A SYSTEM USED IN CONTROLLING THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION PROCESS.

Abstract

This invention aims to create a system that tracks the transfer process of fuel from import to consumption, and where process information is transferred to a distributed database by licensed devices with specialized encryption capabilities, without human intervention.

Description

TARIFF A SYSTEM USED IN CONTROLLING THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION PROCESS. Technical Area This invention aims to create a system that tracks the transfer process of fuel from import to consumption, and where process information is transferred to a distributed database by licensed devices with specialized encryption capabilities, without human intervention. Previous Technique Official institutions such as the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), which control fuel import and distribution practices within legal frameworks, determine the legal responsibilities that companies must comply with and conduct inspections accordingly. Fuel companies report to official institutions such as EPDK, with time stamps, how much fuel they import and how much they distribute to which fuel station using which vehicles. In addition, information is collected periodically for the fuel sold at each station and transmitted to official institutions, again with time stamps. The purpose of this control is to compare import, sales, and remaining storage quantities on a company basis to check for any illegal activities. Fuel pumps used at gas stations are manufactured and maintained by licensed companies. While every fuel company works with companies providing this service, the process varies in standards and procedures across different firms. Therefore, since different companies and people are involved at each stage of these processes, human effort is required, and human error is quite natural. For this reason, there is a need today for solutions where information can be transmitted to official institutions without alteration, and where the human factor has no impact. A Chinese patent document, CNI 07808429, describes a procedure for recording vehicle fuel information based on a vehicle chain. The system, for recording vehicle fuel information based on a vehicle chain, first retrieves vehicle fuel information, which includes fuel information, gas station identification information, and vehicle specifications. Then, after the vehicle refuels, driving conditions and fuel consumption conditions are monitored. Subsequently, based on the fuel consumption condition combined with driving conditions and vehicle characteristics, the fuel quality level is obtained, and the data in the blockchain is irreversibly modified. The United States patent document, US20160371704A1, describes a system that controls the fuel transfer process from a single center. The invention, developed to ensure fuel is loaded into the correct vehicles and transferred to the correct location, was created to prevent fuel companies from having their fuel stolen during transfers. The United States patent document numbered US2010023462A1 describes a system that informs fuel retailers of the amount of fuel remaining at their points of sale, thereby making the remaining fuel transfer process more efficient. Brief Description of the Invention The aim of this invention is to ensure the security and control of the fuel distribution notification process by utilizing IoT devices and distributed database (blockchain) technology in the distribution process. This system ensures that data is encrypted at the source, preventing human intervention and ensuring that the data remains unchanged throughout the process. The detailed description of the invention, "A system used in the control of the fuel dispensing process," which was developed to achieve the purpose of this invention, is shown in the attached figure; Figure 1. Schematic view of a system used in the control of the fuel dispensing process, which is the subject of the invention. The parts shown in the figures are individually numbered, and their corresponding numbers are given below. 1. System 2. IoT (Internet of Things) Device 3. Flow sensor 4. Data signing module 5. Modem 6. Distributed database 7. Pump 8. Server The system of invention used in the control of the fuel distribution process (1) - at least one IoT device (2) located at the points where the fuel transfer process is carried out, performing a specific task and exchanging data over the internet connection, - At least one flow sensor (3) located on the IoT device (2) that measures fuel during fuel transfer operations and shares the measured amount of fuel with the IoT device (2), - At least one data signing module (4) located on the IoT device (2) that encrypts the data from the flow sensor (3) using an encryption method, - The IOT device (2) must have at least one modem (5) that enables wired or wireless data exchange, - at least one distributed database (6) in which the data signed with the data signing module (4) is collected, - at least one pump (7) located at a fuel station where the fuel will be used after the transfer process, which measures the amount of fuel given to the vehicle and matches the license plate and the amount of fuel with its small license plate reader system and has information about the fuel station where it is used. -The IOT device (2) includes at least one server (8) which communicates with the distributed database (6i) and pump (7), receives the amount of fuel used from the pump (7) with the vehicle's license plate information and fuel station information, and updates the amount of fuel used in the distributed database (6), thus enabling the control of the fuel distribution and usage process at each fuel station. In the system that is the subject of the invention, the IoT device (2) is a unit that performs a specific task and exchanges data with the server (8) via an internet connection. The IoT device (2) establishes the internet connection via a modem (5) and ensures that the data it obtains is stored on a distributed database (6). The IoT device (2) contains an identity (ID) within itself. IoT devices (2) are added to vehicle loading / unloading points and main tank loading / unloading systems where fuel transfer is carried out in the preferred application. The fuel flow sensor (3) is the unit that is located on the IoT device (2) in the preferred application and transmits the amount of fuel passing through to the data signing module (4) to be recorded in the distributed database (6) with the IoT device (2j) information. The data signing module (4) signs the data from the flow sensor (3) with a private key, preferably provided by the institution and / or company that wants to track fuel. The data signing module (4) signs the incoming data with an ID (identification) information that includes the ID (identification) information of the IoT device (2) and the location where the fuel was transferred, and transfers it to the distributed database (6) (blockchain) via the server (8). The modem (5) is the unit that performs analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog signal conversions to provide wired / wireless internet connection to the IoT device (2). The modem (5) shares the data obtained by the IoT device (5) with the server (8). In this way, the amount of fuel transferred and the information about where the fuel was transferred are kept in the distributed database (6). The modem (5) performs data transfer over the GSM network with a SIM card in the preferred application. In the preferred application of the system (1), the distributed database (6) is the unit from which the transferred fuel amount and the information about from whom the fuel was transferred to where comes from the IoT device (2) and the amount of fuel used from the pump (7) and the information about which fuel station the fuel was taken from and where it was used comes. In this way, the entire process of the transferred fuel and used fuel information, including the amount, station and place of use, is stored on the distributed database (6). In the preferred application of the invention, the pump (7) is an IoT device that communicates with the server (8) via modem (5). In this way, the pump (7) shares the data it obtains with the server (8) using a wired / wireless internet connection and ensures that the data is recorded in a distributed database (6). In the preferred application, the pump (7) includes an RFID reading system that automatically reads the license plate of the vehicle that will receive and use the fuel and shares the information with the server (8). In this way, any potential attempt at fraud is prevented from the outset. In the system that is the subject of the invention, the server (8) records the data it receives from the IoT device (2) and the pump (7) in the distributed database (8) for the purpose of tracking, monitoring and reporting the fuel inflows and outflows from the tank, direct sales from the tank to tankers, sales from the tank to marinas, sales from the tank to tankers to be delivered to the dealer, and sales from the dealer to vehicles. In this way, the server (8) can control and track the information of which type of fuel was sold to which vehicle using the data in the distributed database (8). The server (8) performs audits and reports on the data kept in encrypted form on the distributed database (6) in the preferred application. The server (8) enables companies that need to track fuel to do so end-to-end (E2E). In this way, the human factor is eliminated and errors are minimized. Around these basic concepts, it is possible to develop a wide variety of applications relating to a system (1) used in the control of the fuel distribution process, and the invention cannot be limited to the examples described herein, but mainly as stated in the claims.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. Used in controlling the fuel distribution process, - located at the points where the fuel transfer process takes place, performing a specific task. 5 at least one IoT device (2) that brings and exchanges data over the internet connection, -Located on the IoT device (2), it measures fuel during fuel transfer operations and At least one flow sensor (3) that shares the amount of fuel it measures with the IoT device (2), -Encrypts the data coming from the flow sensor (3) located via the IoT device (2). at least one data signing module that encrypts using the method (4), 10 -The IoT device (2) must have at least one wired or wireless data exchange capability. modem (5), - data signing module (4) and at least one distributed data where the signed data is collected base (6), -15 located at a gas station where the fuel will be used after the transfer process. a vehicle that measures the amount of fuel delivered and has a small license plate reader system At least a license plate and fuel quantity match, along with information about the gas station where it was used. a pump (7) and -transfers data over the GSM network using a SIM card. at least one modem (5) that performs 20 - Amount of fuel transferred via IoT device (2) and from whom the fuel was received with information on where it was transferred and the amount of fuel used coming from the pump (7) Information is received about which gas station the fuel was purchased from and where it was used. The entire process of transferring and using fuel information, including quantity, station, and at least one distributed database (6) in which usage location information is stored, 25 - an IoT device that communicates with the server (8) via the modem (5), which it obtains sharing data with the server (8) using wired / wireless internet connection and enabling the recording of data in a distributed database (6), fuel purchase and automatic reads the license plate of the vehicle that will use the fuel and sends the information to the server (8) at least one pump (7) containing a shared RFID reading system, 30 8 -IoT device (2), distributed database (6) and pump (7) are in communication with pump (7) the amount of fuel used, vehicle license plate information and fuel station information by updating the amount of fuel used in the field and distributed database (6) each controlling the fuel distribution and usage process at a fuel station, The data received from the IoT device (2) and the pump (7) is stored in a distributed database (6), and the fuel is 5 warehouse entries and exits, direct sales from warehouses to tankers, from warehouses Sales to marinas are transferred from warehouses to tankers for delivery to dealers. Tracking and monitoring sales made, sales of vehicles from dealerships, and to record the data in the distributed database (6) for reporting purposes using this information to check and track which type of fuel was sold to which vehicle, 10 data kept encrypted on the distributed database (6) with at least one server (8) that enables audits and reporting a characterized system (1).

