Transaction systems and methods wherein a portable customer device is associated with a customer

摘要

Transaction systems and methods are provided wherein a portable customer device is associated with a customer. For example, a portable digital assistant may be provided to, and associated with, the customer when he or she enters a restaurant. According to one embodiment, order information is received from the customer via the portable customer device. For example, the customer may select one or more food items from a menu displayed on the portable customer device before he or she is seated at a table. An item may then be provided to the customer in response to the order information.