| Bernard M. Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1916 |
| Died | 1995 |
| Nationality | USA |
| Fields | scientist, engineer |
| Institutions | Hewlett Packard |
| Known for | Pulse Code Modulation |
| Notable awards | National Medal of Science, National Inventors Hall of Fame |
Bernard M. Oliver (1916–1995), aka Barney Oliver, was a scientist who made contributions in many fields, including radar, television, and computers.[1] 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).[2][3] Oliver was president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in 1965.[4] 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.
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