Method and apparatus for providing restaurant services
First Claim
1. A method of providing information for use by a patron of a restaurant at a table of the patron, the method comprising:
- providing an interactive display for use at a table in a restaurant wherein said display is configured to be viewable by said patron when said patron is seated at said table;
providing a graphical user interface for said interactive display accessible by said patron when said patron is seated at said table;
configuring a first portion of said graphical user interface to display information for a local event schedule, wherein said first portion of said graphical user interface is selectable by said patron to display additional details for said local event schedule.
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Abstract
According to one embodiment of the invention, a system is provided that provides services to a patron in a restaurant that enhances the dining experience. For example, one embodiment provides a method of providing information for use by a patron of a restaurant at a table of the patron by providing an interactive display for use at a table in a restaurant wherein the display is configured to be viewable by the patron when the patron is seated at the table; providing a graphical user interface for the interactive display accessible by the patron when the patron is seated at the table; configuring a first portion of the graphical user interface to display information for a local event schedule, wherein the first portion of the graphical user interface is selectable by the patron to display additional details for the local event schedule. Similarly, an apparatus can be provided that is configured to provide such capabilities as well.
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37 Claims
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1. A method of providing information for use by a patron of a restaurant at a table of the patron, the method comprising:
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providing an interactive display for use at a table in a restaurant wherein said display is configured to be viewable by said patron when said patron is seated at said table;
providing a graphical user interface for said interactive display accessible by said patron when said patron is seated at said table;
configuring a first portion of said graphical user interface to display information for a local event schedule, wherein said first portion of said graphical user interface is selectable by said patron to display additional details for said local event schedule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus for providing information to a patron of a restaurant at a table of the restaurant, the apparatus comprising:
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an input to receive content information;
a memory coupled with said input to store said content information;
a display;
a processor coupled with said memory and said display and configured to cause display of a graphical user interface accessible by said patron when said patron is seated at said table and wherein said processor is configured to cause display of a first portion of said graphical user interface so as to display information for a local event schedule and wherein said first portion of said graphical user interface is selectable by said patron to display additional details for said local event schedule. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method of providing information for use by a patron of a restaurant at a table of the patron, the method comprising:
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providing an interactive display at a table in a restaurant wherein said display is configured to be viewable by said patron when said patron is seated at said table;
providing a graphical user interface for said interactive display accessible by said patron when said patron is seated at said table;
configuring a first portion of said graphical user interface to display information for a local theatre event schedule, wherein said first portion of said graphical user interface is selectable by said patron to display additional details for said local theatre event schedule;
configuring a second portion of said graphical user interface to display information for a local sporting event schedule, wherein said second portion of said graphical user interface is selectable by said patron to display additional details for said local sporting event schedule;
configuring a third portion of said graphical user interface of said display to display information about local weather conditions for said restaurant;
configuring a fourth portion of said graphical user interface of said display to display information about at least one local news story, wherein said fourth portion of said graphical user interface is selectable by said patron to display further information about said local news story;
providing a transportation request control so as to allow said patron while seated at said table to order transportation service for use by said patron upon leaving said restaurant;
providing a waiter call control so as to allow said patron to request a waiter to come to said table of said patron;
providing a beverage order control so as to allow said patron to request a beverage while not requiring the presence of a waiter at said table to place the beverage order;
providing a bill request control so as to allow said patron to request the bill from said restaurant while not requiring the presence of said waiter at said table to request said bill;
providing a menu item control of said graphical user interface so as to allow said patron to request further information about at least one menu item;
providing a total cost control as part of said graphical user interface so as to allow said patron to view the total cost of the bill prior to receiving the bill.
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