System with matrix array of write heads and matrix array of magnetoresistive (MR) read heads
    1.
    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。

    Time-based servopositioning systems
    2.
    发明授权
    Time-based servopositioning systems 失效
    基于时间的伺服定位系统

    公开(公告)号:US06999258B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-14

    申请号:US10087415

    申请日:2002-03-01

    IPC分类号: G11B5/09 G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/581 G11B5/584

    摘要: Servo positioning systems, methods, formats, and data recording media used in association with the same, employing additional timing reference information to improve immunity to time-based errors caused by instantaneous speed variations.

    摘要翻译: 与其相关联使用的伺服定位系统,方法,格式和数据记录介质,采用额外的定时参考信息来提高对由瞬时速度变化引起的基于时间的误差的抵抗力。

    Multi-band servo patterns with inherent track ID
    3.
    发明授权
    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:US07038871B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-02

    申请号:US10704958

    申请日:2003-11-10

    IPC分类号: G11B5/09

    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。

    Dual mode servo pattern
    4.
    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.

    Two-sided data storage tape with servo information on both sides of the tape
    5.
    发明授权
    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:US06999269B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-14

    申请号:US10664140

    申请日:2003-09-17

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    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。

    Systems and methods for using noise measurement tracks with servopositioning signals
    7.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for using noise measurement tracks with servopositioning signals 失效
    使用具有伺服定位信号的噪声测量轨迹的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07031097B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-18

    申请号:US10775884

    申请日:2004-02-10

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: Servopositioning data is written onto a linear recording medium such that a position error signal (PES) is intentionally created. The signal substantially resembles a conventional time based servo pattern, but is insensitive to transverse position. In a preferred embodiment, the signal at a zero-azimuth, i.e., an angle sufficiently small in value such that there is no significant PES signal associated with the transverse motion.

    摘要翻译: 伺服定位数据被写入线性记录介质,从而有意创建位置误差信号(PES)。 信号基本上类似于传统的基于时间的伺服模式,但对横向位置不敏感。 在优选实施例中,在零方位角处的信号,即具有足够小的值的角度使得不存在与横向运动相关联的显着PES信号。

    Servo writing devices for creating servo patterns with inherent track ID
    10.
    发明授权
    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:US07142381B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-28

    申请号:US10705041

    申请日:2003-11-10

    IPC分类号: G11B5/09

    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。