WO2021005422A1

WO2021005422A1 - A power dispensing authorization system

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Publication number: WO2021005422A1
Application number: PCT/IB2020/051052
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tertius Lendert VAN SCHALKWYK; Andre VAN DER VYVER; Marita ZEEMAN; Stephan Heinrich GRABOW
Original assignee: Capscan (Pty) Ltd
Priority date: 2019-07-08
Filing date: 2020-02-11
Publication date: 2021-01-14
Also published as: AU2020310591A1; EP3997650A1

Abstract

A power dispensing authorization system comprising a transmitter for transmitting and/or receiving signals, a receiver operably associated with the transmitter, the receiver being configured to receive signals from the transmitter, and wherein the receiver is operably associated with an internet connectable device, wherein the receiver transmits signals to the internet connectable device, and wherein the signals contain data, a tag, a scanner operably associated with the tag, wherein the scanner is configured to receive data from the tag; and wherein the scanner is operable associated with the internet connectable device, wherein the scanner transmits the received data to an internet connectable device, a remote server, a dispensing means for dispensing of power from a fuel or gas pump or electricity from a recharging station, and authentication means for authenticating the data received from the receiver and/or the scanner, the internet connectable device operably associated with the dispensing means, and the remote server and the receiver and the scanner, such that the internet connectable device is operably associated to receive data from the receiver and/or the scanner, such that the internet connectable device only authenticates data received from the receiver and/or the scanner, after receiving confirmation of the validity of the data from the remote server, thereby controlling the dispensing means.

Description

A POWER DISPENSING AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM

BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to a power dispensing authorization system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a power dispensing authorization system that utilizes more than one means of authorization.

When a car has been stolen there is often a need for the car to be fuelled at a fuelling station and/or charged at a charging station. There is often no means for the car to be authorized before fuelling and/or charging can commence. Thus, the car is often not flagged as stolen. However, there are some inventions that employ a means of authorization before the vehicle can be refuelled or charged. However, most of these systems only use one means of authorization and thus, if the criminal is aware of the authorization means, it can easily be bypassed by the criminal.

The present invention overcomes these problems by allowing a novel and inventive use of more than one authorization means to authorize the fuelling and/or charging of a vehicle.

Various forms of inventions are known that allow authorization of fuelling. For example:

WO2014/128711“RFID READER AND METHOD FOR SECURING FUEL DELIVERY WITH A FUEL DISPENSING NOZZLE”, describes the use of an RFID tag on the fuel tank and an RFID scanner on the fuel nozzle to authorize the vehicle before it can be refuelled.

US2014/263628“METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FUEL ISLAND AUTHORIZATION FOR TRUCKING INDUSTRY USING PROXIMITY SENSORS”, describes a transmitting sensor located on a pump and a receiving sensor located on the vehicle as a means of authorization.

US2017/109722“METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A FUEL DISPENSER AND A MOBILE DEVICE”, describes the use of a mobile application on a mobile device that is in communication with a refuelling pump where the user authorizes the refuelling on their mobile phone and thus allows the pump to dispense fluid.

A known drawback of these inventions is that the inventions only employ one means of authorization.

In regard to this specification, the identification, authentication and authorization is not limited to cars only, but can be applied to any kind of vehicle.

In regard to this specification, power may be defined as fuel and/or electricity and/or gas.

Moreover, in regard to this specification, a remote server may also be defined as a host server or cloud.

In regard to this specification, an internet connectable device may be a module or base station or main brain.

In regard to this specification, operably associated may be defined as direct communication or indirect communication using an intermediary device

It is an object of the present invention to solve this problem by providing more than one means for allowing the vehicle to be authorized for refuelling and/or charging and triggering an alert if authorization does not occur.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a power dispensing authorization system comprising:

a transmitter for transmitting and/or receiving signals;

a receiver operably associated with the transmitter, the receiver being configured to receive signals from the transmitter, and wherein the receiver is operably associated with an internet connectable device, wherein the receiver transmits signals to the internet connectable device, and wherein the signals contain data;

a tag;

a scanner operably associated with the tag, wherein the scanner is configured to receive data from the tag; and wherein the scanner is operable associated with the internet connectable device, wherein the scanner transmits the received data to an internet connectable device;

a remote server;

a dispensing means for dispensing of fuel from a fuel pump or electricity from a recharging station; and

authentication means for authenticating the data received from the receiver and/or the scanner,

the internet connectable device operably associated with the dispensing means, and the remote server and the receiver and the scanner, such that the internet connectable device is operably associated to receive data from the receiver and/or the scanner, such that the internet connectable device only authenticates data received from the receiver and/or the scanner, after receiving confirmation of the validity of the data from the remote server, thereby controlling the dispensing means.

