Patent ID: 6289292
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A system for storing information pertaining to components within a selected set of components, the system comprising:a first database which stores a plurality of characterization functions, at least one of said plurality of characterization functions comprising an associated characterization function which is a function of relevant physical characteristics, including those other than component defects of the selected set of components and which produces a unique characterization value for each component, and wherein the selected set of components is different than a set of components to which another of said plurality of characterization functions is associated;a characterization value test station which uses the associated characterization function to determine the unique characterization values of the selected set of components; anda second database which stores information pertaining to the selected set of components, wherein each unique characterization value is linked as an identifier to information pertaining to the identifier's respective component.