Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S117000, C700S121000, C705S026640
Reexamination Certificate
active
06876894
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for simulating the functioning of various configurations of fabrication and test equipment within a manufacturing line creates a schedule for dispatching of the production lots to the manufacturing line. Based on the product mix forecast, the product volume forecast, the predicted sales schedule, the sales confidence, the actual sales order descriptions, and the product delivery schedule, a potential product dispatch schedule is established that enables a product to be fabricated within the manufacturing line. An equipment dispatch schedule for equipment employed in fabrication and testing of the product to be fabricated is defined according to the product dispatch schedule. The potential product dispatch schedule is then simulated based on the process and test equipment model. Upon completion of the simulation, the potential product dispatch schedule is assessed for optimization.
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Chang Joseph
Chen Chung-Shen
Chen Nai-Chiang
Chiu Vincent
Lin Ta-Chin
Bahta Kidest
Haynes and Boone LLP
Taiwan Semiconductor Maufacturing Company, Ltd.
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