Abstract: The system described provides a single stop shopping facility that is capable of providing not only various goods and services to a consumer, but also dispensing various types of fuel to meet the needs of different types of vehicles. The various types of fuel supported may include liquefied natural gas (“LNG”), compressed natural gas (“CNG”), hydrogen, electricity, fuel cells, bioalcohol fuels including ethanol, methanol, and butonal, biogas, biodiesel, or biomass fuels, as well as more traditional fuel types, such as gasoline and diesel fuel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to input devices and particularly to input devices for use with computer and telecommunications systems and/or other object systems and/or devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal input device for inputting data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to input devices and particularly to input devices for use with computer and telecommunications systems and/or other object systems and/or devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal input device for inputting data.

Abstract: An input device for generating signals indicating input requests by a user which has a base portion, a control portion, a plurality of input means, a universal connection means, and a signal generating means. The universal connection means may connect the control portion to the base portion. The control portion may be moved universally with respect to the base portion. The plurality of input means may comprise keys to be depressed by the user. Signals are generated indicating a position of the control portion or user data input requests. A processor receives and process the signals indicating a position of the control portion or user data input requests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to input devices and particularly to input devices for use with computer and telecommunications systems and/or other object systems and/or devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal input device for inputting data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to input devices and particularly to input devices for use with computer and telecommunications systems and/or other object systems and/or devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal input device for inputting data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to input devices and particularly to input devices for use with computer and telecommunications systems and/or other object systems and/or devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal input device for inputting data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to input devices and particularly to input devices for use with computer and telecommunications systems and/or other object systems and/or devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal input device for inputting data.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a processor, a program memory, coupled to the processor, for storing programs executed by the processor, and a display, coupled to the processor, for displaying images under control of the programs executed by the processor. The programs stored in the program memory including at least one menu driven program for creating a graphical display on the display. Further, the computer system comprises a menu generating system, cooperating with the at least one menu driven program, for displaying a menu on the display. Each menu comprises a focus position, and a plurality of rings concentrically arranged around the focus position, each ring having at least one command heading displayed therein.

Abstract: A menuing system which simplifies the interaction required between a user and one or more application programs. Menu commands are displayed radially from a highlighter default position and a user may select one of these commands by moving the highlighter a slight distance in the direction of the desired command ("snapping"). Provision is also made for selection of multiple command elements through the use of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal menus as well as command quadrants formed by the menus. In all instances, menu characteristics such as command sizes may be varied by the user through an easily accessible set-up facility. The speed of execution is limited only by the user's mind.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a processor, a program memory, coupled to the processor, for storing programs executed by the processor, and a display, coupled to the processor, for displaying images under control of the programs executed by the processor. The programs stored in the program memory including at least one menu driven program for creating a graphical display on the display. A menu generating system is provided, cooperating with the at least one menu driven program, for displaying at least one menu on the display. Each menu comprises a focus position and a horizontal menu bar extending through the focus position having a plurality of first commands distributed horizontally therein, one of the first commands being located substantially at the focus position, and a vertical menu bar extending through the focus position having a plurality of second commands distributed horizontally therein, one of the second commands being located substantially at the focus position.

Abstract: A single stop shopping facility that comprises a plurality of customer stations, each including a vehicle parking space, which are arranged around the exterior of a circular building containing goods for sale. The customer stations and building rotate relative to one another. The building includes a loading station for delivering selected goods ordered at the customer stations. Fuel dispensing stations located around the exterior of the building permit a customer, located in a vehicle parking space, to receive a selected quantity of fuel as the relative rotation proceeds. The walls of the building support merchandise display sections which are viewable by persons located at the customer stations, the displays being cyclically exposed to the parked vehicles as a result of the relative rotation, permitting the selection and payment for merchandise as the relative rotation continues.

Abstract: A single stop shopping facility that comprises a plurality of customer stations, each including a vehicle parking space, which are arranged radially around the exterior of a circular building containing goods for sale. The customer stations and building rotate relative to one another. The building includes a loading station for delivering selected goods ordered at the customer stations. Fuel dispensing stations located around the exterior of the building permit a customer, located in a vehicle parking space, to receive a selected quantity of fuel as the relative rotation proceeds. The walls of the building support merchandise display sections which are viewable by persons located at the customer stations, the displays being cyclically exposed to the parked vehicles as a result of the relative rotation, permitting the selection and payment for merchandise as the relative rotation continues.

Abstract: A single stop shopping facility that comprises a plurality of customer stations, each including a vehicle parking space, which are arranged around the exterior of a circular building containing goods for sale. The customer stations and building rotate relative to one another. The building includes a loading station for delivering selected goods ordered at the customer stations. Fuel dispensing stations located around the exterior of the building permit a customer, located in a vehicle parking space, to receive a selected quantity of fuel as the relative rotation proceeds. The walls of the building support merchandise display sections which are viewable by persons located at the customer stations, the displays being cyclically exposed to the parked vehicles as a result of the relative rotation, permitting the selection and payment for merchandise as the relative rotation continues.

Abstract: A drive-in, single-stop shopping facility for simultaneously vending numerous retail products and fuel to a customer positioned at a fixed purchase station, e.g. a stationary automobile. A method for simultaneously vending retail products and fuel to such a customer. A kit for converting existing gas station buildings into drive-in, single stop shopping facilities of the type described.