System with matrix array of write heads and matrix array of magnetoresistive (MR) read heads
    1.
    发明申请
    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:US20050152067A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-14

    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. Accordingly, the invention can facilitate increased storage densities on magnetic media and may have advantages in terms of quality of readout and ease of manufacture relative to magneto-optical read heads or other read heads.

    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。 因此,本发明可以促进磁性介质上的增加的存储密度,并且在读出质量方面以及相对于磁光读取头或其它读取头的制造容易性方面可以具有优点。

    Dual mode servo pattern
    2.
    发明申请
    Dual mode servo pattern 失效
    双模伺服模式

    公开(公告)号:US20060126207A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-15

    申请号:US10859376

    申请日:2004-06-02

    IPC分类号: G11B5/09 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.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种有助于高分辨率和宽动态范围的伺服模式,以精确地精确定位磁带上的伺服轨道中心线。 伺服模式提供整个伺服带上的绝对定位信息和相对于包括在伺服带中的每个伺服轨道的中心线的绝对定位信息。 因此,伺服模式包括在单个伺服频带中的隐式伺服磁道识别,消除了对常规磁道识别标记的需要。 换句话说,伺服模式本身可以区分单个伺服频带中的一个伺服磁道与另一个伺服磁道,并且相对于每个伺服磁道中心线提供高精度的定位信息。

    Robust data storage techniques for two-sided data storage tape
    3.
    发明申请
    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:US20070223126A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-27

    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。

    Two-sided data storage tape with servo information on both sides of the tape
    4.
    发明申请
    Two-sided data storage tape with servo information on both sides of the tape 有权
    双面数据存储带,带磁带两侧的伺服信息

    公开(公告)号:US20050057845A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-17

    申请号:US10664140

    申请日:2003-09-17

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584 G11B21/02

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: In general, the invention relates to a data storage tape including servo information on both sides of the tape. Techniques for writing servo information to both sides of the data storage tape are also described. For example, a mechanical arrangement of two servo write heads positioned with respect to the data storage tape can enable two-sided servo recording. In addition, a single servo write head may be used to write servo information to both sides of the data storage tape with the aid of a flux conductor. In that case, the magnetic field of the servo write head passes through the data storage tape to record servo information on both sides of the tape.

    摘要翻译: 一般来说,本发明涉及一种包括磁带两侧的伺服信息的数据存储带。 还描述了将伺服信息写入数据存储磁带的两侧的技术。 例如,相对于数据存储带定位的两个伺服写入头的机械布置可以实现双面伺服记录。 此外,单个伺服写入头可以用于借助于磁通导体将伺服信息写入数据存储磁带的两侧。 在这种情况下,伺服写入磁头的磁场通过数据存储磁带,在磁带的两面记录伺服信息。

    Data storage tape guiding systems using tapered guides
    5.
    发明申请
    Data storage tape guiding systems using tapered guides 失效
    使用锥形导轨的数据存储磁带引导系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060027694A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-09

    申请号:US10914032

    申请日:2004-08-05

    IPC分类号: G11B23/04

    CPC分类号: G11B15/605

    摘要: The invention is directed to arrangements of tapered data storage tape guides which can improve the guiding of data storage tape. Tapered data storage tape guides having specific sizes relative to the data storage tape are also disclosed. The tapered data storage tape guides and arrangements of tapered guides can improve the ability to properly guide the data storage tape, e.g., during media fabrication, servo recording or readout, data recording or data readout. In one embodiment, a data storage tape guiding system may include a first tapered guide and a second tapered guide. The taper in the first guide can be opposite the taper in the second guide such that the data storage tape is forced against an upper flange of the first guide and forced against a lower flange of the second guide, or vice versa.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及锥形数据存储带引导件的布置,其可以改进数据存储带的引导。 还公开了相对于数据存储带具有特定尺寸的锥形数据存储磁带引导件。 锥形数据存储带引导件和锥形引导件的布置可以提高例如在介质制造,伺服记录或读出,数据记录或数据读出期间适当引导数据存储带的能力。 在一个实施例中,数据存储带引导系统可以包括第一锥形引导件和第二锥形引导件。 第一引导件中的锥度可以与第二引导件中的锥度相反,使得数据存储带被迫抵抗第一引导件的上凸缘并且被迫抵靠第二引导件的下凸缘,反之亦然。

    Servo patterns with inherent track ID
    6.
    发明申请
    Servo patterns with inherent track ID 失效
    具有固有轨道ID的伺服模式

