公开(公告)号：US20070258166A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11779404

申请日：2007-07-18

申请人： Peter Kumpon ,  Ronald Permut ,  Christopher Pollard ,  Matthew Starr ,  Lee Sutherland ,  Nathan Thompson ,  Clark Brace

发明人： Peter Kumpon ,  Ronald Permut ,  Christopher Pollard ,  Matthew Starr ,  Lee Sutherland ,  Nathan Thompson ,  Clark Brace

IPC分类号： G11B15/68

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： Described herein is a mobile data storage magazine for interacting with a docking station. The magazine can include a magazine frame containing a plurality of operatively interconnected disk drives, a first contact element associated with the magazine frame capable of conducting electrical power to at least one of the plurality of disk drives when engaged with a second contact element associated with the docking station wherein the first and second contact elements are adapted to cooperate in a non male/female relationship. The magazine can further comprise a first communication element capable of conducting data between at least one of the plurality of disk drives and the docking station when the first communication element is operatively linked to a second communication element associated with the docking station.

摘要翻译： 这里描述的是用于与对接站相互作用的移动数据存储杂志。 该杂志可以包括包含多个可操作地互连的盘驱动器的杂志框架，与盒匣框架相关联的第一接触元件，当与与第二接触元件相关联的第二接触元件接合时，能够向多个盘驱动器中的至少一个传导电力 对接站，其中第一和第二接触元件适于以非公/母关系协作。 当第一通信元件可操作地连接到与对接站相关联的第二通信元件时，该杂志还可以包括能够在多个盘驱动器和坞站中的至少一个之间进行数据的第一通信元件。

公开(公告)号：US20070183075A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11735204

申请日：2007-04-13

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Richard Rector ,  Mark Lantry ,  John Barr

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Richard Rector ,  Mark Lantry ,  John Barr

IPC分类号： G11B19/02 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F12/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0613 ,  G06F3/0626 ,  G06F3/0686

摘要： Disclosed is a method and apparatus for a variable media tape based storage system for storing, retrieving, and communicating data. The system includes at least one media element having a compatible relationship with one of a plurality of drives for storing and receiving data. The at least one media element configured to operate with the at least one drive as a functional pair is considered a loaded drive. The storage system also includes switch and mapping system, which in one embodiment could be an interface bridge processor, operatively linked to each of the plurality of drives. Finally, the storage system adapted to alter at least one received and accepted tape library command from positioning a target storage tape article for use with a target tape drive to selecting one of the loaded drives via the interface bridge processor. The interface bridge processor can be adapted to receive data in a streaming protocol to be saved on the target storage tape article by the target storage drive and convert the streaming protocol to a different protocol to save the data on the physically selected loaded drive.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于存储，检索和传送数据的基于可变介质带的存储系统的方法和装置。 该系统包括至少一个媒体元素，其具有与用于存储和接收数据的多个驱动器之一的兼容关系。 被配置为与作为功能对的至少一个驱动器一起操作的所述至少一个媒体元件被认为是加载的驱动器。 存储系统还包括开关和映射系统，其在一个实施例中可以是可操作地链接到多个驱动器中的每一个的接口桥接处理器。 最后，所述存储系统适于改变至少一个接收和接受的磁带库命令，以定位与目标磁带驱动器一起使用的目标存储磁带制品，以经由所述接口桥接处理器选择所述加载的驱动器之一。 接口桥接处理器可以被适配为接收由目标存储驱动器保存在目标存储磁带文章上的流传输协议中的数据，并将流协议转换为不同的协议，以将数据保存在物理选择的加载驱动器上。

公开(公告)号：US20060164928A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11040937

