公开(公告)号：US20070093938A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11259217

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Curtis Ballard ,  Kelly Reasoner

Inventor： Curtis Ballard ,  Kelly Reasoner

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/1458 ,  G06F9/4406 ,  G06F11/1456 ,  G11B17/228 ,  G11B33/128 ,  Y10S707/99955

Abstract: Storage apparatus and related methods for inventorying removable media. A controller is configured to robotically manage the removable media and to inventory the media after power-up using a default inventory method. An operator control panel is coupled to the controller and is configurable to solicit one of a number of alternate inventory methods from a user during power-up. Various user interfaces may be provided including a graphical user interface, a web interface and a command line interface. Password security may be provided that is a function of the risk an operator is required to assume when choosing a particular mode.

Abstract translation: 存储装置和相关方法用于盘点可移动介质。 控制器被配置为机械地管理可移动介质，并在上电后使用默认库存方法对介质进行清点。 操作员控制面板耦合到控制器，并且可配置成在上电期间从用户那里征求若干替代库存方法之一。 可以提供各种用户界面，包括图形用户界面，Web界面和命令行界面。 可以提供密码安全性，这是选择特定模式时操作者需要承担的风险的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20070026788A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11195071

申请日：2005-08-01

Applicant: Curtis Ballard ,  Kelly Reasoner ,  Timothy Moore ,  Gregg Schmidtke

Inventor： Curtis Ballard ,  Kelly Reasoner ,  Timothy Moore ,  Gregg Schmidtke

IPC: H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/20727 ,  G11B33/12

Abstract: An air plenum includes a main body that is sized to enclose at least a portion of a device. The main body extends a distance beyond a port provided on the device and also defines an opening therein that is substantially aligned with the port provided on the device. A cover sized to substantially cover the opening in the main body includes a recessed portion that is inset with respect to a non-recessed portion of the cover by a distance that is about equal to the distance by which the main body extends beyond the port provided on the device. The recessed portion defines an opening therein that is substantially aligned with the port so that the recessed portion in the cover allows a user to access the port on the device.

Abstract translation: 空气增压室包括主体，其尺​​寸被设计成封闭装置的至少一部分。 主体延伸超过设置在设备上的端口的距离，并且还限定其中设置在设备上的端口基本上对准的开口。 尺寸适于基本上覆盖主体中的开口的盖子包括凹陷部分，其相对于盖子的非凹陷部分插入距离大约等于主体延伸超过设置的端口的距离的距离 在设备上。 凹陷部分在其中限定了与端口基本上对准的开口，使得盖中的凹入部分允许用户访问设备上的端口。

公开(公告)号：US20050085942A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10665132

申请日：2003-09-16

Applicant: Kelly Reasoner ,  Duane Harmon ,  Gregg Schmidtke

Inventor： Kelly Reasoner ,  Duane Harmon ,  Gregg Schmidtke

IPC: G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G06F7/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G11B15/689 ,  G11B17/228

Abstract: Inventory control devices and methods for controlling the inventory of a data storage system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the inventory control device comprises a latch positioned in relation to an access device of a data storage system so that opening the access device causes the latch to move from a first position to a second position, a sensor to sense a latch state indicating the position of the latch, and control logic communicatively coupled to the sensor to cause the data storage system to inventory one or more storage locations associated with the access device if the sensor indicates the latch is in the second position and to cause the data storage system to not inventory the one or more storage locations if the sensor indicates the latch is in the first position.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制数据存储系统的库存的库存控制装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，库存控制装置包括相对于数据存储系统的访问装置定位的锁存器，使得打开访问装置使闩锁从第一位置移动到第二位置，传感器用于感测闩锁状态 指示锁存器的位置以及通信地耦合到传感器的控制逻辑，以使得如果传感器指示锁存器处于第二位置并导致数据存储器，数据存储系统将存储与访问设备相关联的一个或多个存储位置 系统，如果传感器指示闩锁处于第一位置，则不能存储一个或多个存储位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070130225A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11259221

