Ferguson invented the liquid crystal screen that gives visuals to all the above mentioned items among others. For his invention he will be given a place in the Inventors Hall of Fame at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall in Akron.

In November 1957, Ferguson was assigned the task of researching liquid crystal. Ferguson, who has taught at Kent State, Penn State and UCLA, said it took years to develop his patent.

"You can't simplify it. The accumulation of knowledge makes a better result. It's like putting clues together," Ferguson said. "It is a great honor to be inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame. You work hard to accomplish what you accomplish. It occurs when you do good."

Ferguson was chosen out of 40 people nominated for induction into the Inventor's Hall of Fame, said Tom Hollingsworth, spokesman for the Hall of Fame.

Ferguson is no longer an instructor at Kent State and now enjoys the warm climate of the West Coast while working.

"I will enjoy the hunt for new things. The end is one point in space which will go on forever," Ferguson said with a smile about his accomplishments.