DE102016007223A1 - Roof for a gas station with a plurality of entry zones - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a roof 6 for a gas station with a plurality of access zones 20 to which a plurality of screen devices 1 is attached, each access zone 20 being associated with at least one of the screen devices 1, each screen device 1 each having a display 2, on the specific to the associated access zone 20 related information can be displayed, each screen device 1 receives this information via a data connection via a connected to the screen device 1 cable or a data receiving device which is connected to the screen device 1, wherein the screen devices 1 so on the roof 6 are mounted so that the information displayed on the respective display 2 from the respective entrance into the access zone 20 assigned to it can be recognized by an occupant of a vehicle entering the respective entry zone 20.

Description

The invention relates to a roof for a gas station with a plurality of entry zones.

At petrol stations, there is often more pressure in front of one or the other dispensing nozzle than in other dispensing valves. This results in unequal utilization of the individual dispensing valves and, in part, a longer queue of vehicles in the access zone (lane) associated with the respective dispensing valve.

Methods for utilization control are well known to those skilled in the art. In tourism, for example, this process is referred to as yield management. At filling stations, such methods of utilization control are not yet known.

The object of the invention is to optimize the utilization of the individual nozzles on a tank island of a gas station and the associated access zones continuously, thus reducing the free capacity of a gas station and thereby increase the operating result. One speaks of a smoothing of the business model, in order to avoid unnecessary depths and heights and thereby to improve the economic result. This task is valid once for the number of all on the gas station existing Zapfinseln and associated dispensing valves. Furthermore, the task also applies to optimize the use of the individual access zones to the respective Zapfinseln, the English technical term for this is Lane.

The object is achieved by a roof of a gas station with the features of claim 1. It may well happen that the first three lanes are overcrowded by customers and there is a traffic jam in the approach, and the other three lanes are not used by customers. As a result, 50% of the capacity at a gas station is unused, customers wait unnecessarily or decide on a competitor. Appropriate methods, which are described in more detail below, can be used to calculate the current utilization of the access zones and to forecast future utilization of the access zones. This information is displayed on the displays according to the invention. The screen devices, which include the displays, according to the invention arranged on the roof of the gas station so that they are visible to the occupants of the vehicles that are already on the gas station or drive past her. Since an assignment of the screen devices are given to the entry zones and recognizable to the occupants of the vehicles, they can easily recognize which entry zone provides the fastest way to perform its own refueling. This information is also already displayed on the price pylons at the entrance of the gas station.

The necessary information is calculated through the interaction of information technologies, a portal, intelligent displays, in particular the attic board, lights in the ceiling, which can measure frequencies below them, and lighting and light strips that are only used when there is free capacity or overcapacity must be reduced.

When smartphones are recognized by gas station customers by known methods, the identity of the owner and / or his vehicle can be determined. Gas stations can also give away, rent and / or sell their own devices to customers. The displays used at the gas station can wake up from their standby mode when it is necessary.

The frequency of use of the individual dispensing valves on the respective petrol stations of a filling station are measured by the connection between the individual dispensing valves and a portal. Here comes in the device that is mounted on the nozzle, built-in motion sensor to fruition. The moment the dispensing valve is removed from the holder, the device sends a signal via the integrated operating software by means of a WLAN, radio, Bluetooth and / or M2M connection to a server, which in turn is connected to a portal. The time that the nozzle is in the filler neck of a vehicle is measured by this method. The moment the motion sensor senses that the nozzle is back in the tap pen holder, the device's operating software sends a new signal via the server to the portal that the usage has ended. This procedure ensures that an algorithm programmed in the software of the portal allows the exact calculation of the service life of the individual dispensing valves located on the tapping pens, per second, minute and hour. , Day, month, quarter and / or year.

The frequency of use can also be measured by lamps mounted under the roof and having a top view from the top of the Forecourt and the respective Zapfinseln. These lamps are equipped with optical sensors that respond to changes in color, heat or acoustics and store the changes and the quantity information also to the portal hand off. Those skilled in such methods are known.

Based on this data collection, it can be seen from a certain point of time (depending on the amount of collected data (critical size)) when utilization levels and utilization depths exist at a total station, at a tap island, at a lane and or at a special nozzle. These values, which are stored continuously, create a historical frequency usage model for the filling station, from which a predictive model for the future can be calculated on the basis of the algorithms stored in the portal.

So that this predictive model can determine as accurately as possible values which lead to an optimized utilization control at a gas station, the following values, among others, also flow into the forecast model:
the published fuel prices of the competitor across the street; Season and holiday periods; Price publication on portals on the Internet, the values of which are made available to the portal via an interface; the current price of crude oil published online by the exchange platforms; current weather data; Etc.

The predictive model in the portal is calculated using large and complex data sets. The predictive model is a so-called big data model.

The term "big data" refers to data that is too large or too complex, that changes too fast or that is too weakly structured to be evaluated using manual and classical methods of data technology. Big data is often the umbrella term for digital technologies that are technologically the new era of digital communication and processing. Big data basically stands for large amounts of digital data, but also for analysis, evaluation and prediction. The skilled person is familiar with the term.

