Which military technology development directly led to the creation of modern retail barcode scanning systems?

The military has influenced retail strategies and technology in surprising ways throughout history. From WWII rationing systems that shaped inventory management to military-developed technologies that revolutionized retail payment systems and security, the connection runs deep. This poll tests your knowledge about how military innovations transferred to the retail sector and changed how we shop.

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RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) technology from WWII
The Draper Log, a WWII naval gun targeting computer
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) developed for Cold War embassy security
The Manhattan Project's inventory tracking system for nuclear materials