Customer Need

To automatically ID, authenticate and reward loyal and repeat brand user(s) for gasoline, fast food, banking, theatre, and sports customer niche segments. Provide incremental and easy-to-use means to pay for anciliary, on-premise or in-store product/service purchases to enhance revenue per sq. ft.

Sentinel Custom Solution

* 134 kHz/900 MHz hybrid reader modules
* LF keyfobs and/or hybrid active tag
* Over the pump hybrid frequency antenna
* Secure payment gateway interfaces
* Crypto key & random number algorithms
* Anti-passback feature (one user only)
* Multiplexed antennas for multiple entrances/lanes
* Full audit trail with time/date/location stamp
* Optional microcontroller, other sensors in tag
* Out-of-range credit,fraud control features, alarms
* Tag data-lock for audit trail/access denial
* Remote download of firmware/software upgrades
* XML, web access, PDA/cell phone interfaces
* Bluetooth option for PANs and other short range wireless networks

System Performance Benchmarks

* > 99% read accuracy and reliability
* Faster transactions - no drive-thru delays
* Increased revenue per outlet, repeat business growth
* Integrates easily with legacy payment systems
* < 24 month system payback/ROI for franchisees

Other Potential Applications

* Convenience store systems
* Secure ATMs, remote ticketing systems
* Remotely controlled vending machines