Robert Adler
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This article is about the inventor. For the consumer advocate, see Robert S. Adler.
Robert Adler (December 4, 1913 – February 15, 2007) was an Austrian-American inventor who held numerous patents. He worked for Zenith Electronics, retiring as the company's Vice President and Director of Research. His work included developing early sound-based remote controls for televisions, which were the standard for 25 years until replaced by infrared (IR) remotes that could transmit more complex commands.
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Born | December 4, 1913 |
Died | February 15, 2007(2007-02-15) (aged 93) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
Nationality | American - Austrian |
Alma mater | University of Vienna[1] |
Known for | wireless remote control for televisions |
Awards | Edison Medal (1980) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
Institutions | Zenith Electronics |
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