Multi-model printing method, computing device, and multi-model printing apparatus

Abstract

The present invention provides a multi-model printing method capable of increasing the degree of freedom of printing and capable of evaluating a process for each unit. The multi-model printing method includes registering a first job for inkjet printing a first unit of a first size in a first area of a glass substrate, registering a second job for inkjet printing a second unit of a second size different from the first size in a second area of the glass substrate, and storing a recipe including the first job and the second job.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2022-0112648, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on September 6, 2022, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This invention relates to a multi-model printing method, a computing device, and a multi-model printing apparatus. Background Technology

[0004] Research and development are actively underway on light-emitting devices using quantum dots (QDs) as inorganic light-emitting materials. Quantum dots are semiconductor materials with crystal structures of a few nanometers in size and can consist of hundreds to thousands of atoms. Because of their extremely small size, quantum dots have a large surface area per unit volume. Therefore, most of the atoms reside on the surface of the nanocrystals, exhibiting quantum confinement effects. Due to this quantum confinement effect, the emission wavelength of quantum dots can be controlled simply by adjusting their size, and they possess excellent color purity and high photoluminescence (PL) efficiency. Light-emitting devices using quantum dots can include devices with a multilayer structure, comprising a hole transport layer (HTL) and an electron transport layer (ETL) on both sides, with a quantum dot emission layer interposed therebetween. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Simultaneously, cells of different sizes can be printed on a single glass substrate. For example, 55-inch cells and 66-inch cells can be printed on a single glass substrate. Typically, cells of different sizes are printed across the entire glass substrate using a single formulation. However, this method reduces printing freedom and makes it difficult to evaluate the process for each cell.

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-model printing method that can increase printing freedom and evaluate the process for each unit.

[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a computing device for performing a multi-model printing method.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-model printing apparatus that can increase printing freedom and evaluate the process for each unit.

[0009] The purpose of this invention is not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other purposes not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0010] One aspect of the multi-model printing method of the present application for achieving the above object includes registering a first job for inkjet printing of a first unit of a first size in a first area of a glass substrate, registering a second job for inkjet printing of a second unit of a second size different from the first size in a second area of the glass substrate, and storing a recipe including the first job and the second job.

[0011] One aspect of the computing device of the present application for achieving another above object includes a display unit for displaying a screen, an input unit for receiving an input of a user to display the input of the user on the display unit, and a control unit for controlling the display unit and the input unit, wherein the display unit displays: a first input area for inputting a total number of printing for printing on a glass substrate; and a second input area activated according to the total number of printing input to the first input area, wherein the second input area includes: a first registration area for inputting a first job for inkjet printing of a first unit of a first size in a first area of the glass substrate; and a second registration area for inputting a second job for inkjet printing of a second unit of a second size different from the first size in a second area of the glass substrate.

[0012] One aspect of the multi-model printing apparatus of the present application for achieving still another above object includes an indexer for acquiring a distinguishing factor indicating information for processing a glass substrate, an apparatus operation unit for receiving the distinguishing factor from the indexer and a recipe corresponding to the distinguishing factor from a central control (CTC), and a model management unit for providing control information required for a printing operation based on the recipe, wherein the recipe includes: a first job for inkjet printing of a first unit of a first size in a first area of the glass substrate; and a second job for inkjet printing of a second unit of a second size different from the first size in a second area of the glass substrate, wherein the apparatus operation unit provides first model information related to the first job to the model management unit, and the model management unit provides first control information for printing the first unit to the apparatus operation unit, wherein the apparatus operation unit prints the first unit on the glass substrate based on the first control information, wherein the apparatus operation unit provides second model information related to the second job to the model management unit, and the model management unit provides second control information for printing the second unit to the apparatus operation unit, wherein the apparatus operation unit prints the second unit on the glass substrate based on the second control information.

