Patent ID: 7406448
Filing Date: 2008-07-29
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a computer comprising: memory; and a processor; wherein the processor is programmed to receive data concerning the current location of a vehicle; wherein the processor is programmed to receive data concerning a plurality of gas prices at a plurality of gas stations, one gas price for each of the plurality of gas stations; wherein the processor is programmed to receive data concerning a plurality of locations, one location for each of the plurality of gas stations; wherein the plurality of locations are different; and wherein the processor is programmed to determine a first gas station of the plurality of gas stations based on the current location of the vehicle, the plurality of gas prices, and the plurality of locations such that driving the vehicle from the current location to the first gas station and then to a final destination requires a first cost of gas; and wherein the first cost of gas is less than or equal to the cost of gas of driving the vehicle from the current location to any gas station of the plurality of gas stations other than the first gas station and then to the final destination.