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At the beginning of World War II, she and the composer George Antheil developed a patent for a radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes that used spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to overcome the threat of jamming by the Axis powers. Although the US Navy did not adopt the technology until the 1960s, the principles of their work were tied to Bluetooth technology and are similar to the methods used in legacy versions of Wi-Fi. This work led to her induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014. She was also a Hollywood actress and musician.

Justifications

• She co-invented, with George Antheil, the first version of the spread spectrum that would enable long-distance wireless communications which has proved to be of vital importance for communications today.
• Together with George Antheil, she developed a patent of a radio guidance system for torpedoes that used spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to overcome the threat of interference from the Axis powers.
• She was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.
• She was
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  Hedy Lamarr

  "Barton's well-written biography is appropriate for public libraries and will appeal to anyone interested in European cinema, women in science and the psychological effects of stardom."—Library Journal

  Huffington Post's "Best Film Books for 2010"

  Well-written and well-researched, this book should be the definitive Hedy Lamarr biography for quite some time. Barton reveals a highly intelligent and emotionally complex woman behind the star image.

  ~Jan-Christopher Horak, author of Lovers of Cinema: The First American Film Avant-Garde, 1919–1945

  The film world has been waiting for a thorough, reliable book on Hedy Lamarr, covering or uncovering everything from nudity to radar. Well, this is it, the best book on the strange lady we are likely to have.

  ~David Thomson, author of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film

  "The life of Hedy Lamarr, one of Hollywood's most beautiful faces, was dogged by controversy and condescension throughout her film career. Ruth Barton's definitive, highly-readable biography, however, finally gives the actress her dues."—

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  informativefast-paced

  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

  3.75

  abskyea's review against another edition

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  5.0

  Loved this. Maddening, astonishing, and extremely interesting historical fiction. Upon completion, I immediately wanted to recommend this book to all my friends, especially the women in my life. Enjoyed the writing style immensely; it was clear, easy to read, and to the point.

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  informativeinspiringmedium-paced

  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

  4.0

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  4.25

  I found this book in my library’s historical fiction section. Because of this, I assumed that Hedy was a