Systems and methods for providing automatic access to data...

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2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Neyzari, Ali (Department: 2656)

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Information location or remote operator actuated control

Selective addressing of storage medium

C369S030480, C360S092100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07046587

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing automated access to a plurality of data media located in an extendable drawer in an opening in a data storage system are provided. Briefly, one such method comprises the steps of: receiving information associated with one of the plurality of data media located in the drawer; based on the information associated with one of the plurality of data media, determining the corresponding predefined position relative to the opening in the data storage system; and positioning the drawer in the predefined position relative to the opening in the data storage system.

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