Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Automatic control of a recorder mechanism – Controlling the head
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Tzeng, Fred F. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Automatic control of a recorder mechanism
Controlling the head
Reexamination Certificate
active
07151643
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for protecting a hard disk drive in a hardcopy device includes detecting an abnormal condition during operation of the hardcopy device, and moving a head of the hard disk drive to a safe position in response to the detection of the abnormal condition. An indication of the abnormal condition is generated after the head of the hard disk drive has been moved to the safe position.
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Foley & Lardner LLP
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
Tzeng Fred F.
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