TITLE OF INVENTION: A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING FUEL FROM DATA AUTOMATED TELLER ULTIMATE MACHINE CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY The present application claims priority from Indian Patent Application No. 202121042914 filed on 22 ^nd September 2021, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by a reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present subject matter describes herein, relates to a method for dispensing fuel and a system for dispensing fuel from a fuel data automated teller machine. More specifically, the present subject matter discloses the method and system for dispensing fuel for an unauthorised user after getting authenticated by an authorised user via an application installed in the authorised user’s mobile device. BACKGROUND The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely because of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology. A bleak availability of uninterrupted fuel supply has resulted in surge of fuel storages. In large Industrial Zones and large residential/ commercial buildings, mobile fuel storages are increasingly being favoured to deal with emergency situations. Nowadays, a concept of doorstep fuel delivery has evolved, wherein fuel is delivered to large Industrial areas and big residential societies with the help of mobile fuel delivery trucks. However, there is a minimum fuel delivery requirement due to transportation cost of these fuel delivery trucks. However, some of the industries and societies have limitations in storage of fuel. To address this problem, a new concept of installing a Datum or a fuel storage and dispensing system has been initiated in some of the industrial zones. The fuel from the mobile fuel delivery truck is loaded in the Datum in large quantity and the datum is enabled with a fuel dispensing system for dispensing as and when required in smaller quantities. However, a specialised operator is required to operate the dispensing systems of the Datum. Furthermore, such fuel storage tanks/ Datum are prone to theft of fuel. Especially in residential building, it is difficult to constantly monitor the level of fuel, quality of fuel, and who is vending the fuel from the Datum.

Thus, there is a long felt need to enable a user friendly and theft proof system to operate the Datum, such that any user can operate the datum and dispense fuel as per his requirement.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a method for dispensing fuel from a fuel data automated teller machine and a system thereof, and the concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one implementation, a system for dispensing fuel from a fuel data automated teller machine is described herein. The system for dispensing fuel may comprise a processor and a memory, wherein the processor is configured to process programmed instructions stored in the memory for maintaining a list of authorised users and a list of unauthorised users, wherein the authorised users are enabled to approve or reject fuel delivery requests received from one or more unauthorised users. The processor may further process programmed instructions stored in the memory for receiving a fuel delivery request from an unauthorised user, wherein the fuel delivery request corresponds to permission for accessing a DATUM for dispensing fuel. The processor may further process programmed instructions stored in the memory for transmitting the fuel delivery request of the unauthorised user to an authorised user and receiving a response signal from the authorised user, wherein the response corresponds to an approval or a rejection of the fuel delivery request. The processor may further process programmed instructions stored in the memory for generating a onetime verification code, when the response signal corresponds to approval of the fuel delivery request. The processor may further process programmed instructions stored in the memory for transmitting the onetime verification code to the unauthorised user, wherein the DATUM is configured to accept the onetime verification code and activate the DATUM for dispensing fuel as per the fuel delivery request.

In another implementation, a method for dispensing fuel from a fuel data automated teller machine is described herein. The method may comprise the steps of maintaining a list of authorised users and a list of unauthorised users, wherein the authorised users are enabled to approve or reject fuel delivery requests received from one or more unauthorised users. The method may further comprise steps for receiving a fuel delivery request from an unauthorised user, wherein the fuel delivery request corresponds to permission for accessing a DATUM for dispensing fuel. Further, the method comprises the steps of transmitting the fuel delivery request of the unauthorised user to an authorised user and receiving a response signal from the authorised user, wherein the response corresponds to an approval or a rejection of the fuel delivery request. The method may further comprise steps for generating a onetime verification code, when the response signal corresponds to approval of the fuel delivery request. The method may further comprise steps for transmitting the onetime verification code to the unauthorised user, wherein the DATUM is configured to accept the onetime verification code and activate the DATUM for dispensing fuel as per the fuel delivery request.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying Figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer like features and components.

Figure 1 illustrates a fuel dispensing system from DATUM, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates a method of fuel dispensing from a fuel data dispensing automated teller machine (DATUM), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3a illustrates how to add an unauthorised user in customer’s application for Datum with required details, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3b illustrates a screen with unauthorised user details after adding the unauthorised user, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3c illustrates the Datum App home screen for ongoing orders to be processed/in process and to place new orders, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3d illustrates the Datum App place order screen for selecting unauthorised user from the preexisting ones after entering the required details and quantity for order, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3e illustrates the Datum App screen for selecting unauthorised user, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3f illustrates the Datum App screen when the placed order confirmation is pending and before the order confirmation from customer App, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3g illustrates the Datum App screen for order confirmation screen, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3h illustrates the Datum App home screen after order confirmation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3i illustrates the Datum App home screen for order dispensing along with dispense status and resume option during dispense, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3j illustrates the Datum Profile screen of App user credentials and version information, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3k illustrates the Datum App fuel level tracking and dispense records screen, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

