The
TimeWatcher Network makes it possible to control customer computers (Clients) from a
central supervisor computer (Admin). The communication between the Admin and the Clients
computer is done over a standard TCP/IP protocol.
This is the control window of the supervisor.
On the left is the list of the client computers
in the Network currently running TimeWatcher. On the right side are the buttons which
offer the following functions
Lock and unlock a customer computer
Shutdown or reboot a computer
Send a message to a customer using a
client computer
Besides running in count-down timing mode
(giving the user a certain time, after which TimeWatcher locks the computer) TimeWatcher
can also run in count-up timing mode.
In count-up timing mode, the supervisor just
unlocks the computer and the customer can use it as long as wanted. When the customer is
done, he just contacts the supervisor, who locks the computer over the Network. After
locking TimeWatcher displays the exact usage time, for which the customer can be charged. |
