WO2015052358A1 - Automatic system for detecting and identifying ripening stages of the habanero chilli and similar fruits - Google Patents

Automatic system for detecting and identifying ripening stages of the habanero chilli and similar fruits Download PDF

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WO2015052358A1
WO2015052358A1 PCT/ES2014/000166 ES2014000166W WO2015052358A1 WO 2015052358 A1 WO2015052358 A1 WO 2015052358A1 ES 2014000166 W ES2014000166 W ES 2014000166W WO 2015052358 A1 WO2015052358 A1 WO 2015052358A1
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Francisco José HEREDIA MIRA
Jesús Raúl MARTÍNEZ SANDOVAL
Julio NOGALES BUENO
Francisco José Rodriguez Pulido
José Miguel HERNÁNDEZ HIERRO
Miguel Enrique MARTÍNEZ ROSAS
Manuel Alberto SEGOVIA QUINTERO
Manuel Moises MIRANDA VELASCO
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  • the present invention aims at detecting and identifying the maturity phases of Habanero Chile automatically in an RGB color sensor and in a timely manner on the surface of the fruit, which is placed on the system when using the pre-programmed thresholds .
  • it also aims to allow customized calibration and adjustment of new thresholds, for specific user applications.
  • This system is applicable to quality control in the food industry and in agriculture.
  • Habanero Chile (Capsicum ch ⁇ nense Jacquin.) Is a vegetable belonging to the Solanaceae family and the genus Capsicum. It has a spherical or conical shape and has the following colors: red, yellow, orange or white. This is a product of high commercial value and high nutritional content, especially in vitamins and minerals. These constitute part of the diet of the human being in its most spicy species such as peppers, paprika, peppers and hot peppers, in addition to the less spicy or sweet ones such as bell pepper, sweet pepper and pepper [1], [ 2].
  • Capsicum peppers are a spice used as a basic ingredient in a wide variety of cuisines around the world. Also, it is used as a flavoring or coloring as it adds flavor to the palate in different foods, which would otherwise be tasteless.
  • Capsicum The nutritional value of Capsicum is high and they are an excellent source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin A, complex B and vitamin E even more with minerals such as molybdenum, manganese, folate, potassium and thiamine. Capsicum have seven times more vitamin C than orange. Beta-carotenoids and vitamin C are powerful antioxidants that destroy free radicals. The bright colors exhibited by Capsicum are due to the mixture of capsantin ester, capsorubin, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and other carotenoids. These removable colors of chili peppers are widely used in the food processing industry in a wide range of products such as sauces, sausages, salad dressings, condiments, desserts and processed foods [3].
  • the fruit supply machines are complex machines and base their operation mainly on the acquisition of images and processing them at a high speed to supply the fruits considering different parameters, which are configured by a specialized technician [4] .
  • the automatic RGB system for detecting and identifying maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits uses an RGB sensor different from a digital camera, which makes it different from these systems.
  • FIG. 1 Diagram of pre-programmed maturity phases.
  • the system is based on a color sensor (g), with three channels of information: red, green and blue (RGB); which, is used to detect the information of the light that comes from the object of interest.
  • g color sensor
  • RGB red, green and blue
  • a lighting component (j), which is directed towards the object of interest to illuminate it (k) and, by reflection (I), send the color information to the sensor (g); where, the light signal information is extracted and separated into its three RGB components, which contain the proportions corresponding to the color of the object of interest.
  • the signal Once the signal is in the sensor, it converts it to a digital signal, which is processed by a microcontroller (d).
  • the microcontroller (d) contains the algorithms and all the instructions necessary for the operation of the system. Which are: control the color sensor, receive the sensor signal, process the sensor signals, display data, calibration processes and identification process.
  • the system is equipped with a housing (h) for its protection and, also, with a window (i), to place the objects of interest and carry out the calibration or identification process.
  • the color data the indications to calibrate the system and the identification of the maturity phase.
