E-check device, system and a method thereof
OwnerIan BERRY, Gavin Berryinventors
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Abstract
Discussed herein is an electronic device, electronic system and a method of use and applications thereof. The electronic device provides a mechanism of making payment transactions in a seamless manner. Further, the electronic device avoids delays in processing payment transactions, which otherwise may cause an unpleasant experience. The electronic system provides for integration with frequent diner accounts, ability to monitor different transactions in real-time and provides an enhanced dining experience thereby increasing the overall productivity of the system.
Claims19
A method of providing an enhanced dining experience by using an electronic device, the method comprising:
- receiving a listing of charges for a user, the listing including a description of the charges;
- determining suggested additional products for purchase;
- displaying the suggested additional products to the user;
- receiving a purchase selection of the additional products from the user;
- updating the listing of charges based on the selected additional products;
- displaying a plurality of options to pay for the charges;
- receiving a selection of an option of the received plurality of payment options;
- and
- transferring payment information from the electronic device to a processing server to complete a payment transaction.
A method of providing an enhanced dining experience by a central server, the central server implementing the method comprising:
- receiving login information from an electronic device;
- obtaining profile information of a user based on the login information;
- recommending meal preferences for the user based on the profile information;
- receiving a dining order from the electronic device;
- estimating a wait time for fulfillment of the dining order;
- notifying an attendant to serve the dining order when it is ready;
- providing a plurality of payment options to the electronic device;
- and
- receiving and processing payment information transmitted from the electronic device.
An electronic device comprising:
- a display panel configured to display information;
- a payment reader configured to capture payment information;
- an input element configured to receive user input;
- a memory;
- and
- a processor configured to implement:
- a display unit configured to display on the display panel a login screen, a menu screen including ordering options, and a payment screen including payment options,
- a reception unit configured to receive order information and receive input login information,
- a payment unit configured to receive payment information captured by the payment reader, and
- a transmission unit configured to transmit the received order information, the login information, and the payment information to a central server.
An electronic device comprising:
- a display panel configured to display information;
- a payment reader configured to capture payment information;
- an input element configured to receive user input;
- a communication element configured to communicate with a central server;
- a memory;
- and
- a processor configured to:
- receive a listing of charges for a user, the listing including a description of the charges;
- determine suggested additional products for purchase;
- display on the display panel the suggested additional products to the user;
- receive via the input element a purchase selection of the additional products from the user;
- update the listing of charges based on the selected additional products;
- display on the display panel a plurality of options to pay for the charges;
- receive via the input element a selection of an option of the received plurality of payment options;
- and
- transfer via the communication element payment information from the electronic device to a processing server to complete a payment transaction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.