Refueling control method, system and device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a refueling control method, system and device.The refueling control method comprises the steps that card information read by a refueling card reading device for a target refueling card of a user is obtained; the refueling card reading device is used for transmitting card information to a connected refueling machine; the method comprises the following steps: acquiring carrier information of a to-be-refueled carrier through a carrier detection device arranged in a refueling machine; matching the carrier information obtained by the carrier detection device with the carrier information bound with the target refueling card in the card information; and according to the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the to-be-refueled carrier is controlled.

Description

[0001] This invention patent application is a divisional application of the Chinese invention patent application with the application date of February 24, 2022, application number CN202210175918.4, and name “Refueling Control Method, System and Device”. Technical Field

[0002] This document relates to the technical field of fuel cards, and in particular to a fueling control method, system and device. Background Art

[0003] Refueling with a gas card is a common method of refueling. A gas card can be considered a specialized payment method for refueling. Vehicle drivers can pre-load their gas cards with money and use them instead of cash when refueling. For certain types of vehicles, such as those used for business trips, using a gas card can solve common problems such as drivers having to pay for fuel in advance and confusion over billing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One or more embodiments of this specification provide a refueling control method. The refueling control method includes: obtaining card information read by a refueling card reading device for a user's target refueling card. The refueling card reading device is used to transmit the card information to a connected refueling machine. The vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled is obtained by a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine. The vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is matched with the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card in the card information. Based on the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

[0005] One or more embodiments of this specification provide a refueling control system. The refueling control system includes: a refueling card reading device and a refueling machine; the refueling machine includes a vehicle detection device. The refueling card reading device is connected to the refueling machine and is configured to read card information for the user's target refueling card and transmit the card information to the refueling machine. The refueling machine is configured to obtain vehicle information of a vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; match the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card in the card information; and control the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled based on the matching result.

[0006] One or more embodiments of the present specification provide a refueling control device, comprising: a card information acquisition module, configured to acquire the card information read by a refueling card reading device for a user's target refueling card; the refueling card reading device is used to transmit the card information to a connected refueling machine. A vehicle information acquisition module, configured to acquire the vehicle information of a vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine. A vehicle information matching module, configured to match the vehicle information acquired by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card in the card information. A refueling machine control module, configured to control the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled based on the matching result.

[0007] One or more embodiments of the present specification provide a refueling control device, comprising: a processor; and a memory configured to store computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed, cause the processor to: obtain card information read by a refueling card reading device for a user's target refueling card. The refueling card reading device is used to transmit the card information to a connected refueling machine. The vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled is obtained by a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine. The vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is matched with the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card in the card information. Based on the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

[0008] One or more embodiments of this specification provide a storage medium for storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the following process: obtaining card information read by a fuel card reading device for a user's target fuel card. The fuel card reading device is used to transmit the card information to a connected fuel dispenser. The vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled is obtained through a vehicle detection device provided in the fuel dispenser. The vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is matched with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card in the card information. Based on the matching result, the fuel dispenser controls the refueling operation of the vehicle to be refueled. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to more clearly illustrate one or more embodiments of this specification or technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments described in this specification. Those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort. Figure 1 A flowchart of a refueling control method provided in one or more embodiments of this specification; Figure 2An application scenario diagram of a refueling control method provided in one or more embodiments of this specification; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a refueling control system provided for one or more embodiments of this specification; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a refueling control device provided for one or more embodiments of this specification; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a refueling control device provided in one or more embodiments of this specification. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in one or more embodiments of this specification, the technical solutions in one or more embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in one or more embodiments of this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this specification, not all of the embodiments. Based on one or more embodiments of this specification, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of this document.

[0011] This specification provides an embodiment of a refueling control method: Reference Figure 1 The refueling control method provided in this embodiment specifically includes steps S102 to S108.

[0012] Step S102: obtaining card information read by a fuel card reader for a user's target fuel card; the fuel card reader is used to transmit the card information to a connected fuel dispenser.

[0013] When some fuel cards are used, gas station staff must manually verify that the vehicle information of the vehicle being refueled matches the vehicle information bound to the fuel card. For example, government vehicles are equipped with dedicated government fuel cards. When a driver wants to refuel an official vehicle, the gas station staff must verify that the vehicle being refueled matches the official fuel card provided by the driver before refueling can be used with the official fuel card. However, in practice, this process relies on manual operation and lacks an effective supervision mechanism. If gas station staff turn a blind eye, drivers may use the official fuel card to refuel their private vehicles, resulting in the loss of public funds that is difficult to recover.

