WiFi Trivia Question

[golfnut]

Who was the person that, in 1942, invented frequency hopping technology that was first used by the military, then eventually cordless phones and wireless networks?

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It was Hedy Lamarr (yes, the actress)....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr

Greg

[Alan87i]

Thanks Greg That is very interesting stuff.
Allan
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[Planet]

WiFi Trivia.... great idea. I like it!;)

[Richard57]

Wow, it's hard for me to get my head around that idea, but it seems to be true, she helped invent frequency hopping.

Richard

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