Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-01
2005-11-01
Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S115000, C702S182000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06961635
ABSTRACT:
A method of yield improvement for manufactured products includes providing an identification plan for parts and processing equipment, whereby each part and each piece of equipment is given unique and traceable identification data. A database is provided into which the parts identification data and the processing equipment identification data are stored, and related. The parts are processed in at least one processing stage by the processing equipment to yield processed parts, and the processed parts are tested for defects. Problems are then identified through the testing of the processed parts. The related parts identification data and the processing equipment identification data are retrieved from the database, and the data is analyzed to trace the parts to the appropriate processing equipment. Corrections and repairs are made to the processing equipment to correct the problems. Improvement to yield of the manufactured products is then confirmed.
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Cosci Michael
Green Paul
Helf Garth Wade
Bahta Kidest
Guernsey Larry B.
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies - Netherlands B.V.
Intellectual Property Law Offices
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