  • the system proceeds to acquire its color information and, subsequently, indicates on the screen the corresponding maturity phase or, failing that, displays the legend "out of range "if the color information does not match the calibration information. If the system is not calibrated, using the LCD screen you will be asked to perform the procedure to calibrate the system.
  • This LCD screen interconnects with the microcontroller as shown in (b).
  • the system is energized by means of a source (e) regulated at 5 volts; which converts the alternating signal of 1 10 volts or 220 volts to a regulated 5 volts signal in direct current.
  • a source e
  • regulated at 5 volts which converts the alternating signal of 1 10 volts or 220 volts to a regulated 5 volts signal in direct current.
  • the window (i) has the function of allowing the illumination coming from the lighting component (j) to the object of interest and, subsequently, allowing the light with the color information (I) to exit to the sensor (g) . Also, it has the function of protecting the system from the environment, without losing contact with the object of interest.
  • the calibration process is a process that is selected by the user manually; If this option is not chosen, the system is initialized with the pre-programmed values. This calibration process starts by requesting a reference standard; subsequently, it requests sequentially to place the objects of interest on the thresholds of the specific application. Once this task is completed, display a legend informing that the calibration process has been carried out successfully.
  • the identification process occurs when the user selects the option to start identification and proceeds directly to use the system with the pre-programmed values or those of the calibration process. After this election, the system will be ready to start the detection and identification of the phases of Habanero Chiles or similar objects. EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Abstract

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.

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TÍTULO  TITLE
Sistema automático de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares.  Automatic detection and identification system of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits.
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención tiene por objeto la detección e identificación de las fases de madurez del Chile Habanero de forma automática en un sensor de color RGB y de manera puntual sobre la superficie del fruto, que es colocada sobre el sistema al utilizar los umbrales pre-programados. Además, también, tiene como objetivo permitir la calibración personalizada y ajuste de nuevos umbrales, para aplicaciones especificas del usuario. The present invention aims at detecting and identifying the maturity phases of Habanero Chile automatically in an RGB color sensor and in a timely manner on the surface of the fruit, which is placed on the system when using the pre-programmed thresholds . In addition, it also aims to allow customized calibration and adjustment of new thresholds, for specific user applications.
Este sistema es aplicable al control de calidad en la industria alimentaria y en la agricultura.  This system is applicable to quality control in the food industry and in agriculture.
ESTADO DE LA TÉCNICA STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE
El Chile Habanero (Capsicum chínense Jacquin.) es una hortaliza perteneciente a la familia de la solanáceas y al genero capsicum. Tiene una forma esférica o cónica y presenta los siguientes colores: rojo, amarillo, naranja o blanco. Este es un producto de alto valor comercial y alto contenido nutricional, especialmente en vitaminas y minerales. Estos constituyen parte de la dieta del ser humano en sus especies más picantes como son los ajíes, paprika, chiles y pimientos picantes, además de, los menos picantes o dulces como son el pimiento campana, pimiento dulce y el pimiento [1], [2]. Habanero Chile (Capsicum chínense Jacquin.) Is a vegetable belonging to the Solanaceae family and the genus Capsicum. It has a spherical or conical shape and has the following colors: red, yellow, orange or white. This is a product of high commercial value and high nutritional content, especially in vitamins and minerals. These constitute part of the diet of the human being in its most spicy species such as peppers, paprika, peppers and hot peppers, in addition to the less spicy or sweet ones such as bell pepper, sweet pepper and pepper [1], [ 2].
Los chiles del genero Capsicum son una especia utilizada como ingrediente básico en una gran variedad de cocinas alrededor del mundo. También, es utilizado como saborizante o colorante ya que añade sabor al paladar en los diferentes alimentos, que de otra manera serían insípidos.  Capsicum peppers are a spice used as a basic ingredient in a wide variety of cuisines around the world. Also, it is used as a flavoring or coloring as it adds flavor to the palate in different foods, which would otherwise be tasteless.
