MARIE VAN BRITTAN BROWN: THE WOMAN WHO REVOLUTIONIZED HOME SECURITY
THANK YOU 🙏🏾 Marie Van Brittan Brown was a visionary inventor whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern home security systems. At a time when security technology was largely unavailable for private residences, she took matters into her own hands, creating a system that would change the way people protect their homes forever. 🔥 THE INVENTION THAT CHANGED HOME SECURITY In 1966, Marie Van Brittan Brown, alongside her husband Albert Brown, patented the first-ever home security system. Their system was designed to enhance safety for homeowners, particularly in urban areas where crime rates were rising. 💡 How It Worked: Her system included a motorized camera, peepholes, a two-way microphone, and a remote-controlled door lock. The camera could slide between different peepholes, allowing homeowners to see who was outside. If they felt unsafe, they could use the intercom to communicate without opening the door. Additionally, they could remotely un...