It is a queue
management system that accepts request to obtain a queue number
via SMS. Furthermore the system has the ability to send SMS
reminders to customers when their queue number is about to be
served. It is a tool for queue control and provides information
about the last queue number issued, current queue number being
served, as well as the estimated time a queue number will be
served.
1) Customers send SMS to get a queue
number.
2) Upon
receiving the SMS request, the system will automatically allocate
and reply with a queue no. and indicate the estimated time that
queue number will be served.
3) Customers can
then relax at home or enjoy shopping while waiting for their
turn.
4) When the
queue number is about to be served, say 3 more queues to go before
it is up, the system will send an SMS reminder to the customer to
get ready.