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By Robert Silva, About.com Guide to Home Theater since 1998

Inventor of Wireless TV Remote Control Dies

Thursday March 1, 2007
Robert Adler, credited as the inventor of the wireless TV remote control passed away this past February 15, 2007 at the age of 93. We often forget that behind the "magic" of our technological advancements, that there are real persons. For a look back at this electronic pioneer and how his invention has changed our lives, check out the report from TV Technology and my previous article: 2006 - The 50th Anniversary of the Wireless TV Remote Control

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