MUMBAI, India, Aug. 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641098917 A) filed by Vellore Institute Of Technology on August 15, 2026, for Controlled Dual Modality Imaging Setup Integrating Thermal And Rgb Imaging For Non- Destructive Post-Harvest Quality.
Inventors include Payel Ghosh; Gayathri Priyadharshini M S; and Arpan Garai.
The application for the patent was published on August 21, 2026, under issue no. 34/2026.
Abstract: CONTROLLED DUAL MODALITY IMAGING SETUP INTEGRATING THERMAL AND RGB IMAGING FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE POST-HARVEST QUALITY [0038] A controlled dual-modality imaging system for non-destructive post-harvest quality assessment of fruits and vegetables is disclosed. The system comprises a 30 cm × 30 cm wooden enclosure, internally lined with matte black paint, designed to minimize environmental interference. It integrates an RGB camera for visible-spectrum information and a thermal camera, such as a FLIR-E4, for emitted thermal radiation. The enclosure features an openable design, allowing natural lighting for RGB image acquisition and a closed environment for stable thermal measurements, with the thermal camera calibrated for biological sample emissivity. A modular sample positioning mechanism enables adjustable camera-to-object distance and multi-orientation imaging. This configuration enhances the detection of internal defects like bruising and spoilage, and can be integrated with conveyor belt systems for automated industrial inspection. [FIG. 3]
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