2. Connecting to the internet via modem (5) and obtaining 15 IoT device (2) that enables data to be stored on distributed database (6) A system like the one in Claim 1, characterized (1).

3. IoT device (2) characterized by containing an identity (ID) within itself. A system like the one in Request 1 or 2 (1). 20 4. Locations where fuel transfer takes place; vehicle loading / unloading points, main depot. Characterized by IoT devices (2) added to filling / emptying systems a system like any of the above requests (1).

5. The amount of fuel passing through the IoT device (2) is displayed on the IoT device (2) Data signing for recording information in a distributed database (6) The above is characterized by the fuel flow sensor (3) which transmits to the module (4). a system like any of the requests (1). 9 6. A special document provided by the institution and / or company that wants to track fuel consumption. Data signing, which signs the data from the flow sensor (3) with the private key. as in any of the above requests characterized by module (4) a system (1).

7. The incoming data is the ID (identification) information of the IoT device (2). and an ID (identification) containing information about the location where the fuel was transferred. signing with and transferring to the distributed database (6) (blockchain) via server (8) Any of Claims 3 to 6 characterized by the data signing node (4) a system like one of them (1). 10 8. To provide wired / wireless internet connection for the IoT device (2). modem (5) which performs analog-digital and digital-analog signal conversions a system like any of the above characterized requests (1).

9. The modem (5) that shares the data obtained by the IoT device (2) with the server (8). a system like any of the above characterized requests (1). 25

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