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First Analog Optical Disk
David Paul Gregg patented the first analog optical disk. Binary computer data is encoded on optical disks. The technology soon led to cds, dvds, laser disks, etc.(https://targetstudy.com/knowledge/invention/19/optical-disc.html) -
CRAM Card Random Access Memory
NCR, National Cash Register corporation, developed mylar cards to process secondary storage. A deck of CRAM cards consisted of 256 cards and recorded 5.5 MB. CRAM cards lead to future advances in external storage of data for high speed processing. -
Brown Box
Ralph Baer invented the first gaming console called the Brown Box. This invention led to future gaming devices that are well known today, like Atari, Sega, Xbox, Playstation, etc. -
First ATM
John Shepherd Barron invented the first ATM machine for Barclay's bank in England. Soon, ATMs spread across the world for instant money processing. -
RS-232-C port
The first standard computer port for printers and modems was adopted by Electric Industries Association. The RS-232-C port is widely used for computer communication devices.