Which retail innovation was first patented by Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver in 1952, but wasn't commercially implemented until the 1970s due to technological limitations?

The retail industry has undergone remarkable transformations through numerous technological innovations and discoveries. From inventory management systems to customer experience enhancements, these breakthroughs have revolutionized how businesses operate and serve consumers. This trivia poll tests your knowledge about a groundbreaking retail innovation that changed the industry forever. Can you identify the correct historical fact about this revolutionary retail technology?

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The barcode scanning system
The electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) system
The self-checkout kiosk
The electronic anti-theft tag