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Automatic inspection for organic products. (Plant & Equipment).


MANTO is a new development in computer based pattern recognition technology from Stemmer Imaging. It uses very recent developments in statistical learning--called Support Vector Machines--to distinguish natural, organic shapes and textures. According to according to
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 its designers, this software enables computer-based classification of variable organic products not previously possible. The algorithm supports colour and is tolerant of changes both in lighting and the inspected product's form. The software uses 'statistical class boundaries' and provides low rates of classifier error.

Major applications include many types of food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes.  and handling. MANTO is a new tool available for the 'Common Vision Blox' software suite, which is a comprehensive set of tools for machine vision, aimed at OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and  machine builders and system integrators See systems integrator. .

Contact: Firstsight Vision, tel: 01252 780000.
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Date:Aug 1, 2002
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