Horace Smart Beattie (19 July 1909 – 6 September 1993) was an American computer scientist and electric engineer. He is most well known for being the inventor of the IBM Selectric typewriter.
Education
He received his B.A. from Williams College, and had a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Career
He joined IBM in June 1933 as a customer serviceman.
He rose up ranks at IBM to become the corporate vice-president in 1972.
Patents
He filed several patents related to the design and functioning of IBM Selectric Typewriters.
Awards and honours
He received the ASME Medal in 1971.
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