METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO FOOD ORDERS

摘要

Embodiments of the invention provide techniques which aid in correctly capturing what a restaurant customer intends to order, and may enhance the customer's satisfaction with the ordering and dining process overall. For example, an interface may be provided through which a customer may specify an order, and the interface may clearly convey such information as each ordered item's ingredients and nutritional content. The interface may enable the customer to customize ordered items, and may clearly convey any changes that the customer has made, allowing the customer to make informed choices about the items included in an order. The interface may embody a design which enables the customer to quickly and easily customize items, and/or to re-order previously customized items.

主权项

1. A method for facilitating a food order by a customer, the method comprising an act of:
(A) causing information relating to a plurality of food items to be displayed to the customer via a screen interface; wherein: a subset of the plurality of food items contains a potential allergen, and the act (A) comprises causing information relating to food items that are part of the subset to be visually distinguishable from information relating to food items that are not part of the subset.