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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8112167 | Process controller for semiconductor manufacturing, utilizing dangerous pattern identification and process capability determination A process control method comprises adjusting a process condition in consideration of a performance variation among a plurality of manufacturing apparatuses, the performance variation affecting a finished shape of a pattern used to manufacture a semiconductor device,... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8090462 | Maintenance assistance and control system method and apparatus There is provided a method and an apparatus for providing assistance and control in respect of maintenance operations that are based on electronic technical documentation prescribing a set of discrete electronic maintenance instructions (“EMIs”). The EMIs are co... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8082054 | Method of optimizing process recipe of substrate processing system The present invention is a method of optimizing a process recipe of a substrate processing system including: a substrate processing apparatus that performs a film deposition process of a substrate to be processed according to a process recipe; a data processing unit... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8050787 | Recording medium production control device, recording medium production control method A recording medium production control device, recording medium production control method, and program instructions stored on a tangible computer-readable medium acquire the operating status of the existing data recording device, printer, and other devices in the rec... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8010216 | System and method for cutting-stock optimization across schedules and batches A method and system for optimizing cutting of various materials. In some embodiments, an algorithm optimizes cutting by grouping items to be cut, wherein a plurality of cutting-stock pieces are grouped together and aligned such that a single cut simultaneously cuts ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8005560 | Method of optimizing queue times in a production cycle A method of optimizing production cycle queue time includes selecting a plurality of process steps for a production cycle, calculating queue times for each of the plurality of process steps, statistically analyzing the queue times, and generating at least one visual... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8005561 | Method for self-synchronization of modular production systems A system and method for self-synchronization of modular production systems having components with various alternative capabilities for processing and transporting work units along transport highways, for various component/transport highway configurations. The method... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8005559 | Optimizing task assignments for multi-head tape laydown The operation of automated tape heads used to layup a composite structure is optimized in order to reduce layup time and better balance tape head loading. Ply data is generated that defines the ply segments and tape courses for each sequence of the layup. Each seque... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7996100 | Method and system for modeling a batch manufacturing facility A system and method for the modeling of biopharmaceutical batch process manufacturing facilities uses process time lines. The system employs an eleven-field delimited string code which specifies the unit identifier code and the iteration value for each of the ten le... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7962233 | System and method for handling a production disturbance/opportunity event in a production execution system A system for handling a production disturbance/opportunity event includes a network having data processing units running a MES software for controlling/monitoring a production process operating production components. A production modeler defines a plant model of the... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7937177 | Manufacturing work in process management system A method for addressing high Work In Process (WIP) conditions for increasing throughput while minimizing risk in a manufacturing line. Selected products to be skipped over during high WIP conditions include determining toolsets having work in process exceeding a cer... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7930051 | Move lot size balancing system and method A method and system for allowing a vehicle dealer and manufacturer to match dealer orders and manufacturing plant shipments easily and equitably are disclosed. The method significantly decreases processing time, saving valuable time, money, and manpower resources. A... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7904192 | Finite capacity scheduling using job prioritization and machine selection In a method, device, and computer-readable medium for finite capacity scheduling, heuristic rules are applied in two integrated stages: Job Prioritization and Machine Selection. During Job Prioritization (“JP”), jobs are prioritized based on a set of JP rules wh... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7873430 | System that can schedule operations that are performed on industrial control devices The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or method that facilitates automatically scheduling an operation in an industrial environment. An interface component can facilitate receipt of a list/schedule including at least one operation related to a device with... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7865260 | Production schedule creation device and method, production process control device and method, computer program, and computer-readable recording medium A production schedule creation device includes: a production simulator (100) simulating a production process expressing the production state and the production constraint of the production process; a mathematical expression holding device holding a mathematic... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7860595 | Production schedule creation device and method, production process control device and method, computer program, and computer-readable recording medium A production schedule creation device includes: a production simulator (100) simulating a production process expressing the production state and the production constraint of the production process; a mathematical expression holding device holding a mathematic... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7856287 | Large scale supply planning A production planning technique inputs demands for products. Each of the demands having multiple due dates, and the multiple due dates having different priorities. An explosion process utilizing linear programming and heuristics is performed to identify demands for ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7848836 | Scheduling system and work order scheduling protocol for such a system In a scheduling system for planning and scheduling production in an industrial production system, which scheduled production is to be executed by the production system under control of a manufacturing execution system, the scheduling system is a multi-agent scheduli... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7826913 | Sheet metal factory processing system A sheet metal factory processing system includes a production manager which generates a processing schedule for multiple units each including at least one material sheet, to manage the processing schedule on a per-unit basis. The processing schedule is generated bas... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7822783 | Programmable method and apparatus for real-time adaptation of presentations to individuals The present invention is a method of obtaining information regarding an individual's environment using a programmable device. The first step of the method is sensing a psychomotor behavioral element of an activity engaged by the individual. The type of activity enga... