Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Automatic control of a recorder mechanism – Controlling the head
Patent
1997-04-29
2000-10-17
Loomis, Paul
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Automatic control of a recorder mechanism
Controlling the head
360 7303, G11B 1902, G11B 2112
Patent
active
061340693
ABSTRACT:
A method for operating a disk drive apparatus in the Idle Mode reduces power consumption while meeting non-operating shock and vibration specifications. This is achieved by operating the disk drive apparatus with the head in the loaded state with the disk rotating at a first rotational speed, unloading the head, and in Idle Mode, rotating the disk at a second rotational speed lower than the first rotational speed, with the electronics depowered.
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Catalano Glen
Counts Gary E.
Emo Bruce D.
Vincent Patricia M.
Habermehl James L
Loomis Paul
Marino Fabio E.
Mobile Storage Technology Inc.
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