Engineer Brian Vincent cracked the third semaphore puzzle atop Adobe’s headquarters. The challenge, launched in May 2023 by artist Ben Rubin, involved decoding patterns on four large rotating LED wheels that have puzzled observers worldwide for years.
Rubin’s creations combine art and technology in public installations that invite interaction. The first semaphore puzzle appeared in 2006 and yielded its secret within a year. A second followed in 2017. This latest version demanded three years of dedicated effort before Vincent found the solution.
Vincent’s success underscores the depth of technical talent concentrated in San Jose. As Adobe prepares a fourth puzzle open to solvers everywhere, the series continues to draw attention to the city’s blend of creativity and engineering skill.
I wonder how hard the 4th challenge will be and how long it will take to solve (especially in the age of AI). We need more innovate public art projects like this peppered across San Jose and the greater Silicon Valley.
Source: NBC Bay Area
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