FULLY AUTOMATED SEM SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR E-BEAM IMAGE ENHANCEMENT

    公开(公告)号:WO2020141072A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-09

    申请号:PCT/EP2019/085720

    申请日:2019-12-17

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of automatically obtaining training images to train a machine learning model that improves image quality. The method may comprise analyzing a plurality of patterns of data relating to a layout of a product to identify a plurality of training locations on a sample of the product to use in relation to training the machine learning model. The method may comprise obtaining a first image having a first quality for each of the plurality of training locations, and obtaining a second image having a second quality for each of the plurality of training locations, the second quality being higher than the first quality. The method may comprise using the first image and the second image to train the machine learning model.

    IMAGE DISTORTION CORRECTION IN CHARGED PARTICLE INSPECTION

    公开(公告)号:WO2023280487A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-12

    申请号:PCT/EP2022/065032

    申请日:2022-06-02

    Abstract: An improved systems and methods for correcting distortion of an inspection image are disclosed. An improved method for correcting distortion of an inspection image comprises acquiring an inspection image, aligning a plurality of patches of the inspection image based on a reference image corresponding to the inspection image, evaluating, by a machine learning model, alignments between each patch of the plurality of patches and a corresponding patch of the reference image, determining local alignment results for the plurality of patches of the inspection image based on a reference image corresponding to the inspection image, determining an alignment model based on the local alignment results, and correcting a distortion of the inspection image based on the alignment model.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANOMALY-BASED DEFECT INSPECTION

    公开(公告)号:WO2023280489A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-12

    申请号:PCT/EP2022/065219

    申请日:2022-06-03

    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a defect on a sample include receiving a first image and a second image associated with the first image; determining, using a clustering technique, N first feature descriptor(s) for L first pixel(s) in the first image and M second feature descriptor(s) for L second pixel(s) in the second image, wherein each of the L first pixel(s) is co-located with one of the L second pixel(s), and L, M, and N are positive integers; determining K mapping probability between a first feature descriptor of the N first feature descriptor(s) and each of K second feature descriptor(s) of the M second feature descriptor(s), wherein K is a positive integer; and providing an output for determining whether there is existence of an abnormal pixel representing a candidate defect on the sample based on a determination that one of the K mapping probability does not exceed a threshold value.

    IMAGE ENHANCEMENT FOR MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURE IN CHARGED-PARTICLE BEAM INSPECTION

    公开(公告)号:WO2021224435A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-11

    申请号:PCT/EP2021/062087

    申请日:2021-05-06

    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for enhancing an inspection image in a charged-particle beam inspection system. An improved method for enhancing an inspection image comprises acquiring a first image and a second image of multiple stacked layers of a sample that are taken with a first focal point and a second focal point, respectively, associating a first segment of the first image with a first layer among the multiple stacked layers and associating a second segment of the second image with a second layer among the multiple stacked layers, updating the first segment based on a first reference image corresponding to the first layer and updating the second segment based on a second reference image corresponding to the second layer, and combining the updated first segment and the updated second segment to generate a combined image including the first layer and the second layer.

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