Which retail technology invention was patented in 1952 and revolutionized inventory tracking before modern barcodes existed?

The history of retail is filled with groundbreaking innovations that have revolutionized how we shop. From humble beginnings to modern technological marvels, these inventions have shaped consumer behavior and business strategies worldwide. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant discovery that changed the face of retail forever. Can you identify which technological innovation truly transformed the shopping experience and set the foundation for modern commerce?

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• RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) tags
• The punch card inventory system
• The optical scanning UPC forerunner by Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver
• Electronic article surveillance (EAS) anti-theft system

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