Seed holding device and seed classification system with seed holding device
AssigneeBall Horticultural Company
InventorsRobert Scott Conrad, Xiaolei Hu
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Abstract
A seed classification system is provided. The seed classification system includes a seed holding device and a seed spectral analysis system. The seed holding device includes a top surface and a plurality of wells disposed in the top surface. The plurality of wells are configured to hold a plurality of seeds. Each well is defined by at least one wall extending transverse to the top surface. The seed spectral analysis system is configured to obtain image data for one or more of the seeds held in one or more of the wells of the seed holding device and configured to classify the one or more seeds based on the obtained image data.
Claims23
A seed classification system comprising:
- a seed holding device comprising a top surface and a plurality of wells disposed in the top surface and configured to hold a plurality of seeds, each well being defined by at least one wall extending transverse to the top surface;
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- a seed spectral analysis system configured to obtain image data for one or more of the seeds held in one or more of the wells of the seed holding device and configured to classify the one or more seeds based on the obtained image data.
A seed holding device for use with a seed spectral analysis system, the seed holding device comprising:
- a top layer defining a plurality of openings;
- a bottom layer coupled to the top layer;
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- a plurality of wells formed by the openings in the top layer and an upper surface of the bottom layer, the plurality of wells configured to hold a plurality of seeds.
A method for providing a customized seed holding device for a seed classification system, the method comprising:
- determining maximum exterior dimensions of the seed holding device;
- obtaining a first layer of material for the seed holding device based on the determined maximum exterior dimensions;
- identifying one or more seeds to be classified;
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- forming one or more openings for the one or more seeds in an interior of the first layer of material, the forming based on the identified one or more seeds to be classified.
A method for analyzing seeds, the method comprising:
- identifying one or more seeds to be classified;
- customizing a seed holding device based on the identified one or more seeds, the seed holding device having one or more wells configured to hold the one or more seeds;
- placing the one or more seeds in the one or more customized wells;
- obtaining, via a processor, image data for the one or more seeds placed in the one or more customized wells;
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- classifying, via the processor, the one or more seeds based on the obtained image data.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.