Non-contact egg identification system for determining egg viability using transmission spectroscopy, and associated method
US9977003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/061
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An egg identification system for determining viability of an avian egg is provided. Such a system includes an emitter assembly configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward an egg. A detector assembly is axially aligned with the emitter assembly to detect electromagnetic radiation transmitted through the egg. The detector assembly is spaced-apart from the egg during operation thereof such that the detector assembly does not contact the egg. The detected electromagnetic radiation is processed using transmission spectroscopy analysis to determine whether the egg is viable. An associated method is also provided.
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