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TechLink – Weekly tech roundup: International Women’s Day special edition
March 10, 2019 /
In honor of International Women’s Day, this week’s roundup is a tribute to Hedy Lamarr. Lamarr was born in 1914 and went on to become a Hollywood legend. It wasn’t until after her death in 2000 that she was recognized for her innovative genius and an invention that paved the way for modern, secure wireless communication.
Lamarr’s invention, the “Secret Communication System,” was designed to solve the problem of enemies blocking radio-controlled missile signals during WWI. It used spread spectrum and frequency-hopping technology to prevent enemies from decoding messages, allowing a torpedo to find its intended target.
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