Patents by Inventor Andrew R. Pearce

Andrew R. Pearce has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • FUEL DISPENSING ENVIRONMENT HAVING ON-DEMAND REMOTE SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20160321655
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus for use in a retail fueling environment comprises a processor and associated memory, as well as a display. A communication portal operative to communicate with a remote support service when desired is also provided. The processor implements software allowing access to the electronic apparatus by the remote support service only when the remote support service presents a substantially random credential generated on as needed basis at the electronic apparatus. For example, credential may be a password shown on the display of the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Francis C. Williams, JR., James E. Kelly, JR., Andrew R. Pearce, Michael J. Symonds