Claims:WE CLAIM
1. A system (100) for fuel management in a vehicle comprising:
a fuel level sensing subsystem (110) configured to sense a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle (112);
a fuel data notification subsystem (120) operatively coupled to the fuel level sensing subsystem (110), wherein the fuel data notification subsystem (120) is configured to provide a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle (112) based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank;
a verification subsystem (130) operatively coupled to the fuel data notification subsystem (120), wherein the verification subsystem (130) is configured to:
determine an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle (112) when the user with vehicle (112) is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel data notification;
match a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle (112) with each other based on a validation of a determined connection;
generate a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station; and
an internet of things based equipment (140) located on the vehicle (122) and operatively coupled to the verification subsystem (130), wherein the internet of things based equipment (140) is configured to manage an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel;
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a centralised server (115) configured to collect and store a plurality of inputs, wherein the plurality of inputs comprises data associated with the vehicle (112), data of one or more nearby fuel refilling stations within a predefined geographical region or a combination thereof.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fuel data notification subsystem (120) comprises at least one of a detail of a nearest fuel refilling station from the data of one or more nearby fuel refilling stations within a predefined geographical region, low condition of fuel, an amount of fuel to be refilled, a price corresponding to the fuel to be refilled or a combination thereof.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the verification subsystem (130) is configured to:
capture an image of the user and corresponding vehicle (112) by using an image capturing device at the fuel refilling station when the corresponding vehicle (112) reaches the fuel refilling station based on the fuel status notification;
verify an identity of the user associated with the vehicle (112) by comparing a captured image with a corresponding prestored image of the user and the vehicle (112).
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the code comprises at least one of a onetime password (OTP), a bar code, a quick response (QR) code or a combination thereof.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the internet of things-based equipment (140) is configured to:
sense a closing status of the fuel tank lid;
operate an ignition system of the vehicle (112) when a closed status of the fuel tank lid is sensed.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a fuel lid closure alert subsystem (150) operatively coupled to the internet of things based equipment (140), wherein the fuel lid closure alert subsystem (150) is configured to alert the user to close the fuel tank lid through an alarm signal buzzed in a predefined interval of time when an opening status of the fuel tank lid is sensed.
8. A method (300) comprising:
sensing, by a fuel level sensing subsystem, a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle (310);
providing, by a fuel data notification subsystem, a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank (320);
determining, by a verification subsystem, an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle when the user with vehicle is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel status notification (330);
matching, by the verification subsystem, a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle with each other based on a validation of a determined connection (340);
generating, by the verification subsystem, a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station (350); and
managing, by an internet of things-based equipment, an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel (360).
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, further comprising alerting, by a fuel lid closure alert subsystem, the user to close the fuel tank lid through an alarm signal buzzed in a predefined interval of time when an opening status of the fuel tank lid is sensed.

Dated this 6th day of November 2019

Signature

Vidya Bhaskar Singh Nandiyal
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2912)
Agent for the Applicant
, Description:BACKGROUND
[0001] Embodiments of a present disclosure relate to a vehicle fuel informational system and more particularly to a system and method for fuel-management in a vehicle.
[0002] Fuel management systems are used to maintain, control and are used to maintain, control and monitor fuel consumption and stock in any type of industry that uses transport, including rail, road, water and air as a means of business. Mostly, the fuel-management systems are designed to effectively measure and manage the use of fuel within the transportation and construction industries. Especially, when a common issue regarding a rental/lease of one or more automobiles, trucks, motor vehicles, and other fuel consuming systems is faced, the fuel management systems helps in management and accounting for fuel use within these fuel consuming systems and proper chargeback to a rental/lease customer for situations in which fuel is consumed but not replaced by the customer. Various fuel management systems for the vehicles are available which helps in managing the fuel consumption of the vehicles as well as helps the customer.
