Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Mcmaster University

Applied Spectra, Inc.

Paul Allan Martin

Wilfred Marcellien Bourg, Jr

Steven Andrew Bresnahan

John Fredrick MacGregor

Honglu Yu

Richard E Russo

Scott Fagan

Chunyi Liu

Jong Hyun Yoo

Chen C Shao

Mark-John Bruwer

Gabe Jan Haarsma

Scotty G Richardson

A method and apparatus for analyzing one or more elements of targeted moving snack food surfaces uses laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to detect the presence, absence, or amount of an element on a heterogeneous surface, including seasoned and ready-to-eat snack foods. A laser is used to quantify the element concentration without destroying the targeted sample. An automated on-line system may be integrated into the method to create a closed-loop feedback control system, adjusting the concentration as desired.

Method for elemental analysis of a snack food product in a dynamic production line

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

A method for extracting feature information from product images using multivariate image analysis based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) which is used to develop predictive models for feature content and distribution on the imaged product. The imaging system is used to monitor product quality variables in an on-line manufacturing environment. It 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 product features during on-line manufacturing processes

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