Systems and methods for inspection stations
US10811290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/71
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment, a workstation includes: a processing chamber configured to process a workpiece; a load port configured to interface with an environment external to the workstation; a robotic arm configured to transfer the workpiece between the load port and the processing chamber; and a defect sensor configured to detect a defect along a surface of the workpiece when transferred between the load port and the processing chamber.
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