George K. Mealy

George K. Mealy was an American engineer and computer scientist known for his work in digital systems and automata theory. He is best known for developing the Mealy machine, a type of finite-state machine that produces output based on its current state and input. This concept helps in designing digital circuits and software that manage complex sequences of operations efficiently. His contributions are fundamental to understanding how computers process information and automate tasks, making systems more predictable and controllable.