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The Interactive Video Network (IViN) is an interactive videoconference connecting the Morgantown campus to other campuses throughout the state or any site having dial-up ISDN conferencing capability. West Virginia University uses the network for classes and meetings. The network has also been used by private companies for legal depositions, meetings, and employment interviews. For more information about leasing the network, follow the links below or contact Spencer Graham at (304)293-1305 ext. 3.

About the Classrooms Hardware/Software Resources Room Design Directions to Classrooms Training Scheduling the Network Video-conferencing Rates Scheduling Form Cancellation Form Resources For Faculty For Students (pdf format) Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download to read pdf files) Technology Terms Defined

The statewide network is comprised of sites which feature Multipoint Control Units (MCU). The sites are connected and automatically switched by the MCU as needed during a conference. The IViN network incorporates ISDN/dial-up and IP capabilities; therefore, sites outside of the network can be added into a conference. This extends the capabilities of conferencing to anywhere in the world.

The IViN network uses numerous communication technologies. These include IP, PRI, BRI, ISDN, ATM, fiber optics, microwave, C and Ku-band satellite uplink and downlink. The technology used at each site is determined by several factors, such as availability of services in a given area, cost effectiveness, quality of service required, amount of usage, and distance to the network in point.