Remote ordering device

• US 20020190120A1
• Filed: 08/16/2002
• Published: 12/19/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 04/17/1998
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Remote Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Randolph M. Pentel
• Inventors: Pentel, Randolph M.
• Granted Patent: US 6,880,750 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 235/375
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/4014 Identity check for transactions
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/06 Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 7/00 Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 7/02 by keys or other credit registering devices
• CPC Class Codes: G07G 1/14 Systems including one or more distant stations co-operating with a central processing unit data transmission in general H04L; telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station H04Q9/00

Abstract

A remote ordering device for placing orders though cell phones or other data entry and wireless transmission devices and a data receiving station to receive the data, process the orders and keep track of accounts, inventory and retain other data as required. The receiving station can be in communication with other receiving stations to forward orders or data. The receiving station can provide instructions to a person or machine to fill orders at any desired location. The instructions may be printed out or displayed on a screen. A GPS, WAP or other location finding systems, may be used to identify the user'"'"'s location. Bioelectronics, Caller I.D, pin numbers or other identification means can be used to verify the user for debiting accounts or credit cards. Users can remotely order tickets, meals, services, or control machines remotely and either arrange for pick up at a desired location or for delivery.

Claims

1. A remote ordering apparatus comprising:

a wireless telecommunications device having, a data entry portion, a power source, a first memory, a first processor, a transmitter, and

a data receiving station to receive data from the wireless telecommunications device, a second processor adapted to process data received by the data receiving station, a second memory adapted to store data, a data output device for directing the delivery of goods or services.

2. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device comprises a cell phone and a cell phone network.

3. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device comprises a PDA and a transmitter.

4. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device comprises a PDA, a cell phone and a cell phone network.

5. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device comprises a personal computer and a transmitter.

6. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device comprises a personal computer, a cell phone and a cell phone network.

7. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the data receiving station is a central computer at a first site,

the data output device is at the first site.

8. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the data receiving station is a central computer at a first site,

the data output device is at a second site.

9. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the data receiving station is a central computer at a first site,

a second data receiving station is a second computer located at a second site, such that the first data receiving station and second data receiving station transfer data at least one way regarding the transaction.

10. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 9 wherein,

the data output device is at a second site.

11. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the data output device is an electronic display screen for displaying orders data such as information about the orders to be filed.

12. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the data output device is a printer for printing order information about the orders to be filed and other data and information such as labels, receipts, credit card slips and account information.

13. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the data receiving station includes a personal identification portion.

14. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 13 wherein,

the personal identification portion includes a caller identification device to automatically identify the wireless telecommunications device for automatically identifying the account of the person ordering the goods or services.

15. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 13 wherein,

the personal identification portion includes a bioelectronic identification device such as voice identification, finger print identification, retina identification, facial identification or other means of identifying the purchaser.

16. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 13 wherein,

the personal identification portion includes a chip sensor for detecting the presence of a chip possessed by or implanted in the person ordering the goods or services.

17. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device includes a personal identification portion.

18. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 13 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device includes a bioelectronic identification device such as voice identification, finger print identification, retina identification, facial identification or other means of identifying the purchaser.

19. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the wireless telecommunications device includes a credit card data input device.

20. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

the data receiving station includes a credit card data input device.

21. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 1 wherein,

a position location device identifies the location of the wireless telecommunications device.

22. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 21 wherein,

the position location device comprises a geo-positioning device.

23. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 21 wherein,

the position location device comprises a wireless application protocol.

24. A remote ordering apparatus as in claim 21 wherein,

the data receiving station includes an automated teller machine.

26. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

transmitting credit card information from the a wireless telecommunications device to the data receiving station.

27. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

transmitting the credit card information received from the data receiving station over a communications link to a credit card authorization center for approval.

28. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 27 with the further step of:

receiving customer identity information data from the wireless telecommunications device.

29. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

receiving customer position information from the wireless telecommunications device by way of a geopositioning satellite device connected to the wireless telecommunications device.

30. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

receiving customer position information from the wireless telecommunications device by way of a wireless application protocol device connected to the wireless telecommunications device.

31. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

reading bar codes to enter ordering data into the wireless telecommunications device.

32. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

signaling the wireless telecommunications device when the order is ready for being picked up.

33. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

forwarding the data from a the data receiving station to a second data receiving station.

34. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

providing the goods or services for pick up at a desired location.

35. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

providing the goods or services for delivery at a desired location.

36. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

debiting the customer'"'"'s account for the transaction.

37. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

debiting the customer'"'"'s credit card for the transaction.

38. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

tracking inventory based on sales made.

39. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

printing a receipt for the customer at a delivery location.

40. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

printing a credit card slip for signature by the customer.

41. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

identifying the customer remotely over the telecommunications link.

42. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

identifying the customer at the location of the transfer of the goods or services.

43. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

activating an automated teller machine by use of the wireless communications device to take the place of having an automated teller machine card.

44. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 43 with the further step of:

entering automated teller machine data for the transaction desired by use of the wireless communications device.

45. A method for remotely ordering items as in claim 25 with the further step of:

controlling a device such as a home appliance by use of the wireless communications device.

25. A method for remotely ordering items comprising:

(a) establishing a wireless telecommunications link between a wireless telecommunications device and a data receiving station,

(b) referring to an ordering code,

(c) entering the ordering code for a purchase desired,

(d) transmitting the ordering code data to the data receiving station through the wireless telecommunications link,

(e) decoding the ordering code by the data receiving station,

(f) recording the purchases made,

(f) optionally repeating steps (b) through (f) until all purchases are complete,

(g) transmitting the decoded order from the data receiving station to a data output device.