By predicting model is known at a certain time, at which times Zapfinseln whose entry zones (English term Lane) and the respective nozzles are not occupied. In order to counteract this, the average price of fuel is reduced in order to increase the attractiveness of the decrease in fuel volumes among customers. The reduction of prices can be organized via the portal in different time windows and thus defined on time zone of minutes, hours and or days. At the same time, the valid term of the special offer is displayed (valid until ...). The respective reduced amount and the period of time stored for it are stored in the portal. At the same time, the fuel quantities sold are stored in this reduced time zone through the interface from the cash register system of the filling stations to the portal, thereby measuring the possible success very promptly. At the same time, all values of the reduction forms and variants flow into the big data model in order to calculate the predictive model more and more stably. The quantities offered and sold below the average fuel price are also saved in order to compensate for the high demand of the market by means of appropriate surcharges and artificial increase in fuel costs, the "shortage" again.

It is also conceivable that for every liter of petrol fueled a voucher on items in the shop or vouchers of partners (restaurants, etc.), so as to increase the sales.

The predictive model is known at a certain time, at what times Zapfinseln whose entry zones (English term lane) and the respective nozzles are overcrowded. In order to counteract this, the average price of the fuel can be maintained or increased to reduce the attractiveness of the customer's purchase of fuel on one or more lanes.

This increases the incentive to switch to other lanes, tap banks and or nozzles offering a lower price and better utilization of total capacity.

The increase in prices can be organized via the portal in different time windows and thus defined on time zones of minutes, hours and or days. The respective increased amount and the period of time stored for it are stored in the portal. The valid term for the action is also calculated by the portal and made available to the various devices for publication. At the same time the sold fuel quantities are stored in this expensive time zone through the interface from the POS system of the gas stations to the portal and thus the possible success, whether customers have changed to another lane and Zapfinsel, measured very promptly. At the same time, all values of the higher prices and variants flow into the big data model in order to calculate the predictive models more and more stably.

Different prices calculated by the big data model can be displayed online on the website of the respective company (petrol station operator). This is realized by a function in the portal by having an interface, the person skilled in the art is the term API (application programming interface) between the portal and the respective website of the service station operator.

The different prices calculated by the big data model can appear online on the personal devices that rent, give away, and sell the gas stations to their customers. They can also be viewed online on smartphones by registered customers or posted to registered customers via email.

The different prices calculated by the big data model are indicated in claim 1 as information on the displays according to the invention at the roof of the filling station. Roofs of gas station are regularly referred to as a roof attic, so that the term Attikaboard is used for the screen devices according to the invention in this application. On the displays, for example, is thus displayed, which lane, Zapfinsel and / or dispensing valve is affected. A changed price can also be displayed. Reduced prices may appear, for example, in red, constant prices in dark yellow and higher prices in green. The price trend can be indicated by arrows pointing downwards, horizontally or upwards.

According to a further aspect, a method for controlling fuel dispensing operations of a gas station is proposed, comprising the following steps: (i) detecting a plurality of operating states of at least one petrol station of the petrol station; (ii) determining at least one usage characteristic of the respective dispensing island based on at least a portion of the detected operating conditions; (iii) evaluating the exploitation characteristic of the dispenser island to determine at least one influencing variable; and (iv) influencing at least one dispensing characteristic for the dispensing island based on the amount of influence.

In particular, the detection of the operating state takes place on the basis of the detection of a removal or return of a dispensing valve of the dispensing nozzle from or into a holder of the dispensing brush and / or on the basis of an output of fuel via the dispensing brush.

Furthermore, in particular, the at least characteristic of use is characteristic of a utilization profile of the dispensing brush.

Specifically, the influential output characteristic for the dispenser includes at least one of the following variables: a price of fuel dispensed by the dispenser, an output amount of the fuel, an output speed of the fuel, an output timing of the fuel.

In particular, the method for controlling fuel dispensing operations of a gas station enables a load distribution of fuel dispensing events over time and / or across a plurality of dispensing islands. Furthermore, it can be achieved that dispensing operations are compensated or approximated by dispensing islands arranged in different entry zones (i.e., lanes) of the filling station. Furthermore, it can thereby be achieved that a maintenance time of the plurality of tapping islands is approximated or approximated, whereby improved maintenance operations are made possible, since the different tapping islands have in particular similar use or wear states. Furthermore, in particular an improved utilization of the entry zones can be achieved, whereby an improved utilization of the fuel dispensing of the gas station and / or a reduction of avoidable congestion occurrences of vehicles to be refueled is made possible.

The Attikaboard is installed in one embodiment plan in the Dachattika. An advantageous development of the invention provides that the Attikaboard is arranged on the front surface of the roof. As a result, an occupant of a vehicle entering the filling station can very well recognize the information displayed on the display and decide in good time for the correct entry zone.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the Attikaboard is mounted on a telescopic arm, which is arranged between the roof and Attikaboard. It is particularly advantageous if the Attikaboard is movably mounted on the Dachattika and by a drive motor, this is preferably an electric motor, with a drive axle can change its position forward or laterally. This change can be depending on how strong the lane must be supported, over which the respective Attikaboard is attached. The more the lane has to be "pushed", the farther the attic board moves forward.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that a laser pointer is arranged or integrated in at least one screen device. Such a laser pointer can increase the attention of customers approaching the filling station or the entry zones in different colors and different shapes. It can also be associated with each screen unit a laser pointer.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that each Attikaboard respectively associated with a arranged on the roof or the screen device sun visor. Depending on how directly the solar irradiation on the Attikaboard takes place, this sun visor - it can, for example, the shape of a sun awning - out and protects the Attikaboard from direct sunlight. The extension of the sun visor can be done as in electronic awnings on houses. The particular advantage is that this does not affect the recognition of the information, in particular the price variance, on the Attikaboard in direct sunlight. Furthermore, the Attikaboard can be equipped with a self-darkening glass, but still allows a good view through the occupants of the vehicles.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the person and / or vehicle detection is done by already installed cameras at the gas station. In this case, for example, a vehicle type is detected by the camera. Through the interface of the camera system with the portal, this image is automatically compared in a vehicle database and appropriate content brought to the respective Attikaboard that has detected the already installed camera the vehicle.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the roof viewed from above to the entrance has a staircase shape. As a result, attention to the information of the Attikaboards in the tanking customers can be further increased. The Dachattika can be constructed ascending Lane 1 to Lane X in a kind of jagged shape in the entrance area to the Zapfinseln each. At the end, the Attikaboard is then attached and can increase his attention by further driving out again. Preferably, the screen devices are arranged on parallel surfaces of the steps or in the corners of the steps.

