SETT OCH ANORDNING FOR AUTOMATISK MONSTERIGENKENNING AV VETSKEBEHALLARE, EXEMPELVIS FLASKOR, BURKAR ELLER DYLIKT

摘要

Apparatus for identifying containers comprises a memory in which data relating to physical characteristics of containers is stored, a conveyor for transporting containers through a scanning station comprising a plurality of light detectors and a light source and signal generating means for generating signals distinguishing between those detectors obscured from said source by a container passing through said station and those not so obscured and means for comparing those signals with said data to identify the container. There is also disclosed a method of identifying containers utilizing such apparatus.