Guest check presenter device and method of use
View Patent ↗A Guest Check Presenter Device and Method of Use. In one embodiment, advantageous for establishment use, the invention comprises a guest check presenter in the form of a booklet having a bill slot for holding a bill which can be made of transparent magnifying plastic that enlarges the appearance of the bill, which can be coupled with a light, enhancing visibility of the bill. The system also provides for a calculation device that limits its functionality and options: permitting the patrons to split the total of the bill, and calculate the percentage of gratuity desired selecting from choices provided on the face of the device. In a second embodiment advantageous for personal use, the case has a front and back side, with a computation device, a magnifier, and a light all being disposed on the case. By offering only limited functions, the device is made more user-friendly and time-efficient. The invention aids the elderly and eyesight-impaired individuals.
1. A guest check presenter comprising:
a housing having a front surface, a rear surface, a left side, a right side, top side and a bottom side;
a backlight located on said rear surface midway between said left side and right side and between said top side and bottom side;
a magnifying device enclosed in a fixed position within said top side of the housing, wherein when the magnifying device is viewed from the front surface of the housing, a guest check facing the rear surface of the housing is magnified through said magnifying device toward and through the front surface, and the backlight illuminates said guest check;
an on/off control for said backlight located on said left side;
a battery compartment;
at least one battery;
electronics located within said housing; and
a calculation device located on said front surface and bottom side of said housing for calculating a tip and an amount of guest check due per persons of a party or group of persons comprising:
a display screen for displaying information, prices, and amounts contained in the guest check comprising a display section for a bill amount, a tip amount, a total amount with tip amount, a number of persons in party and a per person amount; and
a grouping of flat style push buttons, wherein said grouping comprises a flat style push button for each of the numbers 0 through 9, a decimal point button, an enter-command button and at least one of an on/off control for said display screen button, a clear said display screen button, and a dual-function on-off and clear display screen button.
2. The guest check presenter of claim 1 further comprising a guest check holder or case that attaches to the guest check presenter.
3. The guest check presenter of claim 2 wherein said guest check holder or case comprises of at least one of a cover, a pocket, a pouch, and a sleeve.