It is also conceivable that the roof is arranged half round the entrance zones and hang the individual Attikaboards each above the respective entrance zone.

The different prices calculated by the big data model can be made known through a special feature on the price column known to the skilled person as price pylons. The price variants are displayed in the same way as described for the Attikaboard.

The different prices calculated by the big data model can be made known through a special function on devices on the dispensing islands, on devices on the dispensing valve, on a device on the front of the dispensing brush and / or on a device on the roof carriers of the filling station. The price variants are displayed in the same way as described for the already Attikaboard.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that at the bottom of the gas station light strips - in particular equipped with LEDs, complete display strips or OLEDs - are arranged, which separate the entrance zones from each other. In this case, the different price tendencies (lower, constant, higher) can be displayed in different colors (for example in green, dark yellow and red) by light strips which are fastened to the bottom of the respective lane. The light bars can be equipped with inductive charging coils, which have their counterpart on the floor of the gas station; Alternatively, the power can also be supplied via a cable. The power supply can be done both in particular via wind or solar energy. The light strip is preferably glued to the floor of the gas station and has the advantage that their location can be easily changed. The light strip is either equipped with bulletproof foil or made directly from shatterproof glass. For use are LEDs or complete display strips, which are primarily used as OLED displays. The display is controlled either via a wireless remote connection and / or via the portal functions. The LEDs and / or the display may flicker and glow in different colors. By a timer, the aforementioned displays can flicker at different time intervals.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that mobile or fixed screen units are arranged between the entry zones, each having a device for displaying the identical information on the surface of the screen unit facing a certain entry zone, the screen device assigned to the same entry zone is shown. These displays give their information, in particular the different price variances, on both sides. The form of presentation is identical as described on Attikaboard. In the moment in which the displays are immobile installed on the gas station, preferably a protective impact protection for possible rear-end collisions is built around the display and provided with a further light bar. When not in use, the mobile screen devices may be in a kind of garage.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that two further devices are attached to the two outer sides of the dispensing brush (preferably at the service stations of the filling station), which indicate the price variants of the respective dispensing tap and dispensing valves in the form already described.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that customers who have received the information of a price reduction for a gas station, Zapfinsel, lane and nozzle, the respective dispensing valve can pre-reserve for themselves. For this purpose, the portal establishes bidirectionality between, for example, the customer's smartphone and the respective device on the dispensing valve, preferably by providing its own app. The customer can then reserve a time window of a maximum of 5-10 minutes via his smartphone for the respective dispensing valve. On the devices of the dispensing valve then a message "reserved for Mr. Mustermann on XX from XX to YY time appears. The customer receives a reconfirmation on his smartphone, either as an SMS and or e-mail that "his" Zapfinsel is reserved for him in the desired period. If the customer registers on his own portal of the petrol station operator and has activated his reservation there, he gets his reservation time reconfirmed on the portal. This reservation is binding on the customer and must be secured by a credit card charge. If the customer does not appear, he will be charged a fee. For this method is known from the other application that the customer has registered on the portal and in addition to his personal data and his payment data has deposited.

An advantageous development of the invention provides that customers can not only reserve a period of time at a dispensing valve, but can buy binding quantities within the limited-time special offer binding. For this purpose, there is an app on the customer smartphones, a function "buy mandatory fuel quantity". Behind this function is the indication of how many liters, which type of fuel, and to which limited special offer the customer buys the quantity. Through a quantity and capacity calculation of the portal, it is ensured that only a certain amount of fuel is delivered to the customers via this route. Thereafter, the customer can specify where to place his ordered amount of fuel. The fuel is then removed from the staff at the gas station from the nozzle, stored in an extra container and delivered to the customer. This possibility of the fuel quantity order, of course, can also be limited in time and space by the gas station operator. The amount of fuel purchased through this route is tracked in the portal and also flows into the predictive model.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that the portal acts like an auction platform. In this case, registered customers are given the times and quantities that the petrol station operator is prepared to deliver fuel more cheaply. On the other hand, the customer can then place a quotation in the portal, at what price and what purchase quantities he is willing to order the fuel. Then the petrol station operator can reconfirm this amount via the portal or not. The portal also indicates how many bidders are allowed at all and updates this information on an ongoing basis. The data of this "bidding process" can also be displayed on the Attikaboard and all other devices described by a portal function. Furthermore, this information is available to each registered customer on his smartphone and the petrol station operator can make a publication of the "bidder data" on its website through the portal.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that there are free entry zones on the gas station, so that customers who have reserved a special dispensing valve, also a free entry to the reserved date is possible.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that the portal is not only displayed on which gas station, at which dispensing valve, on which tap, on which lane, in which period and for which products the price variances in which periods apply, but also on the It also indicates how many customers have pre-reserved dispensing valves and how many seats are left for pre-booking. This information is also available on all devices and media, as described above.

