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Erna Schneider Hoover
American mathematician · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1926 · age 100
Erna Schneider Hoover is an American mathematician who invented a computerized telephone switching method which "revolutionized modern communication".
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It prevented system overloads by monitoring call center traffic and prioritizing tasks on phone switching systems to enable more robust service during peak calling times. At Bell Laboratories where she worked for over 32 years, Hoover was described as a pioneer for women in the field of computer technology.
Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1926 · age 100
