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Cell phone charging stand

Abstract
Cell phone charging stand with a plurality of modular hollow housings, each including an upwardly facing cell phone receiving receptacle, the modular housings capable of attaching to each other to form a line of housings. A name plate retaining pocket is located on the front surface of each modular housing. Each modular housing encloses a spring biased electrical cord. The electrical cord connects on one end to a socket located on the side wall of the housing and on the opposite end to a universal electrical jack. The universal jack is capable of receiving an adaptor plug that can customize the cell phone receiving housing to a user's cell phone. An AC to DC wall pack transformer and standard cell phone charging circuit supplies power to each cell phone charging electrical cord.

Merchandise ordering system using a cell phone

Abstract
A merchandise ordering system utilizing a cell phone for communicating order information and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device for customer location and identification. Orders are placed using the cell phone prior to arrival at the retail establishment. RFID customer location information indicating proximity of the customer to the retail establishment is combined with the order information to execute the order. At order pickup, the RFID information or cell phone information may be used to identify the customer for delivery of the order. An automated call center may handle multiple retail establishments or multiple chains of retail establishments. A method is disclosed for placing orders using a block of phone numbers. In one embodiment, computer controlled order delivery trays are used to match the orders with the RFID tag supplied identification and deliver the order to the customer. When the order is delivered to the customer, the customer's credit card, debit card, or credit line may be charged according to prearrangements.

Two-way PDA, laptop and cell phone audience response system

Abstract
A two-way PDA, cell phone and laptop audience participation system providing the ability for real-time audience participation in questions and surveys and for real-time generation and display of results. A plurality of two-way wireless communication devices such as PDAs, cellphones or laptops are provided for use by participants at an event. At least one two-way wireless communication device, such as a wireless tablet, is provided for use by a presenter. Communications are between the presenter and participants are managed by a central server, wireless access points and routers.

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