In one example embodiment of the invention, the transmitter may be a Bluetooth connectivity device.

In one embodiment of the invention the receiver may also be a Bluetooth connectivity device and the data may be sent directly to the internet connectable device.

In yet another embodiment, the data may be sent via the transmitter to the internet connectable device.

Preferably, wherein the tag is positioned anywhere on or inside the vehicle, to enable operable association with the scanner.

Yet still more preferably, wherein the tag is mounted near the inlet of a fuel tank and/or charging port of a vehicle

Still further, the tag may be pre-programmed.

Yet further the tag may be secured to prevent any un authorized tampering of the tag.

Moreover, wherein both the tag and scanner are communication devices.

Preferably still, wherein the scanner is juxtaposed to the vehicle to enable operable association with the tag. More typically, wherein the scanner is mounted to the nozzle of a fuel pump and/or charging station/ or in the area of the dispensing unit, such that the data from the tag can be read when the fuel pump and/or charging station is dispensing power into the vehicle.

The remote site may be a system application, wherein said application provides authorization for allowing a user to control the dispensing means.

In another embodiment, wherein the remote server may only associate for purposes of authentication with the internet connectable device.

Still further, wherein the remote server may further associate with a system application for allowing a user to provide authentication means.

It is to be appreciated that the application may be any application installed on a cellular mobile phone, tablet, notebook, or the like.

Furthermore, wherein the remote server may further associate with an additional remote sit, for allowing a third-party user to provide authentication means.

Preferably, the authorization means only allows the internet connectable device to communicate directly with the remote server.

It is to be appreciated that the internet connectable device communicates with the system application and/or third-party software to authenticate user data.

In yet another embodiment the remote server receives user data from a remote site that is inputted by an independent third-party user.

Preferably, the user data is on the form of a password and/or biometrics. Still further, the system may include security means for improving the security of the signals received from the transmitter. The security means may include that the signals may contain a unique code and secondary encryption key.

The application may further employ a plurality of security means concomitantly, including but not limited to sending text messages (SMS) or a Whatsapp message from a mobile or unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) passwords, biometrics, application authentication.

It is to be appreciated that the internet connectable device further generates a secondary unique encryption key every time it connects to the receiver which connects to the transmitter for increasing the strength of the security means.

It is to be appreciated that the application is any application installed on a cellular mobile phone, tablet, notebook, or the like.

In one embodiment the dispensing means may be the enablement of the actual fuel pumping via a charging station or fuel or gas pump.

Further, it is to be appreciated that the power dispensing authorization system may further include monitoring means.

The monitoring means may be accessible by a third party client for collecting and/or processing data. It is to be appreciated that the monitoring means may be configured for collecting and/or processing of data for investigation and/or detection and/or prosecution of criminal offences/behaviour as well as for execution of criminal penalties and/or preventing threats to and/or relating to public safety and/or road safety.

It is to be appreciated that the user data that is stored on the remote server and the application will only be accessible to the third-party client by special authorization and notification from the user of the vehicle. It is to be appreciated that the internet connectable device generates a secondary unique encryption key every time it connects to the receiver which connects to the transmitter for allowing the unique code to be protected.

The unique code may be in the form of an identification number or serial code that is not randomly generated.

It is to be appreciated that the unique code will only be generated by the Inventor/owner of Invention, meaning that the installation of the software on the transmitter and the tag will only be pre-installed via the remote server overseeing installation.

It is to be appreciated that once the user activates a user account the unique code that was generated beforehand will be allocated to that specific user and synchronized with that user’s data making it unique and unhackable,

It is to be appreciated that the scanner and the receiver can also communicate with an on board diagnostics system (OBD2 connector) which is located onboard the vehicle for obtaining from the vehicle technical data regarding the vehicle.

It is to be appreciated that the system according to the present invention can generate an OBD2 connector report (not shown), which is obtained by an engine control unit of the vehicle, whilst dispensing of power to the vehicle commences.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for use of the power dispensing authorization system according to the first aspect of the invention, which method includes the steps of: transmitting a signal;

receiving a transmitted signal via a receiver which contains data; scanning a tag using a scanner to retrieve data from the tag;

sending the data from the receiver and scanner to the internet connectable device;

verifying the data with a remote server; and

sending a request to an internet connectable device, for controlling a dispensing means, for dispensing of power.

