Guidance system for vehicle queue at petrol filling station - has sensors to detect vehicle position and display to indicate pump availability

摘要

The guidance system for use in petrol filling stations is designed to indicate which filling pump should be used by a specific car. The system provides a capability to direct a vehicle to a pump such that a minimum path is taken. The system has a number of sensors to detect the location of vehicles in the filling station area. Other detect the condition and availability of filling pumps. A display is provided to indicate which pump a particular vehicle should take.