Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Jarrett, Ryan A (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07974723
ABSTRACT:
A yield prediction is received by a scheduling and dispatch controller, wherein the yield prediction is associated with a manufacturing tool and a product. A weighting of the manufacturing tool is adjusted in a routing algorithm based on the yield prediction. A cost-benefit analysis is computed that identifies a cost and a benefit of manufacturing future products on the manufacturing tool. A determination is made regarding whether to process a future product on the manufacturing tool based on the cost-benefit analysis.
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Moyne James
Stafford Richard
Ward Nicholas
Applied Materials Inc.
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Jarrett Ryan A
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