公开(公告)号：US06510359B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09569330

申请日：2000-05-11

Applicant: Ralph C. Merkle ,  Eric G. Parker ,  George D. Skidmore

Inventor： Ralph C. Merkle ,  Eric G. Parker ,  George D. Skidmore

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: G05B19/4188 ,  G05B19/41805 ,  G05B2219/40261 ,  G05B2219/45031 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/882 ,  Y10S977/887

Abstract: A system and method which provide a non-biological self replicating manufacturing system (“SRMS”) are disclosed. A preferred embodiment provides an SRMS that enables assembly stations to replicate. In a preferred embodiment, positional assembly is utilized by one or more assembly stations to construct like assembly stations. Furthermore, in a most preferred embodiment, such assembly stations are small scale devices that are capable of working with small scale parts, such as micron-scale, nanometer-scale or even molecular-scale parts, in order to construct like assembly devices. The SRMS of a preferred embodiment performs surface-to-surface assembly. For example, an assembly station on a first surface (e.g., wafer), Surface A, constructs a like assembly station on another surface (e.g., wafer), Surface B. Most preferably, the assembly stations replicate at an exponential rate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种提供非生物自我复制制造系统（“SRMS”）的系统和方法。 优选实施例提供了使组装站能够复制的SRMS。 在优选实施例中，一个或多个组装工位利用位置组合来构造类似的组装工位。 此外，在最优选的实施例中，这样的组装工位是能够与诸如微米尺度，纳米尺度或甚至分子尺度部件之类的小尺寸部件一起工作的小型装置，以便构造类似的装配装置。 优选实施例的SRMS执行表面到表面组装。 例如，在第一表面（例如，晶片）表面A上的组装站在另一表面（例如，晶片），表面B上构造类似的组装工位。最优选地，组装工位以指数速率复制。

公开(公告)号：US20020156548A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：US10084092

申请日：2002-02-28

Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.

Inventor： John F. Arackaparambil ,  Tom Chi ,  Billy Chow ,  Patrick M. D'Souza ,  Parris Hawkins ,  Charles Huang ,  Jett Jensen ,  Badri N. Krishnamurthy ,  Pradeep M. Kulkarni ,  Prakash M. Kulkarni ,  Wen Fong Lin ,  Shantha Mohan ,  Bishnu Nandy ,  Huey-Shin Yuan

IPC: G06F155/00 ,  G06F019/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41845 ,  G05B2219/31018 ,  G05B2219/31202 ,  G05B2219/45026 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y02P90/26 ,  Y02P90/86

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel distributed factory system framework including a novel factory automation lifecycle (200) having lifecycle activities for SW developing and integrating (210), installing and administrating (220), factory modeling (230), manufacturing planning (240), manufacturing controlling, monitoring and tracking (250) and analyzing of manufacturing results (260). The factory lifecycle comprises framework components. The distributed factory system framework also includes application components and building blocks. The framework components are adapted to for managing the application components, while the application components are utilized to provide instructions for managing a process such as a wafer fab. The building blocks are adapted for forming or modifying framework and application components. The distributed factory system framework provides computer implemented methods for integrating processing systems and facilitates process and equipment changes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种新颖的分布式工厂系统框架，其包括具有SW开发和集成（210），安装和管理（220），工厂建模（230），制造计划（240）， 制造控制，监控和跟踪（250）和制造结果分析（260）。 工厂生命周期包括框架组件。 分布式工厂系统框架还包括应用程序组件和构建块。 框架组件适于用于管理应用组件，同时使用应用组件来提供用于管理诸如晶圆厂的过程的指令。 构建块适用于形成或修改框架和应用程序组件。 分布式工厂系统框架提供计算机实现的整合处理系统的方法，并促进过程和设备更改。

公开(公告)号：US5796986A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US703110

申请日：1996-08-22

Applicant: Mark Fuller

Inventor： Mark Fuller

IPC: G05B19/4097 ,  G06F15/46

CPC classification number: G05B19/4097 ,  G05B2219/31323 ,  G05B2219/34253 ,  G05B2219/34255 ,  G05B2219/35059 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: An integrated manufacture and design system and a database translator that allows use of a subset of data directly from a CAD database to provide the necessary control data for use in a CAM assembly system. A database translator according to the present invention can examine the CAD data specifying a product, determine which of the component parts of that product are unknown to the CAM assembly system, and can insert into the CAM assembly system's database whatever new information the CAM system requires to manufacture the product. The invention may be embodied as a number of software modules on a fixed medium such as a computer readable disk or computer memory.

