Mei Man: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Chapter 257 Public Interview
"...Mr. Colin Luper, what do you think of the television patent issue that Radio Corporation of America has recently advertised?"

"Mr. Colin Luper, it is thought that you have obtained the patent for the television set by unscrupulous means..."

"It is said that the Radio Corporation of America has formally filed a patent lawsuit, and made public its superficial position in the newspaper, threatening to win this TV patent case and promote the production and manufacture of TV sets. Mr. Colin Looper What's your opinion?"

Right in the world, in front of the Messenger newspaper office.

A large number of reporters stepped forward, scrambling to interview Ke Lin.

Little John took a camera behind him and took pictures of this scene, which will be the front page of tomorrow's "Daily Courier".

"Mr. Colin Luper, you have been reluctant to appear in front of the media for a while. Is it because you are afraid of losing the patent lawsuit and becoming a TV patent thief?"

Leaning in front of Ke Lin, some reporters questioned him sharply.

Looking in the direction of the question, as an ace reporter who has won the 'Pulitzer Prize' against the world, Ke Lin will naturally not get angry easily because of the other party's low-level provocative methods.

"First of all, I want to correct you, that is, I have never been unwilling to appear in front of the media. In fact, the "Daily Courier" has published reports related to patent litigation every day during this period. If New Yorkers want to know the progress of the incident , You can learn about this situation through the "Daily Courier."

In front of reporters from various newspapers, he promoted his own newspaper, and Ke Lin ignored the expressions on their faces, and continued: "Secondly, the patent on the television set belonged to Ferro Farnsworth from the very beginning. Sir, this is a fact guaranteed by the U.S. government’s patent certification. On the contrary, it is the U.S. Radio Corporation that has been propagandizing in the newspapers and media. They have not produced any relevant evidence to prove their point of view from the beginning to the end. .”

Colin's previous answer may have aroused the dissatisfaction of the major reporters in New York, but after hearing his subsequent response, the reporters rushed to ask questions. From the meaning of Colin's words, it is obvious that he can feel that His questioning or disapproval of RCA, which is what the reporters were after.

"Mr. Colin Looper, do you mean that RCA is the one stealing the patents?"

"Please tell me your opinion in detail, Mr. Colin Luper, does this mean that you are confident in winning this lawsuit?"

Facing the noisy reporters asking in front of him, Ke Lin didn't answer immediately. He just stood at the door of the Messenger newspaper and watched them quietly.

Feeling the meaning conveyed by Colin's eyes, some reporters gradually stopped their actions. After they regained their composure, Colin continued to reply: "Yes, RCA is the one that stole the patents."

Now that they have already broken their skins and fought the legal battle, Ke Lin naturally has no intention of speaking well for his opponent.

And his remarks, unsurprisingly, caused a huge uproar among the reporters. They looked at Ke Lin in front of them with excited expressions, and they could already imagine how much influence it would cause after the newspaper published it.

However, looking at Little John behind Ke Lin, some reporters felt a little helpless.

If possible, they naturally hope that there will be fewer such news reports as possible, but Colin Looper himself controls one of the largest newspapers in New York City, which undoubtedly greatly weakens the popularity of this news. value in their hands.

Having said that, they are still unwilling to let go of relevant news reports.

"Mr. Colin Looper, have your remarks proved your attitude towards this patent lawsuit? Will you win this lawsuit?"

Even RCA, a party destined to lose, dared to publicize victory in the media, let alone Colin, in the original history, Ferro Farnsworth won this battle even without his intervention. A lawsuit, just because it was dragged on for too long, caused Ferro to miss the protection period of the TV patent production even though he proved his identity as the inventor of the patent.

I can only watch RCA mass-produce TV sets in the future.

"There is only one result of this patent lawsuit, and that is my victory. I believe it will not take long for the entire New York City to know the result."

After speaking the last words in front of the reporter, Ke Lin ignored their persuasion and left the newspaper office.

Although during this period, some reporters wanted to reach out to stop him, but obviously with Colin's current strength, even if all the reporters in front of the newspaper were added together, whether he could be stopped was another matter.

……

"To Brooklyn."

Passing through the crowd of reporters, Ke Lin got into the car, and then told the driver the address.

Nodding his head, the driver started the car and drove away in the flash of the reporter's camera.

During this period of time, affected by the patent lawsuit, in order to avoid these pervasive reporters and media, Ke Lin had to prepare a special means of transportation for himself to move around in his daily life.

As a well-known newspaper tycoon in New York City today, this is actually what Colin should have prepared long ago.

However, the existence of his own ability made him ignore this point.

After all, when you have more convenient abilities such as [Super Speed] or [Flying], the car becomes a kind of burden instead.

If it weren't for the fact that Anti-World's ability was suppressed, Colin might not have prepared the car yet.

"How's the situation at the new factory?"

Glancing at the newspaper office that was getting farther and farther behind him through the rearview mirror of the car, Colin then asked Louise Walton beside him.

"The preliminary reconstruction has been completed, and the related TV production line has officially entered into the design. Mr. Ferro Farnsworth has also given suggestions. The factory is actively revising according to his requirements, and strives to complete the process within a month. Complete the establishment of the TV production line..."

"One month is too long. Half a month. I only give the factory half a month to complete the production of the TV production line before the patent lawsuit with Radio America Corporation."

"Half a month?"

Hearing Colin's request, Louise Walton showed hesitation on his face, but nodded quickly.

"I will notify the workers and let them expedite the process."

