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Method and system for wafer registration

US8731274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2011
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2031

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

Abstract

A method for wafer registration, the method may include: moving a wafer by an X-Y stage and acquiring wafer edge area images; and processing the wafer edge area images to locate an edge of the wafer. A system that includes a camera, an X-Y stage for moving a wafer; wherein the camera is arranged to acquire wafer edge area images; and a processor that is arranged to process the wafer edge area images to locate an edge of the wafer.

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