[0014] The refueling control method provided in this embodiment obtains card information read by a refueling card reader for a user's target refueling card; the refueling card reader is used to transmit the card information to a connected refueling pump; a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling pump obtains vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled; the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is matched with the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card in the card information; and based on the matching result, the refueling pump controls the refueling operation of the vehicle to be refueled. This avoids possible omissions or favoritism in manual review and ensures that the refueling pump will only refuel the vehicle to be refueled using the target refueling card when the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled matches the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card.

[0015] The vehicle to be refueled can be a vehicle that requires refueling, or another means of transportation that requires refueling. Vehicle information can include vehicle information. Vehicle information can include identification information used to uniquely identify the corresponding vehicle, such as a license plate number. Vehicle information can also include feature information used to assist in identifying the corresponding vehicle, such as vehicle brand, model, size, and color.

[0016] The target fuel card may be a fuel card provided by a user of the vehicle to be refueled. The target fuel card may be pre-bound with vehicle information of at least one vehicle. The card information of the target fuel card may include the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card.

[0017] For example, the target fuel card may be an official fuel card bound to the vehicle information of at least one official vehicle, and the vehicle to be refueled may be the official vehicle bound to the target fuel card, or a private vehicle unrelated to the target fuel card.

[0018] The fuel card reader can be an independent external device connected to the fuel dispenser, or it can be integrated with the fuel dispenser to form an all-in-one device.

[0019] The fuel card reading device can read the card information of the target fuel card and transmit it to the fuel dispenser connected to it.

[0020] A fuel dispenser can be a measuring instrument that fills fuel into a motor vehicle and measures its volume. It generally refers to a refueling booth set up in a refueling plaza at a current gas station, which is connected to the oil storage tank through a pipeline.

[0021] The fuel dispenser body can be connected to the fuel gun, the fuel gun can be a connecting pipe between the vehicle and the fuel dispenser body, and the fuel gun can be regarded as a part of the fuel dispenser.

[0022] Optionally, the target fuel card is a physical card; obtaining the card information read by the fuel card reading device for the user's target fuel card includes: reading the card information of the fuel card when detecting that the target fuel card is inserted into the fuel card reading device; or, the target fuel card is an electronic card; obtaining the card information read by the fuel card reading device for the user's target fuel card includes: receiving the user's fuel card login request; the fuel card login request includes first identification information; and obtaining the card information of the target fuel card based on the first identification information.

[0023] The target fuel card can be a physical card or an electronic card.

[0024] If the target fuel card is a physical card, the card information pre-stored on the physical card can be entered into the fuel card reader by inserting the card. Upon detecting that the target fuel card is inserted into a preset card slot of the fuel card reader, the fuel card reader can read the card information of the target fuel card, which includes vehicle information of at least one vehicle associated with the target fuel card.

[0025] If the target fuel card is an electronic card, the card information corresponding to the electronic card can be entered into the fuel card reader by scanning a code. The fuel card reader can receive a user's fuel card login request, which carries first identification information. Based on the first identification information, the card information of the target fuel card corresponding to the first identification information can be retrieved online or in a designated database.

[0026] The first identification information may be information used to uniquely identify the target fuel card, for example, the card number of the target fuel card.

[0027] Optionally, before executing step S102, that is, before obtaining the card information read by the fuel card reading device for the user's target fuel card, the refueling control method also includes: obtaining the second identification information of the fuel card to be identified read by the fuel card reading device; if it is determined according to the second identification information that the fuel card to be identified is the fuel card corresponding to the vehicle with specified authority, the fuel card to be identified is determined as the target fuel card.

[0028] The second identification information may be characteristic information used to determine whether the target fuel card requires review of the user. For example, the second identification information may be the type identification of the fuel card. When the type identification of the fuel card is used to indicate that the fuel card to be identified is a business fuel card, it can be determined that the fuel card to be identified requires review of the user. When the type identification of the fuel card is used to indicate that the fuel card to be identified is a private fuel card, it can be determined that the fuel card to be identified does not require review of the user.

