William C Doan

US Patent:

20030225622, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

May 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/156599

Inventors:

William Doan - New Hope PA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/015000, 705/026000

Abstract:

A method and system for entering an order into an onsite computer-based sales management system of a restaurant. A communication link is established between an offsite employee and an order-placing talk box at the restaurant. The communication link is utilized for two-way voice communication so that a food order can be taken from a customer located at the restaurant by the offsite employee. A data communication link is utilized by the offsite employee to enter the order into the onsite computer-based sales management system which facilitates food preparation, fee collection, and the recording of sales. Preferably, the offsite employee utilizes a personal computer to accomplish the stated functions, the communication links are provided via the Internet, and the customer is located within a vehicle adjacent the restaurant when placing his/her order.

US Patent:

20100023410, Jan 28, 2010

Filed:

Oct 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/571855

Inventors:

William T. Doan - Furlong PA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 15, 705 26

Abstract:

A method and system for entering an order into an onsite computer-based sales management system of a restaurant. A communication link is established between an offsite employee and an order-placing talk box at the restaurant. The communication link is utilized for two-way voice communication so that a food order can be taken from a customer located at the restaurant by the offsite employee. A data communication link is utilized by the offsite employee to enter the order into the onsite computer-based sales management system which facilitates food preparation, fee collection, and the recording of sales. Preferably, the offsite employee utilizes a personal computer to accomplish the stated functions, the communication links are provided via the Internet, and the customer is located within a vehicle adjacent the restaurant when placing his/her order.

US Patent:

60659726, May 23, 2000

Filed:

Jul 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/889512

Inventors:

William Terry Doan - New Hope PA

International Classification:

G09B 300

US Classification:

434327

Abstract:

A hand held quiz computer and educational device which includes an optical scanner in conjunction with a microprocessor, which scans a portion of preprinted quiz or educational cards that present questions or information, with the correct answers to the questions or verification information on the bottom, which is inputted to the microprocessor and compared with the user's responses.