ARTICLE SORTING SYSTEM WITH SYNCHRONISED LANE DETECTION

摘要

The invention provides an article sorting system, apparatus and method of control comprising lights and cameras positioned to illuminate and image articles conveyed along one or more endless article conveyors. The lights are controlled to independently illuminate each conveying path in a sequential or non-sequential manner and the cameras are controlled to image the articles when illuminated by the lights. The system helps avoid cross-lane lighting interference and helps ensure accurate detection and measurement of articles on the conveyors.