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Omah 22-05-2012 06:11 PM
TV remote control inventor Eugene Polley dies at 96
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18164200

Quote:
The inventor of the television remote control has died at the age of 96, his former employer has said.

Eugene Polley died of natural causes on Sunday at a Chicago hospital, said Zenith Electronics.

His 1955 invention, Flash-Matic, pointed a beam of light at photo cells in the screen, turning the set on and off and changing the channels.

His invention was a luxury add-on in the days before hundreds of cable television channels
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Blimey, I didn't realise it was invented so long ago - thanks to Eugene ..... :thumbs:

arista 23-05-2012 05:44 PM
Yes a Great Man.

King Gizzard 23-05-2012 05:45 PM
Just this second used one, thanks Eugene and RIP

waterhog 23-05-2012 07:52 PM
rip mate.

lostalex 24-05-2012 10:50 AM
have you ever tried to change the channel without a remote? it ain't easy!

bless his soul.

Shaun 24-05-2012 10:52 AM
god bless you Eugene

Z 24-05-2012 11:08 AM
R.I.P. What a wonderful invention!

Kate! 24-05-2012 11:12 AM
wonderful man. RIP Eugene.


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