[0013] Details of other implementations are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] These and / or other aspects will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0015] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a view used to describe a glass substrate used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a multi-model printing method according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a first example view used to describe a registration area for registering multiple jobs;

[0018] Figure 5 It is used to describe according to Figure 4 A view of the printing sequence of the jobs registered in the document;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a second example view used to describe a registration area for registering multiple jobs;

[0020] Figure 7 It is used to describe according to Figure 6 A view of the printing sequence of the jobs registered in the document;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a third example view used to describe a registration area for registering multiple jobs;

[0022] Figure 9 It is used to describe according to Figure 8 A view of the printing sequence of the jobs registered in the document;

[0023] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating a multi-model printing method according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 11 This is a first example view used to describe the first input area for entering the total number of print runs and the second input area for registering jobs;

[0025] Figure 12 This is a second example view used to describe the first input area for entering the total number of print runs and the second input area for registering jobs;

[0026] Figure 13 This is a view used to illustrate another example of a glass substrate used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 14 This is a view used to describe a computing device used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 15These are views used to describe a multi-model printing apparatus used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention; and

[0029] Figure 16 and Figure 17 It is a view used to describe distinguishing factors, process formulations, and technical formulations. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of the present disclosure, as well as methods of implementing them, will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described below, but can be implemented in various different forms, and these embodiments are provided only to make the description of the present disclosure complete and fully inform those skilled in the art of its scope, and the present disclosure is defined only by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals always refer to the same elements.

[0031] The spatial relative terms “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used to readily describe the relationship between one element or component and other elements or components. In addition to the orientations shown in the figures, spatial relative terms should be understood to include terms encompassing different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, when the elements shown in the figures are flipped, an element described as being “below” or “under” another element can be placed “above” another element. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can include both the lower and upper directions. The device may also be oriented in other directions, and therefore spatial relative terms can be interpreted according to orientation.

[0032] Although terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various elements, components, and / or parts, it should be understood that these elements, components, and / or parts are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element, component, or part from another. Therefore, the first element, first component, or first part mentioned below may be a second element, second component, or second part within the technical concept of this disclosure.

[0033] In the following description, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and in the description with reference to the drawings, the same or corresponding components are given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals in the drawings, and descriptions that overlap with them will be omitted.

[0034] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a view used to describe a glass substrate used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 andFigure 2 The glass substrate 10 includes a first region 10A and a second region 10B. As shown, the first region 10A is the region in which a first unit 11 of a first size will be printed, and the second region 10B is the region in which a second unit 12 of a second size different from the first size will be printed. The second size may be larger than the first size, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first size is used for a 55-inch display device, and the second size is used for a 65-inch display device, but is not limited thereto.

[0036] In the first region 10A, a plurality of first units 11 may be arranged such that their short sides face each other, and in the second region 10B, a plurality of second units 12 may be arranged such that their long sides face each other.

[0037] The printing equipment can print ink including quantum dots in the first unit 11 and the second unit 12. When the printing equipment is printing in the first unit 11, it is controlled based on first control information. When the printing equipment is printing in the second unit 12, it can be controlled based on second control information different from the first control information. Here, the first control information / second control information may include, but is not limited to, the number of lay-up strokes, the nozzle displacement, the number of pixels, the pixel pitch, etc.

[0038] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a multi-model printing method according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a first example view used to describe a registration area for registering multiple jobs. Figure 5 It is used to describe according to Figure 4 A view of the printing order of the jobs registered in the database.

[0039] First, refer to Figure 3 Recording for use in the first region 10A of the glass substrate (see Figure 1 The first unit 11 of the first size in the inkjet printing (see) Figure 1 The first assignment (S210).

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, registration areas 131a and 132a can be displayed on display unit 130.

[0041] As shown in the figure, registration areas 131a and 132a can be in tabular form. The first registration area 131a is indicated by PRINT_RECIPE_ID1. The first registration area 131a indicates the item that will be printed first.

[0042] The second registration area 132a is indicated by PRINT_RECIPE_ID2. The second registration area 132a refers to the items to be printed next.

[0043] The first registration area 131a is located above the second registration area 132a. The first job registered in the first registration area 131a can be executed before the second job registered in the second registration area 132a.

[0044] Here, the user registers the first job 131 in the first registration area 131a. The first job 131 is designated as 55INCH_2CELL. “55INCH_2CELL” means the job of printing two 55-inch first cells.

[0045] Next, registration is performed for the second region 10B of the glass substrate (see...). Figure 1 In the inkjet printing of a second unit 12 of a second size different from the first size (see...) Figure 1 The second task (S220).

[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the user registers a second job 132 in the second registration area 132a. The second job 132 is designated as 65INCH_3CELL. “65INCH_3CELL” can refer to printing three 65-inch second cells.

[0047] Subsequently, the recipes for the first operation 131 and the second operation 132 are stored (S230).

[0048] When the recipe is stored as described above, in order to... Figure 5 Inkjet printing is performed in the same order as shown.

