Digital Video and Messaging Satellite Network

Rick was Chief Technology Officer for College Television Network, the first interactive video and messaging network for college students. Students selected music videos from a kiosk touch screen and watched them on screens installed in common areas. Ads and messages appeared during breaks. Messages were created and managed by the school administration through a self-service website.

Video content distribution transistioned from laser discs to digital video CD-ROMs, and ultimately, satellite networks and massive hard drives. We collected usage data via an automated modem network.