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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
invention
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| gptkbp:component |
mirror
light source receiver |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
featured in literature
symbol of innovation influenced science fiction inspired artists and inventors |
| gptkbp:exhibitedAt |
gptkb:World's_Fair
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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| gptkbp:field |
acoustic engineering
optical engineering telecommunications engineering |
| gptkbp:function |
transmits sound on a beam of light
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
19th century inventions
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bell's photophone
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| gptkbp:impact |
laid groundwork for fiber optics
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future optical communication systems
|
| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
telephone technology
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
gptkb:Alexander_Graham_Bell
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
contributed to the development of laser technology
influenced research in photonics inspired future inventions in communication pioneering work in communication technology |
| gptkbp:marketedAs |
limited
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
requires line of sight
demonstrates sound wave modulation early demonstration of wireless technology uses light instead of wires |
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
transmitting voice over distance
|
| gptkbp:patentNumber |
US246,186
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
wireless communication
optical fibers light modulation photoacoustic effect |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
photonic technology
|
| gptkbp:significance |
early form of wireless communication
|
| gptkbp:successor |
modern optical communication systems
|
| gptkbp:technology |
modulation of light
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| gptkbp:type |
optical communication device
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
telecommunications
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1880
|