公开(公告)号：US20080055776A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11977468

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: Brian Findlay ,  Denis Langlois

Inventor： Brian Findlay ,  Denis Langlois

IPC: G11B23/02 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B5/596

CPC classification number: G11B23/502 ,  G11B23/042

Abstract: Techniques are described for reselling and/or refurbishing data tape media. The techniques may involve determining life information associated with a data tape medium and reselling the data tape medium when a remaining life of the data tape medium is larger than a pre-defined threshold. In this manner, the quality of resold magnetic tape can be improved, and the media can possibly marketed or warranted to the buyer based on the remaining life. In addition, refurbishing techniques are described that include degaussing of servo written data tape media, followed by the creation of new servo patterns on the degaussed media.

公开(公告)号：US20070223126A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11391574

申请日：2006-03-27

Applicant: Larold Olson ,  Brian Findlay ,  C. Jennings ,  Douglas Johnson ,  Denis Langlois ,  Richard Molstad

Inventor： Larold Olson ,  Brian Findlay ,  C. Jennings ,  Douglas Johnson ,  Denis Langlois ,  Richard Molstad

IPC: G11B5/09

CPC classification number: G11B5/00813 ,  G11B5/86 ,  G11B20/1201 ,  G11B20/1833 ,  G11B2220/232 ,  G11B2220/90

Abstract: In an embodiment, a data storage tape includes a first side including recorded data and a second side including recorded error correcting code data for the recorded data on the first side. In another embodiment, a data storage tape comprises a first side including recorded data and a second side including a copy of the recorded data. Embodiments of the invention may distribute related data across both sides of a data storage tape and as a result may reduce the probability that a location-dependent error in the data storage tape will result in irretrievable data loss. Embodiments of the invention may be particularly useful for systems that can simultaneously retrieve or record data on both sides of a dual-sided data storage tape.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，数据存储带包括包括记录数据的第一侧和包括第一侧上记录数据的记录纠错码数据的第二侧。 在另一个实施例中，数据存储带包括包括记录数据的第一侧和包括记录数据的副本的第二侧。 本发明的实施例可以在数据存储磁带的两侧分布相关数据，并且因此可能降低数据存储磁带中与位置相关的错误将导致不可恢复的数据丢失的可能性。 本发明的实施例对于能够同时在双面数据存储带的两侧检索或记录数据的系统可能特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US20070094058A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11255666

申请日：2005-10-20

Applicant: Brian Findlay ,  Denis Langlois

Inventor： Brian Findlay ,  Denis Langlois

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G08B1/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G08B13/14 ,  G11B31/00

CPC classification number: G11B23/502 ,  G11B23/042

Abstract: Techniques are described for reselling and/or refurbishing data tape media. The techniques may involve determining life information associated with a data tape medium and reselling the data tape medium when a remaining life of the data tape medium is larger than a pre-defined threshold. In this manner, the quality of resold magnetic tape can be improved, and the media can possibly marketed or warranted to the buyer based on the remaining life. In addition, refurbishing techniques are described that include degaussing of servo written data tape media, followed by the creation of new servo patterns on the degaussed media.

公开(公告)号：US20070055686A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11219044

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: Brian Findlay ,  Purushotham Lala Balaji

Inventor： Brian Findlay ,  Purushotham Lala Balaji

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  Y10S707/99943

Abstract: The invention is directed to a business technique for supplying customers with a set of data storage media and a database for tracking physical inventory of the set of data storage media. The media tracking database is generated by the media supplier from a proprietary manufacturer database that stores a unique identification number, volume/serial (VolSer) number, purchase order data, and other manufacturing data. Accordingly, the media tracking database includes a subset of the plurality of fields that form the manufacturer database. Specifically, the media tracking database is populated with the manufacturer assigned unique identification umber, VolSer number, and purchase order data for each of the data storage media prior to selling the database to the customer. When the customer receives the media tracking database, it can be relationally linked to tape management, library management, and off-site storage software thereby providing complete cradle-to-grave traceability of the set of data storage media.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于向客户提供一组数据存储介质和用于跟踪该组数据存储介质的物理库存的数据库的业务技术。 媒体跟踪数据库由媒体供应商从专有制造商数据库生成，该数据库存储唯一的标识号，卷/序列号（VolSer）号码，采购订单数据和其他制造数据。 因此，媒体跟踪数据库包括形成制造商数据库的多个字段的子集。 具体地说，媒体跟踪数据库被填充，在销售数据库给客户之前，制造商分配唯一的识别号码，卷号和每个数据存储介质的采购订单数据。 当客户收到媒体跟踪数据库时，它可以与磁带管理，磁带库管理和非现场存储软件相关联，从而为数据存储媒体集提供完整的摇篮到坟墓追溯。