Track anomaly detection in an automated data storage library

Details Track anomaly detection in an automated data storage library Track anomaly detection in an automated data storage library

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S200000, C700S214000, C700S215000, C700S216000, C700S217000, C700S218000, C700S197000, C700S162000, C700S255000, C901S001000, C901S008000, C901S042000, C901S050000, C414S277000, C414S281000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06885911

ABSTRACT:
Track anomalies in an automated storage library are detected by transmitting a track health signal from one portion of the track. The presence of a track anomaly is determined based on any reception of the transmitted signal at another portion of the track.

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