Methods and apparatus for smart distribution of restaurant items and notification of order readiness

a technology for restaurant items and smart distribution, applied in the field of smart distribution systems, can solve problems such as logistical challenges for establishment personnel, difficult distribution of ordered items, and frustration of patrons, and achieve the effect of efficient ordering of restaurant items
US20210158672A1Active Publication Date: 2021-05-27SMARTBAR CORP
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US Β· United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
SMARTBAR CORP
Publication Date
2021-05-27

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Abstract

A Smartsery platform system and methods are provided. When a restaurant item order is placed via a smart device app interface, the order is transmitted to computer server which notifies a preparer. The order is also transmitted to a Smartsery platform, which generates a user identifiable area, such as a color-coded area of a Smartsery platform surface within which an ordered restaurant item will be distributed, thereby enabling simpler and more organized restaurant item ordering and distribution. The computer server may also notify the customer that the customer's order is ready for pickup at the area designated by the appropriately colored lights. This improves known customer-notification methods.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 975,993, filed Feb. 13, 2020, and entitled Methods and Apparatus for Smart Distribution of Restaurant Items, and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 938,504, filed Nov. 21, 2019, and entitled Methods and Apparatus for Smart Distribution of Restaurant Items. The contents of each of these applications is relied upon and incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for providing an automated distribution platform for delivery of items ordered to be picked up or delivered at or to a certain place after preparation of the items. More specifically, the present invention relates to a Smartsery system for placing an order for restaurant items via interaction with a smart device and distributing the ordered items via a color-coded area designated on a Smartsery tray. Once...

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