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Separation of materials using sorting devices

US12420310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2024
Grant dateSep 23, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2044

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

Abstract

Separation of materials using sorting devices is disclosed, including: receiving image data from sensors, wherein the image data corresponds to a set of objects being transported through a base sorting line; determining a subset of objects from the set of objects that are associated with a designated category based on the image data; sending a first set of data to a first sorting device to perform a diverting action on the subset of objects, wherein the first sorting device and a second sorting device are located along the base sorting line, wherein each of the first and second sorting devices is configured to perform diverting actions to separate materials associated with the designated category off from the base sorting line; and sending a second set of data to the second sorting device to perform a second action, wherein the second action is determined based on the image data.

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