    公开(公告)号:US20050099714A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-12

    申请号:US10704959

    申请日:2003-11-10

    IPC分类号: G11B5/78 G11B5/09 G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to patterns of amplitude-based servo windows that eliminate the need for conventional track identification marks, and various servo writing devices and head configurations that facilitate creation of such servo patterns. The patterns of servo windows may also eliminate the need for conventional synchronization marks. In accordance with the invention, the patterns of servo windows, themselves, can distinguish one track from another track in one or more servo bands and inherently provide synchronization without the need for synchronization marks between servo frames. In other words, the same amplitude-based servo windows that define the centerlines of the tracks can be arranged to provide track identification information and possibly inherent synchronization information.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及基于幅度的伺服窗口的图案,其消除了对常规轨道识别标记的需要,以及有助于创建这种伺服模式的各种伺服写入设备和头部配置。 伺服窗口的图案也可以消除对常规同步标记的需要。 根据本发明,伺服窗口本身的图案可以将一个轨道与一个或多个伺服带中的另一个轨迹区分开,并固有地提供同步而不需要伺服帧之间的同步标记。 换句话说,定义轨道的中心线的相同基于幅度的伺服窗口可以被布置成提供轨道识别信息和可能的固有同步信息。

    Multi-band servo patterns with inherent track ID
    7.
    发明申请
    Multi-band servo patterns with inherent track ID 失效
    具有固有轨道ID的多波段伺服模式

    公开(公告)号:US20050099713A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-12

    申请号:US10704958

    申请日:2003-11-10

    IPC分类号: G11B5/09 G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to patterns of amplitude-based servo windows that eliminate the need for conventional track identification marks, and various servo writing devices and head configurations that facilitate creation of such servo patterns. The patterns of servo windows may also eliminate the need for conventional synchronization marks. In accordance with the invention, the patterns of servo windows, themselves, can distinguish one track from another track in one or more servo bands and inherently provide synchronization without the need for synchronization marks between servo frames. In other words, the same amplitude-based servo windows that define the centerlines of the tracks can be arranged to provide track identification information and possibly inherent synchronization information.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及基于幅度的伺服窗口的图案,其消除了对常规轨道识别标记的需要,以及有助于创建这种伺服模式的各种伺服写入设备和头部配置。 伺服窗口的图案也可以消除对常规同步标记的需要。 根据本发明,伺服窗口本身的图案可以将一个轨道与一个或多个伺服带中的另一个轨迹区分开,并固有地提供同步而不需要伺服帧之间的同步标记。 换句话说,定义轨道的中心线的相同基于幅度的伺服窗口可以被布置成提供轨道识别信息和可能的固有同步信息。

    Servo writing devices for creating servo patterns with inherent track ID
    8.
    发明申请
    Servo writing devices for creating servo patterns with inherent track ID 失效
    用于创建具有固有轨道ID的伺服模式的伺服写入装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050099715A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-12

    申请号:US10705041

    申请日:2003-11-10

    IPC分类号: G11B5/09 G11B5/584 G11B21/02

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: The invention is directed to patterns of amplitude-based servo windows that eliminate the need for conventional track identification marks, and various servo writing devices and head configurations that facilitate creation of such servo patterns. The patterns of servo windows may also eliminate the need for conventional synchronization marks. In accordance with the invention, the patterns of servo windows, themselves, can distinguish one track from another track in one or more servo bands and inherently provide synchronization without the need for synchronization marks between servo frames. In other words, the same amplitude-based servo windows that define the centerlines of the tracks can be arranged to provide track identification information and possibly inherent synchronization information.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及基于幅度的伺服窗口的图案,其消除了对常规轨道识别标记的需要,以及有助于创建这种伺服模式的各种伺服写入设备和头部配置。 伺服窗口的图案也可以消除对常规同步标记的需要。 根据本发明,伺服窗口本身的图案可以将一个轨道与一个或多个伺服带中的另一个轨迹区分开,并固有地提供同步而不需要伺服帧之间的同步标记。 换句话说,定义轨道的中心线的相同基于幅度的伺服窗口可以被布置成提供轨道识别信息和可能的固有同步信息。

    Accessing both sides of data storage tape
    10.
    发明申请
    Accessing both sides of data storage tape 失效
    访问数据存储磁带的两面

    公开(公告)号:US20050057858A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-17

    申请号:US10664235

    申请日:2003-09-17

    摘要: The invention provides a tape drive comprising a head mounted on a turntable. The turntable rotates to allow the head to access first and second sides of a data storage tape. Techniques for accessing the first and second sides may include rotating the turntable to position the head in first and second positions. In addition, the techniques may further include raising and lowering the turntable relative to the data storage tape in order to facilitate access to both sides of the data storage tape without requiring the data storage tape to be unspooled and re-spooled.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种磁带驱动器,其包括安装在转台上的磁头。 转盘旋转以允许头部访问数据存储带的第一和第二侧。 用于接近第一和第二侧面的技术可以包括旋转转台以将头部定位在第一和第二位置。 此外,这些技术可以进一步包括相对于数据存储磁带提升和降低转盘,以便于访问数据存储磁带的两侧,而不需要使数据存储磁带未被插入和重新卷绕。