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# Facial Recognition Bar Orders
DataSparQ Has Created an AI Queue for Bars to Organize Drink Orders

By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-07 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-queue
References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/01/ai-bar-system-makes-sure-patrons-are-served-in-the-right-order/) & [ai-bar](https://www.ai-bar.com/)

The British-based data science company, DataSwarQ, has created an AI queue that can be used to organize drink orders. The AI queue implements [facial recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-facial) in order to organize patrons into what is referred to as an, "intelligently virtual" queue. This means that bartenders will be informed of who should be served next. The [AI bar system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-connect-bar) has been undergoing a trial at a bar in London called 5CC Harrild & Sons. Bartenders are able to view a live video display of everyone lining up to place an order. The AI system then places a number above each one of the customer's head, this number indicates the order for the bartender.

The AI system can also perform a number of other tasks including notifying staff if a person looks underage. As well as only allowing certain faces to order drinks on a tab. The system has a price point of $240.

Image Credit: AI Bar

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Facial Recognition Queue:** Opportunity for bars and restaurants to implement facial recognition technology to organize customer drink orders and improve efficiency.
- **Intelligent Virtual Queue:** Using AI to create a virtual queue that informs bartenders of the next customer to be served, enhancing customer experience and reducing waiting times.
- **Age Verification Technology:** Integration of AI facial recognition systems to identify underage customers and prevent them from ordering alcoholic beverages.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Hospitality:** Hospitality industry can leverage facial recognition technology to streamline drink ordering process and enhance customer satisfaction.
- **AI Technology:** AI technology sector can explore opportunities in developing intelligent virtual queue systems for various industries, including bars and restaurants.
- **Security and Compliance:** Security and compliance industry can provide age verification solutions using facial recognition technology to ensure legal drinking age and prevent underage drinking.

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