Events tagged with "cathode ray tube"

Historical Events tagged with "cathode ray tube"

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Technology & Innovation

First Patent for Electronic Game Filed

January 25th, 1947 78 years ago

Thomas Goldsmith Jr. filed a patent for a portable amusement device utilizing cathode ray tubes. The device allowed users to interact with simple graphical images, showcasing an early concept of electronic gaming. Goldsmith's invention leveraged technology from radar systems to create the first electronic game, marking a crucial moment in the evolution of digital entertainment.