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Diagnostic system and method for integrated remote tool access, data collection, and control

  • US 20030220768A1
  • Filed: 03/12/2003
  • Published: 11/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A remote diagnostics system comprising:

  • a first internal network in a fabricator (FAB), said FAB having at least one automated manufacturing tool, a tool controller, and internal secure storage means;

    a second internal network in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), said OEM having internal secure storage means;

    an external network;

    a first secure shared network coupling said first internal network to said external network;

    a second secure shared network coupling said second internal network to said external network; and

    a secure channel which propagates data from said tool at said FAB to said OEM for e-diagnostics;

    wherein said tool generates data proprietary to at least one of said FAB and said OEM.

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