- NEW!
by Sandman on October 7th, 2009
Here you go, Jen:
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If you’ve “Googled” something today, you may have noticed that the Google logo for the day is none other than a barcode. While Google typically changes its logo for certain holidays, what is the significance of the barcode today? Today, October 7, 2009, is the 57th anniversary of the first patent of the barcode, so Google changed their logo to commemorate this important event in history.
Norman Woodland and Bernard Silver filed the first patent in October of 1949, which was then granted patent No. 2,612,994 on October 7, 1952. Although the patent was granted in 1952, barcodes were not implemented until June 26, 1974. Thus, the 57th anniversary of the first patent is today, while the barcode experienced its 35th birthday on June 26, 2009.
While it may have taken 22 years to take the barcode from a patent to a full implementation, the barcode continues to be used in today’s world of business.
by jbrecken on October 7th, 2009
Any time google has a funny looking graphic, click on it and it will tell you what occasion they are marking.
by ARTICFOX700 on October 7th, 2009
gogle has so many different symbols now it didn't bother me at all. however i wonder if that barcode spells google?
by sarcasmqueen on October 7th, 2009
if you hold your mouse over it it will always tell you why its there. It's because it's the anniversary of the invention of the bar code. if that was there permanently, though, it would definetely be creepy...
by Dark Passenger on October 7th, 2009
Yeah, they randomly change things like that on google from time to time.
by MusicalChef on October 7th, 2009
I asked about this morning on here. I was told today google is celebrating the first bar code patent.
by Nancy on October 8th, 2009
Oh, I missed it!
by Zack on October 7th, 2009
I noticed it as soon as that change was made. Never cared why it was there though.
by anonymous on October 7th, 2009
ive noticed it, it dosnt bother me cause its just for 24hr. :)
by King of Sexytown on October 7th, 2009
What bar code?? What is that??
by Brit on October 7th, 2009
Yeah im guessing you dont notice they only change it when there is a certin holiday or something important coming up
by Mountain Momma on October 7th, 2009
I noticed and was curious about it too.
by Suby the Coat on October 7th, 2009
I searched for it and find that there is nothing to worry about it. Please see this search result.
http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/10/07/google-barcode-logo-latest-in-doodle-line/
by Anonymous on October 7th, 2009
I mean, I not a guy, But thats like so annoying I know!!!So cool though!!
Peace!
by His Lordship... has left on October 7th, 2009
I just noticed that too. I wondered if they were tracking me in a new way. lol They don't need a bar code to know exactly where you went online if that was what you were worried about. They already know about those "special sites" you visit lol.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on October 7th, 2009
I noticed it. Must be commemorating something. Last Saturday they spelled it 'Googlle' to commemorate their 11th anniversary.
Here it is, 57th anniversary of the barcode label:
http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/10/07/google-barcode-logo-latest-in-doodle-line/
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Comments
+6 always wise... in more ways than one. sometimes alcohol loosens the tongue...to much or not enough..hmmmmmmmmm a quandary
by -Icy- on October 7th, 2009
The first thing to ever be rung up using a barcode was a pack of Wrigley's gum.
by King of Sexytown on October 7th, 2009
smiles
by -Icy- on October 7th, 2009
I can buy most things at work with my bar code.
No paperwork involved.
Big Brother computer watches all.
It works Ok
by PrairieWind on October 7th, 2009
yes ... but there is a stigma with bar code.. i wonder... i must ask... thank you for the invitational.
by -Icy- on October 7th, 2009
I didn't say drunk, I said under the influence.
Think about it; it loosens inhibitions.
by Sandman on October 7th, 2009
yes but is that a bad thing ?
by -Icy- on October 7th, 2009
Not at all. What a person does when three sheets to the wind is what he/she wants to do when sober. Alcohol removes inhibitions and thus reveals character.
by Sandman on October 7th, 2009
I don't do anything when I'm drunk except tell people how drunk I am and brag about how huge my dick is.
by King of Sexytown on October 7th, 2009
i am not drunk but a have a nice buzz.. right now i am really worried about an ab friend.. so jokes aside... my heart is still in the right place.
by -Icy- on October 7th, 2009
OK, love. Blessings and happy thought for your friend. and I'm going to shut down and hit the kip.
Sweet dreams.
by Sandman on October 7th, 2009
sweet dreams, talk to you soon.
by -Icy- on October 7th, 2009
Awwwwww poor AB friend!!! *HUGS* for them!!
Goodnight Sandman!!
by King of Sexytown on October 7th, 2009