Husband Albert L. Brown & Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the Home Security System

Along with her husband, Marie Van Brittan Brown invented a security system

 

 

Marie Van Brittan Brown

(1922-1999)

 

 In 1966, Brown, along with the assistance of her husband, invented a security system which consisted of four peepholes, a sliding camera, television monitors, and two-way microphones.

 

 These items created a closed-circuit television system for surveillance also known as CCTV. With multiple peepholes, the sliding camera was able to capture images of people who were different heights. 

 

The two-way microphones allowed Brown to communicate with the person outside. She also had a remote that would allow her to unlock the door at a safer distance. Lastly, she could press an emergency button that would send an alarm to police or security. 

Who invented the First Home Security System? Marie Van Brittan Brown

 

Marie Van Brittan Brown

(1922-1999)

 

In 1969, Brown and her husband received a patent for the invention under the U.S. Patent number 3,482,037. 

 

Her invention was recognized in The New York Times and she received an award from the National Scientists Committee for her work. 

 

Brown passed away at the age of 76 in 1999, but her legacy continues.  Brown’s contribution to home security led her invention to be cited in 32 subsequent patent applications. 

 

Her invention formed a system that is still relevant in today’s society with use in places such as  banks, office buildings, and apartment complexes. 

Marie van Brittan Brown invented the Home Security System

 

Marie van Brittan Brown

(1922-1999)

African American inventor Marie Van Brittan Brown contributed to a safer society with her invention of the first home security system.  Her invention was the first closed-circuit television security system and paved the way for modern home security systems used today. 

 

Brown was born in 1922 in Jamaica, Queens, New York. She started off her career working as a nurse. Her husband, Albert Brown, was an electronics technician.

 

 As a nurse, Brown worked long hours and would return home late at night. Her husband, too, had irregular hours so she was often alone at night. 

 

Fearful of being vulnerable in a high crime neighborhood, Brown decided to figure out  a way to see who was at her door if she heard knocking. 

Inventor of the Home Security System Albert Brown & Marie Van Brittan Brown

 

Marie Van Brittan Brown

 (1922-1999)

 

 The Brown’s invention laid the foundation for later security systems that make use of its features such as video monitoring, remote-controlled door locks, push-button alarm triggers, instant messaging to security providers and police, as well as two-way voice communication. 

 

Their invention is still used by small businesses, small offices, single-family homes, and multi-unit dwellings such as apartments and condominiums.

 

 The Browns’ patent was later referenced by thirteen other inventors including some as recently as 2013.

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  Who is the HOLY SPIRIT and  what does HE do in our lives?

 

 

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1. The HOLY SPIRIT is GOD!
2. The HOLY SPIRIT leads us to repentance and salvation . (16:8)
   
3. The HOLY SPIRIT is GOD living in me. (14:17)
4. HOLY SPIRIT was sent to be our Helper. (16:7)
5. HOLY SPIRIT seeks to glorify JESUS (16:14)
6. We are to Love the HOLY SPIRIT , not grieve or quench HIM.
   

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Goal: to make JESUS known 

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Purpose:  to Glorify JESUS

HOLY SPIRIT is your #1 Helper

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Priority:   to guide us into all truth that our lives might reflect JESUS!

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Temple  - Where GOD lives

HOLY SPIRIT is stronger than any struggle  you will ever face

The Essential Bible Lessons That Many Belivers Have Never Heard --- John 14:16-18; John 16:5-15 --- January 3, 2021 --- By Dr. David Higgs

  Who is the HOLY SPIRIT and  what does HE do in our lives?

________________________________________

1. The HOLY SPIRIT is GOD!
2. The HOLY SPIRIT leads us to repentance and salvation . (16:8)
   
3. The HOLY SPIRIT is GOD living in me. (14:17)
4. HOLY SPIRIT was sent to be our Helper. (16:7)
5. HOLY SPIRIT seeks to glorify JESUS (16:14)
6. We are to Love the HOLY SPIRIT , not grieve or quench HIM.
   

_______________________________________________________

Goal: to make JESUS known 

_______________________________________________________

Purpose:  to Glorify JESUS

HOLY SPIRIT is your #1 Helper

_______________________________________________________

Priority:   to guide us into all truth that our lives might reflect JESUS!

________________________________________________________

Temple  - Where GOD lives

HOLY SPIRIT is stronger than any struggle  you will ever face