Crop stand analyzer using reflective laser proximity sensors
US9804097B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/021
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A crop stand analyzer includes a first plurality of reflective laser proximity sensors, the reflective laser proximity sensors arranged in a vertical row and perpendicularly to a ground surface to detect plant objects, a distance sensor, and a processor operatively connected to the first plurality of reflective laser proximity sensors and the distance sensor. The crop stand analyzer is configured to generate side-view profiles for the plant objects and then extract plant stand information via these profiles.
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