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Notable technology in the 1970 to 1980
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IBM floppy disk
The first IBM Floppy Drives were 8-inch disks in a square case. Floppy disks were used as portable storage devices that could hold programs and documents. -
Sony U-matic
Sony U-Matic was one of the first VCRs that were used in broadcast and industrial video recording. The U-Matic paved the way to the standard of VHS for movies and film. -
UPC codes
Universal Product Code (UPC) was created by George Laurer at IBM. The UPC is used everywhere in today's world from grocery stores to industrial environments. -
Cromemco Cyclops
Cromemco Cyclops was the first commercial fully digital camera with a 32×32 digital image. The Cyclops was developed by Terry Walker. -
The MRI machine
(MRI) Magnetic resonance imaging. Raymond Damadian and his post-doctoral students Michael Goldsmith and Larry Minkoff created the first working model of the MRI. The MRI Is used in modern medical research allowing doctors to accurately diagnose medical conditions.