The described utilization control for the Zapfinseln, lanes and nozzles apply in an identical form for the other services on a gas station, such as the car wash.

The Attikaboard has a lower and upper part, which are each connected by hinges. This allows the upper part to be opened and the display removed. The Attikaboard can also be produced as a self-contained unit. In the design, there is a drawer in which the display is placed. At the end of the drawer is a connector for the display with the other components of the electronic Attikaboard. The drawer works like a conventional drawer.

The Attikaboard has one or more displays. The shapes of the display can be rectangular, square, trapezoidal, pyramidal or round.

The display is either permanently installed in the Attikaboard or movable in this.

The Attikaboard has a device for receiving and sending data.

The Attikaboard can have a computer processor and a hard disk.

The display in the Attikaboard can be rotatable. For this it lies on a turntable, which in turn can be rotated by a drive shaft, gears and a small electric motor.

The display can be operated by a remote control by the staff of the gas station. Here u. a. Color, brightness of the display, volume, on-off functions, opening the drawer are controlled.

The power supply of the Attikaboards can be done by a power line, inductive power and / or by accumulators. For inductive charging, the Attikaboard requires a special receiver coil, which in turn is connected to its batteries. A second spool, which is necessary for the transfer, is located on the roof of the gas station.

The Attikaboard can have one or more camera (s) that can produce and store 360 ° recordings. The camera sits in the area facing the Forecourt at the gas station. So all movements can be recorded and stored at the gas station.

The Attikaboard is either freely movably attached to the roof of the gas station or is integrated and part of the gas station roof. In both variants, it is rotatable and, depending on which direction the customer approaches, can "turn" in this direction. This is accomplished by an optical sensor, a microprocessor, an electric motor, a drive axle and gears, and a turntable.

The Attikaboard can change its housing color. This is done by light diodes that can be activated differently by a timer, by an input in the portal, by an input on the device, by the operation of the remote control and or by the approach of a person and or a vehicle.

The display in the Attikaboard can be equipped with a vibration technology. For this purpose, there is a signal generator, which signals the occurrence of an event by vibrations. The fueling customer perceives this optically and acoustically. This causes more or less silent vibrations. The vibrations are generated by a small motor that carries an imbalance. The imbalance ensures that the housing vibrates due to its inertia. It is also possible that the speaker is used as a vibration generator by being operated at low frequencies. The loudspeaker diaphragm is thus set in mechanical vibrations and represents the countermass to the housing, which is caused to vibrate by the inertia of the diaphragm.

The Attikaboard may include a device for receiving the data of a WLAN network, M2M data, mobile data, a Keyless Go key, a smartphone, a smartwatch, a tablet, a hotspot, the NFC technology, Bluetooth and or frequency signals. This also makes it possible to clearly identify the paying person and / or a vehicle.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that in the housing of the screen device, a space for receiving a gas or a liquid is present, which is connected via a closable outlet with the environment and a pump nozzle is present. In the room, for example, a disinfecting liquid may be present, which is discharged via a spray valve; This can be done, for example, after or before each payment process. One or more packs of fragrances may also be present in the room, one of which may be released, particularly with regard to the particular preferences of the identified person when stored in a database associated with the electronic device; For example, the smell of coffee, tea, fresh rolls, perfume or the like can be released. However, this can also happen at a specific time of the day in a time-controlled manner. For example, it is conceivable that in the morning core time of 7-9 clock the smell of fresh coffee is spread through the Attikaboard.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the Attikaboard is equipped with at least two accumulator-slide-in compartments. The accumulators can each be charged by their own charging plug.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that an energy display is present on each Attikaboard indicating the respective charging status. The charge status is also transferred to the remote control.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that there is a start-stop function key on the display of Attikaboards. Pressing this button activates or deactivates the display.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the housing of Attikaboards has a lower part and an upper part, which are connectable by means of a lock. To remove the device, which is installed between the upper part and lower part, the lock must be opened. The lock can be secured by various devices: mechanical or electronic. The mechanical lock is closed by a screw and opened or closed with a special key (safety tool). The key can be provided with different codes. The electronic lock and the electronic locking mechanism of the lock, works digitized. For the opening and closing of the electronic lock, the detection via different frequency waves comes into play. The mentioned devices for opening and closing, also come in the slot for the display to fruition.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the display of Attikaboards is firmly installed in the housing.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that an armored glass foil is arranged above the display. Alternatively, the glass, which finds use in the display, be designed as bulletproof glass. This prevents both unintended damage to the screen and vandalism to a limited extent.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that an LED light strip is mounted on the housing. The LED light bar can be activated and deactivated both on the device and via the data transmission and / or via the remote control. The device may also include a plurality of LED light bars. The LED light strip / s are preferably installed in each case on the upper edges and lateral areas of Attikaboards. LEDs, especially in different colors, reach very high attention when they are activated. They increase the attention of viewing the displays, possibly also depending on the switched advertising and or the purchased products. The LEDs are activated either by a timer, a function in the portal, or by pressing a start button on the Attikaboard, by operation of the remote control or by proximity detection of a person and or a vehicle.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the display of Attikaboards consists of closely spaced LEDs, which are ideally arranged at a distance of 7-10 mm from each other. The particular advantage here is the longer life, the lower power consumption and the higher luminous intensity.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the electronic device has a microphone and a loudspeaker. In addition to the visual content, which is displayed on the screen of the paying person, acoustic content can also be transmitted via these. Furthermore, it is possible to enter into active communication with the customer. The fact that the customer's smartphone is coupled to the display, voice control can also be done directly on the smartphone. The voice control can continue to be multilingual. For this purpose, various languages are stored in the portal software, which enables multilingual communication.

