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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2008
Walter Curt, Harrisonburg, VA (US);
Christopher Mullins, Penn Laird, VA (US);
Walter Curt, Harrisonburg, VA (US);
Christopher Mullins, Penn Laird, VA (US);
Power Monitors, Inc., Mount Crawford, VA (US);
Abstract
A system for improving the efficiency of drive-through delivery systems is provided. The system can provide complete error tracking and feedback; however, partial or no error tracking and/or feedback can be provided if desired. Errors in order fulfillment can be reduced. Detailed information on product weight and delivery timing can be provided. By analyzing the weight distributions of each food item or any other suitable measurements, production quality and consistency may be monitored. By analyzing the delivery times for each food item type or any other suitable measurements, production efficiency and restaurant work flow may be measured.