General Description of the netexcel Mk4
~ Internet Kiosk ~

A small footed (700sq cm) Coin Operated Internet Kiosk doubles as an advertising machine. They have been designed for the use in semi secure locations, such as cafes, hotels, restaurants, libraries, airports etc.

The robust metal frame and timber bench houses the latest computer technology. Two flat TFT LCD screens are back to back with a standard size keyboard and mouse. Our research has found that users
prefer a machine with a normal feel.

Construction and operation

Each side has a steel and stainless steel control tower which consists of
1) LCD display informs the user about the type of coin to insert. Time remaining and other functions. This display is driven by a micro processor. It is used for coin counting and computer hardware control. During the access it keeps the user informed about the session.

2) Coin Validator. This is a high grade Australian made device. Incredibly reliable

3) Illuminated Cleaner Button. This feature is a manual way to end the session and cleanse the machine ready for the next user, if the client has finished before their time has expired

Advantages of the netexcel MK4
~ Internet Kiosk ~

* Extreme reliability
* Self healing software
* Fast user turn around time
* Strong durable construction
* Ascetically pleasing
* Good returns on investment
* Ability to run as an auto advertising system when not being used

General Client Operation

Start
* Main screen may be displaying an advertising slide show or the web page of your construction. If the advertising slide show is in action, every third slide may have the" welcome to our internet. Please insert coins to continue".
* Mouse and keyboard are hardware disabled. Note: impossible to software cheat. This machine is un hack able.
* The coin display prompts for coin insertion and specifies the denomination.
* Once a coin is inserted the keyboard and mouse are enabled and the coin display starts to count down.
* The client uses the machine in a normal way.
* At one minute left an audible beep is sounded and the display prompts the user to insert more coins for continued use.
* At 10 seconds remaining a beep every second is sounded till the count reaches 0 seconds. At this time the mouse and keyboard are disabled.
* A pause of 20* seconds to enable the client continue the session by inserting more coins.
* Failing to insert coins results in the validator to inhabit insertion of coins whilst signalling the system to reset for next user.

At this time the following procedures occur:
1) Coin validator is inhabited
2) The coin display says "please wait"
3) A signal is sent to system to reset for next user.
4) Any changes to the software or data written to the drive are removed.
5) Returns the web page proving it is ready for the next user.
6) Keyboard and mouse are still disabled.
7) Coin validator is enabled
8) Coin display prompts for coin insertion.
9) System ready to go. [approximate duration 35 seconds]

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