Patron locating methods, systems and devices
First Claim
1. A paging system for locating patrons, comprising:
- a wireless paging activator;
at least one wireless pager adapted to receive an identifying code from the wireless paging activator;
at least one pager-caddy adapted to hold the wireless pager and affixed to a respective fixture located in a localized area whereby the pager-caddy temporarily holds the wireless pager in a conspicuous location.
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Abstract
A wireless system for locating patrons or customers is provided, the locating system including a wireless paging activator, one or more wireless pagers adapted to receive an identifying signal from the wireless paging activator and a plurality of a plurality of pager-caddies adapted to hold the wireless pagers, each pager-caddy affixed to a respective fixture located in a localized area, such as a restaurant, and each pager-caddy further adapted to temporarily hold a pager in a conspicuous location. In various embodiments, the locating system can rely less on visibility of the pager and alternatively use a transponder-based system that relies in part on a return signal generated by an activated transponder to provide at least a generalized a location of the transponder.
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1. A paging system for locating patrons, comprising:
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a wireless paging activator;
at least one wireless pager adapted to receive an identifying code from the wireless paging activator;
at least one pager-caddy adapted to hold the wireless pager and affixed to a respective fixture located in a localized area whereby the pager-caddy temporarily holds the wireless pager in a conspicuous location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A paging apparatus having a high visibility, comprising:
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a wireless receiver for receiving an identifying code;
a luminescent display element that activates when the wireless receiver receives an identifying code designating the wireless receiver, the luminescent display element being configured to emit light, and a securing means configured to temporarily secure the pager to a fixture. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A holding device for securing a pager, comprising:
a securing device configured to temporarily secure the pager to a fixture, the pager producing a conspicuous visible signal when activated. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A method for locating a particular patron among a plurality of patrons, comprising:
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distributing a wireless electronic receiver to each of the plurality of patrons, each wireless receiver having an identifying code;
activating a wireless paging activator configured to emit an identifying code of a particular receiver causing the particular receiver to activate; and
locating the patron possessing the activated receiver based on a conspicuous signal means produced by the activated receiver. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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