Dynamic information storage or retrieval – Information location or remote operator actuated control – Selective addressing of storage medium
Patent
1990-05-07
1991-11-19
Levy, Stuart S.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
Information location or remote operator actuated control
Selective addressing of storage medium
369 39, G11B 1722, G11B 1510
Patent
active
050671162
ABSTRACT:
An automatic optical disc data storage and retrieval system. The system includes an enclosure disposed for orientation in various positions. An annular disc storage member (carrousel) is mounted in the enclosure and is disposed for receiving and storing optical discs in a plurality of open compartments regardless of the orientation of the enclosure. An insert and ejector mechanism is provided for moving the discs radially into and out of the compartments and at least one player assembly is provided for rotating and playing a disc. The player includes pivotal arms for moving a predetermined disc into and out of playing position. Control electronics are provided for controlling the operation of device.
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Garvin, Jr. John C.
Hilton Harold W.
Levy Stuart S.
Wells Kenneth B.
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