Preferably, further including the step of generating an alert when the data cannot be verified.

Generally, further including the step of generating an alert when a vehicle is stolen.

Optionally, further including the step of receiving an alert.

More preferably, further including the step of preventing fuelling and/or charging of the vehicle when an alert is received.

More generally, further including the step of entering and storing user data on a remote server.

Optionally, wherein the remote server communicates with third-party software.

More typically, wherein a third-party user enters user data on the third-party software which is communicated to the remote server to be stored.

More optionally, further including the step of including a system application, wherein the system application enters the user data on the remote server to be stored. Further including the step of receiving user data by the remote server from the system application and/or the third-party software which is to be compared to the stored data for authorization.

More typically, further including the step of comparing the user data received from the system application and/or third-party software with the stored user data on the remote server;

Preferably, further including the step of verifying the data, by comparing said data to previously stored user data to allow power to be dispensed to the vehicle.

Furthermore, including the step of sending security means communicated to the receiver by the transmitter and to the scanner by the tag to the internet connectable device.

Typically, including the step of communicating the security means to the remote server from the internet connectable device for verification.

Generally, including the step of communicating user data to dispensing means from the system application if the security means has been verified.

Optionally, including the step of communicating the user data to the remote server from the dispensing means for authorization.

More optionally further including the step of dispensing power into a vehicle once the user data has been authorized,

Further including the step wherein the internet connectable device receives information of a particular vehicle from the vehicle’s on-board diagnostics system.

Further including the step of generating an on-board diagnostics system report which is sent to the user by the internet connectable device.

More optionally, including the step of flagging a vehicle by a remote third-party through communication between the third-party and the remote server, Typically, including the step of not sending user data entered into the system application by a user to the remote server to be authorized, such that no dispensing of power to a vehicle can occur until the vehicle is unflagged by the third-party communicating with the remote server after an investigation into a status of the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view and layout of a preferred embodiment of the power dispensing authorization system installed at a refuelling and/or charging station;

Figure 1 a is a zoomed-in view of the power dispensing authorization system installed on a vehicle; and

Figure 2 is a flow diagram of a method of using the power dispensing authorization system of Figure 1 and an overall view of the preferred embodiment of the power dispensing authorization system installed at a refuelling and/or charging station.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference to Figure 1 of the drawings, a power dispensing authorization system 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention includes a transmitter 12 and a receiver 13 operably associated with the transmitter 12, wherein the signals contain data (an unique code).

Preferably, the transmitter 12 and receiver 13 are Bluetooth connectivity devices.

Preferably, the transmitter 12 is mounted on/in a vehicle 14. It is to be appreciated that a vehicle 14 is any means of transport of people and/or cargo and is in the form of any one of a motorcar, aircraft, watercraft, motorbike, bus, amphibious craft, spacecraft, or the like. More preferably, the receiver 13 is mounted at a petrol or charging dispensing station 16.

The receiver 13 is operably associated with an internet connectable device 25, the internet connectable device 25 being configured to communicate with a remote server/host server/cloud 18.

The remote server 18 receives user data from a remote site 20 or also called 3rd party client 20 and system application (app) 32 that is inputted by a user (not shown), preferably an owner of the vehicle.

Preferably, the remote server 18 receives data from a remote site or third-party client 20.

It is to be appreciated that the user data can also be in the form of vehicle data (vehicle info i.e. vehicle identification number (VIN), licence disk, registration, technical information or the like.

It is further appreciated that second internet connectable device 29, acting as a secondary back-up device (in sleep mode) 29 in the case of the failure (power or electricity and/or internet signal) of the primary route, said secondary back-up device activated in the case of the above failure.

It is to be appreciated that the remote server 18 is in the form of a host server or any data server connected via Wi-Fi. It is to be appreciated that the internet connectable device 25 can communicate via Wi-Fi, LPWAN (SIGFOX, LORA), Internet and GSM with the remote server 18 and the receiver 13, and a scanner 24.

It is to be appreciated that the transmitter 12 and the receiver 13 can communicate with each other and other devices (not shown) via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LPWAN (SIGFOX, LORA), Internet and GSM.

