Apple seeks patent for wireless order processing for cafes

Apple is seeking to patent a system that would make it possible for a person to use a wireless gadget to place an order at a cafe or fast-food restaurant and pickup the order without waiting in line. The EETimes reports via ars technica.

"The specific patent application in question, which Apple first applied for back in 2006, is titled Wireless communication system.

Recently uncovered by EETimes, the application describes a number of mechanisms for allowing users to wirelessly order products or services when approaching a store.

The user could then enter the store and pick up waiting items, possibly skipping any lines or, at the least, cutting down on the amount of time needed to stand in a line."

emily | 9:22 AM | Technology |
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