申请日：2005-01-21

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Richard Rector

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Richard Rector

IPC分类号： G11B21/08

CPC分类号： G11B33/128

摘要： Disclosed is a method and apparatus system to identify mobile media magazine for use with a storage device. The system comprises a random access memory magazine capable of comprising a plurality of random access memory devices. The magazine further comprising a magazine identifier label disposed to be externally viewable. The magazine also comprises at least one storage element cooperating with the magazine adapted to store an electronic magazine identifier that represents the magazine identifier label in non-volatile memory. Each of the random access memory devices can further comprise an individual random access memory device label. The storage device can be adapted to identify the magazine by the magazine identifier label, the electronic magazine identifier or both.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种识别与存储设备一起使用的移动媒体盒的方法和装置系统。 该系统包括能够包括多个随机存取存储器件的随机存取存储器。 该杂志还包括被设置为可从外部观看的杂志识别标签。 该杂志还包括至少一个与盒相配合的存储元件，适用于存储表示非易失性存储器中的杂志识别标签的电子杂志标识符。 每个随机存取存储器装置还可以包括单独的随机存取存储器件标签。 存储装置可以适于通过杂志识别标签，电子杂志标识符或两者来识别杂志。

公开(公告)号：US20060126209A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11011812

申请日：2004-12-14

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Richard Rector ,  Mark Lantry ,  John Barr

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Richard Rector ,  Mark Lantry ,  John Barr

IPC分类号： G11B5/02 ,  G11B15/12 ,  G11B19/02

CPC分类号： G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0613 ,  G06F3/0626 ,  G06F3/0686

摘要： Disclosed is a method and apparatus for a variable media tape based storage system for storing, retrieving, and communicating data. The system includes at least one media element having a compatible relationship with one of a plurality of drives for storing and receiving data. The at least one media element configured to operate with the at least one drive as a functional pair is considered a loaded drive. The storage system also includes switch and mapping system, which in one embodiment could be an interface bridge processor, operatively linked to each of the plurality of drives. Finally, the storage system adapted to alter at least one received and accepted tape library command from positioning a target storage tape article for use with a target tape drive to selecting one of the loaded drives via the interface bridge processor. The interface bridge processor can be adapted to receive data in a streaming protocol to be saved on the target storage tape article by the target storage drive and convert the streaming protocol to a different protocol to save the data on the physically selected loaded drive.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于存储，检索和传送数据的基于可变介质带的存储系统的方法和装置。 该系统包括至少一个媒体元素，其具有与用于存储和接收数据的多个驱动器之一的兼容关系。 被配置为与作为功能对的至少一个驱动器一起操作的所述至少一个媒体元件被认为是加载的驱动器。 存储系统还包括开关和映射系统，其在一个实施例中可以是可操作地链接到多个驱动器中的每一个的接口桥接处理器。 最后，所述存储系统适于改变至少一个接收和接受的磁带库命令，以定位与目标磁带驱动器一起使用的目标存储磁带制品，以经由所述接口桥接处理器选择所述加载的驱动器之一。 接口桥接处理器可以被适配为接收由目标存储驱动器保存在目标存储磁带文章上的流传输协议中的数据，并将流协议转换成不同的协议，以将数据保存在物理选择的加载驱动器上。

公开(公告)号：US20060070059A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10950613

申请日：2004-09-27

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Mark Lantry

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Mark Lantry

IPC分类号： G06F9/445

CPC分类号： G06F9/445

摘要： Disclosed is a method and apparatus for mobile media with both dedicated readable and writeable user data space and dedicated readable and writeable drive device space. The mobile data storage media adapted for operatively working with a drive device comprises a data space accessible by an end user and a drive software space accessible by the drive device and inaccessible by an end user. The drive software space is adapted to accommodate firmware for use by the drive device in addition to the reading and writing of software by the drive device. The media is adapted to receive and store software from the drive device or, alternatively, is adapted to transmit software to the drive device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于具有专用可读和可写用户数据空间和专用可读写可驱动设备空间的移动介质的方法和装置。 适于与驱动装置可操作地工作的移动数据存储介质包括由最终用户可访问的数据空间和由驱动装置可访问的驱动软件空间，并且最终用户无法访问。 除了由驱动装置读取和写入软件之外，驱动器软件空间适于容纳由驱动装置使用的固件。 介质适于从驱动装置接收和存储软件，或者替代地，适于将软件发送到驱动装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050195519A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10708482