[0003] Conventionally, the fuel management systems in the vehicle which are available includes manual intervention, wherein a driver or a rider needs to check an amount of the fuel present in the vehicle repeatedly. However, such manual intervention sometimes leads to inaccurate prediction of requirement for refilling the fuel in the vehicle. Also, such conventional systems require an involvement of a field executive at a vehicle renting station to refill the fuel in the vehicle which leads to wastage of time and effort. Moreover, refilling of the fuel by the field executive also leads to theft of fuel if predefined amount of the fuel is unfilled and misused. Furthermore, such conventional systems due to inaccurate fuel requirement prediction leads to renting of a low fuel vehicle to a customer and causes customer dissatisfaction.
[0004] Hence, there is a need for an improved system and a method for fuel management in a vehicle in order to address the aforementioned issues.
BRIEF DRESCRIPTION
[0005] In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for fuel management in a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a fuel level sensing subsystem operatively coupled to the centralised server, wherein the fuel level sensing subsystem is configured to sense a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle. The system also includes a fuel data notification subsystem operatively coupled to the fuel level sensing subsystem, wherein the fuel data notification subsystem is configured to provide a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank. The system also includes a verification subsystem operatively coupled to the fuel data notification subsystem. The verification subsystem is configured to determine an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle when the user with vehicle is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel status notification. The verification subsystem is also configured to match a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle with each other based on a validation of a determined connection. The verification subsystem is also configured to generate a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station. The system also includes an internet of things-based equipment located on the vehicle and operatively coupled to the verification subsystem. The internet of things-based equipment is configured to manage an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel.
[0006] In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for fuel management in a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes sensing, by a fuel level sensing subsystem, a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle. The method also includes providing, by a fuel data notification subsystem, a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank. The method also includes determining, by a verification subsystem, an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle when the user with vehicle is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel status notification. The method also includes matching, by the verification subsystem, a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle with each other based on a validation of a determined connection. The method also includes generating, by the verification subsystem, a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station. The method also includes managing, by an internet of things-based equipment, an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel.
[0007] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system for fuel management in a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a system for fuel management in a vehicle of FIG.1 in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0011] FIG. 4 is a flowchart representing the steps involved in a method for fuel management in a vehicle of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0012] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0014] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0015] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0016] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0017] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and a method for fuel management in a vehicle. The system includes a fuel level sensing subsystem operatively coupled to the centralised server, wherein the fuel level sensing subsystem is configured to sense a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle. The system also includes a fuel data notification subsystem operatively coupled to the fuel level sensing subsystem, wherein the fuel data notification subsystem is configured to provide a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank. The system also includes a verification subsystem operatively coupled to the fuel data notification subsystem. The verification subsystem is configured to determine an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle when the user with vehicle is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel status notification. The verification subsystem is also configured to match a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle with each other based on a validation of a determined connection. The verification subsystem is also configured to generate a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station. The system also includes an internet of things-based equipment located on the vehicle and operatively coupled to the verification subsystem. The internet of things-based equipment is configured to manage an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel.
[0018] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system (100) for fuel management in a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a fuel level sensing subsystem (110) configured to sense a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle (112). In one embodiment, the fuel level in the fuel tank of the vehicle (112) may be sensed by a fuel gauge, an ultrasonic sensor, capacitance sensor and the like. In some embodiment, the vehicle may include a two-wheeler vehicle which may include at least one of a scooter, a bike, a car, a bus, a truck and the like. In such embodimnet, the vehicle (112) may include a rented or a leased vehicle.
[0019] In a specific embodiment, the system (100) may include a centralised server (115) hosted in a cloud-based platform, wherein the centralised server is configured to collect and store a plurality of inputs. In some embodiment, the plurality of inputs may include at least one of a model of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a registration number of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a name of a renting station associated with the vehicle (112), data of one or more nearby fuel refilling stations within a predefined geographical region, fuel condition of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a present location of the user, a present location of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a location of a nearby fuel refilling station associated with the vehicle (112) from the one or more nearby fuel refilling stations or a combination thereof.