El valor nutritivo de los Capsicum es alto y son una excelente fuente de vitamina C (ácido ascórbico), vitamina A, complejo B y vitamina E más aun con minerales como el molibdeno, manganeso, folato, potasio y tiamina. Los capsicum tienen siete veces más vitamina C que la naranja. Los Beta-carotenoides y la vitamina C son poderosos antioxidantes que destruyen los radicales libres. Los colores vivos que exhiben los Capsicum son debidos a la mezcla de éster de la capsantina, capsorrubina, zeaxantina, criptoxantina y otros carotenoides. Estos colores extraíbles de los chiles son utilizados extensamente en la industria del procesamiento de alimentos en una amplia gama de productos como salsas, embutidos, aderezos para ensaladas, condimentos, postres y alimentos procesados [3]. The nutritional value of Capsicum is high and they are an excellent source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin A, complex B and vitamin E even more with minerals such as molybdenum, manganese, folate, potassium and thiamine. Capsicum have seven times more vitamin C than orange. Beta-carotenoids and vitamin C are powerful antioxidants that destroy free radicals. The bright colors exhibited by Capsicum are due to the mixture of capsantin ester, capsorubin, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and other carotenoids. These removable colors of chili peppers are widely used in the food processing industry in a wide range of products such as sauces, sausages, salad dressings, condiments, desserts and processed foods [3].
Actualmente, existen diferentes técnicas y aparatos que realizan funciones de mediciones y de color en alimentos. Sin embargo, la mayoría de estas tecnologías pueden dar una medida objetiva del color y, su operación esta limitada a esa función, pero no una identificación automática sobre a que estado de madurez pertenece el Chile Habanero.  Currently, there are different techniques and devices that perform measurement and color functions in food. However, most of these technologies can give an objective measure of color and, its operation is limited to that function, but not an automatic identification as to what state of maturity the Habanero Chile belongs to.
Por otro lado, las maquinas surtidoras de frutas, son maquinas complejas y basan su operación principalmente en la adquisición de imágenes y procesamiento de las mismas a una alta velocidad para surtir los frutos considerando diferentes parámetros, que se configuran por un técnico especializado [4]. El sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares utiliza un sensor RGB diferente a una cámara digital, lo cual, lo hace distinto a estos sistemas.  On the other hand, the fruit supply machines are complex machines and base their operation mainly on the acquisition of images and processing them at a high speed to supply the fruits considering different parameters, which are configured by a specialized technician [4] . The automatic RGB system for detecting and identifying maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits uses an RGB sensor different from a digital camera, which makes it different from these systems.
Sin embargo, el proceso de selección y control de calidad de estos frutos, como en otros productos, se lleva a cabo de forma visual y manual por personal experto y debidamente entrenado, lo cual tiene cierta incertidumbre e introduce un error debido a que el sensor, que en este caso es el ojo humano, varia entre el personal y, por tanto, también su percepción, teniendo así, un proceso poco homogéneo.  However, the process of selection and quality control of these fruits, as in other products, is carried out visually and manually by expert and properly trained personnel, which has some uncertainty and introduces an error because the sensor , which in this case is the human eye, varies among the staff and, therefore, also their perception, thus having an uneven process.
El sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares sería una opción para contribuir, a dar solución a esta problemática, como un instrumento de apoyo para la industria agroalimentaria, que no tiene acceso a maquinaría tan sofisticada. The automatic RGB system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits would be an option to contribute, to solve this problem, as a support instrument for the agri-food industry, which does not have access to such sophisticated machinery.
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[2] T. K. Lim, "Capsicum chínense," in Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants, vol. 6, Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2013, p. 8. [3] S. L. Kothari, a Joshi, S. Kachhwaha, and N. Ochoa-Alejo, "Chilli peppers-a review on tíssue culture and transgenesis., " Biotechnology advances, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 35-48, 2010. [2] TK Lim, "Capsicum chínense," in Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants, vol. 6, Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2013, p. 8. [3] SL Kothari, to Joshi, S. Kachhwaha, and N. Ochoa-Alejo, "Chilli peppers-a review on tíssue culture and transgenesis.," Biotechnology advances, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 35-48, 2010.
[4] Javier López Ungría. Procedimiento y clasificación cromática de productos. [4] Javier López Ungría. Procedure and color classification of products.
Inventor: Pía Bañon, Filiberto; Calpe Maravilla Javier y Monfort Ramos Jordi. ESPAÑA, ES2123422 A1. Fecha de solicitud: 03-07-96, Fecha de publicación de la solicitud: 1-01-99. Disponible en http://ep.espacenet.com.  Inventor: Pía Bañon, Filiberto; Calpe Maravilla Javier and Monfort Ramos Jordi. SPAIN, ES2123422 A1. Date of application: 03-07-96, Date of publication of the application: 1-01-99. Available at http://ep.espacenet.com.
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Figura 1.- Vista lateral del sistema. Figure 1.- Side view of the system.
(a) .- Pantalla de cristal liquido (LCD, por sus siglas en inglés) de 16 columnas por 2 renglones.  (a) .- Liquid crystal display (LCD) of 16 columns by 2 lines.
(b) .- Conexión del LCD hacia el microcontrolador (d).  (b) .- Connection of the LCD to the microcontroller (d).
(c) .- Conexión del componente de iluminación hacia el microcontrolador (d).  (c) .- Connection of the lighting component to the microcontroller (d).
(d) .- Microcontrolador.  (d) .- Microcontroller.
(e) .- Fuente de alimentación.  (e) .- Power supply.
(f) .- Conexión del sensor de color hacia el microcontrolador (d).  (f) .- Connection of the color sensor to the microcontroller (d).
(g) .- Sensor de color RGB.  (g) .- RGB color sensor.
(h) .- Carcasa de protección para el sistema.  (h) .- Protection housing for the system.
(i) .- Ventana, transparente, para colocar el objeto de interés,  (i) .- Window, transparent, to place the object of interest,
(j).- Componente de iluminación. (j) .- Lighting component.
(k).- Iluminación hacia el objeto de interés.  (k) .- Illumination towards the object of interest.
(I).- Información de color hacia el sensor, (I) .- Color information towards the sensor,
(m).- Botón selector uno. (m) .- Selector button one.
(n).- Botón de registrar, (n) .- Register button,
(o).- Botón selector dos. (o) .- Selector button two.
(p).- Botón de encendido. (p) .- Power button.
(q).- Conexiones de los tres botones hacia el microcontrolador (d).  (q) .- Connections of the three buttons to the microcontroller (d).
(r).- Conexión de comunicación externa. (r) .- External communication connection.
Figura 2.- Vista Superior del sistema, Figure 2.- Top view of the system,
(s).- Botón selector uno. (s) .- Selector button one.
(t).- Botón de registrar, (t) .- Register button,
(u).- Botón selector dos. (v).- Botón de encendido. (u) .- Selector button two. (v) .- Power button.
(w).- Carcasa de protección para el sistema.  (w) .- Protection housing for the system.
(x).- Ventana, transparente, para colocar el objeto de interés.  (x) .- Window, transparent, to place the object of interest.
(y).- Pantalla de cristal liquido (LCD, por sus siglas en inglés) de 16 columnas por 2 renglones.  (y) .- Liquid crystal display (LCD) of 16 columns by 2 lines.
Figura 3.- Diagrama de fases de madurez pre-programadas. Figure 3.- Diagram of pre-programmed maturity phases.
F1.- Fase de madurez 1. F1.- Maturity phase 1.
F2- Fase de madurez 2. F2- Maturity phase 2.
F3.- Fase de madurez 3. F3.- Maturity phase 3.
V - Sub-umbral RGB 1 dentro de la fase de madurez 1.  V - RGB 1 sub-threshold within maturity phase 1.
V2.- Sub-umbral RGB 2 dentro de la fase de madurez 1. V2.- Sub-threshold RGB 2 within maturity phase 1.
