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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 1998
Filed:
Jun. 06, 1996
David L Kaehler, Greensboro, NC (US);
Gilbarco Inc., Greensboro, NC (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for installation in a retail setting for selling fuel and other products ordered by a customer interacting with an operator. A video control system interfaces an external audio/video signal source with an audio/video signal source from an other product ordering apparatus operator. The external audio/video source transmits advertising and promotional materials to a video display located on a card reader equipped fuel dispenser. Additionally, customers can signal and communicate through audio/video signals with the operator to order other merchandise. Total transaction costs for fuel and non-fuel products is provided and paid for at the fuel dispenser.