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1. A method for managing queues. comprising the steps of:
- (1) inserting users into a queue;
(2) keeping track of users in the queue and keeping track of data pertaining to users in the queue; and
(3) updating the queue when users complete and/or exit the queue; and
(4) alerting users to pertinent information concerning the queue and their status.
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Abstract
The instant invention is related to methods and means of queuing and managing queues. Some embodiments of the methods and means of the invention incorporate functionality including, but not limited to communication, sensing, display and data processing elements. Various embodiments of the methods and means of the invention may be performed by and/or implemented in hardware, in software, by one or more entities, and/or by some combination of hardware, software and/or one or more entities.
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1. A method for managing queues. comprising the steps of:
- (1) inserting users into a queue;
(2) keeping track of users in the queue and keeping track of data pertaining to users in the queue; and
(3) updating the queue when users complete and/or exit the queue; and
(4) alerting users to pertinent information concerning the queue and their status. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- (1) inserting users into a queue;
- 7. A means for managing queues comprising at least one personal device and a scheduling station.
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