Abstract: A system and method for automating dispensing operations—such as vehicle fueling operations—using a portable electronic device such as a smart phone. The inventive system includes three major components: (1) A mobile application that resides on a portable electronic device; (2) Software that resides on a remote system server; and (3) Software that runs on a pump control module associated with a particular fuel dispenser. The system allows a user to automatically request and pay for fuel using the portable electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for autonomous fueling transaction data collection and processing from mobile fuel dispensing equipment. The apparatus features an intrinsically safe first programmed apparatus including a user interface, a second programmed apparatus for controlling fuel dispensing equipment, and a host computer system. The apparatus additionally includes a printer and charger/data cradles for holding the first programmed apparatus. Further, the components are in bi-directional wired or wireless communication with each other. The method involves collecting mobile fuel truck fuel authorization data, verifying fuel authorization data authorizing a fuel transaction, and providing real time fueling data to a user.

Abstract: A system that controls, authorizes, and accounts fuel dispensed from fuel dispensers without the need for control and authorization input from individuals performing the fueling. The system comprises a radio frequency identification tag mounted on a fuel nozzle, an automotive information module mounted in the vehicle, a fuel island-mounted fuel management unit, and on-site or remotely-located software. The automotive information module interfaces with the vehicle's on-board computer system, the radio frequency identification tag, and the fuel management unit. With these interfaces, the automotive information module allows for autonomous creation and transfer of data and operational commands with in the disclosed system. The fuel management unit interfaces with the automotive information module, the fuel dispensers, and the software. With these interfaces, the fuel island-mounted fuel management unit provides autonomous fuel data processing.