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What did Marie Van Brittan Brown invent? In this video, we explore the remarkable story of Marie Van Brittan Brown, the pioneering inventor who co-created one of the world's first home security systems. Concerned about safety in her neighborhood, she designed a revolutionary system that included surveillance cameras, a television monitor, two-way communication, a remote-controlled door lock, and an emergency alarm. Her groundbreaking invention laid the foundation for the modern home security systems, video doorbells, and surveillance cameras used around the world today.

Join us as we uncover the life, creativity, and lasting legacy of Marie Van Brittan Brown. Learn how her innovative ideas transformed home security and inspired future generations of inventors. Her contributions continue to make homes and families safer, proving that one brilliant idea can change the world.

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00:00What did Marie Van Brown invent?
00:01T was in 1966 that Brown, along with the assistance of her husband, came up with an innovative security system
00:08that consisted of four peepholes, a sliding camera, television monitors, and two-way microphones.
00:14As a result of these items, a closed-circuit television system for surveillance, or CCTV for short, was created.
00:21Hey guys, don't forget to subscribe and don't forget to smash that bell.
00:25Remember a black woman created the first home security system with TV surveillance.
00:30Let's celebrate Black History Month together.
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