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2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Larkin, Daniel S. (Department: 2856)

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Specific detail of information handling portion of system

Electrical modification or sensing of storage medium

Reexamination Certificate

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06999403

ABSTRACT:
A storage device includes an electrically conductive storage medium and a probe having a tip that is electrically conductive. The tip is electrically contacted to the storage medium and is adapted to form a dent in the storage medium. The tip is also adapted to cooperate with the storage medium to provide a variable resistance based on whether the tip is engaged in the dent.

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