Milestones-Nomination talk:Birthplace of the Bar Code, 1948
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| Thread title | Replies | Last modified |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested changes to citation from Lyle Feisel | 5 | 22:26, 7 September 2011 |
| Approval of Birthplace of Bar Code Milestone | 1 | 15:38, 7 September 2011 |
| Another suggestion for improvement - Bar Code citation | 1 | 13:49, 7 September 2011 |
| References | 3 | 21:10, 6 September 2011 |
Suggested changes to citation from Lyle Feisel
I think the citation needs some work here is the old first sentence and my suggestion for a change:
Original:
In an attempt to automate the reading of product information in a local grocery store, Bernard Silver and Norman Joseph Woodland conceived a solution in 1948 at the Drexel Institute of Technology which later became the ubiquitous Barcode.
My suggestion:
In an effort to automate the reading of product information in a local grocery store, Bernard Silver and Norman Joseph Woodland of the Drexel Institute of Technology developed a system that later became the ubiquitous barcode.
I believe that Lyle's wording tightens up the language without changing meaning. How do others feel?
I prefer Lyle's wording. The original citation also has a redundant "of" which should be cleaned up. - Lise
I agree with Lyle's suggestion, although I would avoid using such "magnification" words as "ubiquituous", "quintessential", or "multi-billion" in the original citation. Those words don't contibute to the historical value of the Milestone and might sound somewhat pretentious. My suggestion, then, on Lyle's suggestion would be:
In an effort to automate the reading of product information in a local grocery store, Bernard Silver and Norman Joseph Woodland of the Drexel Institute of Technology developed a solution that later became the Barcode Identification System. Patented in 1952, the Barcode has become a key technology for product identification and inventory control in present Industry and daily life.
I agree the Bar Code Milestone and prefer the wording by Lyle Feisel.
Approval of Birthplace of Bar Code Milestone
The Bar Code is clearly a significant technology in IEEE's realm, and the patent demonstrates that this was the first key event in its evolution. I agree with Mort that it should be approved.
Another suggestion for improvement - Bar Code citation
Bernard Silver and Norman Joseph Woodland of the Drexel Institute of Technology,in an attempt to automate the reading of of product information in a local grocery store, developed a system that later became the ubiquitous barcode.
References
Adding references would be helpful to technical researchers and historians. In this case since a patent was awarded including the patent number would be the perfect reference.
Add that and I think the nomination is ready for submission to the History Committee for approval.
Mort Hans, Milestones Coordinator, Regions 1 - 6
The revised Nomination cites references including the original bar code patent. I now recommend that the History Committee approve the Nomination.
Mort Hans Milestones Coordinator Regions 1 - 6
I have reviewed the revised Nomination and with the addition of references including the patent citation, I recommend that the History Committee approve the Nomination.
Mort Hans Milestones Coordinator Regions 1-6
Lyle's version gets my vote --- Tom Misa