Referring to figure 1, a schematic diagram 100 of the DATUM are illustrated, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In one of the embodiments, DATUM consists of a plurality of tanks 110, with a capacity of at least 950 litres each. The plurality of tanks 110 have at least 3-5 % of vapour space. Further, the tanks 110 dimensions are 1240mm in length, 645mm in width, and 1280mm in height. Each tank may have a shell bottom and top of IS2062 HR E250 grade made of mild steel of minimum 3mm thickness conforming to IS 2062 with single or multiple compartments housing at least 5% vapour. Further, the thickness of the tanks is as per the PESO standard. Such robust constructions of the tanks prevent unsecure access to the Manholes which have locking system as per the best industrial standards. Further, each compartment is fitted with individual manhole cover 120 fixed types with CCOE approved safety fittings. Also, each tank has a fire screen between tank and dispensing cabinet.

The manhole cover 120 is made of stainless steel which is suitable for petroleum tanker. The manhole closing is specially equipped to provide an access point to go inside the tanker for cleaning, performing maintenance etc. The manhole closings are also protected by a Manhole cover also known as “Manhole Assembly”, a flat plug designed to prevent accidental or unauthorized access to the manhole. Further, these openings are usually circular in shade and consist of a fill pipe, a dip pipe, a pressure vacuum valve (PV Valve) and an emergency vent. Further, the Fill pipe is a 100mm nominal bore S .S . pipe and it is mounted to a manhole base plate, extended up to bottom leaving clearance of 25mm, 45°angular cut in the inner end. The top open end is internally threaded and fitted with an airtight locker cap having a Nitrile cork gasket. A product is filled in the tanker via the fill pipe. It is covered and protected with a Fill Pipe Cap, which is made up of aluminium for avoiding corrosion and complex handling while operation. Further, the Dip pipe is a 75 mm nominal bore S.S. pipe, opening along its full length covered by gauze mounted to manhole base plate at the geometrical centre of the compartment, Top open end of the pipe threaded and fitted with an oil tight locker cap. Further, the locker cap is also called as the Dip Pipe Cap. Further, a Dip stick is inserted in the dip pipe for measurement of product quality. Further, a Pressure Vacuum Valve (PV valve) is present which is made of Aluminium with a 1-inch diameter. The PV valve is CCOE approved, with an effective opening of 3 sq. cm, a pressure limit of 210 cm WG, and a vacuum limit of 5 cm WG. The PV valve controls and limits the pressure in a system or is designed to release or vent pressure to protect the tank from exploding or imploding due to a high or too low pressure in the tank during the time of unloading the product. Further, the Manhole assembly has an emergency vent made of aluminium while having a 5mm thick fusible alloy plate which will operate at a temperature less than 93° c. It has 2-inch diameter while having 2 and half inch diameter opening plug. The emergency vent prevents loss of liquid through the vent in case of vehicle overturn. It also releases the smoke and fire (pressurized gas). The emergency vent is designed in such a way to release pressurized gas and fire at time of emergency. The CCOE, PESO approved Fusible Plug for Emergency Vent is fitted in each compartment of the tank with an emergency venting facility of fusible type.

Further, the DATUM 100 consists of level sensor(s) 130 which provides several data including data for monitoring real-time fuel level, fuel quality, and unauthorized usages. The sensor(s) 130 can include an ATG sensor too. This Auto Tank Gauging sensor monitors tank fuel data at real time. It is manufactured in rigid stainless steel having aluminium shaft with special antistatic hard oxidation treatment. It utilizes magnetostrictive technology for high accuracy. The ATG sensor is bend proof, with a diameter of 48mm. It has integrated floats preventing theft attempts suitable for turbulent flowing liquids. It has data saving memory in case of power failure wherein, the data is saved in probe internal memory. The ATG supports tele-diagnostic/maintenance functions, remote configuration of operation parameters. Further, the ATG is connected to the tank as an inside riser with circular connection. Further, the power supply requirement is 12 VDC/ battery. The ATG sensor has RS485 serial port/antenna with IP68 protection (submersible up to 1, 2 m per 24 hours). Next, the ATG sensor provides data related to Product level in 0.01 mm, interface level in 0.01 of mm (water presence detection). While the product mean temperature goes up to maximum 5 integrated digital sensors. The standard measuring accuracy of +/- 0.5mm with standard resolution of +/- 0.01mm. The ATG sensor provides a temperature accuracy range of -20 + 70 degree Celsius and +/- 0.2 degree Celsius wherein the temperature resolution is +/- 0.0625 degree Celsius.

Further, the DATUM 100 consists of a strainer filter 140. The fuel filter 140 is a filter in the fuel line that screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel so to aid in faster and efficient fuel combustion. Further, the DATUM 100 consists of a Ball Valve 150 which is an ELCO make. The Ball Valve 150 is a Shut off valve type which controls the flow of a liquid or gas by means of a rotary ball having a bore. By rotating the ball of a quarter turn (90 degrees) around its axis, the medium can flow through or is blocked. Such Ball valve provide a reliable sealing.