[0020] The system (100) also includes a fuel data notification subsystem (120) operatively coupled to the fuel level sensing subsystem (110), wherein the fuel data notification subsystem (120) is configured to provide a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle (112) based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank. In one embodiment, the fuel data notification may include at least one of a detail of a nearest fuel refilling station from the data of one or more nearby fuel refilling stations within a predefined geographical region, low condition of fuel, an amount of fuel to be refilled, a price corresponding to the fuel to be refilled or a combination thereof. In some embodiment, the fuel data notification may be provided to the user via a plurality of notification means. In such embodiment, the plurality of notification means may include but not limited to, an alarm, a message, a push notification and the like.
[0021] The system (100) also includes a verification subsystem (130) operatively coupled to the fuel data notification subsystem (120). The verification subsystem (130) is configured to determine an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle (112) when the user with vehicle (112) is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel data notification. The connection is established when a Bluetooth module of the electronic device associated with the user, a Bluetooth device of the fuel refilling station and a Bluetooth device of the vehicle (112) gets connected with each other when the user with vehicle (112) is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving the fuel data notification.
[0022] The verification subsystem (130) is also configured to match a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle (112) with each other based on a validation of a determined connection. In one embodiment, the corresponding location of the user, the corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and the corresponding location of the vehicle (112) with each other are matched by matching corresponding latitudes and longitudes.
[0023] The verification subsystem (130) is also configured to generate a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station. As used herein, the term ‘code’ is defined as a dynamic and a unique identification number generated in real-time. In one embodiment, the code may include at least one of a onetime password (OTP), a bar code, a quick response (QR) code or a combination thereof. The generated code is transmitted to the fuel refilling station through the centralised server. Once, the generated code is transmitted to the user and the fuel refilling station, the transmitted code is matched for enabling further process of refilling the fuel in the vehicle (112).
[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the verification subsystem (130) is also configured to capture an image of the user and corresponding vehicle (112) by using an image capturing device at the fuel refilling station when the corresponding vehicle (112) reaches the fuel refilling station based on the fuel status notification. In some embodiment, the image capturing device may include a camera. In one embodiment, the verification subsystem is also configured to verify an identity of the user associated with the vehicle (112) by comparing a captured image with a corresponding prestored image of the user and the vehicle (112).
[0025] The system (100) also includes an internet of things (IoT) based equipment (not shown in FIG.1) located on the vehicle (112) and operatively coupled to the verification subsystem (130). The internet of things (IoT) based equipment is configured to manage an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel. The IoT based equipment upon authentication of the generated code activates a first actuator to open a seat lock of the vehicle. The IoT based equipment also activates a second actuator to open the fuel tank lid of the vehicle (112) to refill the fuel. Once, the fuel tank lid opens, the user may use the generated code to show to a captain at the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel. In one embodiment, the IoT based equipment also sense a closing status of the fuel tank lid. In such embodiment, the IoT based equipment may operate an ignition system of the vehicle (112) when a closed status of the fuel tank lid is sensed by using a limit switch.
[0026] In a specific embodiment, the system (100) further includes a fuel lid closure alert subsystem (not shown in FIG. 1) operatively coupled to the internet of things-based equipment. In such embodiment, the fuel lid closure alert subsystem (not shown in FIG.1) is configured to alert the user to close the fuel tank lid through an alarm signal buzzed in a predefined interval of time when an opening status of the fuel tank lid is sensed.
[0027] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a system (100) for fuel management in a vehicle of FIG.1 in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) for fuel management helps one or more transportation industries especially companies which are engaged in renting or leasing a vehicle (112) to a customer. The fuel management system helps to monitor and control the fuel system in one or more vehicles associated with the transportation companies. For example, let us assume that a vehicle renting company ‘X’ rents the vehicle (112) to a user for booking and completing round trips within a predefined geographical region.
