Method and apparatus for operating an automatic data carrier lib

Details Method and apparatus for operating an automatic data carrier lib Method and apparatus for operating an automatic data carrier lib

1994-12-16

1996-08-20

Envall, Jr., Roy N.

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235375, G06F 1520

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ABSTRACT:
An automatic library system for providing computer access to data carriers therein includes a store for the data carriers, and at least one read/write station for the data carriers having an in/out opening. An intermediate store is arranged adjacent the in/out opening for an intermediate storage of the data carders in at least one intermediate storage position. A controller is provided which is capable of initiating transportation of one of the data carders directly from said store to the in/out opening or from the store to the intermediate store. The controller is also capable of initiating transportation of one of the data carriers stored in the intermediate store to the in/out opening of the read/write station upon a request for the one of the data carders by the computer. In such a manner, operational delays for the automatic library system are significantly reduced.

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