Method and apparatus for automated bi-directional integration of peripheral data sources for a production tool
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1. A system for controlling a process, comprising:
- a process tool;
a process controller that controls the process tool;
at least one sensor that senses a process parameter; and
a data transmission network coupling the process controller and the at least one first sensor, wherein the process controller and the at least one sensor are configured as web servers to deliver data over the data transmission network.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for automated bidirectional integration of peripheral data sources for a production tool couples the system components together in a web-based arrangement. The process tools and the peripheral data sources are configured as websites to provide information to the system. Certain components of the system are also configured as browsers to obtain available information and use this information to make decisions and perform actions.
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26 Claims
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1. A system for controlling a process, comprising:
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a process tool;
a process controller that controls the process tool;
at least one sensor that senses a process parameter; and
a data transmission network coupling the process controller and the at least one first sensor, wherein the process controller and the at least one sensor are configured as web servers to deliver data over the data transmission network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system comprising:
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a production tool;
at least one peripheral data source at the production tool; and
a network to which the production tool and the at least one peripheral data source are coupled;
wherein the production tool and the at least one peripheral data source are configured for providing bi-directional flow of data over the network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of controlling a manufacturing process, comprising the steps:
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sensing process parameter data at a process tool using a first sensor;
obtaining logistical tool data at the first sensor; and
performing an action at the first sensor based on the process parameter data and the logistical tool data. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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