[0049] That is, according to the first job 131 stored as the item to be printed first, in the first region 10A of the glass substrate (see Figure 5 The first unit 11 of the first size in the inkjet printing (see) Figure 5 (See also) Figure 5 (See attached figure “①”).

[0050] According to the second job 132 stored for the subsequent printing of the item, in the second region 10B of the glass substrate (see...), Figure 5 In the inkjet printing of a second unit 12 of a second size different from the first size (see...) Figure 5 (See also) Figure 5 (see attached figure “②”).

[0051] As will be described later, the first control information used when performing the first job and the second control information used when performing the second job are different from each other. Therefore, a control method suitable for the first job (i.e., a control method optimized for printing the first unit of the first size) can be used. A control method suitable for the second job (i.e., a control method optimized for printing the second unit of the second size) can be used. Therefore, printing freedom can be increased when performing each job.

[0052] Furthermore, since the glass substrate is printed in multiple jobs, it is possible to accurately evaluate whether each of the multiple jobs was performed correctly. Moreover, printing can be stopped and evaluation performed even when only one job is being executed and the others are not. Therefore, it is also easy to evaluate each job.

[0053] Figure 6 This is a second example view used to describe a registration area for registering multiple jobs. Figure 7 It is used to describe according to Figure 6 A view of the printing order of the jobs registered in the institute.

[0054] refer to Figure 6 65INCH_3CELL is registered as job 131 in the first registration area 131a. 55INCH_2CELL is registered as job 132 in the second registration area 132a.

[0055] Based on the registered jobs 131 and 132, first print the 65-inch unit 12 corresponding to the first job 131 (see...). Figure 7 (See also) Figure 7 (See reference numeral "①" in the attached figures). Subsequently, the 55-inch unit 11 corresponding to the second job 132 is printed (see attached figures). Figure 7 (See also) Figure 7 (See the attached figure, labeled "②"). Here, the control information used when performing the first task is different from the control information used when performing the second task.

[0056] Figure 8 This is a third example view used to describe a registration area for registering multiple jobs. Figure 9 It is used to describe according to Figure 8 A view of the printing order of the jobs registered in the database.

[0057] refer to Figure 8 DYNAMIC_V1 is registered as the third job 133 in the third registration area 133a.

[0058] According to the registered operation 133, first in the second region 10B of the glass substrate (see...) Figure 9Printed in 65-inch unit 12 (see) Figure 9 ), and then in the first region 10A of the glass substrate (see Figure 9 Printed in 55-inch unit 11 (see) Figure 9 (See also) Figure 9 (See the attached diagram with reference numeral "①"). Here, the control information for printing 65-inch cells can be the same as the control information for printing 55-inch cells.

[0059] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating a multi-model printing method according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a first example view used to describe the first input area for entering the total number of print runs and the second input area for registering jobs.

[0060] refer to Figure 10 The arrangement of the printed areas on the glass substrate is identified by the user (S410).

[0061] For example, in glass substrate 10 (see Figure 1 On the ), the user pre-identifies as the first unit 11 of the first size to be printed therein (see Figure 1 The first area of ​​region 10A (see) Figure 1 ) and as the second unit 12 in which the second size will be printed (see Figure 1 The second region 10B of the region (see) Figure 1 ).

[0062] Users may only recognize, such as Figure 1 The image shows a preset printing area, but the user can define multiple printing areas on the glass substrate (i.e., areas where different types of cells are printed).

[0063] Next, the user registers the total number of print runs (S420).

[0064] For example, refer to Figure 11 The first input area 135a and the second input area 136a can be displayed on the display unit 130. The first input area 135a is used to input the total number of prints 135 for printing on the glass substrate (i.e., the total number of jobs to be registered). The second input area 136a is activated based on the total number of prints 135 input to the first input area 135a, and the second input area 136a is used to input jobs. For example, the user inputs 2 as the total number of prints 135 in the first input area 135a (see reference numeral 135). If the total number of prints 135 is 2, then the registration areas 131a and 132a activated in the second input area 136a can be two.

[0065] Next, the user identifies the printing sequence on the glass substrate (S430).

[0066] Specifically, in the second input area 136a, the first job 131 registered in the first registration area 131a is printed first, and the second job 132 registered in the second registration area 132a is printed later. Therefore, before registering jobs 131 and 132 in the registration areas 131a and 132a, the user should first identify the order in which they are printed on the glass substrate.

