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Multifunction livestock measurement station

US10412935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2016
Grant dateSep 17, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K13/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multifunction livestock measurement system provides automatic hip location for animal height (hip height) assessment using a side-looking optical system. An automatic implementation identifies the hip through an analysis of the underside of the hindquarters of the animal. A manual version identifies the hip manually in a similar image. Automatic ear tag reading, weight measurement and animal temperature measurement can be integrated into the station.

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