FAQ About Hedy Lamarr
Was Hedy Lamarr's invention used during World War II?
No, Hedy Lamarr's frequency-hopping invention was not used during World War II. Although it was patented in 1942, the technology was complex and required further development before it could be implemented. The U.S. Navy initially declined its use during the war, but the concepts eventually proved invaluable and were incorporated into later advances in secure military communications and modern wireless technologies.
