System and method for measuring the position of a tape drive...

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Automatic control of a recorder mechanism – Controlling the head

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C360S075000

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10986256

ABSTRACT:
A sensor for measuring the position of the head of a tape drive is disclosed. The sensor includes a light emitter movably connected to the head; a light sensor movably connected to the head and rigidly connected to the light emitter and located to receive a beam of light from said light emitter; and, a light interrupter rigidly connected to the head and located for interrupting the light beam.

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