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Last couple of weeks, we have been writing mainly about our Flagship FEC automation product – Parafait. In this post, we would like to talk about the other services that we are into.
So, what else do we do apart from Parafait?
Well, a couple of other things – primarily in the animation and gaming area.
Animated Product Demos: As a product director, do you wish to create demos of your new product line – demos that are visually stunning, yet uncomplicated at the same time? Or a video demo of the path-breaking solution you developed (instead of the same old boring ppt stack)? As a consumer, have you ever wished you had a visual for understanding that new product you bought? Or if you could ‘virtually’ see how to assemble that new product you bought? Well, we are into developing user friendly and visually appealing product demos. In 2D and 3D space.
Casual, Edu-games and Adver-games: By the end of the year, we will be unleashing our online Edu-games portal.
Arcade and FEC Games: We develop games for FECs. Games that do not require additional high investment in hardware. We have packs of games that could be loaded onto a single game machine, thereby allowing FEC owners to switch games easily, and make use of existing hardware more effectively
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The Parafait Series: Rich yet Lean, Complex yet Simple
If you asked anyone what’s so striking about Parafait the first time they saw it, we bet their answer would be: ‘Its so simple to use!’. Yes, the credit goes to our design team for making such a complex, feature rich product so simple to use. The product has been designed from a basic computer literate operator’s perspective. And that’s why the user training is a breeze after installing Parafait. When you experience Parafait, you will realize that ‘Rich in features’ need not always necessarily be ‘Heavy on pocket’. We have priced the product aggressively that even a single shop owner can now afford such a world class product. Believe it or not, the name ‘Parafait’ is inspired by one of the ice creams we get in our part of the world. The ice cream is rich in flavor, with all the works and yet, priced very reasonably. So, when we were thinking about a name for our product that was so feature rich and yet so affordable, the first name that came to our minds was Parafait.
Now, here’s a handy list of features that are included in Parafait. Please note that this list is as of July 2008, and we are continuously upgrading our product based on feedback from our customers and the direction in which the industry is heading.
Parafait uses RFID technology for its wireless card based operations, and hence is very robust and ahead of its times. So, what are the benefits of using Parafait? Here’s a quick list:
* It is a breeze to setup and operate Parafait
* Parafait enhances customer loyalty and increases revenues
* Parafait provides total control and visibility into operations
* Parafait does not require costly computers and hardware
* Parafait provides you with web presence
* Parafait improves your brand equity
* And last but not the least, Parafait is very affordable
If you would like to know more or see a live demo, we would be more than pleased to oblige. In our next post, we will drill down into the features of Parafait POS.
The Parafait Series: Understanding Parafait
So what is Parafait? How does it work? This post answers these 2 questions.
An FEC typically has various game machines and kiddy rides that come factory fitted with Token (coin) machines. An FEC customer buys Tokens (or coins) and plays the games by inserting tokens into the token machine. Token control for game machines have the following disadvantages:
a) The customer has to carry tokens around, which could be cumbersome
b) Customer may hesitate to buy additional tokens
c) FEC owner will not have any record of game plays and thus will not be able to run any customer loyalty programs. It is a lose-lose situation for both FEC owners and customers
d) The chances of pilferage and mis-use are high
It has been proven through research, and practical experience that card based game control can overcome all these disadvantages. The card based game management could increase collections by up to 30% and the FEC owner will have an accurate picture of his/her collections. Further, the FEC owner could design programs that can increase customer loyalty. Additionally, the revenue leakage due to pilferage and mis-use could be brought totally under control.
Parafait is a wireless card based game control system that has rich features and priced reasonably. Parafait uses RFID cards and card readers, which are robust and technically superior to the traditional magnetic cards. The diagram below depicts the various components of the Parafait wireless card system.
While installing Parafait, the coin machines in each of the game terminals are over-ridden with the card reader / wireless controller units. Data from and to the game terminals are controlled by the wireless hub. The wireless hub is in turn connected to the Parafait Server and the database. Parafait comes with rich touch screen based Point of Sale (POS) application and Redemption module. The FEC owner also has the option to integrate Biometric access controls into the POS and Redemption modules. Further, the FEC owner can view his collections and game details on a real time basis using the internet reporting feature.
In our next post, we will walk you through the Parafait feature list and benefits of using Parafait. So long…
Hello and welcome to the world of Semnox
Through this blog, we will be featuring our solutions, products and services to give you complete insight into our operations. We hope to make this an interactive experience so that we can get perspectives from users, customers and potential buyers who may be interested in our solutions.
Semnox was founded in January, 2008 by senior professionals from the IT industry who bring in close to 50 person years of consulting and project execution experience. Our immediate focus is to provide cost effective, quality solutions for the leisure and gaming industry, and we probably are the only Indian company to provide solutions for the Family Entertainment Center (FEC) business houses. Our Flagship product – Parafait Server is a complete FEC automation solution available at a very reasonable price, thereby making it affordable to the unorganized sectors (who form the mass) of the FEC industry. We will be running a special series of blog postings on Parafait which should help you in understanding the richness of the application.
We also have a division engaged in developing ‘creative’ solutions and services. This division focuses on developing visually stunning product demos for corporates, game based activity modules for corporate softskills and induction training, game based learning modules for juniors and adver-gaming. The game based activity modules are a mix of 2D and 3D visualizations.
We are excited about our journey, and we would love to hear from you.
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The Parafait SeriesWe will be running a series of posts here related to our Flagship FEC automation product - Parafait Server. In this series, we will explore the features, Frequently asked Questions related to Parafait.
