Apparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional...

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2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)

Butchering

Carcass subdivision

Automatic control

Reexamination Certificate

active

11045898

ABSTRACT:
A method for measuring the physical characteristics of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs. The apparatus of the invention includes a plurality of strategically positioned cameras that are used to obtain data concerning volumetric, curvilinear (surface) and linear measurements of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs and the full carcasses thereof. In accordance with the method of the invention, the data is analyzed to provide information that substantially assists the commercial producer of livestock animals in producing a high-quality end product for the consumer while adding profitability to the enterprise.

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