March 20, 7:00 P.M.
OEC Auditorium
(O'Shaughnessy Education Center)
Using Software Objects to
create Lion Kings,
control 101 Dalmatians,
fight Nightmares,
and give Sports Simulations intelligence
Topic Summary
We will be discussing our latest object oriented development platform called "Lenore" and its object components called "Ravens." This will be supported with video and software examples.
We will reveal our process of taking a game from concept to shrink-wrap, of delivering what our clients expect from one-paragraph specifications.
It is important to recognize that a large part of our success has been creating software that is used by millions and has few support problems. Object technology is key to making sure that our consumers can use our software successfully.
Company Information
Digital Content, Inc. (DCI) is the parent company of Window Painters, Ltd. (WPL). WPL has been creating entertainment and educational software for the past ten years. WPL has created software for Disney, Sony Music, Viacom, Marvel, Hewlett Packard, Activision, Focus on the Family, Scholastic and Infogrames. Its Print Studio engine is used by millions of users.
The current direction of DCI is to develop software that is offered to the public through consumer-oriented corporations. DCI supplied the technology for the General Mills "Lightdog" promotion, 20 million CD's were distributed in boxes of cereal. DCI has created an online solution called "OURS" (Online User Redemption System) that allows companies to avoid the cost and hassle of packaging CD's, but they still get the instant delivery of the software content over the Internet.
DCI is using its rich background in creating games and focusing that skill into creating experiences that teach safety skills. Current projects are focused on "Fire Safety," "Electrical Safety and Conservation," and "Balanced Eating Habits." We are committed to create quality software that can conserve resources, improve the environment, and save lives.
Bios
Ken Patterson - President
Ken is responsible for company direction and deciding which projects are started. Ken to his dismay has become a "Marketing Puke" and is active in marketing and sales. Ken works closely with his engineering and creative staffs making sure the art and technology match the client's expectations.
Ken graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth with degrees in Computer Science and Marketing. Ken's plan was to sell mainframes for Sperry in the early 1980's, but he had too much fun programming and never pursued sales with Sperry. Ken has worked for A.C. Nielsen, Macromedia, and finally found his calling being a technology entrepreneur. Ken has been president of DCI / WPL for 11 years.
Jeff Hanson - Director of Software Development.
Jeff is in charge of developing and implementing new technology for an ever-growing software entertainment industry. Jeff is responsible for the management of all software engineers including the training, teaching and implementation of new and old technology and the projects assigned to them. Jeff is also in charge of making sure all engineering projects are completed in the estimated time frame.
Jeff Hanson graduated from University of Minnesota, Duluth with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Mathematics Minor. After Graduation from college Jeff worked as a Programmer/Analyst for Control Data Corporation from November 1987 to July 1993 specializing in CAD/CAM and Data Base management systems specializing in CAD/CAM.
In July of 1993 Jeff joined Metaphase Technology, which was spun off of Control Data Corporation in December 1992. At Metaphase Technology Jeff designed, developed, managed and supported an interface to the Metaphase product and a large third party CAD/CAM product called Pro/ENGINEER. The interface was on the forefront of technology and made Metaphase a leader in supporting Pro/ENGINEER. After leaving Metaphase Technology Jeff joined Window Painters, Ltd. as Vice President of Engineering.