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Old 22-05-2012, 06:11 PM #1
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Lightbulb TV remote control inventor Eugene Polley dies at 96
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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 .....
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Just this second used one, thanks Eugene and RIP
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have you ever tried to change the channel without a remote? it ain't easy!

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R.I.P. What a wonderful invention!
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wonderful man. RIP Eugene.
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