Method and apparatus for monitoring parts in a material...

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2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Rodriguez, Paul (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S096000, C700S115000, C705S028000

Reexamination Certificate

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06985787

ABSTRACT:
The present invention presents an improved apparatus and method for monitoring parts in a material processing system, wherein the material processing system includes a processing tool, a number of RF-responsive part identifiers coupled to the processing tool to generate and transmit part ID data, and a sensor interface assembly (SIA) configured to receive the part ID data from the plurality of RF-responsive part identifiers.

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U.S. Appl. No. 60/378,384.

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