Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Mark-John Bruwer

Wilfred Marcellien Bourg, Jr

John Fredrick MacGregor

Steven Andrew Bresnahan

Paul Allan Martin

Ivan P Miletic

Honglu Yu

Dale M Smith

David John Pieterse

A method for advanced batch control of a batch process. The method discloses completing at least one cycle of the batch process and collecting data on at least one process variable and at least one product property. A model is created based on the data, wherein the model comprises inputs. Thereafter the batch process is initiated. At one or more decision points the model is utilized to obtain outputs. A controller utilizes the model outputs to control the batch in accordance with the model outputs. Final product properties are reached at decreased variability compared to the prior art.

Advanced batch control

A method for extracting feature information from product images using multivariate image analysis (MIA) to develop predictive models for organoleptic and other feature content and distribution on the imaged product. The imaging system is used to monitor product quality variables in an on-line manufacturing environment. The method may also be integrated into a closed-loop feedback control system in automated systems.

Method for on-line machine vision measurement, monitoring and control of organoleptic properties of products for on-line manufacturing processes

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Hamilton, Canada

Mark-John Bruwer