Multimedia designer, Phil Lu, has created some mockups of an iPhone application that he calls "QuickOrder":
Article Link: Starbucks iPhone Ordering Concept Design
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Starbucks iPhone Ordering Concept Design
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Multimedia designer, Phil Lu, has created some mockups of an iPhone application that he calls "QuickOrder":
Article Link: Starbucks iPhone Ordering Concept Design
and why not ... they already have you buying their songs and paying for them through itunes .. why not your order..
Ok. I did a little research. I want to make sure Mac Rumors understands that the difference between a *published* patent application and a *filed* patent application is 18 months. In other words, Apple files a patent and 18 months later that application is published for all to see.
So when you say it predated the application, it has to predate the filing date, not the publication date. Seeing as how it's not been 18 months since we saw the iPhone, this can't exactly predate anything Apple did.
I had to look into the original articles you posted, from both macrumors and forbes. It appears the discrepancy shows up again. Forbes says "published" you say "filed."
It's not a big deal. Just a semantic issue, really. (and i have no idea if the forbes/macrumors discrepancy is a result of some later editing by forbes. It's not like you would have hand written that excerpt
)
So when you say it predated the application, it has to predate the filing date, not the publication date. Seeing as how it's not been 18 months since we saw the iPhone, this can't exactly predate anything Apple did.
I had to look into the original articles you posted, from both macrumors and forbes. It appears the discrepancy shows up again. Forbes says "published" you say "filed."
It's not a big deal. Just a semantic issue, really. (and i have no idea if the forbes/macrumors discrepancy is a result of some later editing by forbes. It's not like you would have hand written that excerpt
)
This would be pretty cool as long as all the people working at Starbucks could handle it without screwing up orders and everything.
Hmm...they could organize the drink types like play lists or albums "coffees", "teas" or lattes, frozen or some other categories and then open one up to scroll through the individual drinks like songs in an album.
I'm sure getting an electronic print out of whats ordered is easier than scribble on a cup...
Am I the only one that sees an iPod Touch when looking at those pictures.. you would of thought they would get the correct device first. The AT&T Logo implies its an iPhone but its got a shiny curved edges.
No.
I'm just admiring the concept and the artwork ignoring the little imperfections.
... and no *thing where you put your ear while talking.* (I forgot what it was called.)
This looks REALLY cool - and as a Starbucks "grande soy no-water chai" junkie, the potential of this excites me.
But...call me slow, how exactly would this work -- or make a trip to Starbucks any faster? From the looks of it, you enter your order ahead of time, then it generates a semacode, and then that has to be scanned at the counter? Wouldn't you still need to stand in line for that? That just makes a system where it's unnecessary to talk to your barista, which seems awfully anti-social, if you ask me.
And even if you didn't need to stand in line, and you could somehow bypass it (paying through iTunes or something) and just walk up and get your drink...does that mean it's just been sitting there the whole time? Would a barista have to still scan your semacode before giving you your drink? What happens if a lot of people end up ordering this way...would that mean a lot of drinks just waiting around for people to pick them up?
I have two Starbucks I frequent regularly. The one near home is super-small and hardly ever has anyone in it. When I go there, there's hardly any time that goes by between entering, ordering/paying, and getting my drink -- it's super-quick already. So an ordering system like this wouldn't be necessary there. The other Starbucks near work is almost ALWAYS over-crowded, however. It's SO chaotic that I can't see how this iPhone ordering system would be more helpful there either. Drinks are always getting messed up, and stuff gets remade all the time. I can only see an additional iPhone system adding to the general confusion and delaying drinks even further.
Maybe I'm overthinking this...but was just curious how something like this really makes things any faster or easier. I guess it would have to go through an awkward adjustment period until enough people were doing it this way that it would work smoothly and efficiently.
It definitely LOOKS cool. One day we'll be doing EVERYTHING on our iPhones...
But...call me slow, how exactly would this work -- or make a trip to Starbucks any faster? From the looks of it, you enter your order ahead of time, then it generates a semacode, and then that has to be scanned at the counter? Wouldn't you still need to stand in line for that? That just makes a system where it's unnecessary to talk to your barista, which seems awfully anti-social, if you ask me.
And even if you didn't need to stand in line, and you could somehow bypass it (paying through iTunes or something) and just walk up and get your drink...does that mean it's just been sitting there the whole time? Would a barista have to still scan your semacode before giving you your drink? What happens if a lot of people end up ordering this way...would that mean a lot of drinks just waiting around for people to pick them up?
I have two Starbucks I frequent regularly. The one near home is super-small and hardly ever has anyone in it. When I go there, there's hardly any time that goes by between entering, ordering/paying, and getting my drink -- it's super-quick already. So an ordering system like this wouldn't be necessary there. The other Starbucks near work is almost ALWAYS over-crowded, however. It's SO chaotic that I can't see how this iPhone ordering system would be more helpful there either. Drinks are always getting messed up, and stuff gets remade all the time. I can only see an additional iPhone system adding to the general confusion and delaying drinks even further.
Maybe I'm overthinking this...but was just curious how something like this really makes things any faster or easier. I guess it would have to go through an awkward adjustment period until enough people were doing it this way that it would work smoothly and efficiently.
It definitely LOOKS cool. One day we'll be doing EVERYTHING on our iPhones...
This looks awesome - now you can not only avoid eye contact with the 'person' behind the counter, but totally escape having to speak to them either!
Oh, and there is no way that Starbucks will ever bring in a policy that sees some customers get their drink quicker just because they have an Apple gadget.
This feature just isn't necessary. Unplug for a few minutes, even if only to buy a cup of coffee.
Oh, and there is no way that Starbucks will ever bring in a policy that sees some customers get their drink quicker just because they have an Apple gadget.
This feature just isn't necessary. Unplug for a few minutes, even if only to buy a cup of coffee.
This would completely bypass the impulsive buys at the checkout that Starbucks probably makes a mint on! You know, like gum, bakery, cds, or MINTS.
Cool concept, but defeats a lot of what the cluttered checkout represents...
And I agree, it takes away from your daily bonding with another coffeelover (hopefully) on the other side of the counter.
Cool concept, but defeats a lot of what the cluttered checkout represents...
And I agree, it takes away from your daily bonding with another coffeelover (hopefully) on the other side of the counter.