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Method of classifying defects using multiple inspection machines

US7602962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2004
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30148
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of classifying defects wherein defects are detected in a first inspection machine. The detected defects are then reviewed by a second inspection machine. A sampling rate for review by the second inspection machine is determined by a defect classifier in the first inspection machine.

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