Method and system for simultaneously imaging multiple views...

Details Method and system for simultaneously imaging multiple views... Method and system for simultaneously imaging multiple views...

2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Azarian, Seyed (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Animal, plant, or food inspection

C382S274000, C047S057700

Reexamination Certificate

active

10861076

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method and system for simultaneously imaging multiple views of a plant embryo. First, the method provides a camera for receiving a first view of a plant embryo (e.g., the top view). Second, the method provides a first reflecting surface for receiving and reflecting a second view of the plant embryo (e.g., the side view) toward the camera. Thus, the method permits simultaneously imaging both the first and second views of the plant embryo. In one embodiment, the method further provides a second reflecting surface for receiving and reflecting a third view (e.g., the end view) of the plant embryo toward the camera, so that the camera can simultaneously image the first, second, and third views of the plant embryo. The invention reduces the time required to obtain multiple views of an embryo, which can then be analyzed to classify the embryos according to their germination vigor.

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