Disk-type recording and/or reproducing apparatus and method...

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2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Klimowicz, William (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

Capable of only accepting unprotected insertable single...

Reexamination Certificate

active

10532973

ABSTRACT:
There are provided: detection sections71, 72for detecting an edge of discs52, 53so as to be laterally symmetrical about a center, at a lower edge portion inside a long sideways opening12of a front panel11; and a detection section73for detecting a reflective foil60having lack portions61, 62put on a lower surface of a tray13. If the disc is not in a regular mounting position in the tray13, the disc may be prevented from falling to the inside of the drive by detecting the discs52, 53mounted in a misaligned state and discontinuing an operation of pulling the tray13in, with the combination of detection outputs from those three detection sections.

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