John G. Linvill
John G . Linvill ( August 8 , 1919 – February 19 , 2011 ) was an American professor ( emeritus ) of Electrical engineering at Stanford University , known for his pioneering work in higher education , integrated circuits and semiconductors , and for development of the Optacon reading machine for the blind . 
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