Agricultural Machine With Nir Sensor And Data Processing System

Patent No. EP3973764 (titled "Agricultural Machine With Nir Sensor And Data Processing System") was filed by Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen on Aug 2, 2021. The application was issued on Mar 19, 2025.

Patent Summary

A harvesting machine with an NIR sensor that enables real-time spectral analysis of plant material, enabling more accurate and comparable evaluation of crop composition over time. The machine's NIR sensor captures raw spectral data, which is then processed in real-time by an evaluation unit to derive critical plant parameters. This continuous spectral analysis enables dynamic monitoring of crop health and composition, allowing for more effective maintenance strategies and optimizing crop management practices.

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DINAMICA GENERALEDec 19, 2025STUDIO TORTA
CARL ZEISSDec 17, 2025MULLER
DEERE & JOHN DEERENov 6, 2025HOLST

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EP3973764

CLAAS SELBSTFAHRENDE ERNTEMASCHINEN
Application Number
EP21189042A
Filing Date
Aug 2, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 14, 2025
Publication Date
Mar 19, 2025