A tag 22 is operably associated the scanner 24. The scanner 24 is configured to receive data from the tag 22. Preferably, the tag 22 is mounted near the inlet of a fuel tank, or charging port 26 or any position on/in the vehicle 26 of a vehicle 14. More preferably, the scanner 24 is mounted to the nozzle 28 of a fuel pump or charging station 30, or simply juxtaposed the dispensing station 16 such that the data from the tag 22 can be read when the gas or fuel pump or charging station 30 is dispensing fuel or electricity or gas into the vehicle 14. Preferably, the tag 22 and scanner 24 are RFID communication devices. It is to be appreciated that the tag 22 and scanner 24 can communicate with each other and other devices via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LPWAN (SIGFOX, LORA), Internet and GSM.

A System Application 32 is operably associated with a dispensing means 28 and wherein the System Application provides ( 3rd party approval via password/biometrics of the user) 32 being configured to receive commands from the remote server 18 and is configured to control the dispensing means, for dispensing of gas or fuel or electricity from a fuel pump or gas pump or charging station 30.

Data from the receiver 13.1 (figure 2) is sent to the internet connectable device 25. Once the data is verified by the internet connectable device 25, said device 25 sends a request 25.1 (figure 2) to the remote server 18 which in turn sends a request to the System Application 18.2 (figure 2) for controlling the dispensing means 32.1 (figure 2) by employing security means. It is to be appreciated that both the remote server 18 and the system application32 (3rd party approval via password/biometrics of the user) can be configured to store the data. It is to be appreciated that the application 32 is in the form of a software application on a mobile phone, tablet, notebook, or the like developed for users to interact and perform certain functions. Preferably, the application is configured to alert and notify authorities and relevant organisations, preferably in the form of a panic button, when the vehicle is stolen, and secondly, allowing the user to deactivate the vehicle on the system ensuring no dispensing occurs. It is to be appreciated that the application 32 is any application installed on a cellular mobile phone, tablet, notebook, or the like.

Further, it is to be appreciated that the power dispensing authorization system includes monitoring means 20 by third party client/s for collecting, processing data for investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences/behaviour and/or the execution of criminal penalties/preventing threats to/relating to public safety/road safety, outstanding fees such as roadworthy fees, any roadworthy aspects/MOT/IPK, license fees, invalid driver’s license, any related taxes and /or fees, instalments, and fines associated with criminal behaviour or not and also, monthly user dispensing budget, preferably in the form of usage and volume, or the like, which relates to fleet management set-up and all other related commercial uses possible. The monitoring means may be arranged in communication with any one or more of the receiver, scanner and internet connectable device.

It is to be appreciated that the power dispensing authorization system further includes tracking means (not shown) for tracking, surveillance and recovery of a flagged vehicle (a flagged vehicle is the result of a user using the panic button and/or third party client/s that have legal access to the remote server/host server/cloud 18 reporting criminal offences/behaviour and/or issues relating to public safety/road safety ). A notification means (not shown) is further provided to notify authorities once a vehicle is flagged at a dispensing station attempting to dispense. The monitoring means (not shown) may be arranged in communication with any one or more of the receiver, scanner and internet connectable device.

It is further to be appreciated that the power dispensing authorization system further identification means (not shown), preferably in the form of a biometric scanner, for scanning and identifying biometrics by which a person can be uniquely identified by evaluating one or more distinguishing biological traits. It is to be appreciated that the biometric scanner (not shown) is configured to scan and identify unique biometric identifiers including, but not limited to, fingerprints, hand geometry, earlobe geometry, retina and iris patterns, voice waves, DNA, and signatures. In use, the biometric scanner (not shown) allows for the detection and verifying of the identity of an individual, which is compared against previously recorded data stored on a database, and which can be used for a wide range of security, commercial and even medical purposes and/or criminal behaviour. It is to be appreciated that the biometric scanner (not shown) is also configured to detect human behaviour through facial changes, such that an expression of fear for example can indicate an abduction, which will flag a user if it is established that abduction is in progress. It is to be appreciated that the biometric scanner (not shown) is also configured as a means of authentication and identification of a user considering all aspects relating to criminal activities and public safety (including road safety).

