Patent
1996-03-07
1998-06-02
Barry, Esq., Lance Leonard
395839, G11B 1722
Patent
active
057615306
ABSTRACT:
A recording/reproducing apparatus, such as an automatic changer for optical discs for recording/reproducing signals on or from the optical discs. The apparatus includes a unit for recording/reproducing signals on or from a recording medium, a recognition unit for recognizing the state of the recording/reproducing unit, a first interfacing unit for exchanging the information between the recording/reproducing unit and the recognition unit, a second interfacing unit for exchanging the information between the recognition unit and a first external equipment, and a third interfacing unit, separate from the second interfacing unit, for exchanging the information between the recognition unit and the second external equipment. The information is exchanged between the recognition unit and the second external equipment by the third interfacing unit as the connection between the recognition unit and the first external equipment by the second interfacing unit is maintained. Accordingly, software upgrading is facilitated, problems with the recording/reproducing apparatus can be dealt with quickly and maintenance operations can be performed on opportune moments.
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Funahashi Takeshi
Rikukawa Hitoshi
Shimoyama Tomoko
Barry, Esq. Lance Leonard
Oh Seong-Kun
Sony Corporation
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