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Produce texture data collecting apparatus and method

US6658138B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2000
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/68
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A produce texture data collecting apparatus and method which illuminates a produce item from different directions. The apparatus includes a first light for illuminating a produce item from a first direction, a second light for illuminating the produce item from a second direction, an image capture device for capturing an image of the produce item while the produce item is being illuminated by the first and second lights.

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