[0029] In specific implementations, the fuel card corresponding to a vehicle with designated permissions can be an official fuel card. Official fuel cards require user review, while non-official fuel cards do not. The second identification information can be used to determine that a fuel card to be identified is an official fuel card, meaning that the card to be identified is the fuel card corresponding to an official vehicle with designated permissions. The second identification information can also be used to determine that a fuel card to be identified is a private fuel card, meaning that the card to be identified is not the fuel card corresponding to an official vehicle with designated permissions.

[0030] It should be noted that the "first" and "second" appearing in the "first identification information" and "second identification information" in this specification have no practical meaning and are only used to facilitate the distinction between the "identification information" that needs to be read in two different situations.

[0031] The first identification information and the second identification information may be the same or different. If the first identification information and the second identification information are different, the fuel card reader may first read the second identification information and determine whether the fuel card to be identified is the target fuel card based on the second identification information. If the fuel card to be identified is determined to be the target fuel card, the first identification information may be read and the corresponding card information may be retrieved based on the first identification information. If the first identification information and the second identification information are different, the fuel card reader may also read the first identification information and the second identification information simultaneously.

[0032] It should be noted that if it is determined based on the second identification information that the refueling card to be identified does not belong to the refueling card corresponding to the vehicle with specified authority, the vehicle to be refueled can be refueled in a conventional refueling manner, and steps S102-S108 will not be executed.

[0033] Step S104: obtaining vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine.

[0034] The vehicle detection device can be an independent external device connected to the fuel dispenser, or it can be integrated with the fuel nozzle of the fuel dispenser.

[0035] The vehicle detection device can be a coil, ring, line, or other shape. This specification does not impose any specific restrictions on the shape of the vehicle detection device. The outer surface of the vehicle detection device can be made of the same material as the fuel tank to avoid potential safety hazards during refueling.

[0036] The vehicle detection device may include at least the following structures: a chip and an isolation layer including the chip. The isolation layer can be used to prevent the chip from directly contacting the oil, thereby reducing safety risks during refueling.

[0037] The vehicle detection device can be arranged on the outside or inside of the fuel gun, or can be arranged to be externally connected to the body of the fuel dispenser.

[0038] Optionally, the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled is obtained through a vehicle detection device set in the refueling machine, including: when the distance between the vehicle detection device and the information storage device is less than a preset distance threshold, the vehicle information in the information storage device is read through the vehicle detection device; the information storage device is set in the vehicle to be refueled.

[0039] The information storage device can be a coil, a ring, a line, or any other shape. This specification does not impose any specific restrictions on the shape of the information storage device. The outer surface of the information storage device can be made of the same material as the fuel tank to avoid potential safety hazards during refueling.

[0040] The information storage device may include at least the following structures: a memory chip and an isolation layer surrounding the memory chip. The isolation layer may be used to prevent the memory chip from directly contacting the oil, thereby reducing safety risks during refueling.

[0041] The size of the information storage device and the vehicle detection device may be the same or different.

[0042] The information storage device may be provided at the refueling port of the vehicle to be refueled.

[0043] The preset distance threshold may be a very small value so that the vehicle detection device and the information storage device can be considered to be in contact.

[0044] The preset distance threshold may also be determined by a maximum distance allowing NFC (Near Field Communication) connection.

[0045] The following example takes the information storage device being arranged at the refueling port and the vehicle detection device being arranged at the refueling gun as an example. Figure 2 Common explanation. Figure 2 This is an application scenario diagram of a refueling control method provided in one or more embodiments of this specification.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, when refueling nozzle 202 of fuel dispenser 201 is inserted into refueling port 204 of vehicle 203 to be refueled, the distance between information storage device 206 located at refueling port 204 and vehicle detection device 205 located at refueling nozzle 202 can be less than a preset distance threshold. In this case, the vehicle detection device can read the vehicle information stored in the information storage device. Vehicle detection device 205 and information storage device 206 can be in contact or not, as long as the distance between them is less than the preset distance threshold.

[0047] Optionally, reading the vehicle information in the information storage device through the vehicle detection device includes: reading the vehicle information in the information storage device through the vehicle detection device based on a contact communication connection and / or near-field communication connection established between the vehicle detection device and the information storage device.

[0048] The communication connection established between the vehicle detection device and the information storage device can be a contact communication connection or an NFC connection.

[0049] When the preset distance threshold is an extremely small value so that the vehicle detection device and the information storage device can be considered to be in contact, the communication connection established between the vehicle detection device and the information storage device can be a contact communication connection.

