CStraface said:
Don't be fooled, TDR is not the only crowd we are going after. We have our survey's in restaurants, at technology fairs, and in newspapers. TDR is just a good place I knew I could receive quick feedback from straight shooters.
Normally, the easiest and cheapest way to produce the intended results is to only survey groups that have a similar population cross-section to your target, which is what I meant above. (By going to a specific subgroup, you cannot regain that similarity without hitting all the other specific subgroups in the proper proportions. ) It sounds like you are already taking other data, too, though, so good luck to you. Restaurants sounds like a great place for 'em.
Here's an idea for you, too - use anything that the system can measure to boost sales. If the restaurant sees that they'll not only reduce labor costs but can also boost sales with your system, your sales of the device will rise dramatically.
For example, put sensors in the seats at the restaurants, as well, so when a 350 lb woman tries to order a cheeseburger, it can automatically ask if she'd like to upgrade to a double or triple, or 'upgrade' to a turkey burger. It's a question that would boost sales at restaurants, but that a human waiter can't ask without fear of getting slapped. :-laf
Simplistic voice recognition could let you target men for larger steaks at the restaurant.
Have you considered the possibility of being able to scan a state ID on this thing so it'll work for restaurants that serve alcohol, as well? Measuring ordering patterns of a particular group could help, too. If they need another round of beers after seven minutes the first time, then it can automatically ask again after an additional amount of time. Don't go too crazy with this idea, as it could get annoying if you use it on refills, extra fries, desserts, etc. , but alcohol is big bucks, and selling an extra drink per table would make most restaurants want something like this.
Just some ideas... .
Chris