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The first TV remote control, called "Lazy Bones," was developed in 1950 by Zenith Electronics Corporation (then known as Zenith Radio Corporation). Lazy Bones used a cable that ran from the TV set to the viewer. In 1956, Zenith's Dr. Robert Adler suggested using "ultrasonic's," that is, high-frequency sound, beyond the range of human hearing. He was assigned to lead a team of engineers to work on the first use of ultrasonic's technology in the home as a new approach for a remote control.

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The first wireless TV remote control was invented by Eugene Polley. It was invented in 1955 was called the 'Flashmatic.'

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Which African American invented the TV remote?

The first TV remote control was developed by Zenith Radio Cooperation in 1950, and the lead engineer was Robert Adler. In 1956, Robert Adler invented the wireless remote control for TV. However Adler was not of African descent.


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