CafePilot Client description
A cross-platform client/server software suite that makes managing an Internet cafe of any size a breeze

CafePilot is a cross-platform client/server software suite that turns managing an Internet cafe into a childs-play activity.

CafePilot supports connections over the Internet so Internet cafe businesses with multiple branches can use a centralized server. This will allow customers to roam between branches with generated pre-paid tickets.

Here are some key features of "CafePilot":

· General
Cross-platform
SQL database, no OLE MS Jet Engine problems
Comprehensive log page
Easily export accounts to a comma delimited flat file for easy integration with other systems
Choice of creating Barcode tickets that allow customer to scan instead of typing login information
CafePilot closes all specified application (including browser) windows when customer logs out

· Billing
Prepaid billing with customizable tickets e.g. add company name and logo
Barcode tickets.
Create and print accounts in bulk.
Create accounts with custom username and password
Expiring accounts, based on a calendar date or specific duration after first logon
Limit ticket validity to particular time periods based on group
Customizable low time warning
Per-second billing
Re-usable tickets
Create different account types and set diffrent rates for each e.g. "night-time" tickets, "2Hr" tickets etc
Easily edit accounts. Change credit, expiration and delete accounts

· Security
Definable range of allowed IP addresses on the server so no foreign CafePilot client connects to your server.
Customizable staff permissions e.g. allow a staff to create accounts while denying him the right to delete or edit them
CafePilot Client lets you run your workstations on Guest account so as to prevent customers from tampering with your workstations.

· Reports
Automatically get Internet cafe activity reports by email daily or weekly (as customized). CafePilot will send diffrent reports to different email addresses as specified
View activity reports for both administrative functions (account creation, editing etc) as well as workstation usage
View reports on service request and product purchases
Export reports to a variety of formats including PDF, HTML and XML


Requirements:

· Java Runtime library