Hearing the answer, Colin nodded and retracted his gaze, and Louise Walton, who was beside him, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Louise Walton was the mother of the mother and daughter that Colin had saved in the sandstorm.

After learning about the other party's work experience on Broadway, Colin directly proposed an invitation to him, and Louise Walton, who had a difficult life in New York, agreed without hesitation.

Colin hired Louise Walton naturally because of his consideration.

He has never let go of his thoughts on Paramount. He used to participate in Hollywood parties to actively establish contacts. Now he is hiring Louise because he is interested in his performance experience on Broadway. The other party has rich experience in Hollywood. In the future, if Colin wants to To develop in the film industry, it is obvious that actors can be recruited through the other party.

According to Louise Walton, with the thousands of Broadway performers out of work due to the Great Depression, there was clearly a potential talent pool.

At the same time, Louise Walton is also a single mother.

With her daughter's concern, at least the other party will not have too many problems.

Judging from the previous sandstorm, Louise Walton took great care of her daughter.

Of course, many of these arrangements need to wait until the subsequent acquisition of Paramount before they can be formally launched. Right now, the studio that Colin is thinking about is still in the stage of bankruptcy and liquidation.

Colin could only temporarily arrange Louise Walton by his side to help him with some daily trivial work, such as the progress of the new factory.

In this regard, Louise Walton did not have the slightest complaint.

As a single mother living alone in New York, she especially cherishes the opportunities Colin gave. At the same time, because of Colin’s previous experience of saving her daughter in a sandstorm, Louise Walton’s proposal of Colin’s The work requirements, the word is obedient.

……

"Here we are, sir."

In Brooklyn, in front of the new factory not far from the Messenger Machinery Factory, the driver stopped the car and reminded Colin in the back seat.

【Faith (91505/100000)】

Open your eyes, and look away from the [Faith] column that has grown in text.

During this period of time, his media war with RCA has attracted the attention of a large number of New Yorkers, indirectly boosting the sales of the "Daily Courier", which has brought him a lot of "faith".

"Messenger TV Factory"

Getting off the car, Colin glanced at the signboard on the factory.

That's right, after returning from San Francisco, he arranged manpower early to start preparing for the new factory, in order to try to produce TV sets as soon as possible.

"Here you are, Colin."

Walking out of the factory, Ferro Farnsworth greeted Colin with a smile.

Since it is necessary to build a factory specializing in the production of televisions, it is natural that the assistance of Ferro Farnsworth, the patent inventor, is indispensable. Although Colin can also do this, considering the time it takes, he still puts The matter was referred to Philo Farnsworth.

Plus, RCA's patent suit, Philo Farnsworth, did need to come to New York.

"How about TV production?"

After shaking hands with Philo Farnsworth, Colin turned the conversation to television production.

"The production of the TV is the key to the next lawsuit."

"It's almost done."

As the actual owner of the TV patent, it is naturally impossible for Ferro Farnsworth to have the RCA holding it and it took three years to reproduce the results.

With the support of the prototype, in just half a month, Ferro Farnsworth had already manufactured the TV set that Colin needed.

"Currently, I'm adjusting the image, trying to make the newly-made TV clearer on the image screen..."

Speaking of which, Ferro Farnsworth is very grateful that he listened to Colin's suggestion and cooperated with him to produce TV sets.

If it's just him alone, maybe those few investors.

In the face of the overwhelming media publicity and legal proceedings of the American radio company, or the idea of ​​​​resisting has long been lost.

Even if he wins the lawsuit in the end, it will still be full of scars.

Who would want to discuss the adjustment of TV products like this now.

In the laboratory prepared by the factory for Ferro Farnsworth, Colin saw the newly manufactured TV set by the other party.

Compared with the prototype seen in San Francisco before, this TV was closer to what Colin knew as an old-fashioned TV. Through the TV screen, they could already see clearer black-and-white images.

Standing aside, Louise Walton watched what was broadcast on the TV. Although this was not the first time she watched TV images, every time she saw Louise Walton, she would sigh sincerely .

Who would have thought that this small machine could actually achieve the same effect as a movie.

In the future, once televisions are popularized, does it mean that the general public will be able to experience the same feeling as a movie theater at home?

In addition to the TV, Colin also saw the new electronic video camera upgraded by Ferro Farnsworth.

The size of this machine is quite large, at least three or four times larger than the camera in Colin's memory. It has a lens with a focal length of 1.6 meters. The weight alone reaches 45 kilograms, and the length also reaches 2.2 meters.

A camera of this scale obviously cannot be picked up by the cameraman alone. In fact, the early electronic cameras all had special wheels for movement.

While concerned about the production of Ferro Farnsworth TV, Colin did not let go of his concern for the camera.

Because he knows that if TV sets are to be popularized, matching video cameras are also the key.

A convenient camera can make the shooting and broadcasting of TV programs more convenient, thereby promoting the enthusiasm of radio stations to produce TV programs.

Therefore, in the laboratory, Colin deliberately had a conversation with Ferro Farnsworth, and revealed to him his ideas about the miniaturization of the camera, and also intentionally or unintentionally proposed some camera development concepts.

Colin's suggestions greatly inspired Ferro Farnsworth's invention and gave him more ideas for camera upgrades.

"...I have always thought that a video camera is just a simple electronic camera tool. The original design idea was also to be used with a TV. I did not expect that Ke Lin, your idea in this regard is more groundbreaking. If you do it according to your idea design, or maybe the camera will replace the film of the movie in the future!"

(End of this chapter)