[0050] In a case where the preset distance threshold is determined by the maximum distance allowed for NFC connection, the communication connection established between the vehicle detection device and the information storage device may be an NFC connection.

[0051] In a specific implementation, for example, if a target fuel card is first inserted into a fuel card reader, and then a fuel gun is inserted into the fuel port of a vehicle to be refueled, a contact-type communication connection is established between the coils provided on the fuel gun and the coils provided on the fuel port when the coils provided on the fuel gun come into contact with each other. In this case, the coil provided on the fuel gun can be triggered when the two coils come into contact to read the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled from the coil provided on the fuel port. Alternatively, after the two coils come into contact, the coil provided on the fuel gun can be triggered by other preset conditions to read the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled from the coil provided on the fuel port.

[0052] Optionally, the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled is obtained through the vehicle detection device set in the refueling machine, including: if it is determined that the user has performed an oil release request operation, the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled is obtained through the vehicle detection device set in the refueling machine.

[0053] The fuel discharge request operation performed by the user may be an operation of the user turning on the switch handle of the fuel pump, or may be other user operations that trigger the sending of a fuel discharge request to the fuel dispenser.

[0054] In a specific implementation, for example, if a target fuel card is first inserted into a fuel card reader and a fuel gun is then inserted into the fuel port of a vehicle to be refueled, a contact-type communication connection is established between the coils located on the fuel gun and the coils located on the fuel port. After the two coils are in contact, if the user turns on the fuel gun's power handle, the coil located on the fuel gun can be triggered to read the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled from the coil located on the fuel port.

[0055] For example, if a fuel gun is first inserted into the fuel port of a vehicle to be refueled, and then a target fuel card is inserted into a fuel card reader, a contact-type communication connection is established between the coils located on the fuel gun and the coils located on the fuel port. After the two coils are in contact, if the user turns on the fuel gun's power handle, the coil located on the fuel gun can be triggered to read the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled from the coil located on the fuel port.

[0056] The embodiment using NFC connection is similar to the embodiment using contact communication connection, and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Step S106: Match the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card in the card information.

[0058] The vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is matched with the vehicle information bound to the target gas card in the card information. This can be done by comparing whether the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is consistent with the vehicle information in the card information. If they are consistent, the match is successful; if not, the match fails.

[0059] For example, the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is the license plate number XXXXXXX, and the vehicle information in the card information is XXXXYYY, then the two are inconsistent and the matching fails.

[0060] The vehicle information bound to the target fuel card in the card information can be stored in the target fuel card and obtained when the target fuel card is inserted into the fuel card reading device. It can also be obtained by online query based on the first identification information of the target fuel card, or by querying the first identification information of the target fuel card in a designated database.

[0061] When the target refueling card is bound to the vehicle information of multiple vehicles, if the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is consistent with the vehicle information of at least one vehicle in the card information, the match is successful; if the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is different from the vehicle information of each vehicle in the card information, the match fails.

[0062] Step S108: Based on the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

[0063] If the match is successful, the fuel dispenser is allowed to release fuel, and the vehicle to be refueled can be refueled in the normal way.

[0064] If the matching fails, the fuel dispenser is prohibited from discharging fuel. In this case, you can switch the fuel card to be used.

[0065] For example, the vehicle information in the card information is the license plate number 1 of a government vehicle, and the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is the license plate number 2 of a private vehicle. In this case, the license plate number 1 and the license plate number 2 fail to match, and the gas pump is prohibited from releasing oil. At this time, a private gas card can be used to refuel the private vehicle to be refueled.

[0066] After the matching fails, a prompt message indicating the matching failure may be generated, for example, "The license plate available on the fuel card does not match this vehicle, and refueling is not possible" may be displayed on the display screen of the fuel dispenser.

[0067] Optionally, after step S108 is executed, that is, after the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled according to the matching result, the refueling control method further includes: if it is determined that the refueling of the vehicle to be refueled is completed, the refueling information is sent to the vehicle to be refueled via wireless communication.

[0068] The vehicle being refueled may have an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system. Pulling the fuel nozzle out of the fuel port indicates the vehicle's refueling is complete, triggering a wireless transmission of refueling information to the vehicle's OBD system. If a government vehicle is refueled using a government fuel card, this refueling information can be reviewed by the vehicle's unit or other entity after refueling.

