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• Kane Kramer is a British inventor who created the technology behind MP3 media devices and downloads.

  Kramer claims he originally thought up the idea behind the iPod with his designs for the PIXYS and IXI, music downloading devices which could hold a single four-minute song. Apple has credited Kramer with the invention, but he still receives no royalties from iPod sales. He has worked for Apple as an expert consultant.

• Fast Facts

  1. Invented technology behind iPod with his PIXYS, IXI system designsFOXNews.com: British Man Says He Invented iPod in 1979 (September 9, 2008)
  2. Receives no money for iPod salesFOXNews.com: British Man Says He Invented iPod in 1979 (September 9, 2008)
  3. Patent expired in 1988FOXNews.com: British Man Says He Invented iPod in 1979 (September 9, 2008)
  4. Worked as expert consultant for AppleOfficial Site: Kane Kramer
  5. Sketches from 1978 show similar design to Apple iPod and Microsoft ZuneFOXNews.com: British Man Says He Invented iPod in 1979 (September 9, 2008)
  6. Other inventions: Monicall, Belly Button

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  iPod | Apple | Zune | Steve Jobs | Portable Media Players

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