Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Automatic control of a recorder mechanism – Controlling the record
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Nguyen, Hoa T. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Automatic control of a recorder mechanism
Controlling the record
C360S092100, C700S218000, C700S248000, C700S255000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07106538
ABSTRACT:
A library apparatus includes a storage shelf that has a plurality of cells for housing a cartridge that stores a plurality of recording media; a recording and reproducing unit that performs recording/reproducing of information to/from the recording media; and a conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge to a predetermined position in the storage shelf, between the storage shelf and the recording and reproducing unit. The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge during a normal operation of the library apparatus; and a second conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge during an abnormal-operation of the first conveying mechanism.
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Hashimoto Kohjiroh
Kaneko Hidetaka
Minemura Tsukasa
Fujitsu Limited
Habermehl James L
Nguyen Hoa T.
Staas & Halsey , LLP
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