Method and apparatus for packaging agricultural and horticultural produce
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1. A method for packaging an agricultural or horticultural product comprising the steps of:
- recording images of the product;
comparing at least one of the recorded images with a reference image;
changing a position of the product until the comparison determines that the product is in an acceptable position; and
packing the product in the acceptable position.
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Abstract
The packaging of agricultural or horticultural produce requires much manual work, particularly when the stalks of fruits such as apples are all made to point in the same direction and/or when the most attractively colored side is properly presented. The invention relates to and provides a method which can be performed automatically wherein at least one camera recorded images of products are made and the products are packed subject to the recorded images.
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1. A method for packaging an agricultural or horticultural product comprising the steps of:
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recording images of the product; comparing at least one of the recorded images with a reference image; changing a position of the product until the comparison determines that the product is in an acceptable position; and packing the product in the acceptable position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An apparatus for packaging an agricultural or horticultural product comprising:
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at least one camera for making recorded images of the product; comparing means for comparing at least one of the recorded images with a reference image; handling means for changing a position of the product as a function of the comparison; and packaging means for packing the product in a selected position as a function of the comparison. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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