Award
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q357846 · wikidata
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Norman Joseph Woodland
1921-09-06 – 2012-12-09
Life & Legacy
Norman Joseph Woodland (September 6, 1921 – December 9, 2012) was an American Jewish inventor and engineer, best known as one of the inventors of the barcode, for which he received a patent in October 1952. Later, employed by IBM, he developed the format which became the ubiquitous Universal Product Code (UPC) of product labeling and check-out stands.
Occupation & Career
engineer, inventor
Education
Drexel University; Atlantic City High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Medal of Technology and Innovation; National Inventors Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
National Inventors Hall of Fame · National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Employer
Drexel University · IBM
Education & Institutions
Atlantic City High School · Drexel University
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q357846 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q357846 — wikidata View source
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