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Apparatus for weed control

US11856937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2018
Grant dateJan 2, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30188
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for weed control. It is described to provide (210) a processing unit with at least one image of an environment. The processing unit analyses (220) the at least one image to determine at least one location within the environment for activation of at least one mulch application unit. The at least one mulch application unit is configured to apply at least one mulch to the at least one location for weed control. An output unit outputs (230) information that is useable to activate the at least one mulch application unit.

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