Gerald Anderson `` Jerry '' Lawson ( December 1 , 1940 -- April 9 , 2011 ) was an American electronic engineer known for his work in designing the Fairchild Channel F video game console .
Gerald Anderson `` Jerry '' Lawson ( December 1 , 1940 -- April 9 , 2011 ) was an American electronic engineer . He was known for his work in designing the Fairchild Channel F video game console .