Distributed servo patterns for data storage media
    1.
    发明申请
    Distributed servo patterns for data storage media 失效
    用于数据存储介质的分布式伺服模式

    公开(公告)号:US20090073604A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-19

    申请号:US12291703

    申请日:2008-11-13

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584 G11B5/78

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to a data storage medium that includes a plurality of servo bands distributed across the data storage medium and a plurality of data tracks positioned between each of the plurality of distributed servo bands. The data storage medium comprises a servo band pitch of less than 200 micrometers. The large number of servo bands distributed across the data storage medium with a relatively small servo band pitch reduces the influence of media dimensional instability. In this way, the invention may substantially increase data read head positioning accuracy, especially in the case of narrow track widths. A read head array arranged in a two-dimensional matrix that includes a first servo read head, a second servo read head, and a plurality of data read heads positioned between the first and second servo read heads may be applied to a data storage medium as described herein.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种数据存储介质,其包括分布在数据存储介质上的多个伺服带和位于多个分布式伺服带中的每一个之间的多个数据磁道。 数据存储介质包括小于200微米的伺服带间距。 分布在具有相对小的伺服频带节距的数据存储介质上的大量伺服频带减少了介质尺寸不稳定性的影响。 以这种方式,本发明可以显着增加数据读取头定位精度,特别是在窄轨道宽度的情况下。 布置在包括第一伺服读取头,第二伺服读取头和位于第一和第二伺服读取头之间的多个数据读取头的二维矩阵中的读取头阵列可以作为 在此描述。

    Distributed servo patterns for data storage media
    2.
    发明授权
    Distributed servo patterns for data storage media 有权
    用于数据存储介质的分布式伺服模式

    公开(公告)号:US07466510B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-16

    申请号:US11144355

    申请日:2005-06-03

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to a data storage medium that includes a plurality of servo bands distributed across the data storage medium and a plurality of data tracks positioned between each of the plurality of distributed servo bands. The data storage medium comprises a servo band pitch of less than 200 micrometers. The large number of servo bands distributed across the data storage medium with a relatively small servo band pitch reduces the influence of media dimensional instability. In this way, the invention may substantially increase data read head positioning accuracy, especially in the case of narrow track widths. A read head array arranged in a two-dimensional matrix that includes a first servo read head, a second servo read head, and a plurality of data read heads positioned between the first and second servo read heads may be applied to a data storage medium as described herein.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种数据存储介质,其包括分布在数据存储介质上的多个伺服带和位于多个分布式伺服带中的每一个之间的多个数据磁道。 数据存储介质包括小于200微米的伺服带间距。 分布在具有相对小的伺服频带节距的数据存储介质上的大量伺服频带减少了介质尺寸不稳定性的影响。 以这种方式,本发明可以显着增加数据读取头定位精度,特别是在窄轨道宽度的情况下。 布置在包括第一伺服读取头,第二伺服读取头和位于第一和第二伺服读取头之间的多个数据读取头的二维矩阵中的读取头阵列可以作为 在此描述。

    Distributed servo patterns for data storage media
    3.
    发明授权
    Distributed servo patterns for data storage media 失效
    用于数据存储介质的分布式伺服模式

    公开(公告)号:US07889454B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-15

    申请号:US12291703

    申请日:2008-11-13

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584 G11B5/09

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to a data storage medium that includes a plurality of servo bands distributed across the data storage medium and a plurality of data tracks positioned between each of the plurality of distributed servo bands. The data storage medium comprises a servo band pitch of less than 200 micrometers. The large number of servo bands distributed across the data storage medium with a relatively small servo band pitch reduces the influence of media dimensional instability. In this way, the invention may substantially increase data read head positioning accuracy, especially in the case of narrow track widths. A read head array arranged in a two-dimensional matrix that includes a first servo read head, a second servo read head, and a plurality of data read heads positioned between the first and second servo read heads may be applied to a data storage medium as described herein.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种数据存储介质,其包括分布在数据存储介质上的多个伺服带和位于多个分布式伺服带中的每一个之间的多个数据磁道。 数据存储介质包括小于200微米的伺服带间距。 分布在具有相对小的伺服频带节距的数据存储介质上的大量伺服频带减少了介质尺寸不稳定性的影响。 以这种方式,本发明可以显着增加数据读取头定位精度,特别是在窄轨道宽度的情况下。 布置在包括第一伺服读取头,第二伺服读取头和位于第一和第二伺服读取头之间的多个数据读取头的二维矩阵中的读取头阵列可以作为 在此描述。

    System with matrix array of write heads and matrix array of magnetoresistive (MR) read heads
    4.
    发明授权
    System with matrix array of write heads and matrix array of magnetoresistive (MR) read heads 有权
    具有写磁头矩阵阵列和磁阻(MR)读头的矩阵阵列的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07342748B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-11

    申请号:US11013279

    申请日:2004-12-14

    摘要: The invention provides a system comprising a non-linear array of magnetoresistive (MR) heads arranged in a two-dimensional matrix for reading information stored on magnetic media. The non-linear array of MR heads may comprise a planar array formed by a plurality of linear arrays of MR heads stacked to define a plurality of layers. Each of the linear arrays may share at least one shield element with another linear array of the non-linear array. In general, each layer is offset by one written track pitch and the number of layers of the invention is equal to the number of written track pitches in a channel pitch. The invention can also be used in a system for reading and writing information to magnetic media at improved track pitches relative to conventional read/write systems.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种系统,其包括以二维矩阵排列的用于读取存储在磁性介质上的信息的磁阻(MR)磁头的非线性阵列。 MR头的非线性阵列可以包括由堆叠以限定多个层的MR头的多个线性阵列形成的平面阵列。 每个线性阵列可以与非线性阵列的另一线性阵列共享至少一个屏蔽元件。 通常,每个层被一个写入的轨道间距偏移,本发明的层数等于通道间距中写入的轨道间距的数量。 本发明也可用于相对于常规读/写系统以改进的磁道间距读取和写入磁介质的系统。

