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, and wherein each of the linear features has a length greater than a maximum length of components of the variable pattern.