Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2008-08-19
Kosowski, Alexander J (Department: 2128)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S095000, C716S030000, C438S401000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07415319
ABSTRACT:
Correcting for misalignment of a substrate before it is exposed is performed using offset corrections and process corrections that are calculated based on alignment offset measurements of alignment marks and overlay measurements of overlay targets on substrates in previous batches.
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Mos Everhardus Cornelis
Werkman Roy
ASML Netherlands B.V.
Kosowski Alexander J
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
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