Project Number: 1265-42000-008-06
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Dec 27, 2002
End Date: Dec 26, 2005

Objective:
Develop a low-cost portable vision device for real-time image acquisition and disease defect detection that can be used to improve the inspection of agricultural products for safety.

Approach:
To select effective lighting, optical filters, prism modules, optical sensors, microprocessor, lenses, etc. for a low-cost, portable vision device that can be used for inspection of agricultural products for diseases, defects, or contaminations. To design electronic integrated circuits for classification operations. To integrate hardware and software of the vision device and test its efficacy.

Project Team

Chen, Yud - Chen Chao, Kuanglin - Kevin Chao Richard Gates - Biological/agricultural Engineer (301) 504-8450

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

Related National Programs

Food Safety, (animal and plant products) (108)