A system that controls, authorizes, and accounts fuel dispensed from fuel
dispensers without the need for control and authorization input from
individuals performing the fueling. The system comprises a radio
frequency identification tag mounted on a fuel nozzle, an automotive
information module mounted in the vehicle, a fuel island-mounted fuel
management unit, and on-site or remotely-located software. The automotive
information module interfaces with the vehicle's on-board computer
system, the radio frequency identification tag, and the fuel management
unit. With these interfaces, the automotive information module allows for
autonomous creation and transfer of data and operational commands with in
the disclosed system. The fuel management unit interfaces with the
automotive information module, the fuel dispensers, and the software.
With these interfaces, the fuel island-mounted fuel management unit
provides autonomous fuel data processing. The software provides system
owners, operators, and users raw data, analyzed data, and reports based
on accumulated data from both the automotive information module and the
fuel management unit.