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Kelly Reasoner ,  Curtis Ballard ,  Mike Fleischmann

Inventor： Kelly Reasoner ,  Curtis Ballard ,  Mike Fleischmann

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06F11/1456

Abstract: Backup storage apparatus and related methods wherein a controller and operator control panel are provided that cooperate to control functions and display information regarding the apparatus. The controller and operator control panel is configured to implement an inventory service level function that selectively displays a selectable skip inventory item, if the skip inventory item was selected, during a succeeding power-up cycle, displays a selectable take inventory item that overrides skipping of the inventory to cause the power-up inventory to be taken, displays a countdown timer that indicates a time period during which the take inventory item may be selected, and skips the power-up inventory if the take inventory item is not selected during the countdown period.

Abstract translation: 备用存储装置及相关方法，其中提供控制器和操作员控制面板，其协作以控制功能并显示关于该装置的信息。 控制器和操作员控制面板被配置为实现库存服务级别功能，其在选择性地显示可选择的跳过库存项目时，如果在随后的加电循环期间选择了跳过库存项目，则显示可选择的取出库存项目， 导致启动库存的库存显示一个倒数计时器，指示可以选择采购库存项目的时间段，如果在倒计时期间未选择采购库存项目，则跳过加电库存 期。

公开(公告)号：US20070019318A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11188558

申请日：2005-07-25

Applicant: Kelly Reasoner ,  Gregg Schmidtke ,  Curtis Ballard

Inventor： Kelly Reasoner ,  Gregg Schmidtke ,  Curtis Ballard

IPC: G11B19/02

CPC classification number: G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B23/042 ,  G11B23/08714

Abstract: Data transfer apparatus may include a housing substantially conforming to a dimensional standard for a specified type of data cartridge. A reader mounted to the housing interrogates and receives data from a memory system provided on a data cartridge when the data transfer apparatus is positioned adjacent the data cartridge. A data transmission system mounted to the housing and operatively associated with the reader transfers data received by the reader to a data receiving system external to the data transfer apparatus.

Abstract translation: 数据传送装置可以包括基本上符合指定类型的数据盒的尺寸标准的外壳。 当数据传送装置位于与数据盒相邻时，安装到外壳的读取器询问并从设置在数据盒上的存储器系统接收数据。 安装到外壳并与读取器可操作地相关联的数据传输系统将读取器接收的数据传送到数据传输装置外部的数据接收系统。

公开(公告)号：US20060090176A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10974130

申请日：2004-10-27

Applicant: Gregg Schmidtke ,  Kelly Reasoner ,  Douglas Dale

Inventor： Gregg Schmidtke ,  Kelly Reasoner ,  Douglas Dale

IPC: G11B21/08 ,  G11B7/00 ,  G11B17/03 ,  G11B17/04 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B7/085

CPC classification number: G11B17/225 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B23/0302

Abstract: In one embodiment, a cartridge identification system includes a cartridge type detection station in which a cartridge can be inserted, and apparatus that determines the extent to which the cartridge protrudes from the detection station, the extent of protrusion being indicative of the cartridge type.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，盒识别系统包括其中可以插入盒的盒式检测站，以及确定盒从检测站突出的程度的装置，突出程度指示盒类型。

公开(公告)号：US20050074994A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10678867

申请日：2003-10-03

Applicant: Kelly Reasoner ,  David Jones ,  Ronald Ehrlich

Inventor： Kelly Reasoner ,  David Jones ,  Ronald Ehrlich

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06K17/00 ,  H01R12/18 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H01R13/62933 ,  H05K1/0295 ,  H05K1/117 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K5/0021 ,  H05K2201/09954 ,  H05K2201/10189

Abstract: A circuit card is disclosed. In one embodiment, the circuit card comprises a first connector to connect the circuit card to a first mating connector, a second connector movable between first and second positions, to connect the circuit card to a second mating connector, and a mechanism to move the second connector between the first and second positions along a defined path.

