This is how you order a drink from a digital menu
When you arrive at a restaurant or a bar, you will likely want to order a good drink. Before the e-drink card existed, you either had to go to the counter to order your drink or the waiter would come to your table to take your order, which you selected from a printed drink menu.
Here’s how you can order from the digital drink menu:
On the table, there is a small plastic plexiglass with an A5-sized card inserted into it. This card contains an NFC chip that you only need to touch with your phone, and you will immediately see the available drinks. The interface is very similar to that of an online store, where you can place your order. The NFC chip also contains information about which table you are at, so the waiter will know where to deliver your order based on this.
A Few Useful Pieces of Information about NFC Technology
NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a technology that allows for the wireless transfer of files from one mobile device to another. NFC is capable of exchanging digital data within a distance of about 20 centimeters using radio waves.
The technology has two main advantages: it is secure and, when combined with NFC tags, it has numerous potential uses. The technology connects devices in seconds, but only when they are close to each other and only when the smartphone screen is not locked.
NFC tags are small chips that are most commonly available in the form of stickers. The tag is freely programmable and can be attached to the desired location.
What are the advantages of using it?
- No need for printed drink menus, making it cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
- Any information can be placed on it.
- It is much easier to customize and personalize (e.g., discounts).
- You can set up a completely different drink menu for a specific event, such as a party.
- For registered users, you can see exactly which drinks they usually consume.
Available at every table
Access the complete drink menu with a single touch
This is the e-drink card
