Computer & electronics hardware
Kees Schep
Helped develop blue-laser optical-disc storage systems with much greater capacity than todays DVDs. The discs are now being introduced commercially.
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James OBrien
Invented algorithms for simulating natural phenomena such as splashing water and explosions, for use in movies, video games, and advanced training simulations.
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Scott Heiferman
Built a database and developed software that would help people organize themselves.
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David Brussin
Built a router that examines the content and source of messages passing through it.
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Min Wu
Devised ways to hide digital watermarks in financial statements and other electronic documents to authenticate records, prevent fraud, and deter unauthorized distribution.