Google Doodle Celebrates - Oskar Picht for his contribution
On this day in 1907, Picht received a gold medal at the International Typewriter Exhibition in Venice for his achievements.
Picht was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1871. Following the completion of his education, he promptly commenced a career as an educator and subsequently developed a profound interest in the field of education for the visually impaired. To further his understanding of this discipline, he attended the State Institute for the Blind in Berlin-Steglitz for a duration of two years.
In 1899, he successfully created his inaugural braille writer, for which he obtained a patent in 1901. After several decades of enhancements and modifications, he was awarded an additional patent for this invention in 1932. The improved device featured six keys, each capable of producing different combinations of depressed dots, thereby enabling the indentation of sheets of paper.
In addition to his inventiveness, Picht was a staunch advocate for the education of individuals with visual impairments. He held the position of director at both the Blind Institution in Bromberg from 1910 to 1912 and at his alma mater from 1920 to 1933. Notably, he was the first individual to deliver a radio lecture focused on the subject of blindness. Throughout his lifetime, he dedicated himself to ensuring that individuals who are blind had access to high-quality education, advanced technology, and equitable opportunities.
