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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [2009] UKIntelP o36109 (16 November 2009)
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Patent decision
- BL number
- O/361/09
- Concerning rights in
- GB0706153.4
- Hearing Officer
- Patrick Purcell
- Decision date
- 16 November 2009
- Person(s) or Company(s) involved
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Provisions discussed
- PA 1977 Sections 1(1) and 1(2)
- Keywords
- Inventive step
- Related Decisions
- None
Summary
The application relates to a fault detection system and method based upon weighted principal component analysis to improve fault detection reliability through feedback when workpieces, such as semiconductor devices are manufactured The invention was found to be patentable but the claims were found to lack an inventive step. The application was remitted to the examiner on the condition that the applicant files new claims. If the applicant does not do so within 2 months from the date of this decision the application will be refused.