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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2007
Charles N. Archie, Granite Springs, NY (US);
George W. Banke, Jr., Essex Junction, VT (US);
Eric P. Solecky, Hyde Park, NY (US);
Charles N. Archie, Granite Springs, NY (US);
George W. Banke, Jr., Essex Junction, VT (US);
Eric P. Solecky, Hyde Park, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Methods, systems and program products are disclosed for determining whether a measurement system under test (MSUT) matches a fleet including at least one other measurement system. The invention implements realistic parameters for analyzing a matching problem including single tool precision, tool-to-tool non-linearities and tool-to-tool offsets. A bottom-line tool matching precision metric that combines these parameters into a single value is then implemented. The invention also includes methods for determining a root cause of a matching problem, and for determining a fleet measurement precision metric.