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Non-destructive derivation of weight of single seed or several seeds

US7274457B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2004
Grant dateSep 25, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/8592
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for optically interrogating a particle comprising obtaining a plurality of optical interrogations from a plurality of orientations relative the particle. In one aspect, the particle is tumbled relative to optical interrogation direction and reflected or transmitted energy is collected and weight of one or several seeds is derived.

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