20240051144. CENTERFINDING FOR A PROCESS KIT OR PROCESS KIT CARRIER AT A MANUFACTURING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Applied Materials, Inc.)

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CENTERFINDING FOR A PROCESS KIT OR PROCESS KIT CARRIER AT A MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Organization Name

Applied Materials, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Ali Utku Pehlivan of San Jose CA (US)

Mohsin Waqar of Oakland CA (US)

Paul Zachary Wirth of Kalispell MT (US)

Todd James Brill of Denver CO (US)

CENTERFINDING FOR A PROCESS KIT OR PROCESS KIT CARRIER AT A MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051144 titled 'CENTERFINDING FOR A PROCESS KIT OR PROCESS KIT CARRIER AT A MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for determining whether an object placed on an end effector satisfies a target placement criterion. This is done by obtaining signals that indicate the current shape of the object and comparing them to signals that indicate a predefined shape for a process component on the end effector. Based on this comparison, a determination is made regarding the object's placement.

  • The patent/application involves a method for evaluating the placement of an object on an end effector.
  • First signals indicating the current shape of the object are obtained.
  • Second signals indicating a predefined shape for a process component on the end effector are also obtained.
  • The first signals are compared to the second signals to determine if the object's placement satisfies a target placement criterion.
  • The method helps ensure accurate and precise placement of objects on the end effector.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Manufacturing and assembly processes where precise object placement is crucial.
  • Robotic systems that require accurate positioning of objects.
  • Quality control systems that assess the correctness of object placement.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensures that objects are placed correctly on the end effector, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
  • Helps prevent misalignment or misplacement of objects, which can lead to operational issues or product defects.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Increases productivity by automating the evaluation of object placement.
  • Improves accuracy and precision in object positioning.
  • Reduces the need for manual inspection and adjustment of object placement.


Original Abstract Submitted

one or more first signals are obtained. the first signals indicate a current shape of an object placed on an end effector. the one or more first signals are compared to one or more second signals that each indicate a predefined shape for a process component on the end effector. a determination is made of whether a current placement of the object on the end effector satisfies a target placement criterion based on the comparison.