[0028] Now, suppose the user for travelling from his home to office rents the vehicle (112) from a renting station associated with such vehicle renting company ‘X’, and fuel level in such rented vehicle is indicated as low. In such a scenario, a fuel level sensing subsystem (110) helps in sensing a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle (112). Later, a fuel data notification subsystem (120) provides a fuel data notification to the user for refilling fuel in the vehicle (112) based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank. For example, the fuel data notification includes at least one of a detail of a nearest fuel refilling station such as a closest fuel refilling station within a radius of 1 km in a predefined geographical region, low condition of fuel, wherein the fuel level reaches a reserve condition, a predefined amount of fuel to be refilled, a price corresponding to the fuel to be refilled or a combination thereof.
[0029] Also, a plurality of inputs related to the vehicle associated with the user are collected and stored in a centralised server (115) hosted in a cloud-based platform. Here, the plurality of inputs may include at least one of a model of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a registration number of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a name of a renting station associated with the vehicle (112), data of one or more nearby fuel refilling stations within a predefined geographical region, fuel condition of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a present location of the user, a present location of the vehicle (112) associated with the user, a location of a nearby fuel refilling station associated with the vehicle (112) from the one or more nearby fuel refilling stations or a combination thereof.
[0030] Once, the fuel level data is notified to the user for fuel refilling, the user with the vehicle (112) reaches the fuel refilling station in proximity to the predefined geographical region. Upon reaching the fuel refilling station, a verification subsystem (130) determines an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle (112). Here, an establishment of the connection is determined when a Bluetooth module of the electronic device associated with the user, a Bluetooth device of the fuel refilling station and a Bluetooth device of the vehicle (112) gets connected with each other when the user with vehicle (112). Once, a determined connection is validated, corresponding latitudes and longitudes of the location of the user, corresponding latitudes and longitudes of the location of the fuel refilling station and corresponding latitudes and longitudes of the location of the vehicle are matched with each other.
[0031] Again, upon matching of the location, a dynamic code is generated, and such generated code is further transmitted to the user and a fuel refilling station via the centralised server (115). For example, the generated code may include a onetime password (OTP). Also, a transmitted OTP received by the user as well as the fuel refilling station is matched to enable refilling of the fuel at the fuel refilling station. Once, matching of the transmitted OTP is confirmed, the centralised server (115) sends a command to an internet of things (IoT) based equipment (130) located on the vehicle (112). The command instructs the IoT based equipment (140) to activate a first actuator to open a sit lock of the vehicle (112). Upon opening of the sit lock, the IoT based equipment (140) also activates a second actuator to manage an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel.
[0032] Also, the transmitted OTP is utilised by the user to display in the fuel refilling station for refilling the fuel upon opening of the fuel tank lid. A field executive of the fuel refilling station upon validating the transmitted OTP refills the fuel of a predefined amount requested by the user in the vehicle (112) through a fuel dispensing apparatus. In another scenario, if validation of the transmitted OTP is unsuccessful or does not match, then a request for a new OTP is initiated by the user.
[0033] Upon completion of a process of refilling the fuel in the vehicle (112), a closing status of the fuel tank lid is also sensed by the IoT based equipment (140) using a limit switch. If the fuel tank lid is closed, then an operation of an ignition system of the vehicle (112) is initiated. But, if an opening status of the fuel tank lid is sensed, then the user is alerted to close the fuel tank lid by a fuel lid closure alert subsystem (150). through an alarm signal which is buzzed in a predefined interval of time. Once, all the requirements and conditions are fulfilled, the process is considered to be completed and the user may continue with the ride.
[0001] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The server (200) includes processor(s) (230), and memory (210) operatively coupled to the bus (220).
[0002] The processor(s) (230), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.
[0034] The memory (210) includes a plurality of subsystems stored in the form of executable program which instructs the processor (230) to perform the method steps illustrated in FIG. 1. The memory (210) is substantially similar to the system (100) of FIG.1. The memory (210) has following subsystems: a fuel level sensing subsystem (110), a fuel data notification subsystem (120), and a verification subsystem (130).
[0035] The fuel level sensing subsystem (110) is configured to sense a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle. The fuel data notification subsystem (120) is configured to provide a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank. The verification subsystem (130) is configured to determine an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle when the user with vehicle is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel data notification. The verification subsystem (130) is also configured to match a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle with each other based on a validation of a determined connection. The verification subsystem (130) is also configured to generate a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station.
