In which year was the first commercial self-checkout system patented, marking a pivotal moment in retail digital transformation?

Self-checkout technology dramatically transformed the retail landscape, changing how customers interact with stores and how retailers manage their operations. This innovation sits at the intersection of retail digital transformation, inventory management, and customer experience. Test your knowledge about this significant retail technology breakthrough that has become ubiquitous in modern shopping environments.

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1992, by Howard Schneider, who created the first self-checkout system for Price Chopper Supermarkets
1984, by David R. Humble at RCA, initially called the 'Service Robot'
1998, by IBM's Retail Solutions division as part of their 'Store of the Future' initiative
2001, by NCR Corporation, coinciding with their acquisition of retail software company Compris Technologies