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Summary:
I have a background in the Hospitality and Food Industry. In this landing page, you will see how Augmented Reality can enhance this sector. We will start off by playing a game. Then there is a short video about how Menu.AR works. Further down the page, a description of how this application can enhance patients' food experience in a healthcare setting and key business opportunities this will bring.
Summary:
Menu.AR allows users to see menu items in 3D by using a QR code.
Details such as, portion size and ingredients are shown to users.
Behind the scenes, a photographer takes a picture of the food item and then a 3D artist converts the picture into a 3d image.
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Summary:
Some healthcare facilities have the ability for patients to select their menu options for the upcoming meals
Via menu selection sheet or in-person with Food Service Attendant
After the photographer takes pictures of all the menu options, all the pictures will be saved in a file where supervisors and kitchen staff can review what they are serving for the day.
Incorporating Menu.AR into this process will allow for patients to visually see the menu item in 3D before making a decision.
Kitchen staff are responsible for cooking, plating, and assembling meals before serving patients. Traditionally, kitchen staff refers to corporate recipes to know the list of ingredients and appropriate portion size. Kitchen staff comes from a variety of experiences and ethnicities, so having an accurate 3D visual representation of menu items makes it easier for kitchen employees to follow. As a result, it is easier for supervisors to quality assure each meal that is sent to patients.
When making menu selection, patients are able to see menu items in 3D. By being able to visually see the options, this lowers the chances of being disappointed or dissatisfied with their item selection. Patients who are visually impaired can also benefit from Menu.AR because the Food Service Attendant can describe what the menu item looks like.
When you order your next meal, try to imagine what your meal would look like and compare it to what actually is given. Was it exactly what you expected?