Known for her beauty, Lamarr was also an inventor who patented a device for radio spectrum signal-hopping, which is essential for today’s wi-fi, CDMA, Bluetooth, and GPS. Born in Austria, she was one of the leading actresses in Hollywood. Yet her Patent #2,292,387, a device for radio guidance of torpedos, during World War II, utilized signal-hopping. Think of her when you use your mobile phone or laptop.
Sources:
David Coleman. “Happy Birthday, Hedy Lamarr – Wi-Fi Visionary.” Extreme Networks Blog.
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