WO2014109993A3 - Systems and methods for sorting seeds - Google Patents

Systems and methods for sorting seeds Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2014109993A3
WO2014109993A3 PCT/US2014/010366 US2014010366W WO2014109993A3 WO 2014109993 A3 WO2014109993 A3 WO 2014109993A3 US 2014010366 W US2014010366 W US 2014010366W WO 2014109993 A3 WO2014109993 A3 WO 2014109993A3
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
seed
seeds
separating
group
systems
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
PCT/US2014/010366
Other languages
French (fr)
Other versions
WO2014109993A2 (en
Inventor
Steven J. Corak
William Lee TOMLINSON
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
Original Assignee
Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc filed Critical Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
Priority to KR1020157017863A priority Critical patent/KR20150104105A/en
Priority to EP14737773.3A priority patent/EP2943293A2/en
Priority to US14/759,076 priority patent/US20150336135A1/en
Priority to CN201480004257.2A priority patent/CN105121039A/en
Priority to IN3773DEN2015 priority patent/IN2015DN03773A/en
Priority to BR112015016015A priority patent/BR112015016015A2/en
Priority to MX2015008774A priority patent/MX2015008774A/en
Priority to JP2015551813A priority patent/JP2016503895A/en
Publication of WO2014109993A2 publication Critical patent/WO2014109993A2/en
Publication of WO2014109993A3 publication Critical patent/WO2014109993A3/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
    • B07C5/34—Sorting according to other particular properties
    • B07C5/342—Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
    • B07C5/3425—Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour of granular material, e.g. ore particles, grain
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
    • B07C5/36—Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
    • B07C5/363—Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution by means of air
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
    • B07C5/36—Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
    • B07C5/363—Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution by means of air
    • B07C5/367—Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution by means of air using a plurality of separation means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/17—Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
    • G01N21/59—Transmissivity
    • G01N21/5907—Densitometers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84—Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/85—Investigating moving fluids or granular solids
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C2501/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material to be sorted
    • B07C2501/0018—Sorting the articles during free fall
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84—Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/85—Investigating moving fluids or granular solids
    • G01N2021/8592—Grain or other flowing solid samples
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84—Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/88—Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination
    • G01N21/94—Investigating contamination, e.g. dust
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N2201/00—Features of devices classified in G01N21/00
    • G01N2201/02—Mechanical
    • G01N2201/022—Casings
    • G01N2201/0221—Portable; cableless; compact; hand-held
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N33/00—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups G01N1/00 - G01N31/00
    • G01N33/02—Food
    • G01N33/025—Fruits or vegetables

Landscapes

  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Immunology (AREA)
  • Biochemistry (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
  • Pretreatment Of Seeds And Plants (AREA)
  • Sorting Of Articles (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Investigating Materials By The Use Of Optical Means Adapted For Particular Applications (AREA)
  • Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analysing Materials By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Optical Communication System (AREA)

Abstract

A system and method are provided for separating seed or grain based on optical differences in the starch composition. A method for separating seed or grain based on optical differences in the starch composition includes receiving a seed group comprising a plurality of seeds. The method further includes illuminating each seed of the seed group from an illumination source disposed behind the seed such that the seed is back-illuminated. The method further includes sorting each seed of the seed group based on the differences in the starch composition. In some cases, the method includes sorting each seed by separating the seed group into the following groups: waxy seeds and non-waxy seeds.
PCT/US2014/010366 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 Systems and methods for sorting seeds Ceased WO2014109993A2 (en)

Priority Applications (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR1020157017863A KR20150104105A (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 Systems and methods for sorting seeds
EP14737773.3A EP2943293A2 (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 Systems and methods for sorting seeds
US14/759,076 US20150336135A1 (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 Systems and methods for sorting seeds
CN201480004257.2A CN105121039A (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 Systems and methods for sorting seeds
IN3773DEN2015 IN2015DN03773A (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06
BR112015016015A BR112015016015A2 (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 method for separating seeds, method for reducing contaminant seeds, seed group
MX2015008774A MX2015008774A (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 Systems and methods for sorting seeds.
JP2015551813A JP2016503895A (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 System and method for sorting seeds

