1. A localization marker adapted for identification with a single scan direction, comprising: a body with an exposed surface; and a marker pattern provided on the exposed surface, the marker pattern including: a fixed pattern; and a data area comprising a variable pattern, wherein the fixed pattern comprises a pair of parallel, linear features that are spaced apart a predefined distance, wherein the data area is sandwiched between the pair of linear features, wherein components of the variable pattern are positioned at predefined offsets from inner edges of the pair of the linear features, and wherein each of the linear features has a length greater than a maximum length of the components of the variable pattern.