S4E48 Paul McEnroe | Inventing the Barcode (UPC) & Scanner

Send a text Paul McEnroe is the primary inventor of the universal product code (UPC for short), or better known as the barcode. Paul is also the co-inventor of the handheld “pistol-grip” scanner that reads barcodes at a distance, as well as several other technologies following these. Aaron Moncur, host The Wave is  a place for engineers to actively learn, share ideas, and engage with people doing similar work. Learn more at thewave.engineer Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don'...