Google Celebrates: The Invention of the Barcode!
Aside from being known for its innovative search algorithm, bird's eye view maps, and expansive email in box storage capacity, Google has also gained renown for uniquely celebrating historical dates and holidays. The site's homepage usually features an altered Google logo to remind people of the special event. Most recently, the search engine paid homage to the 57th anniversary of the first barcode, which was invented around October 1949 and received a patent on October 7, 1952. Unlike the vertical lined specimen featured on Google, the first barcode was circular and resembled a bull's-eye.
When Google unveiled its encoded logo, some internet bloggers initially suspected a brainwashing conspiracy. However, others have confirmed the image is merely an innocent bar code translation of the website's name.
The emergence of this technology has streamlined many areas of our lives. The bar code established a standard medium for transferring information quickly and efficiently. For example, a retail store can keep track of merchandise inventory and prices through the use of bar codes and scanners. When you inquire about the price and stock quantity of a particular item, the clerk can provide you a fast and accurate answer by simply scanning the barcode.
