Do Something: The Vinton G. Cerf Story

One of the visionaries known as the “fathers of the internet,” National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductee Vinton Cerf helped create the transmission control protocol/internet protocol, or TCP/IP — the communication protocols that serve as the foundation for the internet, making it possible for devices to send and receive data across different networks. His work is central to many technologies that now power daily life for people worldwide. Watch as Cerf describes pivotal moments in his life, reflects on the impact of his work and shares his perspective on what invention is all about.

This inspiring story is brought to you by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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