Remote Ordering System
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1. A handheld electronic menu comprising:
- an electronic display for displaying both a first series of menu choices and a sub-series of menu choices;
a plurality of switches, each switch positioned to be aligned with one of the menu choices and one of the sub-menu choices;
a feedback mechanism for visually and/or audibly indicating selection of a menu choice;
a microcontroller including embedded software for operating the menu;
a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting selected menu choices to a central location;
an integrated payment device; and
a power supply for powering the display and the transmitter.
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Abstract
A remote ordering system is provided using an electronic menu having a series of input devices associated with various menu items, and a wireless transmitter to send selected menu items to a receiving device for processing. A display to show selected menu items, an alpha-numeric keyboard, a non-cash payment device, and a printer for receipts are also contemplated for increased functionality. The menu may be remotely updated to reflect the customer'"'"'s preferences or a change to the menu choices.
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49 Claims
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1. A handheld electronic menu comprising:
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an electronic display for displaying both a first series of menu choices and a sub-series of menu choices; a plurality of switches, each switch positioned to be aligned with one of the menu choices and one of the sub-menu choices; a feedback mechanism for visually and/or audibly indicating selection of a menu choice; a microcontroller including embedded software for operating the menu; a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting selected menu choices to a central location; an integrated payment device; and a power supply for powering the display and the transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for a customer to place an order at a restaurant without the use of wait staff, the method comprising:
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picking up a handheld electronic menu; reviewing a series of menu choices presented on a display; selecting a menu choice from the series of choices by activating a switch aligned with the menu choice; reviewing a series of sub-menu choices presented on the display; selecting a sub-menu choice by activating a switch aligned with the sub-menu choice; wirelessly transmitting an order to a central location wherein the order includes selected menu choices and sub-menu choices; and paying for the order via a payment device integral to the menu. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A system comprising:
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an electronic menu comprising; an electronic display for displaying both a series of menu choices and a sub-series of menu choices; a plurality of switches, each switch positioned to be aligned with one of the menu choices and one of the sub-menu choices; a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting selected menu choices to a central location; an integrated payment device; a microcontroller including embedded software for operating the menu; a power supply for powering the display and the transmitter; and a central processor constructed and arranged to receive transmissions from the menu and to provide order information regarding customer orders to restaurant staff. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49)
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