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Determining a next tool state based on fault detection information

US6912433B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2002
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for determining a next tool state based on fault detection information. The method comprises receiving operational data associated with processing of a workpiece by a processing tool, determining at least a portion of noise associated with the processing of the workpiece based on analyzing the operational data and estimating a next state of the processing tool based on at least the determined portion of the noise.

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