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Sorting of contaminants

US12194506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2022
Grant dateJan 14, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB07C2501/0054
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The material sorting system can sort material pieces containing contaminants, such as copper from steel.

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