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Right Track, Wrong Station

KarTrak, an innovation originally built for the rail system, was quickly discarded by train operators. But without it, we wouldn’t have modern barcodes.

May 04, 2022

Let’s Talk About Stuff

Every once in a while we just need to randomly write about a bunch of different things that have nothing in common. Let’s open the grab bag, internet.

Sep 18, 2020

Counting All Cars

Pondering the evolution of electronic tolling, the system that doesn’t slow you down even as it charges you to use it. It has roots in the theremin—sorta.

Nov 08, 2018

 Related Tags: cars, rfid, kartrak, barcodes, driving, tolls, theremin, leon theremin, e-z pass, sunpass, fastrak, vintage technology, youtube, automation, trains, bar codes, railroads, g4, powerpc, american music club

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