Method and system for digital image analysis of ear traits
US9008409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30004
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of evaluating one or more kernels of an ear of maize using digital imagery includes acquiring a digital image of the one or more kernels of the ear of maize, processing the digital image to estimate at least one physical property of the one or more kernels of the ear of maize from the digital image, and evaluating the at least one kernel of maize using the estimate of the at least one physical property of the at least one kernel of maize.
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