Methods and apparatuses for providing a reference value to be used for controlling the calibration of a milk meter
US11317595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01J5/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure generally relates milking systems and, in particular, automatic milking systems. The disclosure presents methods, apparatuses and computer program for providing a reference value to be used for controlling a calibration of at least one milk meter in a milking system. In accordance with one embodiment, a method may comprise obtaining (510) milk flow data for a plurality of milking animals to determine a milk flow profile for each milking animal of the plurality of milking animals; comparing (520) the determined milk flow profiles to establish a subset of milk flow profiles that meets a pre-defined selection criteria; determining (530) said reference value based on the established subset of milk flow profiles; and providing (540) the determined reference value for controlling a subsequent calibration of at least one milk meter in a milking system.
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