Which retail technology invention, first patented in 1952 but not commercially successful until the 1970s, was inspired by Morse code and revolutionized inventory tracking?

In the evolution of retail technology, certain inventions have fundamentally transformed how consumers shop and how products are sold. This trivia question explores a revolutionary technology that changed retail operations worldwide, creating new opportunities for product tracking, inventory management, and checkout efficiency. Test your knowledge about this pivotal retail invention that bridges the physical and digital worlds of commerce!

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags
Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags