摘要 |
<p>A system for an unattended automated service station for selling and dispensing primarily motor fuel from a service island (13). The customer may purchase any selected quantity of motor fuel by a credit or debit card or cash. The system dispenses change in the form of paper bills and/or coins (251) and in the event of a credit/debit transaction the customer can receive a cash advance charged against the respective account used in the motor fuel transaction. In general, the system automatically performs all of the functions normally associated with a retail sales agent including information on goods and services for sale, delivering the goods and services, accepting payment, giving change, and providing a receipt.</p> |