Further, a Hose Pipe 160 is fitted after the Ball Valve 150. The Hose Pipe 160 is connected to a Dispensing Unit 170.

The Dispensing Unit (DU) 170 is a device designed for the delivery of diesel in which 1 OPW make Nozzle is made. The DU 170 is a Positive Displacement Type providing an accuracy of +/- 0.1 to 0.2 %. The DU 170 achieves a maximum operating range of 35 LPM to 90 LPM, measured at nozzle. It has a two stage Solenoid valve with a power supply of 230V AC. It has a transaction storage capacity of 20 no’s. Further, the DATUM 100 consists of a Fuel Nozzle 180 of Auto-shut off type. This Fuel nozzle 180 is Catlow make nozzle.

Further, an loT controller is present that enables complete DATUM automation system. It has Industry Grade Arm Cortex M0 Architecture based Controller with robust hardware design. The loT Controller is connected with DATUM app using wireless architecture for secured data transmission. It also supports Over the Air firmware updates for speedy resolve of issues occurring on site. The loT controller is designed to operate on isolated power supply to keep the DATUM functions alive during any power error. The loT controller also referred to as the system may comprise a memory and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory to control the operations of the DATUM. The processor may be enabled to perform the steps of maintaining a list of authorised users and a list of unauthorised users, wherein the authorised users are enabled to approve or reject fuel delivery requests received from one or more unauthorised users. The processor may be enabled to perform the steps of receiving a fuel delivery request from an unauthorised user, wherein the fuel delivery request corresponds to permission for accessing a DATUM for dispensing fuel. Further, the processor may be enabled to perform the steps of transmitting the fuel delivery request of the unauthorised user to an authorised user. Further, the processor may be enabled to perform the steps of receiving a response signal from the authorised user, wherein the response corresponds to an approval or a rejection of the fuel delivery request. The processor may be enabled to perform the steps to generate a onetime verification code, when the response signal corresponds to approval of the fuel delivery request and transmit the onetime verification code to the unauthorised user, wherein the DATUM is configured to accept the onetime verification code and activate the DATUM for dispensing fuel as per the fuel delivery request.

Referring to Figure 2, implementation of a method 200 of fuel dispatch from a fuel data automated teller machine is illustrated, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In a preferred embodiment, the method 200 may comprise the step 210 of maintaining a list of authorised users and a list of unauthorised users. The authorised users are enabled to approve or reject fuel delivery requests received from one or more unauthorised users. The method 200 may comprise the step 220 of receiving a fuel delivery request from an unauthorised user. The fuel delivery request corresponds to permission for accessing a fuel dispensing Data Automated Teller Machine DATUM for dispensing fuel. The method 200 may comprise the step 230 of transmitting the fuel delivery request of the unauthorised user to an authorised user. Further, method 200 may comprise the step 240 of receiving a response signal from the authorised user, wherein the response corresponds to an approval or a rejection of the fuel delivery request. The method 200 may comprise the step 250 of generating a onetime verification code, when the response signal corresponds to approval of the fuel delivery request. The method 200 may comprise the step 260 of transmitting the onetime verification code to the unauthorised user, wherein the DATUM is configured to accept the onetime verification code and activate the DATUM for dispensing fuel as per the fuel delivery request.

Referring to figure 3a to figure 3k the fuel dispatching system from fuel dispatching automated teller machine is illustrated, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In an embodiment, the fuel dispatching system 300 is shown via a user’s Datum mobile Application. Once an unauthorised user attempts to order fuel, an authorised user adds all the requisite details of the potential sub asset in a customer app for datum. The unauthorised user types can include trucks, buses, and cars. Further, the potential unauthorised users’ mobile number, name and other prerequisite details are entered into the customer app for Datum. Several unauthorised users can be enlisted by a single authorised user on his or her customer Datum application. This list ensures speedy order approval and easy authentication of several unauthorised users. Further, after acquiring all requisite details and enlisting a potential unauthorised user, the authorised user can track the order status which can be either in process or processed. In case a new order arrives from a potential unauthorised user, the screen on the Datum customer app can show an option of placing a new order. Next, if the Datum order screen shows an already pre-existing unauthorised user, the authorised user is needed to enter the quantity of fuel on the Datum customer mobile app. Next, once the unauthorised user and the fuel quantity have been selected on the Datum customer mobile app, a confirmation instruction is shown, which when proceeded will confirm the order request from the authorised user. Once the Datum customer app home screen shows order confirmation, the screen shows the dispensing status like “dispensing ongoing”. Once the dispense of the ordered fuel is completed, the Datum customer app home screen shows dispense status and resume option.

In another embodiment, the authorised user can confirm the dispense of fuel order in offline as well, if the detail of the unauthorised user is already enlisted with the authorised user’s Datum customer app.

In another embodiment, the Datum customer app is built to show the Datum fuel level. The fuel level is tracked with the help of sensor(s). Further, the Datum customer app also reflects fuel dispense records which provide a real-time fuel quantity and a real-time measurement of fuel to be filled in the DATUM tanks.