    Concurrent servo and data track writing
    5.
    发明授权
    Concurrent servo and data track writing 有权
    并行伺服和数据轨迹写入

    公开(公告)号:US07436622B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-14

    申请号:US11497185

    申请日:2006-07-31

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to techniques for storing information on a linear data storage medium, such as magnetic tape. According to the invention, a write head array concurrently writes a plurality of data tracks and at least one servo track onto the magnetic tape. In this way, the servo track is integrated between the data tracks. The servo track may, for instance, be located in the middle of a data band, and may span a distance corresponding to two data tracks. By concurrently writing the servo track with the data tracks, track misregistration (TMR) can be reduced or eliminated during the write operation.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于存储诸如磁带的线性数据存储介质上的信息的技术。 根据本发明,写头阵列同时将多个数据磁道和至少一个伺服磁道写入到磁带上。 以这种方式,伺服轨迹集成在数据轨道之间。 例如,伺服轨道可以位于数据带的中间,并且可以跨越对应于两个数据轨道的距离。 通过与数据磁道同时写入伺服磁道,可以在写入操作期间减少或消除磁迹重合失调(TMR)。

    Concurrent servo and data track writing

    公开(公告)号:US20080024905A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-31

    申请号:US11497185

    申请日:2006-07-31

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to techniques for storing information on a linear data storage medium, such as magnetic tape. According to the invention, a write head array concurrently writes a plurality of data tracks and at least one servo track onto the magnetic tape. In this way, the servo track is integrated between the data tracks. The servo track may, for instance, be located in the middle of a data band, and may span a distance corresponding to two data tracks. By concurrently writing the servo track with the data tracks, track misregistration (TMR) can be reduced or eliminated during the write operation.

    Dual mode servo pattern
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US07095583B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US10859376

    申请日:2004-06-02

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584 G11B5/59633

    摘要: A servo pattern is described that facilitates high resolution and wide dynamic range to accurately pinpoint servo track centerlines on a magnetic tape. The servo pattern provides both absolute positioning information over an entire servo band and absolute positioning information relative to the centerline of each servo track included in the servo band. Therefore, the servo pattern includes implicit servo track identification in a single servo band, eliminating the need for conventional track identification marks. In other words, the servo pattern, itself, can distinguish one servo track from another servo track in the single servo band as well as provide highly accurate positioning information relative to each of the servo track centerlines.

    Mixed frequency amplitude-based servo pattern
    8.
    发明授权
    Mixed frequency amplitude-based servo pattern 有权
    混合频率幅度伺服模式

    公开(公告)号:US07379254B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-27

    申请号:US11171958

    申请日:2005-06-29

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to a servo frame that includes servo windows written with different frequencies to provide redundant positioning information. The servo frame includes a set of first servo windows recorded at a first frequency and a set of second servo windows recorded at a second frequency arranged in a checkerboard-like pattern. The different frequencies of the servo windows allow the servo frame to achieve improved positioning information redundancy. A servo track may include a plurality of the servo frames described herein to accurately position data read/write heads adjacent corresponding data tracks. The redundancy built into each of the servo frames substantially minimizes errors in the positioning information.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种包括以不同频率写入的伺服窗口以提供冗余定位信息的伺服帧。 伺服帧包括以第一频率记录的一组第一伺服窗口和以棋盘状图案布置的以第二频率记录的一组第二伺服窗口。 伺服窗口的不同频率允许伺服框架实现改进的定位信息冗余。 伺服轨道可以包括本文描述的多个伺服帧,以将数据读/写头精确地定位在相邻的数据轨道附近。 内置在每个伺服帧中的冗余基本上使定位信息中的错误最小化。

    Robust data storage techniques for two-sided data storage tape
    9.
    发明授权
    Robust data storage techniques for two-sided data storage tape 有权
    用于双面数据存储磁带的强大的数据存储技术

    公开(公告)号:US07595950B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-29

    申请号:US11391574

    申请日:2006-03-27

    IPC分类号: G11B5/09

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Dual actuators for read-while-write recording system
    10.
    发明授权
    Dual actuators for read-while-write recording system 失效
    用于读写同时记录系统的双执行器

    公开(公告)号:US07054093B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-30

    申请号:US11012795

    申请日:2004-12-14

    IPC分类号: G11B21/02

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584 G11B5/00826

    摘要: The invention provides a read-while-write recording system for a linear data storage medium, such as magnetic tape or other data storage medium in which data is stored on parallel data tracks that extend along a length of the medium. The invention makes use of separate sliders for the read and write elements, and separate actuators to control the positioning of the sliders. Each of the sliders may also include servo elements to read servo marks. In this manner, the write elements of a first slider can be positioned independently from the read elements of a second slider in order to achieve improved head positioning with respect to data tracks on the linear data storage medium.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于线性数据存储介质的读写同时记录系统,例如磁带或其他数据存储介质,其中数据存储在沿着介质长度延伸的并行数据轨道上。 本发明利用用于读取和写入元件的单独的滑块,以及单独的致动器来控制滑块的定位。 每个滑块还可以包括用于读取伺服标记的伺服元件。 以这种方式,第一滑块的写入元件可以独立于第二滑块的读取元件定位,以便相对于线性数据存储介质上的数据轨道实现改进的头位置。