Which inventor is credited with patenting the first barcode system in 1952 that revolutionized retail checkout and inventory management?

In the world of retail technology, certain inventions have revolutionized how we shop. One particular patent filed in the early 1950s would eventually transform checkout processes worldwide and create the foundation for modern inventory management. This innovation bridged physical products with digital data in a way that's now ubiquitous in our daily shopping experiences. Test your knowledge about this groundbreaking retail technology that emerged from scientific discovery and engineering ingenuity.

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