Rudolf Hell

Name: Rudolf Hell

Born: December 19, 1901, in Eggmühl, Germany

Death: March 11, 2002 (Age: 101)

Computer-related contributions

• German electrical engineering and inventor.
• Invented an apparatus called the Hellschreiber, an early forerunner to the fax machine.
• Designed electronically controlled engraving of printing plate machines.
• Created an electronic photo typesetting system called digiset.

Honors and awards

• Eduard Rhein Ring of Honor (1992).
• Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Award.
• City of Mainz Gutenberg Prize.