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Cyber Cafe Software

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How Screen Shield works

With Screen Shield and any of Cafe Manager program you get all what you need to run Internet cafe:

Screen Shield

- Client-side software, designed to work with any of Cafe Manager programs.
- Static and Dynamic IP Address supported
Main tasks are to eliminate unauthorized use of client PC. Screen Shield will Lock/Unlock/Restart/Shutdown client PC by the signal from Cafe Manager program. You can also use Screen Shield to:
    - show advertisement;
    - restrict access to vital parts of Windows OS or modify default behavior for some of the Windows features;
    - terminate pre-selected applications if they are running when Screen Shield is Locking system up.

- Extend functionality of Screen Shield by adding your own programs or batch files. At pre-defined actions (e.g. Before Unlock) Screen Shield will execute your application. For example this can be used to show Legal Notice to customers before they can start using PC

		Cafe Manager Pro and Lite
- Control (server-side) applications. Functionality varies from Lite to Pro version. Main tasks are: calculate charges based on pre-defined rates, control client PCs and create log files for later use in reports import/export etc. Please click here to compare Cafe Manager Lite and Pro

Screen Shield setup

You need to install Screen Shield on client PCs in your network. Cafe Manager and Shield can communicate either through static IP Address or Windows networking (Network Path).
In Screen Shield setup wizard you need to specify what connection option you will use. Select same connection option in Cafe Manager program

Cafe Manager setup

Cafe Manager is a "server" side (control) application. Typically Cafe Manager would be installed on the computer near/on your cashier desk. This will be your Cafe Manager admin system and it will help to process payments quickly and efficiently.

Network setup

If you're not using Screen Shield then Cafe Manager may be installed on a computer not connected to the network at all. However if you've opted to install the Screen Shield, then PC with Cafe Manager has to be a part of the network to operate the Screen Shield.
Cafe Manager can connect to the Screen Shield either by static IP address or through a Network Path. In one of Cafe Manager's settings window you need to pick connection option (same as you did in Screen Shield setup wizard) and enter either IP Address or Network Path to the client computers.

Cyber Cafe Software installation scheme

How it works

Before you can control Screen Shield through the server application you need to correctly configure Screen Shield usage in server application and in Screen Shield itself. Both programs must use exactly the same Connection Mode: either IP Addresses or Network Path.

Screen Shield have to be running in Active (Locked) or Inactive (Unlocked) mode in order for server application (Cafe Manager) to communicate with it.
In Inactive mode (client PC is unlocked) - Screen Shield icon is displayed on System Tray. A Timer window can be shown to a customer (if required).
In Active mode (client PC is locked) - Screen Shield looks like a screen saver with one major difference: User can't do anything. There is no mouse move or key press event, Windows Start button and Alt-Ctrl-Del combination is disabled.

You can control client by clicking Start or End buttons. The program will send a signal to the Screen Shield. Screen Shield process received signal accordingly.
For example:
Start button will force Screen Shield to Unlock the client.
End button will force Screen Shield to Lock the client.
When pre-paid time is elapsed or customer Ends session, Screen Shield will Lock client system and send signal to Cafe Manager for further time/charge calculation.

Please note that Cafe Manager and Screen Shield have far to many configuration options to list them all here. Please refer to the programs Help files during configuration in order to pick best suitable set of options for you.
Typical example of Cafe Manager and Screen Shield use would be as follows:
- Customer walks in to the cafe and ask receptionist to use a computer.
- Receptionist will pick a free computer in Cafe Manager and presses Start button.
- Screen Shield will Unlock remote computer. Customer can start using it.
- If customer uses PC in Pre-Paid mode then after time is elapsed Screen Shield will automatically Lock remote PC.
- If customer uses PC in Pay-As-You-Go mode - remote PC will be Locked as soon as receptionist presses End button in Cafe Manager or customer click End Session in Screen Shield. Cafe Manager will calculate used time and receptionist can select what charge option should be applied.

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