Remotely configurable wireless intercom system for an establishment
First Claim
1. An intercom system being configurable for an establishment having a drive-through ordering point and a staff comprising:
- a base station configured to connect to a wide area communication network;
at least one headset configured for two-way wireless communication with the base station;
the wireless communication between the at least one headset and the base station being configurable with at least one parameter comprising volume level of communications wirelessly received or wirelessly transmitted by the headset;
wherein the base station is further configured such that the at least one parameter is locally adjustable at the establishment and remotely reviewable and adjustable from a facility remote from the location of the establishment when the base station is connected to the wide area communication network; and
wherein the at least one parameter can be saved into a template of parameters for later use.
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Abstract
Systems and methods associated with an intercom system for a drive-through, quick service restaurant facility is disclosed. Generally, a plurality of headsets is configured for communication with a base station. A speaker is associated with the drive-through facility is configured to be located near a menu board, and is configured for communication with the base station. A microphone is also configured to be located near the menu board and configured for communication with the base station. A plurality of parameters control the configuration of the intercom system, and the base station is connectable to a wide area communication network to enable remote adjustment of the plurality of parameters.
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1. An intercom system being configurable for an establishment having a drive-through ordering point and a staff comprising:
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a base station configured to connect to a wide area communication network; at least one headset configured for two-way wireless communication with the base station; the wireless communication between the at least one headset and the base station being configurable with at least one parameter comprising volume level of communications wirelessly received or wirelessly transmitted by the headset; wherein the base station is further configured such that the at least one parameter is locally adjustable at the establishment and remotely reviewable and adjustable from a facility remote from the location of the establishment when the base station is connected to the wide area communication network; and wherein the at least one parameter can be saved into a template of parameters for later use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An intercom system, the intercom system being configurable for a drive-through, establishment having a staff, comprising:
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a base station configured to connect to a wide area communication network; a plurality of headsets configured for two-way wireless communication with the base station; wherein the wireless communication between each of the plurality of headsets and the base station being configurable with at least one parameter comprising at least one volume level of communication between each of the headsets and at least one ordering point in a drive-through lane; wherein the base station is configured such that the at least one parameter is locally adjustable at the establishment and remotely reviewable and remotely adjustable from a facility remote from the location of the establishment when the base station is connected to the wide area communication network; and wherein the at least one parameter for each of the plurality of headsets is grouped into a template of parameters that can be saved for later use. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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