INTELLIGENT FUEL DISPENSERS

Smart overview of the Invention

Intelligent fuel dispensers are designed to enhance customer experience in the retail petroleum industry by offering personalized fueling sessions. These dispensers can identify customers and tailor the fueling process based on their preferences and characteristics, minimizing the need for physical interaction through a touchless interface.

Challenges with Traditional Fuel Dispensers

Traditional fuel dispensers require customers to physically interact with various interfaces, which may harbor dirt and germs. Regular customers often face repetitive tasks, such as re-entering their fueling preferences each time they use the dispenser, leading to inefficiencies and inconvenience.

Functional Components of Intelligent Dispensers

The intelligent fuel dispenser includes a housing with fuel dispensing components, an electronics module with an image sensor, and a processor. This setup allows the dispenser to assess safety conditions and customer identity by analyzing images captured by the sensor, triggering alarms when safety protocols are not met.

Customer Identification and Personalization

By recognizing facial features or vehicle characteristics, these dispensers can retrieve customer profiles that include fueling preferences. Actions such as displaying customized pre-fueling screens or activating specific nozzles based on selected fuel types can be automated, enhancing user convenience and satisfaction.

Touchless Interaction and Gesture Recognition

The technology enables touchless interaction through gesture recognition. Customers can perform gestures to control the dispenser without direct contact, allowing for a more hygienic experience. The system can dynamically adjust graphical user interface elements based on recognized gestures, improving usability and accessibility for all customers.