Significant Inventions of the 1970's

First single chip-computer or microprocessor

1971

Build by Ted Hoff, the 4004 was a single chip that did the function of what 12 would do at that time.

First handheld cellphone

1973

Developed by Martin Cooper, the cell phone has become such a vital tool in our society and changed many aspects of everyday life.

Ethernet

1973

Robert Metcalfe figures out how to link computers to the internet via Ethernet, which in turn makes the internet far more available

First purchase of an item coded with a barcode

1974

Original inventor was Norman Joseph Woodland. Before its invention the process of checking out was slow and stocking was inefficient.

Apple I

1976

Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs launch one of the world's first personal home computers, which has since grown into one of the most well known products in the world