In what year was the world's first self-checkout system patented, marking a pivotal moment in retail innovation?

The retail landscape has been transformed by numerous technological innovations over the decades. One particular invention dramatically changed how customers complete their shopping experience, reducing wait times and labor costs for retailers. This innovation represented a significant shift in the customer journey and store operations. Test your knowledge about this retail technology breakthrough that changed the face of modern shopping.

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1992 by Howard Schneider, creating the foundation for modern self-service retail
1984 by IBM, as part of their early retail automation systems
2001 by Amazon, during their initial expansion into physical retail concepts
1978 by NCR Corporation, pioneering the first digital point-of-sale systems