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201361750208P 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
US61/750,208 2013-01-08
US201361784209P 2013-03-14 2013-03-14
US61/784,209 2013-03-14

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2014109993A2 WO2014109993A2 (en) 2014-07-17
WO2014109993A3 true WO2014109993A3 (en) 2015-02-19

Family

ID=51167495

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/US2014/010366 Ceased WO2014109993A2 (en) 2013-01-08 2014-01-06 Systems and methods for sorting seeds

Country Status (10)

Country Link
US (1) US20150336135A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2943293A2 (en)
JP (1) JP2016503895A (en)
KR (1) KR20150104105A (en)
CN (1) CN105121039A (en)
BR (1) BR112015016015A2 (en)
CL (1) CL2015001929A1 (en)
IN (1) IN2015DN03773A (en)
MX (1) MX2015008774A (en)
WO (1) WO2014109993A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (31)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP1527131S (en) * 2014-11-21 2015-06-22
CN105028200A (en) * 2015-07-09 2015-11-11 武汉轻工大学 Plant artificial seed production device and method
US12109593B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2024-10-08 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Classification and sorting with single-board computers
US12208421B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2025-01-28 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Metal separation in a scrap yard
US12103045B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2024-10-01 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Removing airbag modules from automotive scrap
US12403505B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2025-09-02 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting of aluminum alloys
US12290842B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2025-05-06 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting of dark colored and black plastics
US12194506B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2025-01-14 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting of contaminants
US10710119B2 (en) * 2016-07-18 2020-07-14 UHV Technologies, Inc. Material sorting using a vision system
US12508628B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2025-12-30 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting between metal alloys
US12246355B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2025-03-11 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting of Zorba
US11969764B2 (en) 2016-07-18 2024-04-30 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting of plastics
US12280403B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2025-04-22 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting based on chemical composition
US11964304B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2024-04-23 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting between metal alloys
US12017255B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2024-06-25 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Sorting based on chemical composition
US11278937B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2022-03-22 Sortera Alloys, Inc. Multiple stage sorting
US12551931B2 (en) 2015-07-16 2026-02-17 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Classifying of materials with contaminants
US10783372B2 (en) 2015-07-31 2020-09-22 Biogemma Method for imaging a corn ear and apparatus for implementing such method
DE102015226349B4 (en) * 2015-12-21 2018-05-03 Universität Hohenheim Sampling device for introducing a singulated seed grain into a measuring device and system and method for sorting a plurality of seed grains and its use
EP3242124A1 (en) * 2016-05-03 2017-11-08 TOMRA Sorting NV Detection of foreign matter in animal products
CN108072668A (en) * 2016-11-18 2018-05-25 中国科学院沈阳自动化研究所 Bullet open defect automatic recognition system based on Photoelectric Detection
EP3450029A1 (en) * 2017-09-01 2019-03-06 TOMRA Sorting GmbH Classification method and apparatus
CN109954681A (en) * 2017-12-26 2019-07-02 中船重工（昆明）灵湖科技发展有限公司 A kind of quick equipment such as fixed for paddy image
US11275069B2 (en) * 2019-07-10 2022-03-15 Mettler-Toledo, LLC Detection of non-XR/MD detectable foreign objects in meat
CN110291869B (en) * 2019-07-10 2020-07-31 中国农业大学 Seed Vitality Nondestructive Testing and Grading System
MY195287A (en) 2021-02-26 2023-01-12 Sime Darby Plantation Intellectual Property Sdn Bhd Apparatus and Method for Automatically Sorting, Counting and Marking Oil Palm Seeds
HUE068877T2 (en) * 2022-05-30 2025-01-28 Binder Co Ag Sorting device
WO2024086838A1 (en) 2022-10-21 2024-04-25 Sortera Technologies, Inc. Correction techniques for material classification
CN117244821A (en) * 2023-11-07 2023-12-19 合肥泰禾智能科技集团股份有限公司 Glass sorting machines and sorting methods
WO2025181345A1 (en) 2024-03-01 2025-09-04 Basf Se Sorting cereal seeds
WO2025247995A1 (en) * 2024-05-29 2025-12-04 Basf Se Method of sorting cereal seeds, sorting device for sorting cereal seeds, according computer progam, according computer-readable storage medium and use of the sortiing device

