Bar code (jan 1, 1970 – jan 1, 1980)
Description:
Barcode was invented by Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver and patented in US in 1952. The invention was based on Morse code that was extended to thin and thick bars. However, it took over twenty years before this invention became commercially successful.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1970
jan 1, 1980
~ 10 years