Category Archives: Innovation

Creating the Conditions for Invention and Innovation — Revisited

Posted on March 19, 2021 by mjs

When I was asked to lead the Intelligent Systems and Technology Lab at the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), I wanted the lab to succeed wonderfully in its research mission. I was a fairly prolific inventor and had taken multiple … Continue reading →

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What’s the Right Operating System for a Light Bulb?

Posted on March 25, 2015 by mjs

The typical news today about LED bulbs is about their rapid adoption, their dropping prices, and supporting legislation. The bigger story is about exploiting the IOT (Internet of Things) infrastructure that surrounds them. Lightbulbs have great established infrastructure. Each receptacle is wired for power. Bulbs have standard screw bases … Continue reading →

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An Innovation Arboretum

Posted on April 10, 2011 by mjs

Alan Kay is famously quoted as saying that “the best way to predict the future is to invent it.” I agree. I believe in the power of the imagination and in purposeful innovation to make a positive difference in the … Continue reading →

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