Led the conceptual design, product development, and strategy for an industry leader in the wireless connection of mobile devices with PCs and Internet-based peer to peer software.
Formed equity and joint venture partnerships with major technology companies such as Hewlett Packard, Nextel, and 3Com.
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The TelePad 3 which Scott was the principal designer was considered by Pen Computing magazine in a 1995 issue to be “a complete rethinking of what a portable computer should be and, in our opinion, succeeded brilliantly”
TelePad 3’s patented design for modular computer 3 5,491,609 Full-Text Portable electronic platform system similar concept… OnAir also using modular software approach
Founder and chair of tablet computer company, TelePad Corporation. Took TelePad public as majority shareholder and raised 30 million dollars in equity capital in the first year (1993-94). TheTelePad 3, which I was the principal designer, was considered a “a complete rethinking of what a portable computer should be and, in our opinion, succeeded brilliantly” according to Pen Computing magazine in a 1995 issue.
The TelePad SL in 1991 was one the first tablet computers to use Windows Pen Computing software.
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TelePad initial product development efforts focused on the Uni in 1990. The Uni was a smartphone prototype designed and developed with the principal developers of the Amiga Computer. The Uni could be operated with a pen or by ...
We connected three terminals in a lounge to the Source (first online news and game service developed by William Von Meister, inspiration for AOL) as well as New Jersey Institute of Technology's EIS computer conferencing system .
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In 1974, established one of the first futures research consulting firms with partners Jerry Glenn and Roy Mason assisted by Alvin Toffler, Herman Kahn, Ted Gordon, Jerome Agel, Leslie Silverstone, and Willis Harman. Jerry Glenn is the founder and director of the Millennium Project and also sits on the GMU College of Science Advisory Board.
As part of masters degree program in Education at the University of Massachusetts, worked with leading New England educators and large suburban real estate developers exploring how to design and build new kinds of educational communities (1970- 1973). Designed new kind of community center/school and supplementary and alternative educational programs. Project was called Discovery at Briggs Pond and was located just south of Sharon Mass.
Scienco and its engineers designed and co-developed some of the first consumer applications of the microprocessor targeting the toy and game industry.
Some of the projects I facilitated include the creation of a Geospatial Intelligence certificate program; a multi-purpose meeting and presentation facility; and 2C Lab formed to facilitate Creativity and Collaboration including the creation of “Flex Offices” for faculty.
OnAir Post: GMU: Pilots & projects
Partner from 1985-1990 in a DC based commercial development firm, CDC, that renovated numerous historic buildings in DC and Pennsylvania,
I was responsible for the acquisition, design, and development of the 200,000 square feet Dupont Circle Office Building at 1350 Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC.
Part owner and oversaw the design of an executive conference center as part of a 2300 acre historic PA resort in Bedford Springs(1987-1989)… Bedford Springs eventually evolved into the present Bedford Springs Resort & Conference Center.
Conceived and financed in 1980 world’s first Internet (Cyber) cafe called “The Planet Restaurant”. We connected three terminals in a lounge to the Source (first online news and game service developed by William Von Meister, inspiration for AOL) as well as New Jersey Institute of Technology’s EIS computer conferencing system .
Internet cafe and 200 seat restaurant located at 1317 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC, three blocks north of the White House
Also designed innovative office and conference spaces while at Roku.
While researching how a research university functions at George Mason University, ...
OnAir Post: Spaces for work, play & knowledge sharing
Below is a synopsis of the wide range of innovative projects that Scot Joy has catalyzed and facilitated over the past forty years. The summary does not include more recent George Mason University projects.
– As part of masters degree program in Education at the University of Massachusetts, worked with leading New England educators and large suburban real estate developers exploring how to design and build new kinds of educational communities (Discovery at Briggs Pond, 1970) and Supplemental and Alternative Programs (SAP Directory, 1972)
– Established one of the first futures research consulting firms with Jerome C. Glenn and leading futurists including Alvin Toffler, Herman Kahn, Ted Gordon, and Willis Harman (Future Options Room, 1974)
– Designed one of the first microprocessor-base computers for children (Smart Alec, 1978)
– Designed and co-developed some of the first consumer applications of the microprocessor licensed to Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers ,and other toy and game companies (Scientific Entertainment Company, 1979)
– VIX (Video Information Exchange), a pioneer in the sharing of information over cable (1983)
– Formed a non-profit foundation to provide a variety of educational materials, programs, and funding to support researchers and students in neurosciences and bioengineering ...
OnAir Post: Projects Organized by type
