Scheduling system and method

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2008-07-29

2009-08-11

Barnes-Bullock, Crystal J (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S096000, C700S102000, C700S103000, C700S111000, C700S114000, C700S121000, C705S002000, C705S022000, C705S028000

Reexamination Certificate

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07574278

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for scheduling in a wafer fab. The method comprising means for weighting inventories according to at least one of logpoints or reticle, and photolithography units, means for scheduling one of said inventories on one of said photolithography units, wherein said one of said inventories has a maximal weighting and means for eliminating any of said inventories not scheduled according to constraints.

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