The display of Attikaboards can stand in standby mode at about 20-30% light intensity.

An advantageous development of the invention provides that the sensor device contains a heat, an odor, an approach, an ultrasonic, an acoustic, an optical, a motion, an acceleration, and / or a touch sensor. With such sensors, it is possible to detect the approach of a person and / or a vehicle to the Attikaboard and only then to activate the display. By a proximity sensor, not only the heat of the hand or other body part is detected, but more generally the approach of a person or an object of the person. This also applies to an ultrasonic sensor. With an acoustic sensor, the Attikaboard can be controlled, for example by voice. Using a smell sensor, various odors can be detected and the display can be activated. By means of an optical sensor, for example, the shape and Typerkennung a vehicle can be achieved. If the person is recognized by a sensor, the content displayed on the display can be displayed specifically for the person: for example, another content can be displayed when a VIP customer is detected than for a "normal" customer, or it can be used to detect a person specific person to their preferences, provided that data on this person in a database connected to the Attikaboard are available.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the display is activated by the approach of smartphones, tablets and / or smartwatches. Here, the signal strength is measured when approaching the devices and from a defined distance, the display switches from standby mode to active mode. Activation by approach continues to be done by Bluetooth, WLAN signals, GPS data and / or other frequencies.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the display also has functions for visually impaired people. An inverted view is available for displaying light text on a dark background. Furthermore, there is a "screen reader" that recognizes data and converts it into a voice output and thus "reads out" the data.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that a compartment for a storage medium, in particular for an SD card, is provided in the housing. This makes it possible not only to bring content tailored to the user to the display, but also independent content permanently stored on the storage medium. The advantage of this feature is that if WLAN, wireless or M2M connections are unavailable, the displays can still display content.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the energy supply is effected by means of solar energy. This solar cells are installed in the top and side of the device. The solar cells in turn have a connection to the energy storage. By charging the solar cells energy is supplied to the energy storage.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the energy supply takes place by means of wind energy. Here, wind turbines are installed on the roof and or plot of the gas station. The wind turbines in turn have a connection to the energy storage.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the power supply takes place by means of a power line. Here, the existing power is removed at the gas station and fed to the energy storage in the device.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the activation of the display of Attikaboards done by going through and or driving through a first photocell, which is installed in each case in front of the Attikaboard. The moment a person and / or vehicle breaks through the first light barrier, a radio signal is sent to the display. This radio signal triggers the activation of the display. The moment a person and / or vehicle breaks through the second photocell, a radio signal is sent to the display and the display returns to standby mode.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the Attikaboard consists of a lower and upper part. The display can be integrally integrated in the upper part or also firmly anchored in the device.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the display by a timer, for example after 3 minutes, falls back into standby mode.

When approaching a person or an object of a person to the Attikaboard the display can be activated. After activation, the content played on the display is received via the data receiving device. As a result, the Attikaboard consumes less power than if it were operated in continuous operation. The activation of the display from the standby mode in the real operation can be done not only with the sensors described above, but, for example, even if a person breaks through a first light barrier in the Attikaboard area. When a second light barrier breaks through, the display switches back to standby mode.

After recognition of the approaching person is played to this personalized content. This avoids wastage in the display of the content, especially in advertising, since the advertisement is tailored specifically to the interests of that person. For example, certain products are defined for specific customer types, which are then displayed. Furthermore, characteristics and affinities are stored on the personal data, which in turn lead to the accuracy of the displayed products for the viewer is getting better.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the brightness of the display can be adjusted. For example, if the screen is exposed to direct sunlight, it will be good if its brightness is increased so that you can see the content better.

A further advantageous development of the invention provides that the display is equipped with a vibration technology. For this purpose, there is a signal generator, which signals the occurrence of an event by vibrations. The customer perceives this optically and acoustically. This causes more or less silent vibrations. The Vibrations are generated by a small motor that carries an imbalance. The imbalance ensures that the housing vibrates due to its inertia. It is also possible that the speaker is used as a vibration generator by being operated at low frequencies. The loudspeaker diaphragm is thus set in mechanical vibrations and represents the countermass to the housing, which is caused to vibrate by the inertia of the diaphragm.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that after identification of the person by the Attikaboard, this, in particular its display, is adapted to this person. About a speaker and a voice chip, the person can be addressed by name, for example; the color of the display and / or the case can be changed to the person's favorite color; the odors described above may be released for a specific person, depending on the person's preference for specific odors. It is also possible that personalized content with pre-defined advertising, still images, animated images, videos, voice messages, fragrances and / or "favorite products" of the viewer are displayed on the display of Attikaboards. If the portal detects which device at the gas station was previously used by the respective customer, personalized content is displayed on the attic board.

