Patents Assigned to MULTISCAN TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.
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Publication number: 20230152240Abstract: The invention relates to an inspection system for quality analysis of a food product, comprising conveyance means for moving it to an inspection area, a lighting device consisting of LEDs that emit a light sequence directed towards the inspection area to light up the product by transmission, a linear camera with at least one line of pixels for collecting a plurality of images in each light sequence of the lighting device, and focusing means for focusing the beam emitted by the lighting device. Advantageously, the lighting device is activated in a pulsed manner, generating a light sequence with at least two different illuminations, at least one of which is a transmission-pulsed illumination. The lighting device is aligned on the axis formed by the product to be inspected and the linear camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Multiscan Technologies, S.L.Inventor: Simon Hendrik E. VAN OLMEN
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Patent number: 11249030Abstract: The invention relates to a product inspection and characterization device, including conveyance means, a two-dimensional inspection region, a radiation source generating a spot light beam for partially illuminating the surface of the product, optical means for directing the light beam provided with at least one mirror to aim the spot light beam in the inspection region, optical means for directing the reflected and/or scattered light to detection means, detection means for analyzing the light scattered and/or reflected by the product and a processing unit for characterizing the product. The radiation source emitting the light beam is therefore pointed at the product by optical means directing the light beam to the two-dimensional inspection region. Another object of the present invention relates to the method for product inspection and characterization.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Multiscan Technologies, S.L.Inventors: Simon Hendrik E. Van Olmen, Álvaro Soler Esteban
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Publication number: 20210223185Abstract: The invention relates to a product inspection and characterization device, including conveyance means, a two-dimensional inspection region, a radiation source generating a spot light beam for partially illuminating the surface of the product, optical means for directing the light beam provided with at least one mirror to aim the spot light beam in the inspection region, optical means for directing the reflected and/or scattered light to detection means, detection means for analyzing the light scattered and/or reflected by the product and a processing unit for characterizing the product. The radiation source emitting the light beam is therefore pointed at the product by optical means directing the light beam to the two-dimensional inspection region. Another object of the present invention relates to the method for product inspection and characterization.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Multiscan Technologies, S.L.Inventors: Simon Hendrik E. VAN OLMEN, Álvaro SOLER ESTEBAN
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Patent number: 9221080Abstract: Method for the inspection and sorting of pistachios through artificial vision means and by the rotation of the pistachios around their axis; thereby obtaining multiple images of different views of said pistachios. At the inspection stage, an analysis of every image is carried out for detecting the opening edges of the pistachio; the opening edges length and width are measured and the pistachio is sorted according to pre-established values for the length and width of the opening edges. Finally, the pistachios are conveyed through endless means from the inspection unit for collection, and the pistachios sorted by the inspection unit according to pre-established values for the length and width of the opening edges are ejected endlessly.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: MULTISCAN TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.Inventors: Alvaro Soler Esteban, Simon Hendrik Van Olmen
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Publication number: 20150174618Abstract: Method for the inspection and sorting of pistachios through artificial vision means and by the rotation of the pistachios around their axis; thereby obtaining multiple images of different views of said pistachios. At the inspection stage, an analysis of every image is carried out for detecting the opening edges of the pistachio; the opening edges length and width are measured and the pistachio is sorted according to pre-established values for the length and width of the opening edges. Finally, the pistachios are conveyed through endless means from the inspection unit for collection, and the pistachios sorted by the inspection unit according to pre-established values for the length and width of the opening edges are ejected endlessly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: MULTISCAN TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.Inventor: Alvaro SOLER ESTEBAN
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Patent number: 8816235Abstract: Machine for the inspection and sorting of fruits, which has, connected to a control system, an inspection unit (1) and ejection means (3) which eject the fruits inspected by the inspection unit (1) which do not comply with certain conditions pre-established by the control system. The product transport means have a plurality of rotating rollers (7) which rotate the fruits they transport as they advance, providing multiple views of said fruits to the artificial vision system (4), and a final section for the fall of the fruits with a curved surface with variable decreasing radius. The present invention also consists of a method to inspect and sort fruits which makes them rotate during their transport and inspection and sets their acceleration at the discharge from the machine through a curved surface with decreasing radius.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Multiscan Technologies, S.L.Inventors: Alvaro Soler Esteban, Simon Van Olmen
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Publication number: 20130146509Abstract: Machine for the inspection and sorting of fruits, which has, connected to a control system, an inspection unit (1) and ejection means (3) which eject the fruits inspected by the inspection unit (1) which do not comply with certain conditions pre-established by the control system. The product transport means have a plurality of rotating rollers (7) which rotate the fruits they transport as they advance, providing multiple views of said fruits to the artificial vision system (4), and a final section for the fall of the fruits with a curved surface with variable decreasing radius. The present invention also consists of a method to inspect and sort fruits which makes them rotate during their transport and inspection and sets their acceleration at the discharge from the machine through a curved surface with decreasing radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: MULTISCAN TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.Inventors: AIvaro Soler Esteban, Simon Van Olmen