Method and apparatus for measuring protein quality

摘要

An array of light sources (lasers) is positioned so that each of the light sources emits a beam that is directed through a sedimenting column of ground grain. Photodetectors (photodiodes) positioned opposite the light sources receive the light beams emerging from the sedimenting column and convert the beams into electronic signals. A computer processor processes the electronic signals and generates values for protein quality.

主权项

1. An apparatus for determining protein quality, the apparatus comprising:
a container configured to hold a hydrated sample of grain; an array of light sources directed at the container; an array of photodetectors, each of the photodetectors being opposite of one of the respective light sources; and, a processor in communication with the photodetectors; whereby the light sources emit a light beam that passes through a sample of hydrated grain and is received by the detectors and communicated to the processor, the processor generating a value for protein quality.