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Pattern evaluation method, method of manufacturing semiconductor, program and pattern evaluation apparatus

US7668373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2005
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/471
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pattern evaluation method includes: acquiring an image of a pattern to be evaluated, detecting edge points of the pattern from the image, creating a parameter curve having the detected edge points as control points thereof, and evaluating the pattern based on the created parameter curve.

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