[0069] The refueling information may include the amount of fuel, unit price, refueling time and other information.

[0070] In summary, the refueling control method provided in this embodiment can naturally trigger the acquisition of vehicle information during the refueling operation by setting a preset distance threshold and reading vehicle information through a contact communication connection and / or a near-field communication connection, thereby improving the user-friendliness of the operation; by triggering the acquisition of vehicle information when it is determined that the user has performed a fuel release request operation, it is convenient for the user to freely choose whether to insert the target refueling card first and then insert the refueling gun into the refueling port, or to insert the refueling gun into the refueling port first and then insert the target refueling card; by using an electronic card or a physical card as the target refueling card, the usage method of the refueling card is enriched; by triggering the sending of refueling information to the vehicle to be refueled after the refueling is completed, it can provide audit credentials for subsequent audits in the official vehicle scenario; by determining whether the refueling card to be identified is the refueling card corresponding to the vehicle with specified authority through the obtained second identification information, it can be distinguished whether there is a refueling card that meets the audit usage requirements.

[0071] An embodiment of a refueling control system provided in this specification is as follows: In the above-mentioned embodiment, a refueling control method is provided, and correspondingly, a refueling control system is also provided, which will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0072] Reference Figure 3 , which shows a schematic diagram of a refueling control system provided by this embodiment.

[0073] Since the system embodiment corresponds to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple. For the relevant parts, please refer to the corresponding description of the method embodiment provided above. The system embodiment described below is only illustrative.

[0074] This embodiment provides a refueling control system 300, including: a refueling card reading device 301 and a refueling machine 302; the refueling machine 302 includes a vehicle detection device 303; the refueling card reading device 301 is connected to the refueling machine 302, and is configured to read card information for the user's target refueling card and transmit the card information to the refueling machine 302; the refueling machine 302 is configured to obtain vehicle information of a vehicle to be refueled through the vehicle detection device 303 provided in the refueling machine 302; the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device 303 is matched with the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card in the card information; and according to the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine 302 to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

[0075] Optionally, the vehicle detection device 301 is provided at the refueling gun of the refueling machine 302; and the information storage device is provided at the refueling port of the vehicle to be refueled.

[0076] The vehicle detection device 301 can be arranged on the inside or outside of the refueling gun of the refueling machine 302, and the information storage device is arranged on the inside of the refueling port of the vehicle to be refueled.

[0077] Optionally, the vehicle detection device 301 includes a first coil; the information storage device includes a second coil; and contact communication can be performed when the first coil is in contact with the second coil.

[0078] The terms “first” and “second” appearing in the first coil and the second coil in this specification have no actual meaning and are only used to distinguish two different coils.

[0079] Optionally, the vehicle detection device 301 includes a first NFC device; the information storage device includes a second NFC device; when the distance between the first NFC device and the second NFC device falls within a preset distance range threshold, the first NFC device and the second NFC device can perform wireless communication.

[0080] In this specification, the terms “first” and “second” appearing in the first NFC device and the second NFC device have no actual meaning and are only used to distinguish two different NFC devices.

[0081] The preset distance range threshold may be a distance range threshold that allows a near field communication connection between the first NFC device and the second NFC device.

[0082] Optionally, the information storage device includes at least the following structure: a storage chip and an isolation layer; the isolation layer wraps the storage chip.

[0083] The memory chip has a storage function, and the memory chip included in the information storage device of the vehicle to be refueled can store the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled.

[0084] An embodiment of a refueling control device provided in this specification is as follows: In the above embodiment, a refueling control method is provided, and correspondingly, a refueling control device is also provided, which will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0085] Reference Figure 4 , which shows a schematic diagram of a refueling control device provided by this embodiment.

[0086] Since the device embodiment corresponds to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple. For the relevant parts, please refer to the corresponding description of the method embodiment provided above. The device embodiment described below is only illustrative.

[0087] This embodiment provides a refueling control device, including: The card information acquisition module 402 is configured to acquire card information read by a fuel card reader for a user's target fuel card; the fuel card reader is used to transmit the card information to a connected fuel dispenser; The vehicle information acquisition module 404 is configured to acquire vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; The vehicle information matching module 406 is configured to match the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card in the card information; The fuel dispenser control module 408 is configured to control the fueling operation of the fuel dispenser to the vehicle to be refueled based on the matching result.