[0067] For example, suppose the user has identified that the 55-inch unit should be printed first, and the 65-inch unit should be printed later.

[0068] Next, the user registers the job in the registration area (S440).

[0069] Specifically, in step S430, the user first registers 55INCH_2CELL as the first job 131 in the first registration area 131a, because the user has identified that printing should be performed in the order of 55-inch cell and 65-inch cell.

[0070] Next, compare the cumulative number of registered jobs with the total number of print runs (S450).

[0071] Specifically, if the cumulative number of registered jobs is the same as the total number of prints ("Yes" in S450), the process proceeds to the next step (S460). If the cumulative number of registered jobs is less than the total number of prints ("No" in S450), the process returns to the previous step (S440).

[0072] For example, since the total number of prints registered in step S420 is 2 and the number of jobs registered in step S440 is 1, the process returns to the previous step (S440).

[0073] Next, in step S440, the user additionally registers the job in the registration area. Specifically, the user additionally registers 65INCH_3CELL as the second job 132 in the second registration area 132a.

[0074] Subsequently, in step S450, since the cumulative number of registered jobs and the total number of printings are both 2, the process proceeds to the next step (S460).

[0075] Next, the recipes for the registered jobs are stored (S460). That is, the stored recipes include multiple different jobs 131 and 132.

[0076] According to steps S430 and S440, the printing order of multiple jobs is determined based on their registered order. Alternatively, the printing order from which regions to print can be determined after multiple jobs to be printed are registered in multiple regions (i.e., after registering jobs to be printed for each region). In other words, the registration order of jobs and the printing order can be set differently.

[0077] Meanwhile, in step S420, if the total number of prints is 1, then since one job has been registered, the entire glass substrate is printed (regardless of multiple printing areas). Furthermore, if the total number of prints is 2 or more, then since the number of registered jobs is 2 or more, the glass substrate is printed for each of the multiple printing areas. Therefore, inputting the total number of prints can correspond to determining whether to print the entire glass substrate based on the same control information or to print for each of the multiple areas of the glass substrate based on different control information.

[0078] Figure 12 This is a second example view used to describe the first input area for entering the total number of print runs and the second input area for registering jobs.

[0079] refer to Figure 12 The first input area 135a and the second input area 136a are displayed on the display unit 130. The user enters 1 in the first input area 135a as the total number of prints 135. If the total number of prints 135 is 1, then the registration area 131a activated in the second input area 136a can be one.

[0080] The user registers job 131DYNAMIC_V1 in the activated registration area 131a. DYNAMIC_V1 can be, but is not limited to, a job printing 55-inch cells and 65-inch cells under the same control conditions.

[0081] At the same time, although not described in the other figures, if the total number of prints 135 is 3 or more, the number of activated registration areas can also be three or more to match the total number of prints 135.

[0082] Figure 13 This is a view used to illustrate another example of a glass substrate used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention. For ease of description, the main description will be based on references. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The points described are different.

[0083] refer to Figure 13The glass substrate 10 includes a first region 10A, a second region 10B, and a third region 10C. As shown, the first region 10A is the region in which a first unit 11 of a first size will be printed; the second region 10B is the region in which a second unit 12 of a second size different from the first size will be printed; and the third region 10C is the region in which a third unit 13 of a third size different from the first and second sizes will be printed. The second size may be larger than the first size, and the third size may be smaller than the first size, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first size may be used for a 55-inch display device, the second size for a 65-inch display device, and the third size for a 34-inch display device, but is not limited thereto.

[0084] In the first region 10A, a plurality of first units 11 can be arranged such that their short sides face each other, and in the second region 10B, a plurality of second units 12 can be arranged such that their long sides face each other. In the third region 10C, a plurality of third units 13 can be arranged such that their long sides face each other.

[0085] In order to Figure 13 The printing process is illustrated by registering a first printing job to be performed in a first region of the glass substrate, a second printing job to be performed in a second region of the glass substrate, and then registering a third printing job to be performed in a third region of the glass substrate. Subsequently, a formula including the first, second, and third printing jobs can be stored.

[0086] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating a computing device to be used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0087] refer to Figure 14 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the multi-model printing method can be executed by a computing device 100. The computing device 100 can be used to set the formula for printing multiple models. The computing device 100 may correspond to the integrated controller 3, which will be described later (see [link to integrated controller 3]). Figure 15 ).