The following is an explanation of a method for the display of personalized content on the display of Attikaboards invention: The screen is in standby mode with a still image; the person who wants to refuel is recognized at approach; the Attikaboard acts like a client and sends a signal to a server that is either locally at the gas station or physically located somewhere else; the data is transmitted either via WLAN, machine-to-machine and / or radio (provider). When transmitted via WLAN, the Attikaboard sends a signal to an Acces Point at the gas station. The access point in turn sends the signal to the servers of the portal. There, the information is processed and transported on the same path back to the Attikaboard. The Acces Point is located at the respective gas station and is delivered preconfigured and ready for immediate use. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) stands for the automated exchange of information between terminals such as machines, vending machines, vehicles or containers with each other or with a central control center, increasingly using the Internet and the various access networks, such as the mobile network. One application is the remote monitoring, control and maintenance of machinery, equipment and systems traditionally referred to as telemetry. M2M technology combines information and communication technology. Funk stands here for portable radio, Provider stands here for the large portable radio offerers. With such a worldwide provider contract can be closed, so that all gas stations are served with a data stream. The server, in turn, sends a signal to a database, which may be, for example, a web server; the database receives this signal and, if necessary, connects to third party systems, such as a vehicle database. Other applications are z. Weather database, payment information database, e-commerce platform, social network such. Facebook; After processing a stored algorithm, the database sends the respective information or the respective content back to the server, which in turn sends this information or this content to the attic board, where it is shown on the display.

This basic process may occur several times with changing information or changing content. It necessarily expires several times when the person enters via the display via their own smartphone, tablet, smartwatch and / or multimedia system of the vehicle in a communicative transaction.

If it is not necessary to bring person-specific content to the display of the Attikaboards, the procedure is, for example, as follows: Again, the display is in standby mode with a still image; in standby mode, still pictures, animated pictures and / or videos can be shown on the display; The approach of a person who wants to refuel is recognized and the display is activated. The content to be played is already located on an arranged data memory, for example an SD card, which is permanently installed in the device. Without further Wi-Fi and / or wireless connection, the non-personalized content will be shown on the display after a preset second or minute schedule per day, week, month and year. Again, the Attikaboard goes back by a timer back to standby mode.

The software used in the Attikaboard works out an allocation schedule by time / date and recognizes all photo and video formats and can generate noises.

The content presentation can for example be such that the display has a luminous intensity of about 20% for a still image during non-use; however, still images as well as animated pictures and videos are displayed during use with 100% light intensity. Web content can also be displayed on the screen or a social media link can be made - for example: Are my friends close by - or if the person has 3D glasses, too Content with virtual reality. Or by using holography. The motifs seem to float freely in space when viewed. In the case of lateral movements, it is also possible to look around an object, and a two-dimensional view results in a completely three-dimensional impression. For further embodiment of the invention, a photograph taken with holographic techniques, which reproduces a true three-dimensional image of the original subject after elaboration and illumination with similar light, displayed on the display of Attikaboard for the paying person.

The attic board can also be used to reproduce acoustics via loudspeakers or to record and process voice messages by means of a microphone. It can also be a coupling of the simultaneous display on the display of Attikaboards and the smartphone or the smartwatch and or tablets of the paying person. By simultaneously and synchronously displaying the content on two or more devices, the customer has the free choice of which device to use in the interaction. What is new is that this process is a synchronous display of content, with at least one device being the customer's personal device.

It is also a synchronous process "buying products" possible: For this, a product is displayed on the display of Attikaboards; in the case of registered persons, the content can also be displayed simultaneously and synchronously on their smartphone, tablet computer and / or smartwatch. This method is referred to in the context of this application as the "coupling principle" of several electronic devices, wherein at least one device is a personal device of the customer. Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc., can be clearly identified by the device's own IP address. The person skilled in the art knows the technology. The customer has registered on the portal with his smartphone, tablet and / or smartwatch. He has also received a password for the Wi-Fi network at the gas station, which he saves in his smartphone. As a result, the unique IP identification of his electronic devices in the Wi-Fi network of each gas station is possible. The moment the customer drives to the gas station, his smartphone automatically logs into the WLAN of the gas station (also works via a M2M and / or radio connection through a provider) and receives a "welcome message". Condition is that his smartphone is not in flight mode. The automatic log-in recognizes the respective IP address of the device and enables recognition of the respective user. This further ensures that the customer's devices can receive and send data, in the network of the respective gas station. The customer's smartphone / tablet and / or smartwatch then acts like another device at the gas station. Thus, a recognition of personal devices (smartphone / smartwatch, tablet and / or vehicle screen) has taken place in the Wi-Fi network of the gas station.

So that now, after the devices have been identified in the Wi-Fi network of the gas station, content can appear synchronously and simultaneously on the display of Attikaboards and the respective device of the paying customer, electronic device according to the invention must recognize which device of the paying customer in "his "Nearby. This is inventively measured once by measuring the strength of the signal frequency. The stronger the transmission signal is, the closer the paying person is to the display. The moment a minimum value is reached, the content will be displayed synchronously on both devices. From the time of unambiguous identification and the achievement of the distance setpoints between the devices, the portal simultaneously sends content to the respective device of the customer, as well as to the display of Attikaboards - with identical content. Here, the customer then the same functions as the display on the Attikaboard available, for example, the online purchase of products. The moment the customer leaves the gas station again and his device (s) log out of the WLAN of the gas station, he receives a "goodbye message".

Furthermore, it is also possible by the described method that it is detected which devices are used in which sequence by the customer at the gas station. The expert speaks here of "tracking". This makes it possible to detect via a portal function where the customer is currently at the gas station and which device he will use next. Thus, personalized content already appears on the respective device before the customer stands in front of the device.

The term portal refers to an application system in computer science, which is characterized by the integration of applications, processes and services. A portal provides various functions for its user, such as personalization, navigation and user management. It also coordinates the search and presentation of information and should ensure security. The portal provides a shared, personalized access to data, expertise and applications "(Dataquest). Process portals are to be understood as more advanced, ie second generation of portals. You can "as web-based, customizable and integrated access systems to internal and external Defined applications that support customer, supplier and employee processes and that implement the graphical or audiovisual front-end integration (even across different portals). This provides internal and external users with role-based, process-oriented access to a comprehensive set of concerted value-added services. They enable this by providing comprehensive services such as security, personalization, etc. The benefit for the portal user is the backend integration of these services.

