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Reynold B. Johnson

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American inventor and computer pioneer (1906-1998)

United StatesScientistsLived 1906 to 1998 · aged 92
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Reynold Benjamin Johnson was an American inventor and computer pioneer. A long-time employee of IBM, Johnson is said to be the "father" of the hard disk drive. Other inventions include automatic test scoring equipment and the videocassette tape.

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Awards 3

1987Computer Pioneer Award
1986National Medal of Technology and Innovation
IBM Fellow

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Gerald EstrinAlso won Computer Pioneer AwardAlec Broers, Baron BroersAlso won IBM FellowRobert A. SwansonAlso won National Medal of Technology and InnovationRonald FaginAlso won IBM FellowJan D. AchenbachAlso won National Medal of Technology and InnovationHeinz ZemanekAlso won Computer Pioneer Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1998 · aged 92
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9 languages

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