Which mathematician's algorithms unexpectedly became the foundation for modern barcode scanning systems used in retail point-of-sale technology?

The intersection of mathematics and retail has led to revolutionary approaches in how products are marketed and sold. Advanced algorithms and statistical models now drive everything from inventory management to personalized customer experiences. This poll tests your knowledge about how a famous mathematician's work unexpectedly transformed point-of-sale systems worldwide.

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Claude Shannon (information theory pioneer)
David Huffman (compression algorithm creator)
Alan Turing (computer science founder)
John Nash (game theory economist)