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Fault notification based on a severity level

US7200779B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2002
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/076
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is provided for fault notification based on a severity level. The method comprises detecting a fault associated with a processing tool that is adapted to process one or more workpieces, determining a fault severity level of the detected fault and selecting at least one user to notify of the fault based on the severity level of the fault.

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