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Article edge inspection

US9201019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2013
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/061
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided herein is an apparatus, including a photon emitting means for emitting photons onto surface edges of an article, a photon detecting means for detecting photons scattered from particles on the surface edges of the article, and a mapping means for mapping a particle or a defect of the surface of the article.

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