Vision enhanced drones for precision farming
US9898688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatuses and systems may provide for a neural network that analyzes and classifies agricultural conditions based on depth data and color data recorded by one or more drones, and generates an annotated three dimensional (3D) map with the agricultural conditions. Additionally, an object recognition model may be trained for use by a drone controller to trigger drones to conduct a collection of depth data at an increased proximity to crop-related objects based on agricultural conditions.
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