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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING WASTE CONTAINERS BASED ON PATTERN

  • US 20140050397A1
  • Filed: 03/30/2012
  • Published: 02/20/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Method for identifying and sorting randomly distributed waste containers containing different types of refuse sorted at source, wherein the identification is based on an image analysis of a pattern arranged on each container characterized in that the method for identifying and sorting comprises the following steps:

  • capturing at least one image of each container;

    analyzing the image by determining following characteristics;

    a shade and/or color of the pattern; and

    a type of the pattern arranged on the container;

    calculating a sorting value based on the determined characteristics; and

    comparing the calculated sorting value to a predetermined limit value or predetermined range of sorting values in order to classify the type of refuse contained in the container for sorting thereof.

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