V3.- Sub-umbral RGB 3 dentro de la fase de madurez 1. V3.- RGB 3 sub-threshold within maturity phase 1.
Al- Sub-umbral RGB 1 dentro de la fase de madurez 2. Al- RGB 1 sub-threshold within maturity phase 2.
A2.- Sub-umbral RGB 2 dentro de la fase de madurez 2. A2.- RGB 2 sub-threshold within maturity phase 2.
A3.- Sub-umbral RGB 3 dentro de la fase de madurez 2.A3.- Sub-threshold RGB 3 within the maturity phase 2.
- Sub-umbral RGB 1 dentro de la fase de madurez 3.  - RGB 1 sub-threshold within maturity phase 3.
N3.- Sub-umbral RGB 2 dentro de la fase de madurez 3. N3.- RGB 2 sub-threshold within maturity phase 3.
N3.- Sub-umbral RGB 3 dentro de la fase de madurez 3. N3.- RGB 3 sub-threshold within maturity phase 3.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
El sistema se basa en un sensor de color (g), con tres canales de información: rojo, verde y azul (RGB, por sus siglas en inglés); el cual, es utilizado para detectar la información de la luz que proviene del objeto de interés. The system is based on a color sensor (g), with three channels of information: red, green and blue (RGB); which, is used to detect the information of the light that comes from the object of interest.
Consta de un componente de iluminación (j), que se dirige hacia el objeto de interés para iluminarlo (k) y, por reflexión (I), hacer llegar la información de color hasta el sensor (g); donde, se extrae la información de la señal luminosa y se separa en sus tres componentes RGB, que contienen las proporciones correspondientes al color del objeto de interés. Una vez que la señal se encuentra en el sensor, este la convierte a una señal digital, la cual es procesada por un microcontrolador (d).  It consists of a lighting component (j), which is directed towards the object of interest to illuminate it (k) and, by reflection (I), send the color information to the sensor (g); where, the light signal information is extracted and separated into its three RGB components, which contain the proportions corresponding to the color of the object of interest. Once the signal is in the sensor, it converts it to a digital signal, which is processed by a microcontroller (d).
El microcontrolador (d), contiene los algoritmos y todas las instrucciones necesarias para la operación del sistema. Las cuales son: controlar el sensor de color, recibir la señal del sensor, procesar las señales del sensor, desplegar datos, procesos de calibración y proceso de identificación. El sistema, esta dotado de un carcasa (h) para protección del mismo y, también, de una ventana (i), para colocar los objetos de interés y llevar a cabo el proceso de calibración o identificación. The microcontroller (d) contains the algorithms and all the instructions necessary for the operation of the system. Which are: control the color sensor, receive the sensor signal, process the sensor signals, display data, calibration processes and identification process. The system is equipped with a housing (h) for its protection and, also, with a window (i), to place the objects of interest and carry out the calibration or identification process.
En la pantalla LCD (a), se despliegan: los datos de color, las indicaciones para calibrar el sistema y la identificación de la fase de madurez. Una vez calibrado el sistema y cuando se detecta el objeto sobre la ventana, se procede a adquirir su información de color y, posteriormente, indica en la pantalla la fase de madurez que corresponde o, en su defecto, despliega la leyenda "fuera del rango" si la información de color no concuerda con la información de calibración. Si, el sistema, no se encuentra calibrado, mediante la pantalla LCD solicitará realizar el procedimiento para calibrar el sistema. Esta pantalla LCD, se interconecta con el microcontrolador como se muestra en (b).  On the LCD screen (a), the following are displayed: the color data, the indications to calibrate the system and the identification of the maturity phase. Once the system is calibrated and when the object is detected on the window, it proceeds to acquire its color information and, subsequently, indicates on the screen the corresponding maturity phase or, failing that, displays the legend "out of range "if the color information does not match the calibration information. If the system is not calibrated, using the LCD screen you will be asked to perform the procedure to calibrate the system. This LCD screen interconnects with the microcontroller as shown in (b).
