How The Barcode Was Invented | The Lightbulb Moment

Join us in breaking down the history of the barcode, from the original use case, the first design, and the eventual evolution into what we know as the barcode today. Learn how one man on a beach led to today's powerful system.

The Lightbulb Moment: Barcode

Barcodes have radically changed global commerce, helping fuel the rise of everything from massive companies like Walmart to world powers like China. And it all started with a man daydreaming on a beach in 1949.

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[StarCrafted]

Would be lovely if you'd release full documentaries as a way to advertise, not just snippets. Oh well.

[Nunya.Bidness]

Anyone remember “can I get a price check on 3?” The old price sticker fell off - or sometimes was just unreadable.

[neepsmcfly]

Hmm, no mention of Wrigley gum? Have I just unwittingly unearthed another widely accepted nugget of false trivia? Or is it awaiting its spotlight moment in the 2nd half? My confidence in the telephone game is on shaky ground right now!😂

[DaBadguy]

Mark of the beast era, life as we know it now!

[kenmandu]

But did the two original inventors ever make any money?

[prapanthebachelorette]

Ok, I guess they just turn it from a morse code into a palindrome format? 😅