barcode login for computers

[Jim Schick]

KOSS at tlc.lib.oh.us wrote:

> We are looking for any technology that allows a public terminal to be
> activated with a bar code.  The terminal would then automatically
> shut itself off after a preset period of time.  Does it exist, and
> are any public libraries using something like this?  If it is commer-
> cially available, could we have the name of the vendor?
> Linda Koss
> Toledo Lucas County Public Library
> koss at tlc.lib.oh.us

  We are a test site for a product called Publici. It's developed by
Spacetime Corp. based out of Penn.. It is designed to be used as a stand
alone system. It is mainly marketed towards coffee shops and other
internet access points where maintenace is a minimum. It can be run on
Windows95 or NT. Users can purchase or be given coupons with a code that
starts an Internet session. Administrators can regulate the amount of
time each code is good for. You can also set up the system to use a
barcode or a magnetic card like credit cards. It is a very versitile
system and uses the security settings for NT well. Can be used for
dial-up or networked systems. If you have any particular questions you
can e-mail me direct or you can visit the Spacetime website at
http://artemage.com/Spctm/products/

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Jim Schick
Automation Specialist
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
(913) 231-0594
jschick at tscpl.lib.ks.us