Inventors

Identity: Thomas Edison is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Electrical Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1847–1931 and the person's work in Electrical Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Electric lighting and power systems.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Thomas Edison's work is studied through Electrical Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Electric lighting and power systems.

Importance: The work of Thomas Edison is useful for understanding electrical technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Thomas Edison's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Alexander Graham Bell is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Telecommunications.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1847–1922 and the person's work in Telecommunications. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Telephone development.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Alexander Graham Bell's work is studied through Telecommunications, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Telephone development.

Importance: The work of Alexander Graham Bell is useful for understanding telecommunications and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Alexander Graham Bell's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Guglielmo Marconi is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Radio Communication.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1874–1937 and the person's work in Radio Communication. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Long-distance wireless telegraphy.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Guglielmo Marconi's work is studied through Radio Communication, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Long-distance wireless telegraphy.

Importance: The work of Guglielmo Marconi is useful for understanding radio communication and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Guglielmo Marconi's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Orville Wright is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Aviation.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1871–1948 and the person's work in Aviation. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Controlled powered flight.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Orville Wright's work is studied through Aviation, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Controlled powered flight.

Importance: The work of Orville Wright is useful for understanding aviation and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Orville Wright's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Wilbur Wright is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Aviation.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1867–1912 and the person's work in Aviation. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Controlled powered flight.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Wilbur Wright's work is studied through Aviation, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Controlled powered flight.

Importance: The work of Wilbur Wright is useful for understanding aviation and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Wilbur Wright's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Johannes Gutenberg is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Printing Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period c.1400–1468 and the person's work in Printing Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Movable-type printing in Europe.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Johannes Gutenberg's work is studied through Printing Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Movable-type printing in Europe.

Importance: The work of Johannes Gutenberg is useful for understanding printing technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Johannes Gutenberg's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Hedy Lamarr is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Communications.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1914–2000 and the person's work in Communications. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Frequency-hopping communication concept.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Hedy Lamarr's work is studied through Communications, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Frequency-hopping communication concept.

Importance: The work of Hedy Lamarr is useful for understanding communications and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Hedy Lamarr's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Garrett Morgan is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Safety Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1877–1963 and the person's work in Safety Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Traffic signal; safety hood.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Garrett Morgan's work is studied through Safety Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Traffic signal; safety hood.

Importance: The work of Garrett Morgan is useful for understanding safety technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Garrett Morgan's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Lewis Latimer is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Electrical Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1848–1928 and the person's work in Electrical Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Improvements in electric lighting.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Lewis Latimer's work is studied through Electrical Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Improvements in electric lighting.

Importance: The work of Lewis Latimer is useful for understanding electrical technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Lewis Latimer's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Elijah McCoy is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Mechanical Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1844–1929 and the person's work in Mechanical Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Automatic lubrication devices.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Elijah McCoy's work is studied through Mechanical Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Automatic lubrication devices.

Importance: The work of Elijah McCoy is useful for understanding mechanical engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Elijah McCoy's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Granville Woods is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Electrical Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1856–1910 and the person's work in Electrical Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Railway electrical and communication systems.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Granville Woods's work is studied through Electrical Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Railway electrical and communication systems.

Importance: The work of Granville Woods is useful for understanding electrical engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Granville Woods's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: James Watt is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Mechanical Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1736–1819 and the person's work in Mechanical Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Major improvements to the steam engine.

Technical significance: The technical significance of James Watt's work is studied through Mechanical Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Major improvements to the steam engine.

Importance: The work of James Watt is useful for understanding mechanical engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: James Watt's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Samuel Morse is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Telecommunications.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1791–1872 and the person's work in Telecommunications. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Morse code and telegraph system.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Samuel Morse's work is studied through Telecommunications, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Morse code and telegraph system.

Importance: The work of Samuel Morse is useful for understanding telecommunications and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Samuel Morse's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Eli Whitney is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Mechanical Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1765–1825 and the person's work in Mechanical Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Cotton gin and interchangeable manufacturing concepts.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Eli Whitney's work is studied through Mechanical Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Cotton gin and interchangeable manufacturing concepts.

Importance: The work of Eli Whitney is useful for understanding mechanical technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Eli Whitney's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Charles Babbage is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Computing.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1791–1871 and the person's work in Computing. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Difference Engine and Analytical Engine designs.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Charles Babbage's work is studied through Computing, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Difference Engine and Analytical Engine designs.

Importance: The work of Charles Babbage is useful for understanding computing and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Charles Babbage's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Ada Lovelace is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Computing.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1815–1852 and the person's work in Computing. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Algorithm for Babbage's Analytical Engine.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Ada Lovelace's work is studied through Computing, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Algorithm for Babbage's Analytical Engine.

Importance: The work of Ada Lovelace is useful for understanding computing and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Ada Lovelace's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Alfred Nobel is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Chemistry & Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1833–1896 and the person's work in Chemistry & Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Dynamite and blasting technology.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Alfred Nobel's work is studied through Chemistry & Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Dynamite and blasting technology.

Importance: The work of Alfred Nobel is useful for understanding chemistry & engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Alfred Nobel's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Rudolf Diesel is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Mechanical Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1858–1913 and the person's work in Mechanical Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Compression-ignition engine.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Rudolf Diesel's work is studied through Mechanical Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Compression-ignition engine.

Importance: The work of Rudolf Diesel is useful for understanding mechanical engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Rudolf Diesel's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: George Eastman is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Photography.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1854–1932 and the person's work in Photography. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Roll film and photographic systems.