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7813827 | System and method for an on-line jurisdiction manager The jurisdiction online manager manages required jurisdictional inspections mandated by a plurality of different jurisdictions performed by non-governmental entities. A central computer system receives object data for an object and most other information via a globa... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7801633 | Scheduling method and program for a substrate treating apparatus A scheduling method for a substrate treating apparatus having a plurality of treating units for treating substrates, wherein, based on a procedure including a plurality of treating steps, a controller determines an order of treating a plurality of lots successively ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7792601 | Control apparatus, control method for control apparatus, multi-functional apparatus, multi-functional apparatus control system, control program, and computer-readable storage medium A control apparatus comprises: a job processing section for acquiring, on input of selection application information into a multi-functional apparatus, setting condition corresponding to the selection application information from the multi-functional apparatus, and ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7787977 | Methods and systems for forming semiconductor structures A method for processing substrates to manufacture semiconductor structures thereon includes analyzing at least one first processing parameter of a first apparatus for processing a substrate, thereby yielding at least one first throughput rate of the first apparatus.... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7756597 | Method of operating a lithographic processing machine, control system, lithographic apparatus, lithographic processing cell, and computer program Scheduling of tasks in a lithographic apparatus, track unit or lithocell is performed by maintaining a register of the state of the machine and a database of tasks performable by the machine, generating possible sequences of tasks based on pre- and post-conditions o... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7751919 | Method for operating equipment using buffer station having emergency access A buffer station provides potential improvement for the operation of a facility. By storing to-be-accessed workpieces in the buffer stations of an equipment, the operation of the facility is not interrupted when the equipment is down. The workpieces can be retrieved... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7747340 | Dynamic order swapping in mass customization production environment A method for addressing process variability in a build-to-order, mass customization production environment. The method includes receiving an order for a product having a particular configuration defined by the order, initiating a production order specifically assign... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7738983 | Method of optimizing process recipe of substrate processing system The present invention is a method of optimizing a process recipe of a substrate processing system including: a substrate processing apparatus that performs a film deposition process of a substrate to be processed according to a process recipe; a data processing unit... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7702411 | Integration of job shop scheduling with discreet event simulation for manufacturing facilities A method and system for integrating job shop scheduling with discrete event simulation for manufacturing facilities are provided. In one aspect a simulator simulates discrete events of a facility using a job schedule generated by a scheduler. The simulator simulates... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7693594 | System and method for scheduling driven availability check In an embodiment, a scheduling process and an availability process are provided in which both the scheduling process and the availability process reside in a service architecture. The scheduling process is configurable to invoke the availability process at a point i... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7676293 | Production schedule creation device and method, production process control device and method, computer program, and computer-readable recording medium A production schedule creation device includes: a production simulator (100) simulating a production process expressing the production state and the production constraint of the production process; a mathematical expression holding device holding a mathematic... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7672746 | Systems and methods for automatic scheduling of a workforce Systems and methods are disclosed for scheduling overtime and time-off for a workforce. In one embodiment, the method comprises: receiving a workforce schedule including assignments of workers to shifts; receiving a template describing alterations to shifts; and app... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7672747 | Recipe-and-component control module and methods thereof A recipe-and component control module (RACCM) is provided. The RACCM is a server for performing data management in a plasma processing system with a plurality of components. The RACCM includes a plurality of intelligent agents. Each intelligent agent of the intellig... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7668614 | Optimization-based process scheduling method and system Embodiments of a method of optimally scheduling, in near real-time, workunits for processing on processing stations in a processing system, while accounting for constraints such as processing station qualifications by workunit type and service type, and to meet cert... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7630785 | Substrate processing system for setting uniform module cycle length and access control time lag in two pipeline processing systems In a substrate processing system according to the present invention, module cycle periods at a plurality of process modules PM1 through PM4 connected around a transfer module TM having installed therein a vacuum pressure-side transfer robot RB | 12/08/2009 |
| 7630784 | Method and apparatus for independent deployment of roles A computer implemented method, an apparatus and computer instruction are provided for deployment of roles. Aspects of the present invention allow user to define in a schema a definition of a relationship that comprises a set of roles participating in the relationshi... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7627391 | System and method for an on-line jurisdiction manager The jurisdiction online manager manages required jurisdictional inspections mandated by a plurality of different jurisdictions performed by non-governmental entities. A central computer system receives object data for an object and most other information via a globa... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7620470 | Method and apparatus for impasse detection and resolution A method, apparatus and a system, for provided for performing an automated process flow adjustment. A semiconductor wafer is processed based upon a routing plan and a predetermined schedule. A fault detection relating to the processing of the semiconductor wafer is ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7603193 | Method for optimization of an order for component mounting and apparatus for optimization of an order for component mounting A method of optimizing an order of component mounting which includes optimizing an order of component mounting for any one pattern among the plurality of patterns, calculating a quotient and a remainder by dividing the total number of the patterns included in the bo... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7580766 | Manufacturing resource planning by entity A method for manufacturing resource planning includes identifying multiple logical entities within a manufacturing facility; receiving supply information for each of the logical entities, the supply information for a particular logical entity including current and p... | 08/25/2009 |
