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Customer-based wireless ordering and payment system for food service establishments using terminals and mobile devices

  • US 20040054592A1
  • Filed: 09/13/2002
  • Published: 03/18/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An interactive system for controlling menu orders placed by customers at a food service establishment comprising:

  • at least one ordering device for customers to place said orders themselves by adding menu items to said orders;

    at least one server for processing and forwarding said orders;

    means for wirelessly transmitting said orders from said device to one or more food preparation areas of said food service establishment;

    means for tracking said order'"'"'s information and payment status;

    whereby said menu orders include food, drink, and other related items whereby said ordering device is a thin, touch-terminal, or a mobile device, both with built-in screen, data input means, ability to transmit data wirelessly, and self-sufficient, cordless power supply; and

    whereby said system provides the means for accepting customer payment of said orders via said terminal or said mobile device using a cashless payment medium

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