Camera Phone Pioneer Awed By Cultural Impact
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The man who helped get camera phones out to the masses, has been amazed at the impact the device has had on modern culture. There are so many examples of video being recorded by camer a phones, that you can point to its’ introduction as a key point in communications.
“It’s had a massive impact because it’s just so convenient,” said Philippe Kahn, a tech industry maverick whose other pioneering efforts include the founding of software maker Borland, an early Microsoft Corp. antagonist.
“There’s always a way to capture memories and share it,” he said. “You go to a restaurant, and there’s a birthday and suddenly everyone is getting their camera phones out. It’s amazing.”
He originally came up with the idea for a camera phone, based on a common need: his wife was in labor and he wanted pics. “We were going to have a baby and I wanted to share the pictures with family and friends,” Kahn said, “and there was no easy way to do it.”
From such a simple need, an entire industry has arisen.
Resource: AP
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