Title: Invention of the Telephone: Complete History and Timeline - Science Struck
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Invention of the Telephone: Complete History and Timeline
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History
Antonio Meucci’s Telephone
Bell’s Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell Vs. Elisha Gray
Quick Facts and Timeline
1832
1844
1854
1860

Content: It was used to transmit signals from one person to the other. 1844
Innocenzo Manzetti, an Italian inventor, came up with the idea of making a speaking telegraph (that later came to be known as the telephone). However, it was not until 1864, that he actually invented the device; but, did not patent it. 1854
Antonio Meucci created a device that was very similar to a telephone. There is no accurate and exact description of this device; but, it was a voice communication device. Meucci had used this device to connect his basement with his bedroom on the first floor. Due to financial and other reasons, Meucci did not apply for patent for his device. 1860
A major invention, which was very much closer to the telephone, was made by Johann Philipp Reis.