[0088] The computing device 100 may include at least one of, for example, a workstation, server, desktop PC, laptop PC, netbook computer, tablet PC, smartphone, mobile phone, video phone, e-book reader, PDA, portable multimedia player (PMP), MP3 player, medical device, camera, or wearable device.

[0089] The computing device 100 includes a display unit 130, an input unit 120, and a control unit 110.

[0090] The input unit 120 receives user input so that the user input can be displayed on the display unit 130.

[0091] Display unit 130 displays as shown in Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The input region described in (e.g.) Figure 11 (135a and 136a) and / or registration areas (e.g., Figure 11 (131a and 132a). User input via input unit 120 is displayed in the input area and the registration area.

[0092] The control unit 110 controls the display unit 130 and the input unit 120.

[0093] Although not shown separately, computing device 100 may also include memory. Memory may include volatile memory (e.g., DRAM, SRAM, or SDRAM) and / or non-volatile memory (e.g., one-time programmable ROM (OTPROM), PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, mask ROM, quick-write ROM, flash memory, PRAM, RRAM, MRAM, hard disk drive, or solid-state drive (SSD)). Memory may include internal memory and / or external memory. Memory may store, for example, instructions or data associated with at least one other component of computing device 100. Memory may also store software and / or programs.

[0094] Used to execute reference Figures 3 to 13 The instructions for the described multi-model printing method can be stored in memory.

[0095] For example, it may include instructions for registering a first job for inkjet printing a first unit of a first size in a first region of a glass substrate, registering a second job for inkjet printing a second unit of a second size different from the first size in a second region of a glass substrate, and storing a recipe including the first job and the second job.

[0096] In addition, it may include instructions for registering the total number of print runs before registering the first job.

[0097] In addition, it may include instructions for determining which job will be performed first in the first job and the second job.

[0098] In addition, it may include instructions for defining multiple areas for printing different types of cells on a glass substrate prior to registering the first job.

[0099] Figure 15 This is a view used to describe a multi-model printing apparatus used in a multi-model printing method according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0100] refer to Figure 15 The multi-model printing equipment includes an indexer 1, an equipment operation unit 2, an integrated controller 3, a model management unit 4, etc.

[0101] Indexer 1 obtains the distinguishing factor PPID, which indicates the information used to process the glass substrate. For example, indexer 1 can read the distinguishing factor PPID corresponding to the glass substrate to obtain the distinguishing factor PPID.

[0102] Equipment operation unit 2 operates the printing equipment. Equipment operation unit 2 receives the distinguishing factor PPID from indexer 1 and the recipe corresponding to the distinguishing factor PPID from integrated controller 3. Here, the recipe is a reference... Figures 3 to 13 As described, and can be, for example, through Figure 10 The steps described in the recipe are stored.

[0103] The integrated controller 3 can manage the devices within the FAB, such as printing equipment, substrate transport equipment, and developing equipment, and communicate with the customer's system. The integrated controller 3 can receive model information (e.g., specific information about 34, 55, and 65-inch models) from the customer's system.

[0104] Model management unit 4 provides the control information required for the printing operation to equipment operation unit 2 based on the formula.

[0105] To describe the operation in detail, indexer 1 reads the distinguishing factor PPID corresponding to the glass substrate to be processed and provides it to device operation unit 2 (S310).

[0106] The device operation unit 2 provides the distinguishing factor PPID provided by the indexer 1 to the integrated controller 3 and requests a determination of whether the distinguishing factor PPID has been registered (S320).

[0107] When the integrated controller 3 receives the distinguishing factor PPID from the equipment operation unit 2, the integrated controller 3 provides the stored recipe (process recipe) to the equipment operation unit 2 (S340).

[0108] Specifically, the integrated controller 3 determines whether the distinguishing factor PPID has been registered. That is, the integrated controller 3 determines whether a recipe (process recipe) corresponding to the distinguishing factor PPID exists, and if so, provides the process recipe to the equipment operation unit 2. (See later...) Figure 16 Describe in detail the relationship between the distinguishing factor PPID and the process formulation.

[0109] As referenced above Figure 3 and Figure 10As described above, users can determine a recipe (process recipe) by registering a job in the registration area, and the determined recipe is stored together with the corresponding distinguishing factor PPID. When a user registers a job, the integrated controller 3 can complete the recipe based on the model information corresponding to the registered job (i.e., the model information provided from the customer system). The recipe completed in this way is provided to the equipment operation unit 2.

