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Pixel™

Pixels™, from rock groups to clothing, to pinpoints of light, they have been an intrinsic part of our life, vocabulary, and concept since the 1800s. Alas no longer may we use it with abandon, it is now the property of Google™. The term “Pixel™” can be found throughout our industry and many others. A “pixel™” is the smallest element of ...

Jon Peddie

Pixels™, from rock groups to clothing, to pinpoints of light, they have been an intrinsic part of our life, vocabulary, and concept since the 1800s. Alas no longer may we use it with abandon, it is now the property of Google™. The term “Pixel™” can be found throughout our industry and many others. A “pixel™” is the smallest element of the screen. Displays present an image by drawing pixels™ on a screen.  According to a published paper by Richard F. Lyon (1952 – ), who is credited with inventing of the optical mouse, the term “pixel™”, for picture element, first appeared
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