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Seed holding device and seed classification system with seed holding device

US9165189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2013
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/68
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A seed classification system is provided. The seed classification system includes a seed holding device and a seed spectral analysis system. The seed holding device includes a top surface and a plurality of wells disposed in the top surface. The plurality of wells are configured to hold a plurality of seeds. Each well is defined by at least one wall extending transverse to the top surface. The seed spectral analysis system is configured to obtain image data for one or more of the seeds held in one or more of the wells of the seed holding device and configured to classify the one or more seeds based on the obtained image data.

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