It is to be appreciated that in use, the Bluetooth receiver 13 which is installed in the vehicle 14 obtains a unique code , wherein the unique code will only be issued via the system application 32 or a remote site 20 that is solely responsible for the issuing of the unique code making, thereby enhancing the security of the system. The Bluetooth transmitter 12 which is installed in/on the vehicle and the Receiver (BT router) 13 which is installed at or on the petrol or charging garage 16 is in communication with the internet connectable device 25 . The BT router 13 receive signals from the Bluetooth transmitter 12 and the scanner 24 which is installed on the nozzle 28 or in the area of a fuel pump or charging station 30. The scanner 24 is operably associated with the tag 22 which is installed near or in the fuel tank inlet or charging port or in/on any part 26 of the vehicle 14. The scanner 24 receives data, in particular a unique code and technical vehicle information containing no personal information (OBD 2 connector) 19, from the tag 22 and sends this information to the Scanner 24.

The internet connectable device 25, which is operably associated with a dispensing means, receives commands from the remote server 18 which receives user approval through the systems application 32 (via password/bio-metrics of the user), for controlling the dispensing means (not shown), for dispensing of the fluid fuel, gas, electricity, or the like from a fuel pump or charging station 30.

It can be appreciated that the data/user information that is installed on the remote server/host server/cloud 18 is authenticated by the unique code that is stored on the transmitter 12 and tag 22.The user information stored on the system app 32 and on the remote server/ is only obtained by the user of the vehicle in the registration process on the system app 32.This will be synchronized with the unique code (not shown) making it safe that the user data is not stored on the transmitter 12 nor tag 22 nor OBD2 connector 19, receiver 13, scanner 24 or internet connectable device/ 25 making it not available for public access. The unique code is the only verification/authentication method.

The user data that is stored on the remote server 18 and the system app 32 and will only be issued/granted to the third-party client 20 by special authorization and notification from the user of the vehicle.

It is to be appreciated that the internet connectable device 25 generates a secondary unique encryption key every time it connects to the receiver 13 which connects to the transmitter 12 for allowing the unique code to be protected. It is to be appreciated that the scanner 24 and the receiver 13 can also communicate with an OBD 2 connector 19 which is located onboard the vehicle 14 obtaining technical vehicle data

The is further envisioned that the system can have the function of giving the user an On-Board Diagnostics System (OBD2 connector) 19 report (not shown), as obtained by the engine control unit of the vehicle, whilst dispensing commences.

With reference to Figure 2 of the drawings, a power dispensing authorization system 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention includes a transmitter 12 and a receiver 13 operably associated with the internet connectable device 25.

The receiver 13 is configured to receive signals from the transmitter 12 (12.1 shows the direction of communication). The signals contain a unique code and secondary encryption key. Preferably, the transmitter 12 is a passive Bluetooth Transmitter and the receiver (BT Router) 13 is connected (13.1 ) to the internet connectable device 25.

A tag 22 is operably associated with a scanner 24. The scanner 24 is configured to receive data/unique code from the tag 22. (22.1 ) Preferably, the tag 22 and scanner 24 are RFID communication devices. It is to be appreciated that the tag 22 and scanner 24 can communicate with each other and other devices via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LPWAN (SIGFOX, LORA), Internet and GSM. The Tag 22 and the Scanner is configured to connect to the internet connectable device/ module/base station/main brain 25 (24.1 ) via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LPWAN (SIGFOX, LORA), Internet and GSM.

It is to be appreciated that the system 10 can generate an OBD2 connector report, which is obtained by an engine control unit of the vehicle (not shown), whilst dispensing of power to the vehicle commences. The OBD 2 Connector 19 is configured to connect either to the scanner 24(19.2) or to the Receiver (BT Router) 13 (19.1 ). The OBD 2 Connector is mounted on the vehicle onboard computer outlet.

The internet connectable device 25 is the only device that communicate to the (internet) (25.1 ).The internet connectable device 25 controls the dispensing of the authorization means by authentication of the unique code and vehicle user information obtained by connecting to the remote server/host server/cloud. It is also the only unit that consist of a primary and secondary back -up unit 29. The internet connectable device 25 is also the main authorization or declining point of dispensing of the fuel, gas and electricity to the dispensing station (25.2).

The authorization could use existing software of the dispensing station to authorize dispensing.

It is to be appreciated that a secondary-back up base station 29, preferably an internet connectable device, may be provided as a secondary back-up base station (in sleep mode) in the case of the failure of power/electricity and internet signal (25.3).