The portal in the case of this application is a web application whose server is accessible on the Internet. The portal has the following functionalities for the user, usually the employees of the mineral oil companies:
Login process with entry of the personal e-mail and a user-defined password. Furthermore, the user can decide whether he wants to remain logged in the portal. If he has forgotten his password, he can request it again and will receive an e-mail reconfirmation.

The user can define target groups in the portal. For the respective target groups the user can deposit special content. The portal detects in which chronological order the customer uses the respective devices at the filling station. After detecting the respective approach of the person and / or the vehicle, the portal plays personalized content on the respective device. The user receives statistics on the activation of the display, the amount of use of the attic boards and the purchased products.

The user can manage campaigns, create campaigns, view open and active campaigns in the portal. It is also possible to create different target group categories such as electronics, restaurants, film, music and edit these categories. When the user creates a campaign, he can define the campaign name, the category, the type of advertising and the content of the advertising. Files required for this purpose can be uploaded and viewed using a browser function. The single campaign can then be saved in the portal. Furthermore, it is possible for the user to select gas stations. For this, the functions targeted search, global search, and or regional search are available. After entering the search criteria, the respective results are displayed in a digital map. Here, the radius of the display can be changed. The gas stations found are also displayed as a list. By double-clicking on the indicated petrol station in the digital map, the user goes one level further and receives the selected petrol station in cross-section from above. The electronic (s) Attikaboards are displayed here. Now the user can select the individual attic boards according to time units and planned campaigns and thereby activate their display. For each Attikaboard the respective charge status is displayed in the portal. Above all, the functions "Help & FAQ" as well as "Logout" are available to the user.

The refueling customer experiences the functions and procedures described by the portal, since the result of any transaction is the different content on the display of the Attikaboards.

It is an interface to the POS system in the gas station shop possible. Here, the sales of the purchased products are registered in the e-commerce portal. The portal in turn has an interface to the merchandise management system (ERP system) of petrol station operators and / or mineral oil companies. Through the interface, the transactions can be transferred in a defined time to the ERP system and evaluated there in the reporting. All products advertised on the Attikaboard and the resulting purchases will be recorded and measured within a defined period of time. The POS system registers the products that have been advertised on the display of the attic board, and at the same time verifiably records the quantity sold and the sales made.

Thus we achieved a 1: 1 measurability of the effected advertisement on the display.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention and further advantages of the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing, which contains only rough schematic representations. In detail show:

1 View of a gas station with roof according to the invention, seen from the driveway,

2 Top view of an inventive roof of a gas station,

3 Example of displayed information on a display of a screen device according to the invention,

4 Top view on separated with light strips entrance zones and

5 schematic view of a sun visor.

In 1 is schematically illustrated a gas station, as it represents the occupant of an approaching vehicle. On it are several Zapfinseln 10 present at which fuel tanked can be. Between the Zapfinseln 10 are in 1 not shown entry zones (but see 2 and 4 ) - also called lanes - trained, along which the vehicles reach the individual Zapfinseln. The entry zones 20 are through light bars 9 (see also 4 ) on the ground 23 The gas station are attached, separated from each other, so that the driver can see them well - even in the dark.

On columns 22 is a roof 6 arranged, which has the shape of a flat roof. The aperture of this flat roof is also known as Attica. On its front surface 7 , ie the side of the roof facing the driveway 6 , are screen devices 1 attached, which are also called Attikaboards in the context of this application. Every screen device 1 has on its side facing away from the roof, so the driveway side facing a display 2 on. On the displays 2 Different information can be displayed, as shown by 3 is explained in more detail below. The information on different displays 2 can be different from each other.

At the columns 22 are additional screens 12 appropriate, on the one of a certain entrance zone 20 facing the same information as shown on the display 2 the same entrance zone 20 associated screen device 1 at the roof 6 , For this purpose, the screen devices 1 and the additional screens 12 in direct contact with each other via data lines or the information displayed thereon are transmitted to them via suitable devices - such connections are known in the art, such as Bluetooth or WLAN.

In 2 is a roof 6 a gas station schematically shown from above. The front 7 of the badger 6 is designed staircase. Below the roof 6 are the entry zones 20 - There are five shown, which are provided with the numbers "1" to "5" - shown in dashed lines; the Zapfinseln 10 (please refer 1 ) are not shown. Each entry zone 20 is a step 8th the front 7 of the badger 6 assigned.

In the corner of each step 8th is a screen device 1 hinged. The screen devices 1 are triangular when viewed from above and face the front 7 of the badger 6 opposite side one display each 2 on, thus the entry into the entrance zones 20 is facing. Between the roof 6 and every screen device 1 is each a telescopic arm 3 formed at each end via one joint each 4 connected to the aforementioned parts. The telescopic arms 3 are each with a drive motor 5 connected, which allows the associated screen device 1 both linear - by extension of the telescopic arm 3 - as well as rotating - around the two associated joints 4 - to move. The aforementioned devices for moving the screen devices 1 are known to the person skilled in the art and only with regard to the access zone 20 shown with the numeral "4", but are also in the other screen devices 1 available.

Am in the 2 upper end of the roof 6 is the one from the front 7 not covered back of the screen device 1 - in the 2 horizontal side - through an additional panel 24 covered. This additional panel 24 For example, a thin sheet of metal is the side surface of the roof 6 extended.

