COMMUNICATION AT FILLING STATIONS
    67.
    发明申请
    RETROFIT DATA COMMUNICATION AT FILLING STATIONS 审中-公开
    加油站改造数据通信

    公开(公告)号:US20110022223A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-27

    申请号:US12837192

    申请日:2010-07-15

    CPC classification number: G06Q20/20 G07F13/025

    Abstract: A retrofit filling station communication system including a fuel dispensing island locatable communications adaptor assembly and a remote communications adaptor and legacy controller assembly including at least POS functionality, arranged to be coupled to existing underground wiring and to facilitate legacy and non-legacy communication at least associated with the POS functionality over the existing underground wiring with the fuel dispensing island locatable communications adaptor assembly and to facilitate legacy communication with pump control electronics via a legacy communications protocol employed by the pump control electronics prior to retrofit.

    Abstract translation: 一种改进加油站通信系统,包括燃料分配岛可定位通信适配器组件和至少包括POS功能的远程通信适配器和传统控制器组件,其布置成耦合到现有的地下布线并且促进至少相关联的传统和非传统通信 将POS功能覆盖现有的地下布线与燃料分配岛可定位通信适配器组件,并且便于在改造之前通过泵控制电子装置采用的传统通信协议促进与泵控制电子设备的传统通信。

    PAYMENT CARDS AND FUEL CARDS
    68.
    发明申请
    PAYMENT CARDS AND FUEL CARDS 审中-公开
    付款卡和燃油卡

    公开(公告)号:US20100332363A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-30

    申请号:US12601805

    申请日:2008-05-23

    Abstract: A method of generating an indicator that there is an anomaly between vehicle data and fuel card usage data, comprises: receiving (402) vehicle data at a computer (110; 206, 210); receiving (404) fuel card usage data at the computer; using the computer to compare (406) the vehicle data with the fuel card usage data according to a set of rules (116) accessible by the computer to determine if there is an anomaly between the vehicle data and the fuel card usage data; and the computer automatically generating (410) an indicator if an anomaly is determined.

    Abstract translation: 一种产生在车辆数据和燃料卡使用数据之间存在异常的指示器的方法,包括:在计算机(110; 206,210)处接收(402)车辆数据; 在计算机处接收(404)燃料卡使用数据; 使用计算机根据计算机可访问的一组规则(116)将车辆数据与燃料卡使用数据进行比较(406),以确定车辆数据和燃料卡使用数据之间是否存在异常; 并且如果确定了异常,则计算机自动生成(410)指示符。

    Method and System for Purchasing Non-Fuel Merchandise
    69.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Purchasing Non-Fuel Merchandise 审中-公开
    非燃料商品采购方法与制度

    公开(公告)号:US20100306069A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-02

    申请号:US12787721

    申请日:2010-05-26

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 G06Q10/06 G06Q20/20 G07F9/006 G07F13/025

    Abstract: The present methods and systems (including computer software, computer hardware, and an intermediary system) facilitate a transaction for non-fuel merchandise items at any fuel dispenser during a pre-pay or post-pay inside the store fuel sale. Consumers can select non-fuel merchandise items at a fuel dispenser (either via a fuel dispenser key pad or a separate computerized customer interface, attached to a fuel dispenser) at the time they are selecting their fuel at the fuel dispenser.

    Abstract translation: 目前的方法和系统(包括计算机软件,计算机硬件和中介系统)在商店燃料销售期间的预付费或后付费期间促进在任何燃料分配器处的非燃料商品的交易。 在燃料分配器选择燃料时,消费者可以在燃料分配器(或者经由燃料分配器键盘或连接到燃料分配器的单独的计算机化客户界面)上选择非燃料商品。

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