/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/eugene-polley-inventor-of-the-flash-matic-remote-control-passes-away-at-96(Left) Eugene Polley (Right) The Flash-Matic remote control The technology world mourns another loss of innovative inventers with the recent passing of Eugene J. Polley (11/29/1915 – 5/20/2012). Many know him as the inventor of the world’s first...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/eugene-polley-inventor-of-the-flash-matic-remote-control-passes-away-at-96Wed, 23 May 2012 19:57:39 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:1179c895-1495-4594-a32f-e6bdace9367bDAB0<p>Yes, sadly we are quickly losing a good many of the &quot;old guard&quot; inventors of early electronics.</p><p>They moved technology a tremendous distance in their day.&nbsp; Many of my own contributions mostly built on ideas from others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Luckily, I see the new generation learning and experimenting here at E14 and elsewhere.</p><p>You have to admit, this technical exploration stuff is pretty addicting.&nbsp; Once your hooked, you are making for life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Good post.</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13543&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">