公开(公告)号：US06195499B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-27

申请号：US09399230

申请日：1999-09-20

Applicant: Nobutaka Amada ,  Hiroo Okamoto ,  Hideo Nishijima ,  Hideo Zama ,  Kuniaki Hirayama

Inventor： Nobutaka Amada ,  Hiroo Okamoto ,  Hideo Nishijima ,  Hideo Zama ,  Kuniaki Hirayama

IPC: H04N593

CPC classification number: H04N9/7921 ,  G11B5/0086 ,  G11B5/00865 ,  G11B5/00878 ,  G11B15/125 ,  G11B15/1875 ,  G11B15/4675 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/32 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/926 ,  H04N5/945 ,  H04N9/83 ,  H04N9/84

Abstract: A magnetic recording and/or reproducing apparatus having a plurality of recording/reproducing modes, such as a long-time recording/reproducing mode and a high rate recording/reproducing mode for digital signals, is intended to form an ideal recording pattern for any head configuration. The apparatus includes magnetic heads 2a and 2b having positive/negative azimuth angles and which are opposed to each other by 180°; magnetic heads 3a and 3b having positive azimuth angles and which are opposed to each other by 180°; and magnetic heads 4a and 4b having negative azimuth angles and which are opposed to each other by 180°; wherein recording/reproducing is performed by using the magnetic heads 2a and 2b in a standard recording/reproducing mode; by using the magnetic heads 3a, 3b, 4a and 4b in a high rate recording/reproducing mode; by using the magnetic heads 2b and 3b in a long-time recording/reproducing mode which is twice as long as the standard mode; and by using the magnetic heads 2a and 2b in a long-time recording/reproducing mode which is N times (N; integer being 3 or more) as long as the standard mode.

Abstract translation: 具有多个记录/再现模式的磁记录和/或再现装置，例如用于数字信号的长时间记录/再现模式和高速率记录/再现模式，旨在形成用于任何头部的理想记录模式 组态。 该装置包括具有正/负方位角并彼此相对180度的磁头2a和2b; 具有正方位角并彼此相对180度的磁头3a和3b; 磁头4a，4b具有负方位角，并相互相对180°; 其中通过在标准记录/再现模式中使用磁头2a和2b来执行记录/再现; 通过以高速率记录/再现模式使用磁头3a，3b，4a和4b; 通过使用两倍于标准模式的长时间记录/再现模式中的磁头2b和3b; 并且通过使用长度为标准模式的N倍（N;整数为3以上）的长时间记录/再现模式中的磁头2a和2b。

公开(公告)号：US6134066A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US45492

申请日：1998-03-20

Applicant: Yoshihisa Takayama ,  Takao Hiramoto ,  Satoshi Oota

Inventor： Yoshihisa Takayama ,  Takao Hiramoto ,  Satoshi Oota

IPC: G11B23/30 ,  G11B5/41 ,  G11B5/52 ,  G11B15/00 ,  G11B15/04 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B27/11

CPC classification number: G11B27/11 ,  G11B15/04 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B5/41 ,  G11B5/52 ,  G11B2220/655 ,  G11B2220/90

Abstract: A recording and reproducing apparatus using a cassette, which is capable of being set to a write-protect mode for a stored recording medium, includes a head for recording data inputted from an outside of the apparatus in the recording medium and reproducing data recorded in the recording medium; a detector for detecting whether the cassette is set to a record-possible mode or the write-protect mode; and a controller for controlling the apparatus so as to record input data from the outside of the apparatus and attribute information of the recording medium in the recording medium when the cassette is set to the record-possible mode and record the attribute information but not the input data in the recording medium when the cassette is set to the write-protect mode.

