Patent ID: 8126776
Filing Date: 2012-02-28
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method comprising: receiving, by at least one computing device, from each of a plurality of wireless devices, a login for a respective one of a plurality of diners associated with the respective wireless device, the plurality of diners comprising a party associated with an order comprising a plurality of items, such that the login comprises an ID and a table number transmitted to each of the plurality of wireless devices via a wireless transmission from a device operated by a restaurant employee; transmitting, by the at least one computing device, to each of the plurality of wireless devices, a bill for the order, the bill comprising the plurality of items; receiving, by the at least one computing device, from each of the plurality of wireless devices, a selection of a respective at least one of the plurality of items by the respective diner associated with the respective wireless device; receiving, by the at least one computing device, from each of the plurality of wireless devices, a respective tip amount designated by the respective diner associated with the respective wireless device; calculating, by the at least one computing device, for each of the plurality of diners, a respective total amount comprising a charge for the respective at least one of the plurality of items selected by the respective diner and the respective tip amount designated by the respective diner; transmitting, by the at least one computing device, to each of the plurality of wireless devices, the respective total amount for the respective diner associated with the respective wireless device; receiving, by the at least one computing device, from each of the plurality of wireless devices, a respective electronic payment of the respective total amount for the respective diner associated with the respective wireless device; and receiving, by the at least one computing device, from each of the plurality of wireless devices, a respective grade for the quality of a dining experience from the respective user associated with the respective wireless device, wherein the respective tip amount for the respective diner is determined based on the respective grade received from the respective diner.