Wireless sensor devices for post-harvest crop quality and pest management
US10296863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of systems and approaches for managing post-harvest crop quality and pests are described. Such a system may include a plurality of edge devices each comprising sensor components and collectively forming a mesh network, for measuring the local physical environment within stored crops and, for example, transmitting the measurements to a service from within the crop storage area. In certain embodiments, such a system may be used to manage post-harvest crops and storage areas—for example, approaches are described for determining fumigation treatment duration, determining phosphine dosage, determining heat treatment duration, and determining safe storage time for crops.
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