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Robert Adler

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American physicist and inventor (1913–2007)

Person · Open Library

Works
15

Top works

  • Stochastic Modelling in Physical Oceanography
  • How to Get the Most from Exhibiting at Conferences
  • Craig, Adler, and Hall's Water Law, 2d (Concepts and Insights Series)
  • Modern Water Law
  • The new road

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Denmark
Active from
1950-08-02
has german audiobooks

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
6
Total plays
6

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Key facts

Born
December 4, 1913, Vienna , Austria-Hungary
Died
February 15, 2007 (2007-02-15) (aged 93), Boise, Idaho , U.S.
Alma mater
University of Vienna
Known for
wireless remote control for televisions
Awards
Edison Medal (1980)
Fields
Physics
Institutions
Zenith Electronics

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Robert
Family name
Adler
Gender
male
Citizenship
Austria
Place of birth
Vienna
Place of death
Boise
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
Judaism
Notable work
remote control
Field of work
physics
Conflict
World War II
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date of birth
1913-12-04
date of death
2007-02-15
cause of death
heart failure
manner of death
natural causes
place of burial
Boise
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Encyclopedic overview

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.

Achievements

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