Howard Rosen

Biography:

Howard Rosen is a distinguished inventor renowned for his innovative contributions across various industries, including telecommunications, cooling and air, and medical devices. He developed an insatiable curiosity for technology at the age of eight and for years experimented and built projects from books and became passionately interested in reading biographies of inventors. His father was a TV technician, and Howard learned many concepts by watching his father repair televisions.   He made his first significant breakthrough at the age of 21 by developing a scanner adapted to the channel synthesizer of VHF and UHF communications transceivers in the early 1970s.

Over the years, Rosen has pioneered numerous advancements, such as the first solid-state epilation equipment, a programmable automatic telephone prefix dialer, and a brushing behavior reinforcement toothbrush. His work covers many fields including a mesh networking multi-base station cordless telephone, a solid-state CO2 gas sensor, and an apparatus for automatically blocking the transmission AND identifying information concerning a telephone calling party, which was successfully marketed by RadioShack.

A notable highlight of his career was the development of an apparatus for assessing ophthalmic patients and a method for damaging cancerous cells using radio frequency waves in conjunction with the natural temperature of cancerous tumors. Rosen ALSO invented one of the first home satellite receivers for the North American market, which also gained significant attention in the UK, leading to a partnership with Carleton Communications for the manufacturing and marketing of satellite systems in Great Britain.

Rosen also made significant strides in energy management technology for large commercial office buildings and hotels. His invention of a mesh networking system for energy management thermostats has allowed buildings to save as much as 45 % on their electrical consumption, which has substantially lowered greenhouse gasses. These innovations employ intelligent algorithms based on occupant activity and body temperature monitoring, causing HVAC systems to automatically adjust to perceived comfort levels.

With approximately 80 patents to his name in diverse fields, including 23 patents in smart thermostat technology and simplified user interfaces, Rosen’s ability to identify and address real-world problems has cemented his reputation as a forward-thinking inventor with an innovative spirit across vast disciplines. Rosen’s talents go beyond invention, as he has successfully manufactured and brought many of his products to the global marketplace, demonstrating his collaborative nature in translating innovative ideas into practical, marketable solutions. Through his inventions, Rosen not only advanced the state of technology, but also enriched people’s lives by making daily tasks easier, promoting health, and increasing energy efficiency, all which have benefitted humanity as a whole.