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Employment by Bell Telephone
- When
- 1877-1883
- Where
- United States
Berliner's microphone designs found commercial success through use by Alexander Graham Bell, leading to Berliner's employment by Bell Telephone.
The Berliner microphone was used by Alexander Graham Bell for his telephone, resulting in Berliner becoming employed by Bell. He worked for Bell Telephone until 1883, when he returned to Washington to establish himself as a private researcher. This commercial adoption occurred despite later legal disputes over patent priority.
Sources
- Microphone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Emile Berliner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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