In which year was the world's first self-checkout system patented, long before it became a common fixture in retail stores?

Self-checkout technology revolutionized the retail experience by allowing customers to scan and pay for their purchases without cashier assistance. This innovation has dramatically changed store layouts, customer flow, and employment patterns in retail. While commonplace today, the journey from invention to widespread adoption took decades and faced significant skepticism about customer acceptance and theft concerns. Test your knowledge about this transformative retail technology that bridged traditional shopping with our increasingly automated present.

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1984
1992
1939
1967