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Joseph N. Jackson

1937–2025

United States

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Joseph N. Jackson (1937-August 19, 2025) is an African-American innovator and inventor. As the inventor of the programmable controller for the VCR, DVR, TIVO, TV systems and holder of six patents relating to telecommunications his contributions to digital entertainment can be seen everywhere. In today's economy the achievements into digital entertainment has become a priority to most. However, Jackson's contributions to the digital entertainment are under represented.

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