AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND IDENTIFYING RIPENING STAGES OF THE HABANERO CHILLI AND SIMILAR FRUITS

摘要

The invention relates to the automatic detection and identification of the ripening stages of the habanero chilli in an RGB colour sensor, in a punctiform manner on the surface of the fruit, which is placed on the system, using pre-programmed thresholds. The invention also relates to permitting the custom calibration and the adjustment of new thresholds, for specific user applications. This system is suitable for use in quality control in the food industry and in agriculture.