Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval – Particular cabinet structure for optical media – Capable of only accepting protected insertable single...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Wellington, Andrea (Department: 2627)
Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval
Particular cabinet structure for optical media
Capable of only accepting protected insertable single...
C720S600000, C720S601000, C360S098040, C360S098050, C360S098060, C369S030380, C369S030430, C369S030450, C369S030510, C369S030550, C369S030570, C414S266000, C414S277000, C414S281000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07376961
ABSTRACT:
A contactless power system for an automated data storage library having a plurality of storage shelves for storing data storage cartridges, at least one picker for accessing the data storage cartridges with respect to the storage shelves, and a transport system for guiding the picker(s) along at least one path with respect to the storage shelves. The contactless power system comprises a plurality of segmented coils arranged in parallel to the path(s), and in proximity to at least one induction receiver of the picker(s); and at least one power source supplying power to the segmented coils, for inductive transmission of power by the segmented coils to the induction receiver(s) of the picker(s). The power source(s) may switch the supplied power to selected segmented coils based on an indication of the position of the induction receiver(s) of the picker along the path.
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Goodman Brian Gerard
Hellman Diana Joyce
McIntosh Michael Philip
Moore Daniel Scott
Garcia Carlos E
Holcombe John H.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Wellington Andrea
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