I.

ANCIENT TIME

Umbrella

The invention of the umbrella can be traced back from 4,000

years ago that was used in early civilizations in Egypt,
Assyria, Greece, and China. Originally, they were used as
parasols to provide shade from the sun. Later on, when the
Chinese waxed and lacquered their paper parasol, they
invented the first waterproof umbrella for rain protection.
In the present time, umbrellas were now comprised with
fabric, vinyl plastic, wood and other modern materials.
Thus, it become sturdier and not easily breakable. It also
came in different sizes and designs which are convenient,
easy to keep as well as stylish. However, its uses and
importance remain the same- to protect us from the pouring
rain and scorching sun. It also protects us from the diseases
brought by adverse weather condition.
 II. MEDIEVAL TIME

Eyeglasses

The inventor being unknown, the first spectacle was

invented in Italy in the 13th century. Its primitive lenses were
set into wooden, leather, or bone frames being held before
in the face or perched on the nose. Eyeglasses were
designed primarily to improve the user's ability to read by
enlarging the letter and other objects. It helps people with
poor eyesight, both nearsighted and farsighted.
Through the years, eyeglasses grew to be “hands-free" with
the improvement of temples to extend over the ears. In the
present, it became more comfortable and fashionable to
use. It becomes lightweight and came in various shapes
and sizes. Hence, many people do not only use eyeglasses
to aid their vision but also for aesthetic purposes. With the
help of modern technology, innovators continue to improve
glasses and gave birth to spectacles that held many
purposes such as sun protection and anti-radiation.
 III. MODERN TIME

Cellular Phone

The invention of the cellular phone or in short cell phone, a

handheld device that was primarily used for communication, was
led by Martin Cooper an engineer from Motorola company from
1972 to 1973. The portable device could connect to the Advanced
Mobile Phone System (AMPS) that was developed by Bell Labs. It
works through sending and receiving messages from mobile
phones via radio frequencies. Then, the first cellular phone which
called DynaTAC was launched. It weighted over 1.1 kilograms and
was 23 cm tall and people can only have 35 minutes of talk before
its battery ran down. In 1973, further development were done to the
device which gave birth to another version of portable phone, the
DynaTAC 8000x. Evidently, the cellphone was a success.
Many years later, this invention evolve as the cellular phone that
we are using today. The advancement of technology over the years
give way to many companies to manufacture much advanced
phones. Today, they comprised of many features. They are
lightweight, can suit through the pocket, can be touch through the
screen and came in different versions. It's function also does not
limit anymore as a means of communication but also for storing
data, entertainment, photography and many more.
 IV. PHILIPPINE INVENTION

Videophone

Gregorio Y. Zara, a renowned Filipino engineer, and

physicist invented the first videophone in the year 1995. The
invention is a two-way television-telephone, a device that
simultaneously transmits and receives both audio and video
signals over telephone lines. Hence, it allows the people to
see each other while conversing. This gives way for an
effective distance learning and video conferencing. It also
proved to be helpful for people who have impaired hearing.
Today, given the advancement of technology, many
inventions including wireless and hand-held gadgets
emerged. In particular, with the use of smartphones and the
internet, video calling becomes much more convenient.
Reflect how we can communicate with other people face to
face even at a great distance using Skype, Facebook and
many others.