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Conflict resolution among multiple controllers

US7031793B1 · kind B1 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateNov 1, 2002
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2022

Classification

  • 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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