They have plenty of money. But the setup is broadband-enabled, which will allow the company to upgrade the senior facility to a local area network, Sullivan noted, allowing more services and greater control over content. Then theyjust need to push one button and have all those things play for them. So this is not just entertainment it enters into the area of occupational therapy. Other possibilities are allowing serfiors to use their televisions to schedule appointments for services the facility provides, Eke hair cuts, and letting the facility promote its social and educational functions.
Entertainment is another option.
Eke hearts would be possible with the set-top box. The switched broadband network would go to most of the rooms or units in the facility, allowing residents to play one another without leaving their living unit. Set-top boxes are not the only game in town for LaConner New Media, though. We are trying to maintain a business model that's hardware transparent. We will have several different ways of reaching our viewers, but all are noncomputers.