El sistema es energizado por medio de una fuente (e) regulada a 5 volts; que convierte la señal alterna de 1 10 volts o 220 volts a una señal regulada de 5 volts en corriente continua.  The system is energized by means of a source (e) regulated at 5 volts; which converts the alternating signal of 1 10 volts or 220 volts to a regulated 5 volts signal in direct current.
La ventana (i), tiene la función de permitir que pase la iluminación proveniente del componente de iluminación (j) hacia el objeto de interés y, posteriormente, permitir salir la luz con la información de color (I) hacia el sensor (g). También, tiene la función de proteger el sistema del ambiente, sin perder el contacto con el objeto de interés.  The window (i), has the function of allowing the illumination coming from the lighting component (j) to the object of interest and, subsequently, allowing the light with the color information (I) to exit to the sensor (g) . Also, it has the function of protecting the system from the environment, without losing contact with the object of interest.
El proceso de calibración, es un proceso que se selecciona por el usuario de forma manual; si no se elige esta opción, el sistema se inicializa con los valores pre- programados. Este proceso de calibración, se inicia solicitando un patrón de referencia; posteriormente, solicita de forma secuencial colocar los objetos de interés en los umbrales de la aplicación específica. Una vez concluida esta tarea, despliega una leyenda informando que el proceso de calibrado se ha realizado satisfactoriamente.  The calibration process is a process that is selected by the user manually; If this option is not chosen, the system is initialized with the pre-programmed values. This calibration process starts by requesting a reference standard; subsequently, it requests sequentially to place the objects of interest on the thresholds of the specific application. Once this task is completed, display a legend informing that the calibration process has been carried out successfully.
El proceso de identificación, se da cuando el usuario selecciona la opción de iniciar identificación y procede directamente a utilizar el sistema con los valores pre- programados o los del proceso de calibración. Después de esta elección, el sistema estará listo para iniciar la detección e identificación de las fases de los Chiles Habaneros u objetos similares. MODO DE REALIZACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN The identification process occurs when the user selects the option to start identification and proceeds directly to use the system with the pre-programmed values or those of the calibration process. After this election, the system will be ready to start the detection and identification of the phases of Habanero Chiles or similar objects. EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Cuando el dispositivo está orientado a la identificación de las distintas fases de maduración del Chile Habanero dentro de una producción agrícola de chiles, los pasos a seguir son los siguientes. When the device is oriented to the identification of the different stages of maturation of Habanero Chile within an agricultural production of chili peppers, the steps to follow are as follows.
1- Selección de muestras a medir en campo o una vez recolectadas.  1- Selection of samples to be measured in the field or once collected.
2- Encendido del dispositivo pulsando el botón de encendido y selección del modo de calibración usando los botones selectores y el registrador.  2- Switching on the device by pressing the power button and selecting the calibration mode using the selector buttons and the recorder.
3- Calibración del dispositivo mediante el uso de patrones que representen adecuadamente los distintos umbrales de madurez a discriminar.  3- Calibration of the device through the use of patterns that adequately represent the different maturity thresholds to discriminate.
a. Presentar patrón verde y seleccionar siguiente patrón (botón registrador).  to. Present green pattern and select next pattern (register button).
b. Presentar patrón amarillo y seleccionar siguiente patrón (botón registrador).  b. Present yellow pattern and select next pattern (register button).
c. Presentar patrón rojo y seleccionar siguiente patrón (botón registrador).  C. Present red pattern and select next pattern (register button).
d. Presentar patrón blanco y seleccionar finalizar calibración (botón seleccionador 1 y botón registrador).  d. Present white pattern and select finish calibration (selector button 1 and register button).
4- Selección del modo de identificación de muestras usando los botones selectores y el registrador. Presentar muestras de forma sucesiva para registrar sus estados de madurez. Pulsar el botón registrador entre cada medida.  4- Selection of the sample identification mode using the selector buttons and the recorder. Present samples successively to record their maturity states. Press the register button between each measurement.
