Servo pattern based tape tension control for tape drives

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2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Hudspeth, David (Department: 2651)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

Controlling the record

Reexamination Certificate

active

06934108

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of controlling tape tension during operation of a tape drive by making use of pre-existing timing based servo patterns formatted on the media. Changes in servo pattern timing are read at regular intervals and used to calculate changes in tension, with the torque of the tape reel motors being adjusted accordingly.

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