Vehicle Smart Tag

OTI’s Vehicle Smart Tag is a “contactless microprocessor-based smart card” that is installed in the fleet vehicle and identifies the vehicle to the Site Controller, providing vehicle identification and fuel type, as well as billing and payment information. Odometer readings are electronically collected automatically by the vehicle tag and transmitted to the Site Controller at the time of refueling. Vehicle Smart Tags have three components: the microprocessor-based tag, the fuel inlet antenna, and the window antenna.
Information that can be stored on the vehicle tag includes: registration and VIN or personal account number, fuel grade and permissible volume, minimum distance between refueling, and incremental odometer reading. Date, time and odometer reading at last refueling are written to the tag. In addition, remote tag programming ensures easy, fast, and secure enrollment of vehicle tags to the system as the information can be downloaded from the central computer to the tags themselves. Vehicle Tags can be issued with or without odometer and chronometer connections. Information is gathered from the vehicle tag itself, creating a seamless and user-friendly operation. Since the vehicle tag is based on a microprocessor smart card, information can be downloaded to the tag, thus enabling future uses for the tag such as storing the vehicle’s maintenance log and service records, and more. It should be noted that while power is derived from the vehicle power system, the current utilized is so low that the operation of the vehicle is not affected in any manner. In addition, the system does not exhibit any radio frequency interference (RFI) or electromagnetic interference (EMI). Data retention is guaranteed for 10 years after refresh, and disconnecting the power supply from the tag does not affect stored data. In addition, the tag is rated for at least 1-million read/write cycles.

Nozzle ID Unit

The nozzle ID unit is a wireless device that slips over the nozzle spout, with a protective plastic nozzle cover. It contains the address of the nozzle and identifies the nozzle to the system. No adaptations to the nozzle have to be made, there are no wires, swivels, etc. This makes the system very robust and easy to install. Only when the correct type fuel nozzle is inserted in the fuel tank inlet will the authorization be approved and fuel dispensed into the vehicle.

Site Controller

The Site Controller is located inside the building. The Site Controller is connected to a site antenna which wirelessly receives the information from vehicle and driver tags. The Site Controller is connected by cable to the POS system via RS232 serial interface. Once the software for the POS has been prepared, the system enables ‘plug and play’ connection to the existing infrastructure. The site controller supports the entire EasyFuel system, receiving payment information from the vehicle and driver tags and transmitting it to the POS system. The POS authorizes the refueling and activates the dispenser. The Site Controller also has
the ability to write additional data to the vehicle and driver tags, including system updates and new applications. The Site Controller has both a SAM and flash memory on board, making updates and transaction processing easy and cost effective. Communication is encrypted and secured through multiple methods to confirm data integrity, avoid data corruption, and ensure data confidentiality.

Vehicle Tag Issuing Unit
The EasyFuel Vehicle Tag Issuing Unit performs the initial programming of the fleet information onto the vehicle tag at time of installation. The Issuing Unit is normally located in the garage facility that would be installing the vehicle tags.

Optional Driver Tags

OTI’s Hand-held Driver Tag is a “microprocessor-based Smart Card” that the fleet driver can present at the pump for driver identification. Most commonly they are key fobs carried on the driver’s key chain, but they can take almost any form factor including plastic cards, combination contactless/mag stripe cards, combination contact/contactless cards, even watches and rings. Customizable form factors can be eye-catching, appealing to retail customers while incorporating space for logos or
brand identification. A Personalization Station, including software and a desktop reader, is installed in the home office, or wherever secure population, or programming of driver tags would be controlled.

Optional Dispenser Interface Unit (DIU)

A Driver Interface Unit, or DIU, is located at each dispenser side or fueling position where reading of optional driver tags is desired. The driver presents the driver tag, or key fob to the DIU which reads the payment information stored on the fob. DES/T-DES encryption between the card and reader ensures the card data can not be fraudulently intercepted.

EasyFuel Management and Reporting Software
OTI’s Easy Fuel Management and Reporting Software controls the fueling process at gasoline stations and home base sites. The software can function as the POS (Point of Sale) system, and as such it can read vehicle and driver tags, approve or decline transactions, and authorize the dispenser. The solution currently supports 24 dispensers and 64 nozzles. The solution can work with both electronic and mechanical dispensers.
The Easy Fuel Management and Reporting Software is used to enter data for storage on vehicle and driver tags, and to calibrate vehicle tags. Transaction Reports can be generated showing customer number, vehicle number, tag number, date, totals, and more. The reporting or software applications to meet specific business needs.
OTI’s innovative fleet fueling solutions can give your fleet customers peace of mind. Automated odometer readings, faster fueling, and paperless, fraud proof transactions mean enhanced fleet management. Easy Fuel creates preferred customer relationships and increases sales at attended and unattended sites. Please contact us to learn more!