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Inspection of TFT LCD panels using on-demand automated optical inspection sub-system

US7084970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/9513
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an inspection system for electrical and electro-optical inspection of TFT-LCD panels, a fine resolution area imaging camera with a pulse illumination source disposed to scan the region and operative capture images of the region illuminated with pulses of short illumination and automatically maintained in focus while continuously scanning in order to resolve points of defects.

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