The first reported remote control 'attempt' was in 1950. The Zenith Radio Corporation created the very first television remote control and dubbed it "Lazy Bone." The Lazy Bone could turn a television on and off, and change channels, but it was not a wireless remote control. The Lazy Bone remote control was attached to the television by a big bulky cable. Reports soon arised that the consumers complained that it caused frequent tripping.
Zenith engineer, Eugene Polley created the "Flash-matic" the first wireless TV remote in 1955. The Flash-matic worked by four light censers, one in each corner of the screen. The viewer used a special flashlight to make the functions work . But, the Flash-matic had problems working well on sunny days, when the sunlight sometimes changed channels at random.
The improved "Zenith Space Command" remote control went into commercial production in 1956. Zenith engineer, Doctor Robert Adler designed the Space Command based on ultrasonics. The Space Command transmitter used no batteries. Two different types of reports were sent in on this one. Number one, someone was playing a toy xylophone and it changed the channel. Number two, it was reported that dogs and young girls somehow heard the high frequencies and it hurt they're ears.
Obviously remotes have come a long way. They now make remote controls for many different things. From automatic curtain movers, to automatic car starters. The invention of the remote has definitely helped man on it's ultimate quest for laziness! ;) Of course, if God had not invented the thumb it would be much more difficult to control the remote. You can even get a remote for those who are losing their eye sight. They have much bigger buttons and are much easier to read.
You can read reviews on current remote controls at Remote Control Central. You might even find one your dad would like for Father's Day.
Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.
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