Method and apparatus for sorting

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9795996
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14997173

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A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.

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KEY TECHNOLOGY INC150 AVERY ST WALLA WALLA WA 99362

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  • 2016 Application Filing Year
  • B07C Class
  • 183 Applications Filed
  • 158 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 86.34 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Dirk Tongeren, BE 14 107
Calcoen, Johan Leuven, BE 20 170
Justice, Timothy L Walla Walla, US 12 61
Richert, Gerald R Walla Walla, US 25 275

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  • 5 Citation Count
  • B07C Class
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