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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2025
Filed:
May. 05, 2022
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
An optical inspection tool may include at least a first image capture unit and a second image capture unit for inspecting specimens having a substantially V-shaped grooves. The first image capture unit may be arranged in a first orientation so as to be directable towards a first angular surface of the V-shaped groove of each specimen. The second image capture unit may be arranged in a second orientation so as to be directable towards a second angular surface of the V-shaped groove of each specimen. The first image capture unit may be configured to capture images of defects and/or contamination on the first angular surface and the second image capture unit may be configured to capture images of defects and/or contamination on the second angular surface.