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US 10,462,972 B2Granted
Methods for automated pruning and harvesting of fruit plants utilizing a graphic processor unit
AssigneeHarvestMoore, L.L.C.
InventorFrancis Wilson Moore
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Abstract
A method for pruning a fruit plant. An exemplary method step includes obtaining an image of the fruit plant that has branches. Next, creating exclusion zones surrounding the branches. Then pruning the fruit plant based upon the exclusion zones.
Claims24
A method for harvesting fruit comprising:
- obtaining an image of the fruit plant comprising branches;
- creating fruit zones surrounding the branches;
- and
- harvesting the fruit from the plant based upon the fruit zones;
- wherein the harvesting comprises utilizing graphic processor unit processing to locate fruit buds in the fruit zones;
- and
- wherein the utilizing the graphic processor unit processing comprises:
- placing a circle around the fruit bud;
- locating a center of the circle in X, Y coordinates;
- and
- determining a distance from a preselected point on the plant to the center of the circle and configure the distance in X, Y coordinates.
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