VISION SYSTEM FOR METERING DEVICE

Abstract: a metering device for dispensing agricultural product from a bin. the metering device comprises a housing enclosing an interior space, and at least one metering wheel positioned within the interior space of the housing and configured to convey agricultural product through the metering device. the metering device additionally comprises an access door rotatably coupled with the housing and configured to selectively provide access to the interior space of the housing. the metering device further includes a vision system comprising at least one camera incorporated with the access door. the camera is configured to capture images and/or video of agricultural product being conveyed through the metering device.

Inventor(s): Rye DeGarmo, Gregory W. Arnett

CPC Classification: A01C1/04 (PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING (parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, in general - ))

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