METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING A PIZZA
First Claim
1. A method for assembling a pizza, comprising the steps of:
- receiving, by a computer, an order for the pizza;
querying, by the computer, a database to retrieve a list of ingredients for the pizza based on the order;
displaying, on a monitor operably connected to the computer, instructions for assembling the pizza based on the list of ingredients; and
continuously weighing the pizza using a scale to confirm that an appropriate amount of each ingredient from the list of ingredients is applied to the pizza.
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Abstract
A system for assembling a pizza includes: a computer configured for receiving an order for the pizza; a database accessible by the computer for providing a list of ingredients for the pizza based on the order; a monitor operably connected to the computer and positioned in an order preparation area for displaying instructions for assembling the pizza; and a scale operably connected to the computer for continuously weighing the pizza during assembly of the pizza. The monitor then displays instructions to apply the ingredients. As the ingredients are applied to the pizza, the scale is continuously weighing the pizza and outputting a signal representative of the weight to the computer, which then displays an indication that the appropriate amount of a selected ingredient has been applied to the pizza.
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8 Claims
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1. A method for assembling a pizza, comprising the steps of:
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receiving, by a computer, an order for the pizza; querying, by the computer, a database to retrieve a list of ingredients for the pizza based on the order; displaying, on a monitor operably connected to the computer, instructions for assembling the pizza based on the list of ingredients; and continuously weighing the pizza using a scale to confirm that an appropriate amount of each ingredient from the list of ingredients is applied to the pizza. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method for assembling a pizza, comprising the steps of:
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receiving, by a computer, an order for the pizza; querying, by the computer, a database to retrieve a list of ingredients for the pizza based on the order; displaying, on a monitor operably connected to the computer, instructions for assembling the pizza based on the list of ingredients; continuously weighing the pizza using a scale; outputting a signal representative of the weight of the pizza from the scale to the computer; and displaying a visual cue on the monitor that is representative of the weight of the pizza as each ingredient from the list of ingredients is applied to the pizza. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. A method for assembling a pizza, comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving, by a computer, an order for the pizza; (b) querying, by the computer, a database to retrieve a list of ingredients for the pizza based on the order; (c) displaying, on a monitor operably connected to the computer, instructions to apply a selected ingredient to the pizza based on the list of ingredients; (d) continuously weighing the pizza using a scale as the selected ingredient is applied to the pizza, and outputting a signal representative of the weight of the pizza to the computer; (e) providing a visual indication on the monitor as to the weight of the pizza as the selected ingredient is applied to the pizza, and providing a visual indication on the monitor when a prescribed amount of the selected ingredient has been applied to the pizza; and (f) repeating steps (c)-(e) until all ingredients from the list of ingredients have been applied to the pizza.
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7. A system for assembling a pizza, comprising:
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a computer configured for receiving an order for the pizza; a database accessible by the computer for providing a list of ingredients for the pizza based on the order; a monitor operably connected to the computer and positioned in an order preparation area for displaying instructions for assembling the pizza; and a scale operably connected to the computer for continuously weighing the pizza during assembly of the pizza. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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