When was the first RFID technology patent filed that would later transform retail cybersecurity and inventory management?

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology revolutionized retail security and inventory management. This innovation transformed how retailers track products, prevent theft, and manage supply chains. Test your knowledge about this pivotal retail cybersecurity and operational technology that bridged physical and digital retail environments, becoming a cornerstone of modern retail digital transformation.

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1983, by IBM researchers seeking a more efficient alternative to barcodes
1973, by Mario Cardullo, whose passive RFID design is considered the first true ancestor of modern retail RFID tags
1948, by Harry Stockman, who demonstrated the principles of reflected power communication that would later enable RFID
1995, by Walmart's technology division specifically to prevent shoplifting of high-value items