The Barcode: How a Team Created One of the World's Most Ubiquitous Technologies

Description: The Barcode by Paul V. McEnroe Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Barcode tells the real story of the team at IBM that developed the technology we use today, why it was selected in laymans terms, and in the appendix, why it is superior for the technical community..."-- Publisher Description Ten billion or more times each day, electronic scanners read data encoded in black-and-white codes-barcodes-printed on or affixed to physical goods. The Barcode is the memoir from the team who helped create the barcode."The Barcode is a celebration of the digital age and the entrepreneurial spirit ... and of the men and women who had the vision, the courage and the fortitude to take an impossible idea and make it real. The Barcode tells the real story of the team at IBM that developed the technology we use today, why it was selected in laymans terms, and in the appendix, why it is superior for the technical community. In its contribution to both global economic prosperity and the quality of daily life few ... technologies ... equal the barcode. But who knows the history of the barcode? No one is better suited to tell the story than Paul McEnroe. In so many ways, the story of the barcode is his story.Barcode scans are so common, so ubiquitous, that we scarcely notice them. They permeate every corner of our lives. They can be found on Mars rovers and ocean bottoms ... on childrens toys and giant earthmoving equipment. You are likely wearing some at this very moment without really knowing how they happened or who created them. A truly successful technology becomes invisible. And then, even if you encounter it dozens of times each day, as you do with barcodes, it becomes forgotten."-From the Foreword by Michael S. Malone Author Biography Award-winning engineer Paul V. McEnroe developed state-of-the-art products the world depends upon today. During his 23-year career with IBM, he delivered innovations that became industry standards. He led the team that developed the Universal Product Code (UPC), commonly known as the barcode, and created the first commercial application of laser technology, the barcode scanner, and the magnetic code for Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) marking. Details ISBN-13 9798985842852 Title The Barcode Author Paul V. McEnroe Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 202 Publisher Silicon Valley Press GE_Item_ID:151318925; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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