Network-based photomask data entry interface and instruction generator for manufacturing photomasks
First Claim
1. A system for generating photomask orders in a specified format comprising:
- at least one form for entry of photomask order data;
at least one set of validation rules corresponding to the at least one form, the at least one set of validation rules including instructions operable to ensure that a user enters sufficient information into the at least one form in accordance with at least one of a specified photomask format and a specified dimensional criterion; and
a graphical user interface associated with the at least one form, the graphical user interface operable to allow the user to access the at least one form to enter the photomask order data.
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Abstract
A computer network for generating instructions for photomask manufacturing equipment, based on photomask specification data input by a customer. A series of order entry screens are downloaded to a remote customer'"'"'s computer, typically via an internet connection. The customer is prompted to enter photomask specification data, which is delivered to computing equipment on the manufacturer'"'"'s local network. The manufacturer'"'"'s computing equipment validates the photomask specification data, and uses this data to generate fracturing instructions and equipment control instructions. The fracturing instructions, together with pattern design data from the customer, are delivered to a fracture engine, which provides fractured pattern data. The control instructions and the fractured pattern data may then be electronically delivered to the manufacturing equipment.
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24 Claims
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1. A system for generating photomask orders in a specified format comprising:
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at least one form for entry of photomask order data; at least one set of validation rules corresponding to the at least one form, the at least one set of validation rules including instructions operable to ensure that a user enters sufficient information into the at least one form in accordance with at least one of a specified photomask format and a specified dimensional criterion; and a graphical user interface associated with the at least one form, the graphical user interface operable to allow the user to access the at least one form to enter the photomask order data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for generating photomask orders in a specified format comprising:
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at least one form for entry of photomask order data; at least one set of validation rules corresponding to the at least one form, the at least one set of validation rules operable to validate the entry of the photomask order data into the at least one form; and a graphical user interface associated with the at least one form, the graphical user interface operable to allow a user to access the at least one form to enter the photomask order data. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for generating photomask orders in a specified format comprising:
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at least one form for the entry of photomask order data, wherein at least some of the photomask order data is imported from a preexisting order and automatically entered into the at least one form prior entry of data into the form by a user; at least one set of validation rules corresponding to the at least one form, the validation rules operable to validate the entry of photomask order data into the at least one form; and a graphical user interface associated with the at least one form, the graphical user interface operable to allow the user to access the at least one form to enter photomask order data. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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