The 1989 Kyoto Prize Workshops
/ Telecommunication Engineer
Electronics
1989
11 /12 Sun
13:10 - 17:15
Place: Kyoto International Conference Center
Address:Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001 Japan
Amos Edward Joel, Jr.
Telecommunication Engineer
A pioneer in the field of electronic switching for telecommunications. He proposed the basic concept of “Stored Program Control,” and by combining new switching technology with computer technology, he opened the door to upgrading and freely modifying electronic switching to meet public needs. He has been a leader in the development and introduction of highly advanced modern electronic telecommunication networks throughout the world.
*This field then was Field of Electronics, Telecommunications, Lasers, and Control Engineering.