Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Automatic control of a recorder mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-26
2009-10-27
Sniezek, Andrew L (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Automatic control of a recorder mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
active
07609471
ABSTRACT:
A data storage library is described including a plurality of tape cartridges each possessing an auxiliary radio frequency memory device. The library also includes, at least one tape drive capable of determining at least one functional status when loaded with one of the tape cartridges wherein the at least one tape drive possesses an auxiliary reader and writer device capable of transferring information associated with the at least one function status to and from the auxiliary radio frequency memory device. The tape drive is further capable of transmitting the information from the auxiliary radio frequency memory device to a display device that can be viewed by an end user.
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Goberis Michael Gerard
Hood Randall Curtis
Segars, III Alexander Dillard
Sniezek Andrew L
Spectra Logic Corporation
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