Another step towards iPhone world dominance comes in the form of a patent

A new patent from Apple this week could greatly help in expanding what an iPhone can do for you. This patent expounds upon the service that allows Starbucks customers to purchase coffees from their phone and is extremely interesting. Basically, this patent implies that Apple would have services like this in businesses and various locations all over the world. For example, an airport could show flight schedules right on your phone or you could save your dining preferences and wirelessly order with a digital menu at any restaurant involved with it. Even better yet, if a concert used this you could be able to buy the bands tracks wirelessly right then and there. It would work by connecting to a local wifi network that contained specific instructions on how to handle wireless devices that connect and are made by Apple.

This whole idea is actually pretty fascinating and I can see it becoming popular sometime in the future. People carry their wireless devices everywhere and if Apple manages to get more of a market share or this extends to all wireless devices someday, it could become extremely handy. Imagine simply walking into a restaurant and pulling out your phone to check the menu or being greeted with a tourist map when arriving in a new city. If Apple ever does put this into effect some way or another, I can really see it taking off.