Substrate illumination and inspection system

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070258085A1
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11417297

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A substrate illumination and inspection system provides for illuminating and inspecting a substrate particularly the substrate edge. The system uses a light diffuser with a plurality of lights disposed at its exterior or interior for providing uniform diffuse illumination of a substrate. An optic and imaging system exterior of the light diffuser are used to inspect the plurality of surfaces of the substrate including specular surfaces. The optic is held at an angle from a surface normal to avoid reflective artifacts from the specular surface of the substrate. The optic can be rotated radially relative to a center point of the substrate edge to allow for focused inspection of all surfaces of the substrate edge. The plurality of lights can modulate color and intensity of light to enhance inspection of the substrate for defects.

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ACCRETECH USA INC2600 TELEGRAPH ROAD SUITE 180 BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48302

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bailey, Joel B Austin, TX 5 62
Forderhase, Paul F Austin, TX 20 1088
Nguyen, Kevin Leander, TX 55 251
Robbins, Michael D Round Rock, TX 20 227

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