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002048687A2 (en) * 2000-10-30 2002-06-20 Monsanto Technology Llc Methods and devices for analyzing agricultural products
US20080179226A1 (en) * 2001-02-02 2008-07-31 Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Automated high-throughput seed sample handling system and method
US20120228199A1 (en) * 2007-05-31 2012-09-13 Monsanto Technology Llc Seed sorter

Family Cites Families (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5502270A (en) * 1993-03-30 1996-03-26 E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company Starch and grain with a novel genotype

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002048687A2 (en) * 2000-10-30 2002-06-20 Monsanto Technology Llc Methods and devices for analyzing agricultural products
US20080179226A1 (en) * 2001-02-02 2008-07-31 Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Automated high-throughput seed sample handling system and method
US20120228199A1 (en) * 2007-05-31 2012-09-13 Monsanto Technology Llc Seed sorter

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
DOWELL ET AL.: "Selecting and Sorting Waxy Wheat Kernels Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy", CEREAL CHEM., vol. 86, no. 3, June 2009 (2009-06-01), pages 251 - 255. *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
US20150336135A1 (en) 2015-11-26
KR20150104105A (en) 2015-09-14
JP2016503895A (en) 2016-02-08
IN2015DN03773A (en) 2015-10-02
EP2943293A2 (en) 2015-11-18
CL2015001929A1 (en) 2015-12-18
CN105121039A (en) 2015-12-02
WO2014109993A2 (en) 2014-07-17
MX2015008774A (en) 2015-11-06
BR112015016015A2 (en) 2017-07-11

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
WO2014109993A3 (en) Systems and methods for sorting seeds
EP3032315A3 (en) Biaxial optical deflector including multiple mirror units, radar system and its manufacturing method
MX2021004475A (en) MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUE TO IDENTIFY CLOUDS AND CLOUD SHADOWS IN SATELLITE IMAGES.
WO2019106641A3 (en) Systems and methods for sorting of seeds
WO2017066202A8 (en) Systems and method for dynamic autonomous transactional identity management
EP2775377A3 (en) Automatic fitting of haptic effects
WO2013121342A3 (en) Lighting configuration apparatus and methods utilizing distance sensors
WO2016033235A3 (en) Data clustering system, methods, and techniques
EP4442222A3 (en) Systems and methods for illumination and imaging of a target
WO2014099968A3 (en) Handheld device for communicating with lighting fixtures
EP3753102A4 (en) Solar tracker system
EP3639234A4 (en) Systems and methods for facilitating parcel pickup
BR122019016691B1 (en) system for selecting an agricultural entry
AR093777A1 (en) SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPLIANCES OF ROW UNITS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE
UY33295A (en) SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUAL TREES IN DATA LEADING WITH LOCAL VISION
PH12017500234A1 (en) Information-processing system
WO2015138483A3 (en) Optical system for an led luminaire
UA109154C2 (en) METHOD OF SEPARATION OF INBRED SEED AND MACHINE FOR ITS PERFORMANCE
EP3743801A4 (en) Multiple memory type memory module systems and methods
GB2477485A (en) Bio-mass farming system and method
WO2015126463A3 (en) Processing biomass
MX2018007737A (en) Fruit chew supplements.
EP3743819A4 (en) Distributed data collection system
EP4404673A3 (en) Determining reference signal locations
GB2567385A (en) Source array for marine seismic surveying

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 14737773

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A2

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2014737773

Country of ref document: EP

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 2015551813

Country of ref document: JP

Kind code of ref document: A

121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 14737773

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A2

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 14759076

Country of ref document: US

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 20157017863

Country of ref document: KR

Kind code of ref document: A

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: MX/A/2015/008774

Country of ref document: MX

REG Reference to national code

Ref country code: BR

Ref legal event code: B01A

Ref document number: 112015016015

Country of ref document: BR

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 112015016015

Country of ref document: BR

Kind code of ref document: A2

Effective date: 20150702