The remote server/host server/cloud 18 receives user data from the system application 32 that is inputted by a user automatically in this process giving legal right for third party client involvement, preferably an owner of the vehicle. It is to be appreciated that the user data can also be in the form of vehicle data. It is to be appreciated that the remote server 18 is in the form of a secured host server or any data server connected via Wi-Fi. It is to be appreciated that the internet connectable device 25 can communicate also via Wi-Fi, LPWAN (SIGFOX, LORA), Internet and GSM. A system app 32 is operably associated with a dispensing means via the user using a password/bio-metrics system that in turn connects to the remote server/host server/cloud (32.1 ) for approval. This approval takes place after verification of the unique code between the receiver 13, the scanner 24 that received the unique code from the transmitter 12 and the tag 22 and was sent to the internet connectable device 25 that send the unique code to the remote server/host server/cloud 18.This means that the unique code^'s verification was done prior to the approval sent to the system app 32 (18.2) for approval.

It can also be appreciated that when a vehicle is flagged by remote third-party client 20, the user system's app approval 32 using a password and /or biometrics will not be sent. This means once a vehicle is flagged on the remote server/host server/cloud 18 no authorization will be sent for dispensing means until the vehicle is unflagged by the remote server/host server/cloud 18 after an investigation.

The remote server/host server/cloud 18 also supply the latest general statistics of vehicle 18.3 data usage i.e. defaults relating to fuel consumption, outlet gasses, oil defects and usage.

The remote server/host server/cloud 18 also supply the latest general statistics regarding alarm queries/threats/preventing threats related to public safety /road safety (outstanding MOT, roadworthy, invalid driver's licenses, etc), criminal offenses (i.e. non - payment of any applicable taxes and fees) or prevention, investigation, detection, or prosecution of criminal offenses or the execution of criminal penalties and/or and all other related commercial uses possible.

All defects and vehicle usage (defaults relating to fuel consumption, outlet gasses, oil defects and usage, etc) can also be used for all tax related queries.

After approval by the unique code authentication, user approval and third party client (government client) not flagging the vehicle authorization of dispensing means will be sent to the internet connectable device/ module/base station/main brain 25 that will give final authorization by using own/or existing software of dispensing station for dispensing to commence (25.2).

Claims

1. A power dispensing authorization system comprising: a transmitter for transmitting and/or receiving signals;

a tag;

a remote server;

a dispensing means for dispensing of fuel and/or gas and/or r electricity from a power station; and

2. A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 1 wherein the transmitter is a Bluetooth connectivity device.

3. A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 1 or to wherein the receiver is a Bluetooth connectivity device

4. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the data is sent directly to the internet connectable device.

5. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the data is sent via the transmitter to the internet connectable device.

6. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the tag is positioned anywhere on or inside the vehicle to enable operable association with the scanner.

7. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the tag is mounted near the inlet of a fuel tank or charging port of a vehicle

8. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the tag is pre-programmed.

9. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the tag is secured to prevent any unauthorized tampering of the tag.

10. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein both the tag and scanner are communication devices.

1 1 . A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the scanner is juxtaposed to the vehicle to enable operable association with the tag.

12. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the scanner is mounted to the nozzle of a fuel pump or gas pump or charging station or in the area of the dispensing unit, such that the data from the tag can be read when the fuel pump or gas pump or charging station is dispensing power into the vehicle.

13. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the remote site is a system application, wherein said application provides authorization for allowing a user to control the dispensing means.

14. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the remote server only associates for purposes of authentication with the internet connectable device.

15. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the remote server associates with a system application for allowing a user to provide authentication means.

16. A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 13 or 15 wherein the application may be any application installed on a cellular mobile phone, tablet, notebook, or the like.

17. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the remote server associates with an additional remote site, for allowing a third-party user to provide authentication means.

18. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the authorization means only allows the internet connectable device to communicate directly with the remote server.

19. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the internet connectable device communicates with the system application or third-party software to authenticate user data.

20. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the remote server receives user data from a remote site that is inputted by an independent third-party user.

21 . A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 20 wherein the user data is on the form of a password or biometrics.

22. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims, the system may include security means for improving the security of the signals received from the transmitter.

23. A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 22 wherein the security means includes that the signals contain a unique code and secondary encryption key.

24. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of claims 13, 15 or 16 wherein the application employs a plurality of security means concomitantly, including but not limited to sending messages from a device, , biometrics, application authentication.

25. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the internet connectable device generates a secondary unique encryption key every time it connects to the receiver which connects to the transmitter for increasing the strength of the security means.

26. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of claims 13,15, 16 or 24 wherein the application is any application installed on a cellular mobile phone, tablet, notebook, or the like.

27. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the dispensing means is the enablement of the actual fuel or gas or electricity pumping via a charging station or fuel or gas pump.

28. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims further including monitoring means.

29. A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 28 wherein the monitoring means is accessible by a third-party client for collecting and processing data.

30. A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 28 or 29 wherein the monitoring means is configured for collecting and processing of data for investigation or detection and prosecution of criminal offences or behaviour as well as for execution of criminal penalties and/or preventing threats to or relating to public safety or road safety.

31 . A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of claims 19 to 30 wherein the user data that is stored on the remote server and the application will only be accessible to the third-party client by special authorization and notification from the user of the vehicle and when .

32. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the internet connectable device generates a secondary unique encryption key every time it connects to the receiver which connects to the transmitter for allowing the unique code to be protected.

33. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of claims 23 to 32 wherein the unique code is in the form of an identification number or serial code that is not randomly generated.

34. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of claims 23 to 33, wherein the internet connectable device is the only unit that consists of a primary and secondary back-up unit.

35. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of claims 23 to 34, wherein the internet connectable device is also the main authorization or declining point of dispensing of the fuel, gas and electricity to the dispensing station

36. A power dispensing authorization system according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the scanner and the receiver communicates with an on board diagnostics system (OBD2 connector) which is located onboard the vehicle for obtaining from the vehicle technical data regarding the vehicle.

37. A power dispensing authorization system according to claim 36 further being configured to generate an OBD2 connector report (not shown), which is obtained by an engine control unit of the vehicle, whilst dispensing of power to the vehicle commences.

38. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization which method includes the steps of: transmitting a signal; receiving a transmitted signal via a receiver which contains data; scanning a tag using a scanner to retrieve data from the tag; sending the data from the receiver and scanner to the internet connectable device; verifying the data with a remote server; and sending a request to an internet connectable device, for controlling a dispensing means, for dispensing of power.

39. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 38 further including the step of generating an alert when the data cannot be verified.

40. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 38 or 39 further including the step of generating an alert when a vehicle is stolen.

41 . A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 39 or 40 further including the step of receiving an alert.

42. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 41 further including the step of preventing fuelling or charging of the vehicle when an alert is received.

43. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to any one or more of claims 38 to 42 further including the step of entering and storing user data on a remote server.

44. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according claim 43 wherein the remote server communicates with third-party software.

45. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according claim 44 wherein a third-party user enters user data on the third-party software which is communicated to the remote server to be stored.

46. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to any one or more of claims 38 to 45 further including the step of including a system application, wherein the system application enters the user data on the remote server to be stored.

47. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 45 or 46 further including the step of receiving user data by the remote server from the system application or the third-party software which is to be compared to the stored data for authorization.

48. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 47 further including the step of comparing the user data received from the system application or third-party software with the stored user data on the remote server.

49. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 48 further including the step of verifying the data, by comparing said data to previously stored user data to allow power to be dispensed to the vehicle.

50. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to any one or more of claims 38 to 49 including the step of sending security means communicated to the receiver by the transmitter and to the scanner by the tag to the internet connectable device.

51 . A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to any one or more of claims 38 to 50 including the step of communicating the security means to the remote server from the internet connectable device for verification.

52. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to any one or more of claims 38 to 47 including the step of communicating user data to dispensing means from the system application if the security means has been verified.

53. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according claim 52 including the step of communicating the user data to the remote server from the dispensing means for authorization.

54. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according claim 53 including the step of dispensing power into a vehicle once the user data has been authorized,

55. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to any one or more of claims 38 to 54 further including the step wherein the internet connectable device receives information of a particular vehicle from the vehicle’s on-board diagnostics system.

56. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 55 further including the step of generating an on-board diagnostics system report which is sent to the user by the internet connectable device.

57. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to any one or more of claims 38 to 56 including the step of flagging a vehicle by a remote third-party through communication between the third-party and the remote server,

58. A method for use of the power dispensing authorization according to claim 57 including the step of not sending user data entered into the system application by a user to the remote server to be authorized, such that no dispensing of power to a vehicle can occur until the vehicle is unflagged by the third-party communicating with the remote server after an investigation into a status of the vehicle.