Features
Prevent fraud in theatres
One of the challenging problems for cinema industry is fraud. From Internal and external sources that cut into revenues. The possibility of staff could let their friends in, could selling tickets illegally or just not be doing their job. People Customer hop from crossover from screen to screen and may enter entering through exit doors. iCount keeps a check on all scam possibilities so theatres owners don't suffer any loss due to fraud.
Multiple theatres from a central location
Keep a a check on multiple theatres from a central location.
iCount keeps corporations or owners monitor their mulitple theatres from one location. With the consolidation in the cinema industry, this feature comes in handy for operations managers who manage theatres from multiple locations
Checks for pre-show readiness and unscheduled shows
Managers can ensure that auditoriums are cleaned between shows from the convenience of their office. Cleaning history of the auditorium could be maintained and uses as a management tool. Managers can also supervise if there is any activity after the last scheduled show to ensure no additional showings of movies.
Monitors for illegal movie recordings
Even if someone has managed to sneak in a movie camera into the theatre, iCount enables owners to keep an eye on the audience, so that any illegal movie recordings can be monitored and reported.
iCount helps owners keep a check on the audience so any form of rowdy or unacceptable behavior can be avoided and a person performing such acts can be identified and warnded
Increases Revenue and creates better employees
iCount increases your revenue through the elimination of fraud with positive photo proof that is 99% accurate. Employees will develop responsible and reliable habits that will create a better environment and enhance productivity for your theatre.
Additional add on features
Reserved seating
Guided reserve seating using iCount technology by using open foyer concept. Showing seating chart outside auditorium using colored coded system. Different colors indicating seats occupied / sold, occupied/not sold, empty/sold, empty/not sold.
Summary
- Accoutablility for seats taken
- Increased Revenue
- Reduction in the number of security staff
- Save cost of distributor representative
- Enhanced entertainment through user interaction
- Addtional revenues through Ad and Product surveys
- Keep a watchful eye on the staff
- Peace of mind with always-on remote management
- Create better employees
- Monitor for auditorium cleaniness
- Deter rowdy audience
- Monitor for illegal movie recording
- Monitor for unscheduled shows
- Monitor Multiple Theatres from a central location
Comparison of Technologies
|
Camera |
Seat Sensor |
Installation |
Easy |
Hard - complex wiring |
Monitor Auditorium |
Yes |
No |
Monitor Common Areas |
Optional |
No |
Remote Auditorium Monitoring |
Yes - Web image based interface to monitor all theaters |
No |
Durability |
Pure solid state
electronics-Long life |
Machanical part-prone to wear |
Prone to Pilferage |
No - System is not accessible to audience |
Yes - Cables and Sensors could be damaged |
Accuracy |
> 99%
(100% with confirmation) |
> 99% |
Cost
* 3 year amortized |
Less than cost of 1 ticket per show |
Miltiple times higher |
Return On Investment
Average Ticket Cost |
$7.00 |
Theatre Capacity |
250 |
Avg. Occupancy |
15% |
Revenue per show |
$262.50 |
Avg. Fraud % |
1.00% |
Loss revenues per show |
$2.62 |
Loss revenues per year |
4790.62 |
Approximate ROI |
Less than 1 year |