[0110] In the following text, for example, a formulation is described in which the total number of printings is 2, and the formulation includes a first job for printing a first unit of a first size and a second job for printing a second unit of a second size.

[0111] Next, the equipment operation unit 2 provides the printing conversion information for each cycle to the model management unit 4 (S350). For example, the equipment operation unit 2 provides the model management unit 4 with the first model information related to the first job.

[0112] Next, the model management unit 4 provides the equipment operation unit 2 (S370) with first control information for performing the first job (i.e., for printing the first unit). Here, the first control information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of, for example, the number of strips laid, the amount of nozzle displacement, the number of printed pixels, and the pixel pitch.

[0113] The equipment operation unit 2 controls the printing equipment based on the received first control information to print the first unit in the first region of the glass substrate.

[0114] Next, determine whether the cumulative number of print runs is less than the total number of print runs (S380).

[0115] Since the cumulative number of prints (i.e., 1) is less than the total number of prints (i.e., 2) ("Yes" in S380), the process returns to step S350.

[0116] The equipment operation unit 2 again provides the printing conversion information for each cycle to the model management unit 4 (S350). For example, the equipment operation unit 2 provides the second model information related to the second job to the model management unit 4.

[0117] The model management unit 4 provides second control information for performing the second job (i.e., for printing the second unit) to the equipment operation unit 2 (S370). Here, the second control information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of, for example, the number of strips laid, the amount of nozzle displacement, the number of pixels, and the pixel pitch.

[0118] The equipment operation unit 2 controls the printing equipment based on the received second control information to print the second unit on the glass substrate.

[0119] Next, determine whether the cumulative number of print runs is less than the total number of print runs (S380).

[0120] Since the cumulative number of prints (i.e., 2) equals the total number of prints (i.e., 2) ("No" in S380), the process proceeds to step S390.

[0121] Since the printing process has been performed as many times as the total number of printing passes, the printing operation is complete. The produced glass substrate is then removed from the printing equipment (S390).

[0122] Figure 16 It is a diagram used to describe distinguishing factors, process formulations, and technical formulations.

[0123] The distinguishing factor PPID is used to process glass substrates based on automated processes. The PPID of automated systems and equipment is used as the same distinguishing factor, and it is not used repeatedly within a single equipment. Furthermore, each glass item has a distinguishing factor PPID, configured to be used as a process distinguishing factor. The distinguishing factor PPID corresponds to both the flow recipe and the process recipe, which indicates the equipment used to process the glass substrate and the processing recipe indicating the processing method performed using the equipment indicated by the flow recipe.

[0124] As a specific example, referring to reference numeral 610 in the attached figure, the value corresponding to the distinguishing factor PPID can be 0010. The value 0010 is merely an example.

[0125] Referring to reference numeral 620, process recipes (e.g., 14, 15, 16) can be specified and registered in the process recipe designated as PPID 0010. Here, 14, 15, and 16 are PPID (process recipe) numbers used to process each glass substrate. For example, a process can be executed for each process recipe registered for each distinguishing factor. Based on the recipe registered in the PPID, process number 14 is executed in the case of PPID 0010, and process number 15 is executed in the case of PPID 0060. Furthermore, process number 16 can be executed in the case of PPID 0081.

[0126] exist Figure 16 The example already illustrates the use of the device for each different PPID.

[0127] Referring to reference numeral 630, the process formulation corresponding to process formulation (e.g., 14) will be described. A formulation specifically describing the process performed using device 14 is shown.

[0128] Figure 630 illustrates a scenario where the total number of print runs is 2, and the first and second jobs are performed sequentially. The first job prints two 55-inch first cells in a first region of the glass substrate, and the second job prints three 65-inch second cells in a second region of the glass substrate.

[0129] Figure 17 A configuration is described where an automated device comprises multiple internal devices. The components of each of the different internal devices (INKJET1 / INKJET2) are described as examples, consisting of each PPID (Process Recipe).

[0130] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the foregoing and accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be practiced in other specific forms without altering its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. A multi-model printing method, comprising: Register the first job for inkjet printing a first cell of a first size in a first region of a glass substrate; Register a second operation for inkjet printing a second unit of a second size different from the first size in a second region of the glass substrate; The storage includes the recipes for the first job and the second job; as well as The printing operation is controlled based on the first control information for executing the first job and the second control information for executing the second job. The first control information and / or the second control information include at least one of the following: number of strip laying operations, nozzle displacement, number of pixels, and pixel pitch.

