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Systems and methods for inspecting natural or manufactured products

US7190813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2003
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB07C2501/0081
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for inspecting food products are presented in which contrast images are generated by subtracting reference data from an acquired sample image. Processing of the data is performed on the contrast image, which results in improved defect detection.

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