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Method and apparatus for merging multiple geometrical pixel images and generating a single modulator pixel image

US9291902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2013
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/00
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to customizing individual workpieces, such as chip, flat panels or other electronic devices produced on substrates, by direct writing a custom pattern. Customization can be per device, per substrate, per batch or at some other small volume that makes it impractical to use a custom mask or mask set. In particular, it relates to customizing a latent image formed in a patterning sensitive layer over a substrate, merging standard and custom pattern data to form a custom pattern used to produce the customized latent image. A wide variety of substrates can benefit from the technology disclosed.

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