Information recording medium, information recording method, info

Details Information recording medium, information recording method, info Information recording medium, information recording method, info

1999-09-07

2000-12-12

Hindi, Nabil

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Condition indicating, monitoring, or testing

Including radiation storage or retrieval

3692753, G11B 700

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061607789

ABSTRACT:
An information recording medium of the present invention includes: a volume space in which user data is recorded; a spare area including a replacement area which may be used in place of a defective area included in the volume space; and a defect management information area in which defeat management information for managing the defective area is recorded. The defect management information includes status information indicating whether the defective area is replaced by the replacement area.

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Japanese Office Actions dated Feb. 17, 2000 for Japanese Patent Nos. 11-352463 and 11-269616 (with English Translations).
International Search Report regarding application No. PCT/JP99/04889.

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