Ron Klein is an ordinary man who accomplishes extraordinary things. He is a PROBLEM SOLVER. Every solution has resulted in monumental change, either in a new invention or a simple solution. His innovative ideas have literally changed the world.
He is the inventor of the Magnetic Strip on the Credit Card, Credit Card Validity Checking System and the developer of computerized systems for Real Estate (MLS) Multiple Listing Services, Voice Response for the Banking Industry and BOND Quotation and Trade Information for the New York Stock Exchange.
Ron‘s latest patent is for a device that enables a visually impaired person the ability to identify an item when in physical range of that item. It utilizes a smartphone and special coded adhesive labels.
Married with two children and four grandchildren. He and his wife, Arlene, married 62 years, live in Sarasota, Florida.
Ron and Arlene have a special love for animals and serve to create a better tomorrow for all animals.
Ron is also a Senior Olympian bicyclist medal winner, and sailing enthusiast.
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