James Fergason
James Fergason | |
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| Born | James Lee Fergason January 12, 1934 Wakenda, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2008 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, businessman |
| Spouse | Dora (1956-2008; his death) |
| Children | Teresa, Jeffery, John, Susan |
| Awards | IEEE Jun-ichi Nishizawa Medal |
James Lee Fergason (January 12, 1934 – December 9, 2008) was an American inventor and business entrepreneur. A member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Fergason is best known for his work on an improved liquid crystal display, or LCD. He held over one hundred U.S. patents at the time of his death.