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Measurement of fruit particles

  • US 7,212,654 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/1997
  • Issued: 05/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for the measurement of fruit particles in a matrix without removing the fruit particles from this matrix, comprising:

  • a substantially opaque cabinet;

    a sample tray adapted to receive a fruit matrix of fruit particles which are within a matrix selected from the group consisting of a sugar matrix, a starch matrix or a sugar and starch matrix, said fruit matrix being of the kind used in fruit fillings, toppings, dairy products or cooked food products;

    a camera in the upper portion of said cabinet for taking an image of the fruit particles while they remain within the fruit matrix;

    a light source in said cabinet; and

    a computer with image analyzing software which analyzes said image of the fruit particles in order to measure the fruit particles without having removed them from the fruit matrix.

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