Technical significance: The technical significance of George Eastman's work is studied through Photography, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Roll film and photographic systems.

Importance: The work of George Eastman is useful for understanding photography and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: George Eastman's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: John Logie Baird is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Television Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1888–1946 and the person's work in Television Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Early mechanical television.

Technical significance: The technical significance of John Logie Baird's work is studied through Television Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Early mechanical television.

Importance: The work of John Logie Baird is useful for understanding television technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: John Logie Baird's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Philo Farnsworth is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Electronics.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1906–1971 and the person's work in Electronics. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Electronic television system.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Philo Farnsworth's work is studied through Electronics, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Electronic television system.

Importance: The work of Philo Farnsworth is useful for understanding electronics and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Philo Farnsworth's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Vladimir Zworykin is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Electronics.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1889–1982 and the person's work in Electronics. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Iconoscope and electronic television technology.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Vladimir Zworykin's work is studied through Electronics, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Iconoscope and electronic television technology.

Importance: The work of Vladimir Zworykin is useful for understanding electronics and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Vladimir Zworykin's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Percy Spencer is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Electronics & Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1894–1970 and the person's work in Electronics & Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Microwave oven development.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Percy Spencer's work is studied through Electronics & Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Microwave oven development.

Importance: The work of Percy Spencer is useful for understanding electronics & engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Percy Spencer's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Garrett Camp is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Software Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1978– and the person's work in Software Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Mobile ride-hailing platform concepts.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Garrett Camp's work is studied through Software Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Mobile ride-hailing platform concepts.

Importance: The work of Garrett Camp is useful for understanding software technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Garrett Camp's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: James Dyson is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Product Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1947– and the person's work in Product Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Cyclonic vacuum technology.

Technical significance: The technical significance of James Dyson's work is studied through Product Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Cyclonic vacuum technology.

Importance: The work of James Dyson is useful for understanding product engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: James Dyson's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Dean Kamen is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1951– and the person's work in Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Medical devices and personal transport systems.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Dean Kamen's work is studied through Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Medical devices and personal transport systems.

Importance: The work of Dean Kamen is useful for understanding biomedical & mechanical engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Dean Kamen's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Steve Wozniak is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Computer Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1950– and the person's work in Computer Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Personal computer design.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Steve Wozniak's work is studied through Computer Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Personal computer design.

Importance: The work of Steve Wozniak is useful for understanding computer engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Steve Wozniak's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Douglas Engelbart is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Computing.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1925–2013 and the person's work in Computing. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Computer mouse and interactive computing.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Douglas Engelbart's work is studied through Computing, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Computer mouse and interactive computing.

Importance: The work of Douglas Engelbart is useful for understanding computing and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Douglas Engelbart's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Martin Cooper is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Telecommunications.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1928– and the person's work in Telecommunications. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Handheld mobile phone development.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Martin Cooper's work is studied through Telecommunications, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Handheld mobile phone development.

Importance: The work of Martin Cooper is useful for understanding telecommunications and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Martin Cooper's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Trevor Baylis is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Mechanical Design.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1937–2018 and the person's work in Mechanical Design. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Clockwork radio.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Trevor Baylis's work is studied through Mechanical Design, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Clockwork radio.

Importance: The work of Trevor Baylis is useful for understanding mechanical design and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Trevor Baylis's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Patricia Bath is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Medicine & Ophthalmology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1942–2019 and the person's work in Medicine & Ophthalmology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Laserphaco cataract surgery device.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Patricia Bath's work is studied through Medicine & Ophthalmology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Laserphaco cataract surgery device.

Importance: The work of Patricia Bath is useful for understanding medicine & ophthalmology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Patricia Bath's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Otis Boykin is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Electrical Engineering.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1920–1982 and the person's work in Electrical Engineering. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Precision resistors for electronics.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Otis Boykin's work is studied through Electrical Engineering, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Precision resistors for electronics.

Importance: The work of Otis Boykin is useful for understanding electrical engineering and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Otis Boykin's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Mary Anderson is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Automotive Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1866–1953 and the person's work in Automotive Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Early windshield wiper.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Mary Anderson's work is studied through Automotive Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Early windshield wiper.

Importance: The work of Mary Anderson is useful for understanding automotive technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Mary Anderson's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: Garrett A. Morgan is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Safety Technology.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1877–1963 and the person's work in Safety Technology. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Safety hood and traffic-signal improvements.

Technical significance: The technical significance of Garrett A. Morgan's work is studied through Safety Technology, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Safety hood and traffic-signal improvements.

Importance: The work of Garrett A. Morgan is useful for understanding safety technology and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: Garrett A. Morgan's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.

Identity: George de Mestral is included in UNIVERSE Knowledge as a inventor associated with Materials & Product Design.

Life & career: This profile records the documented period 1907–1990 and the person's work in Materials & Product Design. The central contribution tracked by this profile is Hook-and-loop fastener.

Technical significance: The technical significance of George de Mestral's work is studied through Materials & Product Design, the problems addressed, the methods used, and the later developments connected with Hook-and-loop fastener.

Importance: The work of George de Mestral is useful for understanding materials & product design and how scientific ideas, invention and engineering can become practical technology.

Legacy: George de Mestral's legacy is presented through the continuing study of the person's work, its influence on later developments, and the ideas that students and researchers can trace from the original contribution.