Abstract: A system includes an imager and a processor. The imager has a field of view and being configured to operate in a normal state controlled by a first set of operating parameters for capturing a first sequence of images and in a high-speed state controlled by a second set of operating parameters for capturing a second sequence of images. The processor is configured estimate a travel path for an object based on data extracted from the first sequence of the images or the second sequence of the images; and control the imager in the high-speed state to crop the images in the second sequence of the images containing a region of interest including the object. The processor controls the imager so the second sequence of the images contains the region of interest within the field of view and follows the estimated travel path for the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for determining a three dimensional image of the a moving object by means of reflecting means such as mirrors and a planar beam of light such as a laser light. As the object enters the light a two dimensional image of the object is captured, wherein the image comprises both the reflection of the beam of light from the object and also the reflection from the reflecting means. By transformation procedure a two dimensional image is transformed to a two dimensional object image and based on plurality of such images a three dimensional image is defined from which the volume can be calculated. This can be used to determine the weight distribution of the object, which is important for portioning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for determining a three dimensional image of the a moving object by means of reflecting means such as mirrors and a planar beam of light such as a laser light. As the object enters the light a two dimensional image of the object is captured, wherein the image comprises both the reflection of the beam of light from the object and also the reflection from the reflecting means. By transformation procedure a two dimensional image is transformed to a two dimensional object image and based on plurality of such images a three dimensional image is defined from which the volume can be calculated. This can be used to determine the weight distribution of the object, which is important for portioning.