Which inventor is credited with creating the first functional barcode scanning system that was eventually adopted by retail stores worldwide?

Retail innovations have transformed how we shop throughout history. From humble beginnings to today's high-tech experiences, certain breakthrough technologies fundamentally changed the retail landscape forever. This trivia question explores a pivotal invention that revolutionized product scanning and checkout efficiency - a discovery that continues to impact virtually every retail transaction worldwide. Test your knowledge of retail history and the technological innovations that shaped modern commerce!

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Norman Joseph Woodland, who drew the first barcode in sand in 1949 before developing a functional system with Bernard Silver
Thomas Timmons, who invented the 'Price Scanner 3000' while working for IBM in 1957
Margaret Hamilton, who developed the first digital checkout algorithm for retailers in 1965
Robert Noyce, who created a silicon-based product identification system at Intel in 1971