Which groundbreaking retail payment technology was invented by James Ritty in 1879 after being inspired by a tool that counted propeller revolutions on a steamship?

The world of retail has been transformed by innovative payment technologies throughout history. From simple cash registers to sophisticated contactless systems, payment methods have evolved dramatically, changing how we shop and how retailers operate. This trivia question challenges your knowledge about a significant invention that revolutionized retail transaction processing and laid the foundation for modern retail payment systems.

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• The mechanical cash register, called 'Ritty's Incorruptible Cashier'
• The perforated paper credit card system, known as 'The Retail Calculator'
• The magnetic stripe payment card, originally called 'The Honest Counter'
• The coin-operated vending machine, marketed as 'The Automatic Merchant'

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