Abstract translation: 一个集成的制造和设计系统和一个数据库翻译器，允许直接从CAD数据库使用数据子集来提供用于CAM组装系统的必要控制数据。 根据本发明的数据库翻译器可以检查指定产品的CAD数据，确定该产品的哪些组成部分对于CAM组装系统是未知的，并且可以将CAM系统需要的任何新信息插入到CAM组装系统的数据库中 制造产品。 本发明可以被实现为诸如计算机可读盘或计算机存储器的固定介质上的许多软件模块。

公开(公告)号：US5777876A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US580565

申请日：1995-12-29

Applicant: Robert C. Beauchesne

Inventor： Robert C. Beauchesne

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/31323 ,  G05B2219/31395 ,  G05B2219/31426 ,  G05B2219/32051 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/14 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A database system provides a manufacturing factory environment which integrates a plurality of manufacturing processes used to control the manufacture of a number of electronic board products on a plurality of manufacturing lines. The database system responds to operator initiated commands and provides a predetermined number of control table structures in memory for storing predetermined types of control parameter entries used in controlling the manufacturing processes. The database system includes a number of control mechanisms which in response to operator commands perform sequences of operation for enabling process steps to be added, applied or linked to other processes or modified in a reliable and efficient manner.

Abstract translation: 数据库系统提供了一种制造工厂环境，其集成了用于控制多条生产线上的多个电子板产品的制造的多个制造工艺。 数据库系统响应于操作者启动的命令，并在存储器中提供预定数量的控制表结构，用于存储用于控制制造过程的预定类型的控制参数条目。 数据库系统包括多个控制机制，其响应于操作员命令执行操作序列，以使得能够将加工步骤添加，应用或链接到其他过程或以可靠和有效的方式进行修改。

公开(公告)号：US5528503A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-18

申请号：US56007

申请日：1993-04-30

Applicant: Stephen F. Moore ,  Thomas E. Byrd

Inventor： Stephen F. Moore ,  Thomas E. Byrd

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B19/4188 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/24

Abstract: An integrated automation development system (10) for controlling and coordinating manufacturing equipment (24) employs a plurality of server processes (14, 16, 22, 28, 34, 36). Each server process includes a messaging manager (45) for receiving ASCII messages, and an interpreter (43) for evaluating the received ASCII messages and identifying commands within the messages. The server process further includes a command manager (41) for receiving and executing the commands, and a logic controller (47) for managing the logic flow of the command execution by the command manager (41). The servers may include additional commands (48) that enable them to serve as queue servers (34), terminal servers (28), and other application-specific server processes.

Abstract translation: 用于控制和协调制造设备（24）的综合自动化开发系统（10）采用多个服务器进程（14,16,22,28,34,36）。 每个服务器进程包括用于接收ASCII消息的消息管理器（45）和用于评估所接收的ASCII消息并在消息内识别命令的解释器（43）。 服务器进程还包括用于接收和执行命令的命令管理器（41），以及用于管理由命令管理器（41）执行命令的逻辑流的逻辑控制器（47）。 服务器可以包括使其能够用作队列服务器（34），终端服务器（28）和其他应用特定服务器进程的附加命令（48）。

公开(公告)号：US5402367A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-28

申请号：US93842

申请日：1993-07-19

Applicant: Michael F. Sullivan ,  Judith S. Hirsch ,  Stephanie W. Butler ,  Nicholas J. Tovell ,  Jerry A. Stefani ,  Purnendu K. Mozumder ,  Ulrich H. Wild ,  Chun-Jen J. Wang ,  Robert A. Hartzell

Inventor： Michael F. Sullivan ,  Judith S. Hirsch ,  Stephanie W. Butler ,  Nicholas J. Tovell ,  Jerry A. Stefani ,  Purnendu K. Mozumder ,  Ulrich H. Wild ,  Chun-Jen J. Wang ,  Robert A. Hartzell

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G05B19/4093 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G03F7/70516 ,  G03F7/70525 ,  G05B19/40937 ,  G05B19/4188 ,  G05B19/41885 ,  G05B2219/50123 ,  G05B2219/50129 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y02P90/26 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: The present invention configures a control strategy and a process model to calculate a setting of a machine. The present invention adjusts the process model in accordance with an analysis of the setting to control the machine.

Abstract translation: 本发明构成控制策略和过程模型来计算机器的设置。 本发明根据用于控制机器的设置的分析来调整过程模型。

公开(公告)号：US5191534A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-02

申请号：US571394

申请日：1990-08-21

Applicant: William M. Orr ,  Badari N. Panuganti ,  James L. Ryan ,  George J. Sambataro ,  James R. Wason

Inventor： William M. Orr ,  Badari N. Panuganti ,  James L. Ryan ,  George J. Sambataro ,  James R. Wason

IPC: B23Q41/08 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A system and method for controlling, monitoring and integrating engineering and manufacturing changes in a manufacturing enterprise. The status of an engineering change and the status of items affected by the engineering change are monitored by an engineering change control manager application running at a central data processing facility. The engineering change and design or modification of items affected by the change are released to one or more manufacturing locations where additional design changes may be made to accommodate local manufacturing capabilities. Each manufacturing location accepts the engineering change and the corresponding affected items when ready to proceed with implementation of the engineering change. The affected items are promoted locally at the manufacturing location to effective status which releases the affected items into production at the plant.

