System and method of rewriting data tracks

Details System and method of rewriting data tracks System and method of rewriting data tracks

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Wong, K. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

General processing of a digital signal

Data verification

C360S075000

Reexamination Certificate

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07379256

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods of rewriting defective tracks in a data storage device. In a particular embodiment, the method includes writing a servo pattern on a data storage surface having tracks, detecting a defective track, and rewriting information on the defective track. The method also includes failing a test when a number of defective tracks is greater than a threshold. The method also includes rewriting servo bursts.

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