Information storage medium, method of managing replacement...

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2005-08-11

2008-11-04

Chung, Phung M (Department: 2117)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Replacement of memory spare location, portion, or segment

C369S053100, C369S053150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07447951

ABSTRACT:
An information storage medium, a replacement information management method, a recording/reproducing apparatus, and a host apparatus are provided. The information storage medium includes: a defect list for storing replacement entries having replacement information related to replacement of defects detected in data recorded on the medium or replacement to update data recorded on the medium, wherein at least one replacement entry having invalid replacement information among the replacement entries stored in the defect list is deleted. Accordingly, an overflow of the defect list can be prevented and the size of the defect list can be minimized, thereby increasing medium usage efficiency.

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PCT International Search Report and Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority issued Jan. 31, 2006 re: International Application No. PCT/KR2005/003506.

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