Optical disk apparatus

Details Optical disk apparatus Optical disk apparatus

1996-09-25

2000-05-30

Cao, Allen T.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

With particular cabinet structure

G11B 3302

Patent

active

060698586

ABSTRACT:
Functions regarding a mechanical structure are made common so as to enable both of a CD and an MO cartridge to be used by one apparatus. When the CD as an exposed medium is loaded, the apparatus operates as a CD player. When the MO cartridge as a cartridge enclosed medium is loaded, the apparatus operates as an optical disk drive.

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