Method and system of providing vending service

摘要

A method and system for providing a user of a wireless communication device (WCD) with vending service. The WCD may present the user with data indicating items available for purchase from a vendor. The WCD may then receive the user's directive to order an item from the vendor. In response, the WCD may obtain data stored at a transponder in proximity to the WCD that indicates a location of the WCD. In one example, the transponder may be at a fixed location, such as by being affixed to a fixed object at a venue (e.g., a stadium seat), in which case the stored data may indicate the fixed location. The WCD may then send an order for the item and the obtained data to the vendor. In turn, the vendor may use the data to determine a location of the WCD and then deliver the item to the determined location.

主权项

1. A method for providing a user of a wireless communication device (WCD) with vending service comprising:
a vending system engaging in a registration process with a WCD for vending service, wherein the registration process includes the vending system receiving from the WCD user preference data specifying at least one selectable option of a first item available for purchase from the vendor, wherein the at least one selectable option comprises at least one of a type, a brand, a quantity, a size, and a complimentary item; after engaging in the registration process, the vending system receiving from the WCD (a) an order for the first item and (b) data obtained from a transponder in proximity to the WCD, wherein the data indicates a location of the WCD; the vending system using the data obtained from the transponder to determine a location of the WCD; the vending system using the user preference data to select the at least one selectable option of the first item and to thereby update the received order to be for the first item with the at least one selectable option; and the vending system fulfilling the updated order by facilitating delivery of the first item with the at least one selectable option to the determined location.