# US 2019/0174119 A1 · Adaptable inspection unit for existing processing lines > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0174119 A1 - Document ID: US20190174119A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/257,039 - Filed: 2019-01-24 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-07-26 - Assignees: Qcify Inc. - Applicants: Qcify Inc - Inventors: Raf Peeters; Bert Peelaers; Bert Switten - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190174119A1 ## CPC - H04N 13/243: using three or more two-dimensional [2D] image sensors - G01N 21/84: Systems specially adapted for particular applications - G01N 21/95: characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined (G01N21/89 - G01N21/91, G01N21/94 take precedence) - G06T 7/0004: {Industrial image inspection} - G06T 7/0008: {checking presence/absence} - H04N 23/56: provided with illuminating means - H04N 23/66: Remote control of cameras or camera parts, e.g. by remote control devices - G01N 2021/845: {Objects on a conveyor} - G06T 2207/10021: Stereoscopic video; Stereoscopic image sequence - G06T 2207/30128: Food products - H04N 13/254: in combination with electromagnetic radiation sources for illuminating objects - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - G01N: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing apparatus or processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q) - G06T: IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL ## Abstract An adaptable inspection unit includes an attachment mechanism, an inspection sensor device, a data port that is capable of transmitting information, and a power port that is connectable to a power source, all of which are physically connected together. The adaptable inspection unit also includes a memory circuit and a processor circuit. The processing circuit controls the inspection sensor device and writes information transmitted via the data port. The attachment mechanism is a mounting bracket, a mounting bracket receptacle, a weldable material, a clamp, an adhesive, a magnet, a latch, a lock, a locating pin, a rail, a slide, locking pin, a bolt, a screw, gravity or friction. The attachment mechanism is used to connect the adaptable inspection unit to a processing line such that the adaptable inspection unit is capable of capturing an image of a sample traveling along the processing line. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An adaptable inspection unit, comprising: an attachment mechanism; an inspection sensor device; a data port that is capable of transmitting information; and a power port that is connectable to a power source, wherein the attachment mechanism, the inspection sensor device, the data port, and the power port are physically connected together. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, further comprising: a memory circuit; and a processor circuit adapted to: control the inspection sensor device; and cause information to be transmitted via the data port. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism is: a mounting bracket, a mounting bracket receptacle, a weldable material, a clamp, an adhesive, a magnet, a latch, a lock, a locating pin, a rail, a slide, locking pin, a bolt, an screw, and wherein the attachment mechanism is used to connect the adaptable inspection unit to a processing line such that the adaptable inspection unit is capable of capturing an image of a sample traveling along the processing line. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism affixes the adaptable inspection unit to a location proximate to a processing line such that the adaptable inspection unit is capable of capturing an image of a sample traveling along the processing line. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the adaptable inspection unit communicates with a sorting device via the data port. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 5, wherein the data port is a wired communication port or a wireless communication port. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the adaptable inspection unit outputs sample characterization data via the data port. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 5, wherein the information transmitted by the adaptable inspection unit causes a mode of operation of the sorting device to be performed. ### Claim 9 (depends on 3) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 3, wherein the processing line is a conveyor. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 9, wherein the adaptable inspection unit is located above the conveyor. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 9, wherein the adaptable inspection unit is located proximate to the beginning of the conveyor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 3) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 3, wherein the processing line is a chute. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 12, wherein the adaptable inspection unit is located above the chute. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 12, wherein the adaptable inspection unit is located proximate to the start of the chute. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the inspection sensor device includes an optical receiver. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the inspection sensor device includes a plurality of optical receivers. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the inspection sensor device includes a trigger to determine the presence of a sample. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the information transmitted via the data port is a sorting command. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the information transmitted via the data port is a sample characteristic data. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The adaptable inspection unit of claim 1, wherein the information transmitted via the data port is a percentage of samples to be deflected.