초록 ▼

The present invention provides a bi-directional communication network which provides real-time computer-aided diagnostics, asset history, accounting records, maintenance records and energy management. Advantageously, such a network integrates the various work aspects of today's food service industry

The present invention provides a bi-directional communication network which provides real-time computer-aided diagnostics, asset history, accounting records, maintenance records and energy management. Advantageously, such a network integrates the various work aspects of today's food service industry to insure the proper work allocation of administrative and repair tasks. The system includes a control center, a communication link to a point of sale system, a plurality of kitchen base stations, and a plurality of kitchen or cooking appliances located within a site or cell. Maintenance and repair, once initialized, are monitored through the control center having a database with the necessary software diagnostics, accounting records, inventory records, and maintenance records for the particular appliance under service so as to integrate the various aspects of accounting, billing, repair and energy management.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A communication system for integrating accounting, billing and repair services for restaurant appliances located over a geographical area, comprising:a plurality of base stations through wireless communication transmitting and receiving messages to and from associated restaurant app

[ I claim:] [1.] A communication system for integrating accounting, billing and repair services for restaurant appliances located over a geographical area, comprising:a plurality of base stations through wireless communication transmitting and receiving messages to and from associated restaurant appliances; andcontrol center means coupled through data links to said plurality of base stations for processing in real-time accounting, billing and repairs for said restaurant appliances in response to messages transmitted to and received from said restaurant appliances via said plurality of base stations.