[0036] FIG. 4 is a flowchart representing the steps involved in a method (300) for fuel management in a vehicle of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (300) includes sensing, by a fuel level sensing subsystem, a fuel level in a fuel tank of the vehicle in step 310. In one embodiment, sensing the fuel level in the fuel tank of the vehicle may include sensing the fuel level by a fuel gauge, an ultrasonic sensor, capacitance sensor and the like.
[0037] The method (300) also includes providing, by a fuel data notification subsystem, a fuel data notification to a user for refilling fuel in the vehicle based on sensed fuel level in the fuel tank in step 320. In one embodiment, providing the fuel data notification may include providing at least one of a detail of a nearest fuel refilling station from the data of one or more nearby fuel refilling stations within a predefined geographical region, low condition of fuel, an amount of fuel to be refilled, a price corresponding to the fuel to be refilled or a combination thereof. In some embodiment, the fuel data notification may be provided to the user via a plurality of notification means. In such embodiment, the plurality of notification means may include but not limited to, an alarm, a message, a push notification and the like.
[0038] The method (300) also includes determining, by a verification subsystem, an establishment of connection between an electronic device associated with the user, a communication device of a fuel refilling station and a communication device of the vehicle when the user with vehicle is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving a fuel status notification in step 330. In one embodiment, determining the establishment of the connection between the electronic device associated with the user, the communication device of the fuel refilling station and the communication device of the vehicle may include determining an established connection when a Bluetooth module of the electronic device associated with the user, a Bluetooth device of the fuel refilling station and a Bluetooth device of the vehicle gets connected with each other when the user with vehicle is in proximity to the fuel refilling station upon receiving the fuel data notification.
[0039] The method (300) also includes matching, by the verification subsystem, a corresponding location of the user, a corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and a corresponding location of the vehicle with each other based on a validation of a determined connection in step 340. In one embodiment, matching the corresponding location of the user, the corresponding location of the fuel refilling station and the corresponding location of the vehicle may include matching corresponding latitudes and longitudes of the location of the user, corresponding latitudes and longitudes of the location of the fuel refilling station and corresponding latitudes and longitudes of the location of the vehicle with each other.
[0040] The method (300) also includes generating, by the verification subsystem, a code based on a matched location and transmit a generated code to the user and a fuel refilling station in step 350. In one embodiment, generating the code based on the matched location may include generating the code which may include at least one of a onetime password (OTP), a bar code, a quick response (QR) code or a combination thereof.
[0041] The method (300) also includes managing, by an internet of things (IoT) based equipment, an operation of a fuel tank lid based on an authentication of a generated code by the fuel refilling station to refill the fuel in step 360. In one embodiment, managing the operation of the fuel tank lid may include managing the operation of the fuel tank lid by activating a first actuator to open a sit lock of the vehicle. In some embodiment, managing the operation of the fuel tank lid may include managing the operation of the fuel tank lid by activating a second actuator to open the fuel lid of the vehicle.
[0042] In a specific embodiment, the method (300) further includes alerting, by a fuel lid closure alert subsystem, the user to close the fuel tank lid through an alarm signal buzzed in a predefined interval of time when an opening status of the fuel tank lid is sensed.
[0043] Various embodiments of the present disclosure enable easy, accurate and cost-effective way of management of the fuel system in a vehicle without involving manual intervention.
[0044] Moreover, the present disclosed system reduces fuel theft condition by removing the manual intervention and notifying both the customer as well as the fuel refilling station about the predefined amount or a predefined price corresponding to the fuel to be refilled.
[0045] Furthermore, the present disclosed system also alerts the customer about the fuel condition of the vehicle and helps in managing the refilling of the fuel in the vehicle in an unknown location by referring a recommend details of the fuel refilling station in proximity to the location of the customer.
[0046] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0047] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0048] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.