[0088] An embodiment of a refueling control device provided in this specification is as follows: Corresponding to the refueling control method described above, based on the same technical concept, one or more embodiments of this specification further provide a refueling control device, which is used to execute the refueling control method provided above. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a refueling control device provided in one or more embodiments of this specification.

[0089] This embodiment provides a refueling control device, including: like Figure 5As shown, the refueling control device can vary significantly depending on its configuration or performance. It may include one or more processors 501 and memory 502. Memory 502 may store one or more applications or data. Memory 502 may be either ephemeral or persistent. The applications stored in memory 502 may include one or more modules (not shown), each of which may comprise a series of computer-executable instructions for the refueling control device. Furthermore, processor 501 may be configured to communicate with memory 502 to execute the series of computer-executable instructions in memory 502 on the refueling control device. The refueling control device may also include one or more power supplies 503, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces 504, one or more input / output interfaces 505, one or more keyboards 506, and other components.

[0090] In a specific embodiment, the refueling control device includes a memory and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory, and the one or more programs may include one or more modules, and each module may include a series of computer-executable instructions for the refueling control device, and the one or more programs are configured to be executed by one or more processors, including computer-executable instructions for performing the following: Obtaining card information read by a fuel card reader for a user's target fuel card; the fuel card reader is used to transmit the card information to a connected fuel dispenser; Obtain vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through the vehicle detection device set in the refueling machine; Matching the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card in the card information; Based on the matching results, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

[0091] An embodiment of a storage medium provided in this specification is as follows: Corresponding to the refueling control method described above, based on the same technical concept, one or more embodiments of this specification also provide a storage medium.

[0092] The storage medium provided in this embodiment is used to store computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor, the following process is implemented: Obtaining card information read by a fuel card reader for a user's target fuel card; the fuel card reader is used to transmit the card information to a connected fuel dispenser; Obtain vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through the vehicle detection device set in the refueling machine; Matching the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card in the card information; Based on the matching results, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

[0093] It should be noted that the embodiment of the storage medium in this specification and the embodiment of the refueling control method in this specification are based on the same inventive concept. Therefore, the specific implementation of this embodiment can refer to the implementation of the corresponding method mentioned above, and the repeated parts will not be repeated.

[0094] The foregoing description of this specification describes specific embodiments. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims can be performed in an order different from that described in the embodiments and still achieve the desired results. Furthermore, the processes depicted in the accompanying drawings do not necessarily require the specific order shown or the sequential order to achieve the desired results. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0095] In the 1930s, technological improvements could be clearly distinguished as either hardware improvements (for example, improvements to circuit structures like diodes, transistors, and switches) or software improvements (improvements to process flows). However, with the advancement of technology, many process flow improvements today can be considered direct improvements to hardware circuit structures. Designers almost always create the corresponding hardware circuit structure by programming the improved process flow into the hardware circuit. Therefore, it cannot be said that a process flow improvement cannot be implemented using physical hardware modules. For example, a programmable logic device (PLD), such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA), is an integrated circuit whose logical function is determined by user programming. Designers can "integrate" a digital system on a PLD by programming it themselves, without having to hire a chip manufacturer to design and manufacture a dedicated integrated circuit chip. Moreover, nowadays, instead of manually fabricating integrated circuit chips, this programming is mostly performed using software called a "logic compiler." This is similar to the software compilers used during program development. Before compilation, the original code must be written in a specific programming language, called a Hardware Description Language (HDL). There are many types of HDL, including ABEL (Advanced Boolean Expression Language), AHDL (Altera Hardware Description Language), Confluence, CUPL (Cornell University Programming Language), HDCal, JHDL (Java Hardware Description Language), Lava, Lola, MyHDL, PALASM, and RHDL (Ruby Hardware Description Language). Currently, the most commonly used are VHDL (Very-High-Speed ​​Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language) and Verilog. Those skilled in the art will also understand that simply by programming a method flow in one of these hardware description languages ​​and then programming it into an integrated circuit, a hardware circuit that implements the logic method flow can be easily obtained.

