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Method of generating image and illumination device for inspecting substrate

US7394084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2005
Grant dateJul 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/309
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

For generating an image for inspection of a substrate, a camera is provided above this substrate with an optical axis orienting downward and a plurality of multi-colored light emitting members are set around the optical axis of the camera so as to be within a specified angular range with respect to a target area on the substrate. The camera is operated to generate an image of the target area for inspection while switched-on conditions of these light emitting members are being controlled such that the colors and angles of light illuminating this target area are varied according to a specified kind of the purpose of this inspection.

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