2. The multi-model printing method according to claim 1 further includes: Register the total number of print runs before registering the first job.

3. The multi-model printing method according to claim 1 further includes: Determine which task to perform first between the first task and the second task.

4. The multi-model printing method according to claim 1 further includes: Prior to registering the first job, multiple areas are defined on the glass substrate for printing different types of cells.

5. The multi-model printing method according to claim 1, further comprising: After registering the second job, a third job is registered for inkjet printing a third unit of a third size, different from the first size and the second size, in the third region of the glass substrate. The storage of the recipe includes storing a recipe comprising the first job, the second job, and the third job.

6. The multi-model printing method according to claim 1, wherein, The glass substrate corresponds to a distinguishing factor that indicates information used for processing the glass substrate. The distinguishing factor corresponds to the process formulation and the technical formulation, wherein the process formulation indicates the equipment used to process the glass substrate, and the technical formulation indicates the processing method performed using the equipment indicated by the process formulation. The formula comprising the first operation and the second operation is the process formula.

7. The multi-model printing method according to claim 1, wherein, The device operation unit receives the distinguishing factor of the glass substrate from the indexer. Specifically, the equipment operation unit transmits the first model information related to the first task to the model management unit based on the distinguishing factor. The device operation unit receives first control information from the model management unit for executing the first task. The device operation unit controls the printing operation based on the first control information.

8. The multi-model printing method according to claim 7, wherein, The equipment operation unit transmits the second model information related to the second operation to the model management unit. The device operation unit receives second control information from the model management unit for executing the second task. The device operation unit controls the printing operation based on the second control information.

9. A computing device, comprising: Display unit, used for displaying on the screen; An input unit is configured to receive user input and display the user input on the display unit. as well as The control unit is used to control the display unit and the input unit. The display unit displays: The first input area is used to input the total number of prints to be performed on the glass substrate; and The second input area is activated based on the total number of prints entered into the first input area. The second input area includes, A first registration area is used to input a first operation for inkjet printing a first unit of a first size in a first area of ​​the glass substrate; and The second registration area is used to input a second operation for inkjet printing a second unit of a second size in a second area of ​​the glass substrate; The first task and the second task are executed based on the first control information and the second control information, respectively. The first control information and / or the second control information include at least one of the following: number of strip laying operations, nozzle displacement, number of pixels, and pixel pitch.

10. The computing device according to claim 9, wherein, In the display unit, the first registration area is positioned above the second registration area.

11. The computing device according to claim 10, wherein, The second job is executed after the first job is executed.

12. The computing device according to claim 9, wherein, The glass substrate corresponds to a distinguishing factor that indicates information used for processing the glass substrate. Wherein, the distinguishing factor corresponds to: Process formulation, indicating the equipment used to process the glass substrate; and A process formulation, indicating a processing method to be performed using the equipment indicated by the process formulation. The input first task and the second task constitute the process formula.

13. A multi-model printing apparatus, comprising: Indexer, used to obtain a distinguishing factor indicating information for processing the glass substrate; A device operation unit is configured to receive the distinguishing factor from the indexer and receive a recipe corresponding to the distinguishing factor from the integrated controller; as well as The model management unit is used to provide the control information required for printing operations based on the formula. The formula includes, A first operation is performed to inkjet print a first unit of a first size in a first region of the glass substrate; and The second operation involves inkjet printing a second unit of a second size, different from the first size, in a second region of the glass substrate. Specifically, the equipment operation unit provides the model management unit with first model information related to the first job, and the model management unit provides the equipment operation unit with first control information for printing the first unit. Then, the device operation unit prints the first unit on the glass substrate based on the first control information. Then, the equipment operation unit provides the model management unit with second model information related to the second job, and the model management unit provides the equipment operation unit with second control information for printing the second unit. Then, the device operation unit prints the second unit on the glass substrate based on the second control information.

14. The multi-model printing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, The distinguishing factor corresponds to: Process formulation, indicating the equipment used to process the glass substrate; as well as A process formulation, indicating a processing method to be performed using the equipment indicated by the process formulation. The recipe provided by the integrated controller to the equipment operation unit is the process recipe.

15. The multi-model printing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, The first control information includes at least one of the following: number of strip laying operations, nozzle displacement, number of pixels, and pixel pitch.

16. The multi-model printing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, The integrated controller receives model information from the customer's system.

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