Conflict resolution among multiple controllers
US7031793B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/042
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and an apparatus are provided for conflict resolution among a plurality of controllers. The method includes receiving a first control instruction from a first process controller to process a workpiece, receiving a second control instruction from a second process controller to process the workpiece and adjusting at least one of the first control instruction and the second control instruction to process the workpiece to achieve a desired process goal.
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