Events tagged with "circuit switching"

Historical Events tagged with "circuit switching"

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Technology & Innovation

Almon Strowger Patents the Strowger Switch

March 10th, 1891 134 years ago

Almon Strowger patented the Strowger switch, a groundbreaking device that automated telephone circuit switching. This innovation addressed the inefficiencies of manual switchboards, transforming how telephone calls were connected. Strowger, an undertaker, developed the idea after experiencing frustration with misdirected calls leading to missed business opportunities. The patent marked a significant shift in telecommunications, paving the way for automated systems that enhanced communication.