"We can seat you now" gadget (5)

I believe the answer is:

pager

(Other definitions for pager that I've seen before include "This may summon one" , "It alerts those on call" , "Contact device" , "Bleeper device" , "Electronic messaging device" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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