Barney Oliver
| Bernard M. Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 27, 1916 |
| Died | November 23, 1995 (aged 79) Santa Clara, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Fields | scientist, engineer |
| Institutions | Hewlett Packard |
| Known for | Pulse-code modulation |
| Notable awards |
National Medal of Science (1986) National Inventors Hall of Fame |
Bernard M. Oliver (May 27, 1916 – November 23, 1995), also known as Barney Oliver, was a scientist who made contributions in many fields, including radar, television, and computers. He was the founder and director of Hewlett Packard (HP) laboratories until his retirement in 1981. He is also a recognized pioneer in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Oliver was president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in 1965. In 1986, Oliver was a National Medal of Science recipient for Engineering Science and on February 11, 2004 it was announced that Oliver had been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Worked at Bell Labs
Founded HP Labs and worked there four decades
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