公开(公告)号：US20150241322A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14635738

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Cargill ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: G01N1/28 ,  A01C1/02 ,  A01C1/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

Abstract translation: 用于分析种子的自动化方法通常包括使用种子采样系统从个体种子收集图像数据，基于收集的图像数据确定每个个体的至少一个特征，以及使用种子从每个个体种子中移除组织 抽样系统 该方法还包括在从每个个体种子去除组织样本之前，基于要从其中去除组织的种子的至少一个特征来调整种子采样系统的至少一个操作参数，从而允许 用于从每个单独种子中大体一致地去除组织。 在一些方面，所述方法还包括分析从种子中去除的组织存在或不存在至少一种特征，以及基于存在或不存在至少一种特征来选择种子。

公开(公告)号：US08997398B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13897024

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/00 ,  A01H1/00 ,  G01N1/28 ,  A01C1/02 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N15/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

Abstract translation: 用于分析种子的自动化方法通常包括使用种子采样系统从个体种子收集图像数据，基于收集的图像数据确定每个个体的至少一个特征，以及使用种子从每个个体种子中移除组织 抽样系统 该方法还包括在从每个个体种子去除组织样本之前，基于要从其中去除组织的种子的至少一个特征来调整种子采样系统的至少一个操作参数，从而允许 用于从每个单独种子中大体一致地去除组织。 在一些方面，所述方法还包括分析从种子中去除的组织存在或不存在至少一种特征，以及基于存在或不存在至少一种特征来选择种子。

公开(公告)号：US20140061104A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US14041395

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Mike Graham ,  Steven H. Modiano

IPC: B07C5/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/10 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B07C5/3425 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2021/0339 ,  G01N2021/8592 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: A seed sorter system is operable to sort seeds based on one or more characteristics of the seeds. The system includes a seed loading station operable to isolate individual seeds from a plurality of seeds and load the isolated seeds into a seed tray, an imaging and analysis subsystem operable to collect image data of at least a top portion and a bottom portion of each of the seeds in the seed tray and determine one or more characteristics of each of the seeds, a seed off-load and sort station operable to remove the seeds from the seed tray and sort the seeds to desired receptacles based on the determined one or more characteristics of the seeds, and a seed transport operable to move the seed tray between the seed loading station, the imaging and analysis subsystem, and the seed off-load and sort station.

Abstract translation: 种子分拣机系统可操作以基于种子的一个或多个特征对种子进行分类。 该系统包括种子加载站，其可操作以从多个种子中分离单个种子并将分离的种子装载到种子托盘中，成像和分析子系统可操作以收集每个种子的至少顶部和底部的图像数据 种子在种子托盘中并确定每个种子的一个或多个特征，种子卸载和分选站可操作以从种子托盘移除种子并基于所确定的一个或多个特征将种子分类到所需的容器 的种子，以及可操作以在种子加载站，成像和分析子系统以及种子卸载和分类站之间移动种子盘的种子传送。