Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Concepts And Perspectives
Creativity And Invention
Concepts In Classic Inventions
Concepts In Modern Adaptations
Chapter 2: Academic Setting
Basis And Motivation For The Book
Attitude Towards Research
The Flavor Of Contribution
Student-Mentor Relationship
The Climate For Creativity
Milestones Along The Path
3: Classic Breakthroughs
Telephony
Motion Picture Camera
Early Telecommunication Concepts
Television Systems
Computer Systems
Semiconductor Era
Masers
Cancer Detection
Glass And Fiber Optics Technology
Intelligent Networks
The Internet—A Breakthrough Without One Invention
4: Major Conclusions Derived From The Socially Significant Patents
Common Factors Of Seminal Patents
The Crucial Difference
Specific Conclusions For Students
5: Epilogue
The College Perspective
The Corporate Seting
Creativity For Profit-Making
The Management Of Research
Two Major Management Functions
The Overall Corporate Research Model
