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https://github.com/pace/openfsc-spec

A specification for connecting petrol stations to the Connected Fueling platform.
https://github.com/pace/openfsc-spec

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A specification for connecting petrol stations to the Connected Fueling platform.

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# OpenFSC Protocol Specification



OpenFSC (Open Fueling Site Connect) is a protocol specification for connecting petrol stations to the [Connected Fueling platform](//connectedfueling.com).



## Versioning



The specification is versioned based on `major.minor` notation. The `major` version will be incremented with any technical change to the specification format or way it should be interpreted. Changes to the `minor` version will be reserved for any clarification or correction of clerical errors associated with the specification language.



**Available Versions:**



- [Version 1.0](1.0/openfsc-spec.md) (Released 2020-08-03)



## Implementations



The OpenFSC protocol is used by several companies, apps and products under the hood to drive their innovative offerings and solutions:



**Platforms & Customer Solutions built upon Connected Fueling platform** _(alphabetically sorted!)_



- [Connected Fueling for Web](//fuel.site) is a browser based solution to pay directly at the gas station pump with your smartphone without installing an app.

- [DKV Mobility App](//www.dkv-euroservice.com/de/leistungen/leistungen-and-services/weitere-produkte/dkv-app/) supports drivers throughout Europe in their search for gas stations and vehicle service stations with DKV acceptance.

- [Hoyer Energie + Technik](//www.hoyer.de) is a mobile app to pay mobile at Hoyer stations in whole Germany.

- [PACE Drive](//drive.pace.car) is a gas station finder app for whole Europe. The app is free to use and can be found in the [Apple App Store](//apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1483917851) and the [Google Play Store](//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=car.pace.drive).

- .. there are many more under development - ready to be released, soon.



**Cashier/POS Systems & Forecourt Controllers** _(alphabetically sorted!)_



- [Global-Office](http://www.ratio-elektronik.de/produkte/global-office) from [Ratio Elektronik](http://www.ratio-elektronik.de)

- [TaskSTAR](http://www.tasksystems.de/?page_id=23) Cash register systems from [Task Technology](http://www.tasksystems.de/)

- .. there are many more under development - ready to be released, soon.



**Libraries & SDKs**



The following example clients are available to give you an idea of how an implementation could look like:



- Example of a JavaScript client: [On GitHub](//github.com/pace/openfsc-client-js)

- Example of a C#/.NET client: [On GitHub](//github.com/pace/openfsc-client-dotnet)



_Note:_ The source code of those clients is provided as _code/implementation example_, and it will not run on the OpenFSC `sandbox` or `production` environments.



**Testing & Integration Utilities**



- The **Fueling Simulator** is a browser frontend used to simulate a gas station for development or presentation purposes. Access will be provided by PACE during the implementation phase of your project.



## Contributing



If you are interested in contributing please refer to the [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) file.



## License



The text of this specification is licensed under a [MIT License](LICENSE.md).

However, the use of this spec in products and code is entirely free:

there are no royalties, restrictions, or requirements.



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# About Connected Fueling



Connected Fueling allows gas stations to secure market share, gain new customers, optimise processes, increase brand awareness and more:



- Chance for true **additional "on-top" business** for the fast-movers in the market as customers will flock to stations where convenient Connected Fueling is available.

- **Attracting customers** to gas stations for other, more sustainable reasons (i.e. convenience, user experience, time savings) than the cheapest price.

- Chances for **"on-top" revenue through data driven up- & cross-selling** via smart offerings (e.g. buyers of premium fuels can be offered premium motor oil) and couponing (e.g. coffee for anyone who has been on the road longer than 2 hours).

- Keeping stations **open overnight** by upgrading regular dispenser pumps (Post Pay or Pre-Auth) to "virtual automatic fuel terminals" (Pre-Auth).

- Higher customer flow rate, i.e. **making sites more efficient** by increasing throughput of dispenser pumps. After refueling, pumps become available more quickly (no more waiting for people to go inside, pay at the POS, come back, move their car).

- **Shortening queues** in the shop as people who only want to pay for fuel can do so on the forecourt.

- Making the **shopping experience better for buyers in the shop** as they feel less pushed by impatient customers paying solely for fuel.

- Building a digital **customer relationship** that can be nurtured over the customer lifetime.

- Creating customer loyalty by offering **state-of-the-art, modern, digital user experience**s.

- Getting a better **grip on data** of your gas station network and the customer flow.

- Adding **innovative**ness and digital prowess to your gas station brand personality.

- Attraction of innovative **early adopter** types who spend more and opt for **premium fuels** more frequently.

- Making the shop **more efficient** overall as there is less manual work at POS (less people to handle).

- **Less cash handling will save costs** and make the whole operation safer.



For more information, have a look at our website: [connectedfueling.com](//www.connectedfueling.com)