Apparatus and method for detecting a position of a pickup

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2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Young, Wayne (Department: 2627)

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Binary pulse train information signal

Format arrangement processing for auxiliary information

C369S053290

Reexamination Certificate

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07116625

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method thereof detect a location of a pickup in an optical disc. A pickup reads and writes a signal from or to the optical disc. A spindle motor rotates the optical disc. A controller measures a rotational speed of the spindle motor to detect a current location of the pickup in the optical disc, wherein the pickup is determined to be located in an area of more than 90 minutes of the optical disc based on ATIP information recorded on the optical disc.

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