2. The Home Security System
Do you have a Ring or Google doorbell/camera? Have you ever used a baby cam? Maybe you have a home security system?
If you answered 'yes,' you have the incredible Marie Van Brittan Brown to thank.
During the mid-1960s, home security systems were almost nonexistent.
But Marie wanted to feel safer in her house whenever she was alone. Being a nurse herself, she usually got home at odd hours. At that time, her neighborhood had high crime rates and a low response rate from the police.
She was determined to find a solution and teamed up with her husband, Albert Brown, an electronics technician, to create something revolutionary in 1966: the first home security system.
It featured a series of peepholes, a camera, and monitors strategically placed around her home. With a two-way microphone system, she could communicate with visitors and even unlock the door remotely.
Her innovative invention paved the way for modern home security systems and empowered individuals to take control of their safety.