By means of the devices for moving the screen devices 1 can the individual displays 2 different far out and placed differently in their angle. The position can be made dependent on how strong an occupant of an incoming vehicle on an entry zone 20 should be made aware, for example, because it is less busy than the other entry zones 20 , Details of the displayed information and calculations of the workloads are to be found above in the general description of the invention and follow with regard to the description 3 ,

In 3 is to see what information is on display 2 a screen device 1 at the roof 6 For example, the first row displays the assigned entry zone 20 specified; in the second row the fuel type, the current price of the same, and in between the price trend; in the third line the validity period for the on the display 2 displayed information; in the fourth line, the number of blocks that can still be freely booked, at the entrance zone 20 assigned tap pen 10 to be able to refuel; in the fifth line, the minimum price offered by other customers for the fuel indicated.

In 4 are part of the entry zones 20 - the numbers "1" to "3" - without roof over it 6 and Zapfinseln 10 shown. The individual entry zones 20 are on the ground 23 the gas station glued light strips 9 marked. In the illustrated embodiment, the light strips 9 LEDs 21 on, which can light up red, yellow or green. This can be signaled to the incoming customer, at which Zapfinsel 10 He can refuel the fastest and thus optimizes the utilization of the gas station.

To every entry zone 20 belongs to a series of screen units 11 that are either stationary there or along the border between the two entry zones in question 20 on the ground 23 the gas station move - in particular synchronously with the incoming vehicle mitbewegen - can. In the latter case, a customer who is on his way to the petrol pump 10 whether it has to wait or move, information is displayed on one of the screen units. This information may be identical to the information on the display 2 at the roof 6 , the same entrance zone 20 assigned. This requires a synchronization of the contents on the screens / displays 2 by means of devices known to those skilled in the art. The rows of screen units 11 are each on the - viewed from the entrance (represented by arrows) - right edge of the entrance zone 20 arranged. Instead of the illustrated plurality of screen units 11 can also only one such screen unit or a few screen units 11 be arranged in such a row. It is also possible in addition to the screen units 11 or alternatively, LEDs 21 provided.

In 5 is a sun visor 17 shown above one on the front 7 of the roof 6 arranged displays 2 is appropriate. An awning 18 can be around a horizontal axis of rotation 15 be extended. This is an electric motor 19 present, via suitable, known in the art elements - for example, a gear transmission 14 include - the angle between poles 13 between the front 7 of the roof 6 and the front end of the awning 18 are arranged, and the front 7 of the roof 6 change. This will make the awning 18 further pulled out or in a box, in which, for example, about the axis of rotation 15 is rolled back (this is a return mechanism required, for example in the form of a spring). Such devices are comparable to sun awnings, which are attached to a house and thus known to those skilled in principle.

To control how far the awning 18 is to be extended, one below the awning 18 arranged, in the display 2 integrated light sensor 16 used. As long as this light sensor 16 registered too much light, the information on the display 2 not be properly recognized and the awning 18 must be further extended until the display 2 in the shadow of it. Then, the information displayed thereon can be well recognized by the customer below.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

screen device

2

display

3

telescopic arm

4

joint

5

drive motor

6

top, roof

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front surface

8th

step

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light bar

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Zapf island

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monitor unit

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auxiliary display

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linkage

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gear transmission

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axis of rotation

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light sensor

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lens hood

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awning

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electric motor

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entrance zone

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LED

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pillar

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ground

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additional panel

Claims (10)

Top, roof ( 6 ) for a gas station with a plurality of access zones ( 20 ) to which a plurality of screen devices ( 1 ), each entry zone ( 20 ) at least one of the screen devices ( 1 ), each screen device ( 1 ) one display each ( 2 ) specific to the associated entry zone ( 20 ) information can be displayed, each screen device ( 1 ) this information via a data connection via a with the screen device ( 1 ) or a data receiving device connected to the screen device ( 1 ), wherein the screen devices ( 1 ) so on the roof ( 6 ) are mounted on the display ( 2 ) displayed information from the respective entrance into its associated entry zone ( 20 ) from an occupant into the respective access zone ( 20 ) incoming vehicle is recognizable. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to claim 1, wherein the screen devices ( 1 ) on the front surface ( 7 ) of the roof ( 6 ) are arranged. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it has seen from above to the entrance towards a staircase shape. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to claim 3, wherein the screen devices ( 1 ) on parallel surfaces of the Stair steps ( 8th ) or in the corners of the steps ( 8th ) are arranged. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein between roof ( 6 ) and respective screen device ( 1 ) each have a telescopic arm ( 3 ) is arranged. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to claim 5, wherein in each case a drive motor ( 5 ) with a drive axle a telescopic arm ( 3 ) assigned. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein on at least one screen device ( 1 ) A laser pointer is arranged or integrated in this. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each screen device ( 1 ) one at the roof ( 6 ) or the screen device ( 1 ) arranged sun visor ( 17 ) assigned. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein on the ground ( 23 ) of the gas station light strips ( 9 ) - in particular with LEDs ( 21 ), complete display strips or OLEDs - are arranged, which are the entrance zones ( 20 ) separate each other. Top, roof ( 6 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein between the entry zones ( 20 ) mobile or fixed display units ( 11 ) are arranged, each having a device in order on a certain entry zone ( 20 ) facing surface of the screen unit ( 11 ) to display the identical information shown on the display ( 2 ) of the same access zone ( 20 ) associated screen device ( 1 ) is shown.

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