Abstract translation: 公开了电路卡。 在一个实施例中，电路卡包括用于将电路卡连接到第一配对连接器的第一连接器，可在第一和第二位置之间移动的第二连接器，以将电路卡连接到第二配合连接器，以及用于将第二配对连接器 连接器沿着限定的路径在第一和第二位置之间。

公开(公告)号：US20050060060A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：US10665131

申请日：2003-09-16

Applicant: Kelly Reasoner ,  Duane Harmon ,  Robert Bohl

Inventor： Kelly Reasoner ,  Duane Harmon ,  Robert Bohl

IPC: G11B15/68 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/002 ,  G11B15/689

Abstract: Inventory control devices and methods for controlling the inventory of a data storage system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the inventory control device comprises a sensor to sense a position of an access device of a data storage system, the access device having an open position and a closed position, a circuit communicatively coupled to the sensor to output a circuit state indicating if the access device was opened while the data storage system was shut down, and control logic communicatively coupled to the circuit to cause the data storage system to inventory one or more storage locations associated with the access device only if the circuit state indicates the access device was opened.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制数据存储系统的库存的库存控制装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，库存控制装置包括用于感测数据存储系统的存取装置的位置的传感器，所述存取装置具有打开位置和关闭位置，通信地耦合到所述传感器的电路，以输出指示 如果在数据存储系统关闭时接入设备被打开，以及控制逻辑通信地耦合到电路，以使数据存储系统仅在电路状态指示接入设备的情况下清点与接入设备相关联的一个或多个存储位置 被打开了

公开(公告)号：US20070094382A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11259224

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Curtis Ballard ,  Kelly Reasoner

Inventor： Curtis Ballard ,  Kelly Reasoner

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L43/04 ,  G06F11/0727 ,  G06F11/0766 ,  G06F11/327 ,  H04L43/06 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L67/1097

Abstract: Backup storage apparatus and related methods that are operative to transmit error logs to a support organization. A controller controls and monitors a robotics assembly that loads and unloads storage media into and from storage devices. An operator control panel coupled to the controller controls functions of and displays information regarding the apparatus. An interface component communicates between the controller and a support organization. An algorithm displays a menu item for requesting that error logs be sent to the support organization, and transmits a request to the component to query the storage devices to generate a support ticket comprising error logs associated with the storage devices, combine the support tickets into a single composite file for transmission, and transmit the composite file to the support organization.

Abstract translation: 备份存储装置和相关方法，用于将错误日志传送到支持组织。 控制器控制和监视将存储介质加载到存储设备和从存储设备卸载存储介质的机器人组件。 耦合到控制器的操作员控制面板控制关于该装置的信息的功能和显示信息。 接口组件在控制器和支持组织之间进行通信。 算法显示用于请求将错误日志发送到支持组织的菜单项，并且向组件发送请求以查询存储设备以生成包括与存储设备相关联的错误日志的支持票据，将支持票据组合成 单个复合文件进行传输，并将复合文件传输到支持组织。

公开(公告)号：US20070093937A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11259215

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Kelly Reasoner ,  Curtis Ballard ,  Mike Fleischmann

Inventor： Kelly Reasoner ,  Curtis Ballard ,  Mike Fleischmann

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G05B2219/23316 ,  G06F3/0686 ,  G06F2206/1008

Abstract: Storage apparatus and related methods wherein an operator control panel that controls functions and displays information regarding the storage apparatus and its storage devices is configured to have or display a selectable thumbtack function. The operator control panel is configurable to show a number of operational screens for managing the storage apparatus, show a default screen after a period of inactivity at the operator control panel, receive a designation that an operational screen should replace the default screen, and if designated, show the designated operational screen instead of the default screen after a period of inactivity.

Abstract translation: 存储装置和相关方法，其中控制功能并显示关于存储装置及其存储装置的信息的操作员控制面板被配置为具有或显示可选的图钉功能。 操作员控制面板可配置为显示用于管理存储设备的多个操作屏幕，在操作员控制面板上的一段时间不活动之后显示默认画面，接收操作画面应替代默认画面的指定，如果指定 ，在一段时间不活动后，显示指定的操作画面，而不是默认画面。