System and method for determining computer access with electronic payment mechanism

摘要

A method of public access computing comprises providing a computer system for accessing computer software applications, and selectively permitting access to the computer system with an electronic payment mechanism. A selective access computer system comprises a computing workstation having at least one software application and a selective access mechanism connected to the workstation. The selective access mechanism is configured for obtaining electronic payment authorization for a user's financial instrument and for permitting selective access to the computer workstation upon payment authorization for the user.