Electronics, Telecommunications, Lasers and Control Engineering

Amos Edward Joel, Jr.

U.S.A. / March 12, 1918 - 2008
Telecommunication Engineer; Former Executive Consultant, Bell Telephone Laboratories

A pioneer in the field of electronic switching for telecommunications. He proposed the basic concept of "Stored Program Control," and by combining new switching technology with computer technology, he opened the door to upgrading and freely modifying electronic switching to meet public needs. He has been a leader in the development and introduction of highly advanced modern electronic telecommunication networks throughout the world.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

1918	Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A.
1940	Graduated From MIT Joined Bell Telephone Laboratories (R&D Unit of Bell Systems)
1942	M.S., MIT
1961	Responsible for the developments of Traffic Service Position Systems (TSPS) and Automatic Intercept System (AIS)
1967	Executive Consultant, Bell Telephone Laboratories
1983	Retired from Bell Telephone Laboratories, Switching Consultant

AWARDS AND HONORS

1976	IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal
1981	FRANKLIN INSTITUTE - Stuart Ballantino Medal
1984	Honored by the City of Genoa - Columbian Medal
1987	International Switching Symposium - Father of ISS Award

MAJOR WORKS

1956	Electronics in Telephone Switching Systems, Bell-System Technical Journal
1975	Switching - Bell Laboratories Record
1976	Electronic Switching Control Office Systems of The World (Editor) IEEE Press Book
1982	Electronic Switching Digital Central Office Systems of The World (Editor) IEEE Press Book

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