申请日：2004-03-05

申请人： Peter Kumpon ,  Matthew Starr ,  Jennifer Woodruff

发明人： Peter Kumpon ,  Matthew Starr ,  Jennifer Woodruff

IPC分类号： G11B15/68

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： The present invention is directed to a data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, is comprised of: (a) a frame or cabinet that defines an interior space; (b) a magazine; (c) a drive bay; (d) a picker; (e) an elevator for moving the picker; and (f) a robotics module that can be removed from the interior of the frame and is comprised of the picker and a substantial portion of the elevator.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种数据盒库，在一个实施例中，数据盒库包括：（a）限定内部空间的框架或机柜; （b）杂志; （c）驱动器舱; （d）选择器; （e）用于移动拾取器的电梯; 和（f）机器人模块，其可以从框架的内部移除并且由拾取器和电梯的大部分组成。

公开(公告)号：US20050195518A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10708481

申请日：2004-03-05

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Jennifer Woodruff ,  Rebecca Amparan ,  Christopher Pollard

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Jennifer Woodruff ,  Rebecca Amparan ,  Christopher Pollard

IPC分类号： G11B15/68

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： An embodiment of the invention is directed to a magazine that is used to move data cartridges into and out of the library via an entry/exit port. In one embodiment, the magazine comprises a box-structure that is capable of holding a plurality of data cartridges, a dust cover, and a coupling structure comprised of a member that extends away from the side wall of the box structure.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种用于经由入口/出口将数据盒移入和移出库的盒。 在一个实施例中，盒包括盒结构，其能够容纳多个数据盒，防尘盖和由远离盒结构的侧壁延伸的构件构成的联接结构。

公开(公告)号：US20050047258A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10604971

申请日：2003-08-28

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Michael Goberis ,  Kenneth Lau

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Michael Goberis ,  Kenneth Lau

IPC分类号： G06F20060101 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11C8/02

CPC分类号： G11B17/228

摘要： A robotic data storage library with soft power on/off capability and a method for providing soft power capability in a robotic data storage library are disclosed. The method and apparatus control the application of power to at least one component of a robotic data storage library to reduce issues caused by transitioning the library between an ON state and an OFF state. One embodiment of a robotic data storage library, for example, comprises: (a) a plurality of storage locations, each capable of holding at least one data storage element; (b) a data transfer interface for receiving a data storage element and establishing a communication path with a data storage element so that data can be transferred between the data storage element and a host computer; (c) a transport unit for moving a data storage element between one of the plurality of storage locations and the data transfer interface; (d) a power supply for providing power to a component of the library; (e) a power switch switchable between an ON state and an OFF state; and (f) a power controller for monitoring the power switch for a transition between the ON state and the OFF state and after detecting a transition of the power switch between the ON state and the OFF state, controlling the application of power to the component.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有软启动/关闭能力的机器人数据存储库以及在机器人数据存储库中提供软功率能力的方法。 该方法和装置控制对机器人数据存储库的至少一个组件的功率的应用，以减少在导通状态和OFF状态之间转换库所引起的问题。 例如，机器人数据存储库的一个实施例包括：（a）多个存储位置，每个存储位置能够保持至少一个数据存储元件; （b）数据传输接口，用于接收数据存储元件并建立与数据存储元件的通信路径，以便数据可以在数据存储元件与主计算机之间传送; （c）用于在所述多个存储位置之一和所述数据传送接口之间移动数据存储元件的传送单元; （d）为图书馆的一个组件提供电力的电源; （e）可在ON状态和OFF状态之间切换的电源开关; 以及（f）功率控制器，用于在ON状态和OFF状态之间转换并且在检测到ON状态和OFF状态之间的电力开关转换之后监视电源开关，控制对组件的电力的施加。