John G. Linvill
John G. Linvill (August 8, 1919 – February 19, 2011) was an American professor (emeritus) of Electrical engineering at Stanford University, known for his pioneering work in higher education, integrated circuits and semiconductors, and for development of the Optacon reading machine for the blind.
John G. Linvill | |
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Linvill with his daughter Candy demonstrating the Optacon in 1974 | |
| Born | August 8, 1919 |
| Died | February 19, 2011 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Electrical engineering |
| Institutions | Stanford University |
| Doctoral advisor | Ernst Guillemin |
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