Patent ID: 6087927
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: A47F,G06Q,G07F,G08B

Abstract:
An interactive order system having a two-way audio communications system and an order entry device, said order system comprising:at least one pair of operably connected stations including an order receiving station for accepting input from an employee and an order placement station, remote from said order receiving station, for accepting input from an ordering customer, wherein said two-way audio link connects said order placement station and said order receiving station;a predetermined catalog of visual representations of menu items, said catalog including at least one graphical depiction for each said menu item;a customer monitor having means for display of at least one said graphical depiction of each said menu item;a first means for selecting contents for display on said customer monitor wherein said first selecting means matches an ordered item with one said graphical depiction for said menu item corresponding to said ordered item, using a selection code;a first video display area for presenting one said graphical depiction of said ordered item most recently chosen by said customer; anda centralized video controller linking said customer monitor and said selecting means whereby said graphical depiction of said ordered item is displayed on said customer monitor.