Abstract translation: 一个制造企业控制，监控和整合工程和制造变更的系统和方法。 工程变更的状态以及工程变更影响的项目的状态由运行在中央数据处理设备的工程变更控制经理应用程序进行监控。 受变更影响的项目的工程变更和设计或修改被释放到一个或多个制造地点，在这些地点可能进行额外的设计更改以适应当地的制造能力。 准备好继续实施工程变更时，每个制造场所接受工程变更和相应的受影响项目。 受影响的物品在制造地点被当地推广到有效状态，将受影响的物品放入工厂生产。

公开(公告)号：US5058026A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-15

申请号：US341202

申请日：1989-04-21

Applicant: Toshiyasu L. Kunii ,  Tsukasa Noma ,  Kyujae Lee

Inventor： Toshiyasu L. Kunii ,  Tsukasa Noma ,  Kyujae Lee

IPC: B23P21/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G05B19/41805 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y02P90/26 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: An assemblability discriminating method for discriminating an assemblability of a completed product which is made up of a plurality of parts and an assembling sequence generating method for generating an assembling sequence of the completed product employ an assembly process graph and checks validity of arcs in the assembly process graph to determine the assemblability and the assembling sequence. The validity of the arcs is checked in a disassembling sequence starting from an arc which is connected to a node which corresponds to the completed product.

Abstract translation: 用于识别由多个部件组成的成品的组装性的组合性鉴别方法和用于生成完成产品的组装顺序的组装顺序生成方法采用组装过程图并且检查组装过程中的弧的有效性 图来确定可组装性和组装顺序。 从连接到对应于完成的产品的节点的弧开始的反汇编序列中检查弧的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US4974166A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-27

申请号：US458767

申请日：1989-12-29

Applicant: George A. Maney ,  Anthony C. Bonora ,  Mihir Parikh ,  Michael D. Brain

Inventor： George A. Maney ,  Anthony C. Bonora ,  Mihir Parikh ,  Michael D. Brain

IPC: B23Q41/00 ,  B23Q41/02 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G49/07 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/673 ,  H01L21/677

CPC classification number: H01L21/67294 ,  G03F7/70525 ,  G03F7/70541 ,  G03F7/7075 ,  G03F7/70991 ,  G05B19/4183 ,  H01L21/67276 ,  G05B2219/31002 ,  G05B2219/31286 ,  G05B2219/31323 ,  G05B2219/31432 ,  Y02P90/08 ,  Y02P90/10 ,  Y02P90/24 ,  Y02P90/28 ,  Y02P90/285

Abstract: A system for storing transporting and processing articles includes a plurality of transportable containers, each transportable container having an interior region adapted to receive a plurality of articles and data processing device provided on the transportable container for receiving, storing, transmitting and displaying information related to the articles received by the corresponding transportable container. A plurality of workstations are adapted to receive one of the transportable containers and to process selected ones of the articles. The workstation also verifies that at least one of the articles in the transportable container has arrived at the appropriate workstation and communicates with a central processing unit to receive and transmit status information and processing information, and to transmit information stored by the data processing device provided on the transportable container. The system may also include a storage station for receiving said transportable container, for providing communication between the data processing devices provided on the transportable container and the central processing unit, and for making a backup copy of the information stored by said data processing device.

Abstract translation: 用于存储运输和处理物品的系统包括多个可运输容器，每个可运输容器具有适于容纳多个物品的内部区域和设置在可运输容器上的数据处理装置，用于接收，存储，传送和显示与 由相应的运输容器收到的物品。 多个工作站适于接收可移动容器中的一个并处理所选物品中的一个。 工作站还验证可运输容器中的至少一个物品已经到达适当的工作站并与中央处理单元通信以接收和发送状态信息和处理信息，并且传送由提供的数据处理装置存储的信息 运输容器。 该系统还可以包括用于接收所述可移动容器的存储站，用于提供在可运输容器上提供的数据处理设备与中央处理单元之间的通信，以及用于制作由所述数据处理设备存储的信息的备份副本。

公开(公告)号：US20180101164A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15567412

申请日：2015-04-21

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Oswin Noetzelmann ,  Marine Durel ,  Attila Labas ,  Victor Robert Hambridge ,  Andrew Dylla

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/4188 ,  G05B23/0213 ,  G05B2219/31001 ,  G06F9/465 ,  G06F21/604 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  Y02P90/24

Abstract: The preferred embodiments described include methods, systems, and computer readable media for linking data in a multidisciplinary engineering system. One or more multidisciplinary templates are created for a multidisciplinary engineering system. Reusable multidisciplinary templates link engineering objects and parameters between engineering disciplines. The objects and parameters in the template may be linked to one or more disciplines based on role, responsibility, department or other criteria. Changes to the template may be propagated to each discipline affected by the changes. The template may also link data entered at the engineering applications (307) and facilitate workflows and sign-off procedures between applications (307).