[0096] The controller can be implemented in any suitable manner. For example, the controller can take the form of a microprocessor or processor and a computer-readable medium storing computer-readable program code (e.g., software or firmware) executable by the (micro)processor, logic gates, switches, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic controller, and an embedded microcontroller. Examples of controllers include, but are not limited to, the following microcontrollers: ARC 625D, Atmel AT91SAM, Microchip PIC18F26K20, and Silicone Labs C8051F320. The memory controller can also be implemented as part of the memory control logic. Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that, in addition to implementing the controller purely in computer-readable program code, the controller can also be implemented in the form of logic gates, switches, an application-specific integrated circuit, a programmable logic controller, an embedded microcontroller, etc. by logically programming the method steps. Therefore, such a controller can be considered a hardware component, and the means for implementing the various functions included therein can also be considered as structures within the hardware component. Alternatively, the means for implementing the various functions can be considered both a software module implementing the method and a structure within the hardware component.

[0097] The systems, devices, modules, or units described in the above embodiments may be implemented by computer chips or entities, or by products having certain functions. A typical implementation device is a computer. Specifically, the computer may be, for example, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a cellular phone, a camera phone, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant, a media player, a navigation device, an email device, a game console, a tablet computer, a wearable device, or a combination of any of these devices.

[0098] For the convenience of description, the above devices are described as being divided into various units according to their functions. Of course, when implementing the embodiments of this specification, the functions of each unit can be implemented in the same or multiple software and / or hardware.

[0099] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more embodiments of this specification may be provided as a method, system, or computer program product. Thus, one or more embodiments of this specification may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware. Furthermore, this specification may take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to magnetic disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0100] This specification is described with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of the methods, devices (systems), and computer program products according to the embodiments of this specification. It should be understood that each process and / or block in the flowchart and / or block diagram, as well as the combination of processes and / or blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, an embedded processor, or other programmable fueling control device to produce a machine, so that the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable fueling control device generate instructions for implementing the process. Figure 1 a process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in a block or multiple blocks.

[0101] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer readable memory capable of directing a computer or other programmable fueling control device to operate in a specific manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture comprising an instruction device that implements the process Figure 1 a process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0102] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable fueling control device so that a series of operational steps are executed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, whereby the instructions executed on the computer or other programmable device provide for implementing the process. Figure 1 a process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A step that specifies a function in one or more boxes.

[0103] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPUs), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.

[0104] Memory may include non-permanent storage in a computer-readable medium, random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory in the form of read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of a computer-readable medium.

[0105] Computer-readable media includes both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can be implemented using any method or technology for information storage. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change RAM (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transmission media that can be used to store information that can be accessed by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transitory computer-readable media such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0106] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or includes elements inherent to such process, method, commodity, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0107] One or more embodiments of this specification may be described in the general context of computer-executable instructions executed by a computer, such as program modules. Generally, program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, and the like that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. One or more embodiments of this specification may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices connected via a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in local and remote computer storage media, including storage devices.

[0108] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to in conjunction with each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences between the other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are generally similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple. For relevant parts, refer to the description of the method embodiments.

[0109] The foregoing description is merely an example of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the claims herein.

Claims

1. A refueling control method, comprising: Obtaining a type identification of the fuel card to be identified through a fuel card reading device; If it is determined according to the type identifier that the fuel card to be identified is a target fuel card that needs to be reviewed, the card number of the target fuel card is obtained, and according to the card number of the target fuel card, the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card that has a corresponding relationship with the card number of the target fuel card is searched online or in a designated database; the fuel card reading device is used to transmit the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card to the connected fuel dispenser; Obtaining vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; Matching the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card; According to the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein obtaining vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled by means of a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine comprises: When the distance between the vehicle detection device and the information storage device is less than a preset distance threshold, reading the vehicle information in the information storage device through the vehicle detection device; The information storage device is arranged in the vehicle to be refueled.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the step of reading the vehicle information in the information storage device through the vehicle detection device comprises: Based on the contact communication connection and / or near field communication connection established between the vehicle detection device and the information storage device, the vehicle information in the information storage device is read by the vehicle detection device.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein obtaining vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled by means of a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine comprises: If it is determined that the user has executed a fuel discharge request operation, the vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled is obtained through a vehicle detection device provided in the fuel dispenser.

5. According to the method of claim 1, the target fuel card is a physical card; the step of obtaining the card information read by the fuel card reading device for the target fuel card of the user comprises: When it is detected that the target fuel card is inserted into the fuel card reading device, reading the card information of the target fuel card; Alternatively, the target fuel card is an electronic card; The obtaining of the card information read by the fuel card reading device for the target fuel card of the user includes: Receive a user's gas card login request; the gas card login request includes first identification information; The card information of the target fuel card is acquired according to the first identification information.

