摘要 |
An electronic ordering system for restaurants comprises an electronic menu (1) with a display device (3) for representing units that can be ordered, input means (4) for allowing a person placing an order to select a menu configuration, and a data transmitter (5) for transmitting data representing the menu configuration. The electronic ordering system further comprises a service point (7) where the person placing the order would like to receive his or her ordered menu configuration and which is equipped with an RFID reading device (9), and a data processing device (2) for receiving the data representing the menu configuration. The electronic menu (1) has an RFID tag (6) for identifying the same. The ordering system is configured such that the identification of the RFID tag (6) of the electronic menu (1) is linked to the service point (7) once the person placing the order has configured the menu, and the linked data is transmitted to the data processing device (2). The system allows a customer to be served in a highly individual manner, taking into account a nutritional profile the customer has predefined while rendering the ordering process, preparation of meals, and service efficient and keeping waiting times short. Mistakes when taking an order, garnishing plates and filling glasses or cups, and then bringing the ordered items to the customer's table are prevented. And foremost, the system according to the invention can be integrated in a largely inconspicuous manner into a conventional restaurant ambiance, thus maintaining a relaxed atmosphere for customers.
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