Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Monitoring or testing the progress of recording
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-26
2008-08-26
Feild, Joseph (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Monitoring or testing the progress of recording
Reexamination Certificate
active
07417813
ABSTRACT:
A data recording apparatus includes a surface having a plurality of data tracks with leading track portions. A head moves along head paths over the data tracks to provide data access. The data access has a reduced reliability along a limited number of the leading track portions. Trailing path additions follow the head paths for the limited number of leading track portions. The trailing path additions providing overlapping data access for the limited number of leading track portions.
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Kan UttHeng
Lim AikChuan
Liu Xiong
Seng Edmun ChianSong
Feild Joseph
Negrón Daniell L
Seagate Technology LLC
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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