6. The method according to claim 1, after controlling the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled according to the matching result, further comprises: If it is determined that the refueling of the vehicle to be refueled is completed, refueling information is sent to the vehicle to be refueled by wireless communication.

7. A refueling control method, comprising: Obtaining identification information of the fuel card to be identified through a fuel card reading device; If it is determined according to the identification information that the to-be-identified fuel card is a target fuel card whose user needs to be reviewed, then according to the identification information of the target fuel card, the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card that has a corresponding relationship with the identification information of the target fuel card is searched online or in a designated database; the fuel card reading device is used to transmit the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card to the connected fuel dispenser; Obtaining vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; Matching the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card; According to the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

8. A refueling control system, comprising: A fuel card reader and a fuel dispenser; the fuel dispenser includes a vehicle detection device; The fuel card reading device is connected to the fuel dispenser and is configured to obtain a type identification of a fuel card to be identified; If it is determined according to the type identifier that the to-be-identified fuel card is a target fuel card whose user needs to be reviewed, the card number of the target fuel card is obtained, and according to the card number of the target fuel card, the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card that has a corresponding relationship with the card number of the target fuel card is searched online or in a designated database; Transmitting the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card to the fuel dispenser; The refueling machine is configured to obtain vehicle information of a vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; The vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device is matched with the vehicle information bound to the target refueling card; based on the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

9. The system according to claim 8, The vehicle detection device is arranged on the refueling gun of the refueling machine; The information storage device is arranged at the refueling port of the vehicle to be refueled.

10. The system according to claim 9, wherein the vehicle detection device comprises a first coil; the information storage device comprises a second coil; and contact communication can be performed when the first coil is in contact with the second coil.

11. According to the system of claim 9, the vehicle detection device includes the first NFC device; the information storage device includes a second NFC device; when the distance between the first NFC device and the second NFC device falls within a preset distance range threshold, the first NFC device and the second NFC device can perform wireless communication.

12. The system according to claim 9, wherein the information storage device comprises at least the following structures: a storage chip and an isolation layer; the isolation layer wraps the storage chip.

13. A refueling control device, comprising: A card information acquisition module, configured to acquire a type identification of a fuel card to be identified through a fuel card reading device; If it is determined according to the type identifier that the fuel card to be identified is a target fuel card that needs to be reviewed, the card number of the target fuel card is obtained, and according to the card number of the target fuel card, the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card that has a corresponding relationship with the card number of the target fuel card is searched online or in a designated database; the fuel card reading device is used to transmit the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card to the connected fuel dispenser; A vehicle information acquisition module is configured to acquire vehicle information of a vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; A vehicle information matching module, configured to match the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card; The fuel dispenser control module is configured to control the fueling operation of the fuel dispenser to the vehicle to be refueled according to the matching result.

14. A refueling control device, comprising: processor; as well as, a memory configured to store computer executable instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to: Obtaining a type identification of the fuel card to be identified through a fuel card reading device; If it is determined according to the type identifier that the fuel card to be identified is a target fuel card that needs to be reviewed, the card number of the target fuel card is obtained, and according to the card number of the target fuel card, the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card that has a corresponding relationship with the card number of the target fuel card is searched online or in a designated database; the fuel card reading device is used to transmit the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card to the connected fuel dispenser; Obtaining vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; Matching the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card; According to the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

15. A storage medium for storing computer executable instructions, wherein the computer executable instructions, when executed by a processor, implement the following process: Obtaining a type identification of the fuel card to be identified through a fuel card reading device; If it is determined according to the type identifier that the fuel card to be identified is a target fuel card that needs to be reviewed, the card number of the target fuel card is obtained, and according to the card number of the target fuel card, the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card that has a corresponding relationship with the card number of the target fuel card is searched online or in a designated database; the fuel card reading device is used to transmit the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card to the connected fuel dispenser; Obtaining vehicle information of the vehicle to be refueled through a vehicle detection device provided in the refueling machine; Matching the vehicle information obtained by the vehicle detection device with the vehicle information bound to the target fuel card; According to the matching result, the refueling operation of the refueling machine to the vehicle to be refueled is controlled.

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