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The antenna emits a radio frequency (RF) field that activates the driver's transponder, which in turn, sends back information about the driver's account to the antenna. The toll is then deducted from the driver's pre-paid account. E-Z Pass significantly cuts down on labor costs for toll collection and keeps the lines of traffic moving faster. Mobil Corporation uses a similar technology to enable drivers to purchase gasoline by using a transponder that attaches to the driver's key ring. Both E-ZPass and Mobil are experimenting with licensing their transponder payment systems to non-competitive vendors such as McDonald's, who would like to move traffic through their fast food take-out windows more efficiently. 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