公开(公告)号：USRE46731E1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US15018801

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: Nextep Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Woycik ,  Charles Wheeler

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  B30B11/20 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G01N3/56 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F11/00 ,  G07G1/14 ,  B30B11/00 ,  G06Q20/36 ,  G07F5/18

CPC classification number: B30B11/201 ,  B30B11/005 ,  G01N3/565 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07G1/14

Abstract: A computer-based ordering system for ordering goods and services includes a plurality of self-service client terminals and a server. Each self-service client terminal runs a self-order application including a set of interactive menu screens having buttons that allow the customer to select and customize products for the order. An administration tool application communicates with the server to administer the self-service client terminals. The administration tool application including a menu editor that enables the administrator to create and edit the interactive menu screens provided by the self-order application at the self-service client terminals. The menu editor accesses a library of menu templates containing predefined groupings of buttons, and uses the menu templates, as directed by the administrator, during creation and editing of the interactive menu screens.

公开(公告)号：US08990734B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13651852

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Nextep Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Woycik ,  Kevin Varga ,  Joseph Maslanka

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: A method for controlling a food ordering terminal assembly includes dividing a display into first and second display portions. The method includes dividing the second display portion into a plurality of sections including a first section and a second section immediately adjacent the first section. The method includes introducing a first set of food items for selection in the first section. The method includes, in response to selection of one of the first set of the food items, moving the first set of the food items across the second display portion from the first section to the second section such that (i) a second set of food items appears for consideration and selection in the first section, and (ii) in the second section, the first set of the food items remains visible and available for reselection.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制食品订购终端组件的方法，包括将显示器分成第一和第二显示部分。 该方法包括将第二显示部分分成包括紧邻第一部分的第一部分和第二部分的多个部分。 该方法包括在第一部分中引入用于选择的第一组食品。 该方法包括响应于选择第一组食物中的一个，将第一组食物跨越第二显示部分从第一部分移动到第二部分，使得（i）第二组食物 项目出现在第一部分进行考虑和选择，（ii）在第二部分中，第一组食品仍然可见并可供重新选择。

公开(公告)号：US09830046B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14289073

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: Nextep Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Woycik ,  Kevin Varga ,  Joseph Maslanka

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: An interactive ordering apparatus includes a processor and a memory. The memory is configured to store instructions and data. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to (i) produce a display in a viewable area of a touchscreen and to (ii) receive input from a user via the touchscreen. According to the instructions, the processor is configured to divide at least a portion of the display into a plurality of mutually exclusive sections, and display a first plurality of choices in a first section of the plurality of sections. The processor is also configured to, in response to selection by the user of a first choice of the first plurality of choices, (i) move the first plurality of choices to a second section of the plurality of sections and (ii) display a second plurality of choices in the first section.

公开(公告)号：USRE45882E1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14289923

申请日：2014-05-29

Applicant: Nextep Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Woycik ,  Charles Wheeler

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  B30B11/20 ,  G01N3/56 ,  B30B11/00 ,  G06Q20/36

CPC classification number: B30B11/201 ,  B30B11/005 ,  G01N3/565 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07G1/14

Abstract: A computer-based ordering system for ordering goods and services includes a plurality of self-service client terminals and a server. Each self-service client terminal runs a self-order application including a set of interactive menu screens having buttons that allow the customer to select and customize products for the order. An administration tool application communicates with the server to administer the self-service client terminals. The administration tool application including a menu editor that enables the administrator to create and edit the interactive menu screens provided by the self-order application at the self-service client terminals. The menu editor accesses a library of menu templates containing predefined groupings of buttons, and uses the menu templates, as directed by the administrator, during creation and editing of the interactive menu screens.

Abstract translation: 用于订购货物和服务的基于计算机的订购系统包括多个自助服务客户终端和服务器。 每个自助服务客户终端运行自订应用程序，包括一组具有允许客户选择和定制用于订单的产品的按钮的交互式菜单屏幕。 管理工具应用程序与服务器进行通信，以管理自助服务客户终端。 管理工具应用程序包括菜单编辑器，使管理员能够创建和编辑由自助服务客户机终端上的自订应用提供的交互式菜单屏幕。 菜单编辑器访问包含预定义的按钮组的菜单模板库，并且在创建和编辑交互式菜单屏幕期间按照管理员的指示使用菜单模板。