Thomas L. Goldsmith

Thomas L. Goldsmith was an American electronics engineer credited with pioneering early concepts of interactive electronic entertainment. In the early 1950s, he co-developed one of the first video game prototypes, called "Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device," which used a radar-display technology to simulate missile guidance. His work laid foundational ideas for interactive screens and video gaming, influencing the development of future entertainment technological advancements. Goldsmith’s innovations demonstrated how electronic devices could be used for entertainment, helping to set the stage for the modern video game industry.