It’s unbelievable how much we have advanced in
technology. Whenever people think of the first
telephone, they think of the crank wall telephone.
The ability to have a conversation with others cross
country was far from being reached in the early 1700’s.
That is until two brilliant inventors, Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell, designed the first telephone which looked nothing like it does today.
Both men were extremely gifted and wanted their idea patented. One clearly got his idea patented within hours of the other inventor. It was the famous Alexander Graham Bell, who was the first, to receive a patent for the most basic operating telephone. After such victory, Bell and Gray entered into a legal conflict, which concluded in Bell winning.
On June 2, 1875, Bell discovers that he can use a wire to hear voices. But it wasn’t until March 10, 1976 when Bell not only created the birth of the telephone, but at the same time destroyed the telegraph. Shortly after, he was able to hear the first voice.
Alexander Graham Bell was a sharp man and incredible creator. The communication potential he was able to achieve has significantly changed the world. With his invention he created the ability to utilize electricity. Bells telephone was able to outperform any system at the time. This invention made it easy for the world to communicate.
technology. Whenever people think of the first
telephone, they think of the crank wall telephone.
The ability to have a conversation with others cross
country was far from being reached in the early 1700’s.
That is until two brilliant inventors, Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell, designed the first telephone which looked nothing like it does today.
Both men were extremely gifted and wanted their idea patented. One clearly got his idea patented within hours of the other inventor. It was the famous Alexander Graham Bell, who was the first, to receive a patent for the most basic operating telephone. After such victory, Bell and Gray entered into a legal conflict, which concluded in Bell winning.
On June 2, 1875, Bell discovers that he can use a wire to hear voices. But it wasn’t until March 10, 1976 when Bell not only created the birth of the telephone, but at the same time destroyed the telegraph. Shortly after, he was able to hear the first voice.
Alexander Graham Bell was a sharp man and incredible creator. The communication potential he was able to achieve has significantly changed the world. With his invention he created the ability to utilize electricity. Bells telephone was able to outperform any system at the time. This invention made it easy for the world to communicate.
It would be hard to imagine a world today, not being able to pick up a phone and talk to the person needed. Its even harder to believe what people did without cell phones. Not being reachable anywhere at anytime. That the only way of contact was a hardline, such as, house or pay phone. But during this time they didn't even have that. Communication must have been limited to word of mouth (other than the newspaper).
ReplyDeleteThe telephone also brought some changes to society. Many years ago it was custom of friends to travel to one's house, stay for dinner or tea and even the night when visiting. It was a hassle. But this was a way to keep in touch. Now with the birth of the telephone, one can simply pick up the phone and dial their neighbor to discuss what's new in their lives. Very much like today. The telephone gives us the option for distant relatives to communicate in our daily lives, bringing them closer when distant stands between them.