5- Al finalizar todas las medidas, apagar el dispositivo pulsando el botón de encendido.  5- At the end of all measurements, turn off the device by pressing the power button.

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REIVINDICACIONES
1. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares caracterizado porque comprende: 1. - Automatic RGB system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits, characterized in that it comprises:
- Un sensor de color RGB alojado dentro de una carcasa, en una posición estratégica para recibir la señal reflejada del objeto de interés. - An RGB color sensor housed inside a housing, in a strategic position to receive the reflected signal of the object of interest.
Un componente de iluminación que basa su operación en la tecnología LED, con una inclinación a ángulo respecto a la ventana para inducir la reflectancia hacia el sensor.  A lighting component that bases its operation on LED technology, with an inclination at an angle to the window to induce reflectance towards the sensor.
- Una fuente regulada de energía.  - A regulated source of energy.
Una unidad de procesamiento y control del sistema.  A system processing and control unit.
- Botones (selector 1 , selector 2 e ingresar) para interacción con el usuario. - Buttons (selector 1, selector 2 and enter) for user interaction.
- Una pantalla de LCD como interfaz gráfica de usuario, para la visualización.- An LCD screen as a graphical user interface, for viewing.
- Una ventana para colocar los objetos de interés. - A window to place the objects of interest.
- Un botón de encendido.  - A power button.
Un puerto de comunicación externa.  An external communication port.
2. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares según reivindicación anterior caracterizado por la identificación de la fase de madurez 1 (F1) , fase de madurez 2 (F2), fase de madurez 3 (F3) para RGB pre-programados. 2. - Automatic RGB system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits according to the preceding claim characterized by the identification of the maturity phase 1 (F1), maturity phase 2 (F2), maturity phase 3 ( F3) for pre-programmed RGB.
3. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares según reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado por la identificación de los sub-umbrales V1 , V2, V3, A1 , A2, A3, N1.N2 Y N3 de las fases de madurez para RGB pre-programados. 3. - Automatic RGB system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits according to previous claims characterized by the identification of sub-thresholds V1, V2, V3, A1, A2, A3, N1.N2 and N3 of the maturity phases for pre-programmed RGB.
4. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares según reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque está dotado con una secuencia de calibración, a elegir por el usuario. 4. - Automatic RGB system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits according to previous claims, characterized in that it is equipped with a calibration sequence, to be chosen by the user.
5. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares según reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque está dotado con una secuencia pre-programada para su funcionamiento, sin necesidad de calibración. 5. - Automatic RGB system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits according to previous claims characterized because it is equipped with a pre-programmed sequence for its operation, without the need for calibration.
6. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares según reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque la unidad de procesamiento y control es la encargada de controlar el sensor de color, recibir la señal del sensor, procesar las señales del sensor, desplegar datos, procesos de calibración y proceso de identificación. 6. - RGB automatic system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits according to previous claims, characterized in that the processing and control unit is responsible for controlling the color sensor, receiving the sensor signal, processing the signals of the sensor, display data, calibration processes and identification process.
7. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares según reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque la distribución dentro de la carcasa está estratégicamente diseñada para procesar las señales de luz que llegan desde la ventana hacia el sensor de color RGB. 7. - Automatic RGB system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits according to previous claims, characterized in that the distribution within the housing is strategically designed to process the light signals that arrive from the window towards the color sensor RGB
8. - Sistema automático RGB de detección e identificación de fases de madurez del Chile Habanero y frutos similares según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado por una pantalla LCD, botones de interfaz de usuario, ventana , conexión externa, fuente regulada sus posibles variantes en ubicación y modificación de tecnología para hacer más ergonómico y funcional el sistema. 8. - RGB automatic system for the detection and identification of maturity phases of Habanero Chile and similar fruits according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by an LCD screen, user interface buttons, window, external connection, regulated source, its possible variants in location and modification of technology to make the system more ergonomic and functional.
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