Abstract translation: 使用能够被设置为用于所存储的记录介质的写保护模式的盒的记录和再现装置包括用于记录从记录介质中的装置外部输入的数据的记录头和记录在记录介质中的数据的记录头 记录介质; 检测器，用于检测盒是否被设置为可记录模式或写保护模式; 以及控制器，用于当所述盒被设置为可记录模式并且记录所述属性信息而不是所述输入时，控制所述设备以便将来自所述设备外部的输入数据和所述记录介质的属性信息记录在所述记录介质中 当盒被设置为写保护模式时，记录介质中的数据。

公开(公告)号：US5999354A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-07

申请号：US765090

申请日：1996-12-20

Applicant: Teruyuki Shitara

Inventor： Teruyuki Shitara

IPC: G11B20/12 ,  G11B20/18 ,  G11B27/32 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B5/09

CPC classification number: G11B20/1879 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B27/323 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2020/183

Abstract: Even if a read error of data in a tape management area takes place due to a scratch on the tape, the management area data can be securely restored by the retry process.Assume that the initial value of the physical ID is equivalent to 4000ID that is the distance measured from the PBOT. After the normal write process for the VSIT is performed, the initial value of the physical ID becomes -1600ID (see FIG. 19A). After the first write retry process has been performed, the initial value of the physical ID becomes -1700ID (see FIG. 19B). After the first write retry process has been performed, the initial value of the physical ID becomes -1800ID (see FIG. 19C). Thus, whenever the retry process is performed, the initial value of the physical ID is decreased for 100ID. On the other hand, the VSIT is written from 0ID. In the retry process for the VSIT, the physical ID of the start position is not changed. However, the real write position (namely, the distance measured from the start position) is changed. Thus, even if the write data of the VSIT has an error due to for example a scratch on the tape, the write error of the VSIT can be recovered by the retry process.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / JP96 / 01196 Sec。 371日期1996年12月20日第 102（e）日期1996年12月20日PCT提交1996年5月1日PCT公布。 公开号WO96 / 35209 日期1996年11月7日如果由于磁带上的划痕而导致磁带管理区域中的数据读取错误，则可以通过重试过程安全地恢复管理区域数据。 假设物理ID的初始值等于从PBOT测量的距离为4000ID。 在执行VSIT的正常写入处理之后，物理ID的初始值变为-1600ID（参见图19A）。 在执行了第一次写入重试处理之后，物理ID的初始值变为-1700ID（参见图19B）。 在执行了第一次写入重试处理之后，物理ID的初始值变为-1800ID（参见图19C）。 因此，每当执行重试处理时，对于100ID，物理ID的初始值减小。 另一方面，VSIT是从0ID写的。 在VSIT的重试过程中，起始位置的物理ID不改变。 然而，实际写入位置（即，从起始位置测量的距离）改变。 因此，即使VSIT的写入数据由于例如磁带上的划痕而发生错误，VSIT的写入错误也可以通过重试过程来恢复。

公开(公告)号：US5745640A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-28

申请号：US443373

申请日：1995-05-17

Applicant: Toshiyuki Ishii ,  Kousuke Misono ,  Seiichi Misawa ,  Joji Fukuda ,  Tetsuo Nishigaki ,  Kiyoshi Ota

Inventor： Toshiyuki Ishii ,  Kousuke Misono ,  Seiichi Misawa ,  Joji Fukuda ,  Tetsuo Nishigaki ,  Kiyoshi Ota

IPC: G04G15/00 ,  G11B15/02 ,  G11B15/04 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/029 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/30 ,  G11B27/32 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B33/10 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/00

CPC classification number: G11B15/026 ,  G11B15/04 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/029 ,  G11B27/107 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/309 ,  G11B27/324 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B33/10 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  G11B2220/91

Abstract: In a recording and reproducing apparatus having at least one program recorded to recording tracks on a recording medium, management database is recorded on the recording tracks with the program so as to form a management database recording field. The management data is reproduced on being loaded the recording medium to the recording and reproducing apparatus to manage each program recorded on the recording tracks. In the case of video tape recorder, the management data is recorded on video recording tracks, audio recording tracks and/or a control signal recording tracks. therefore, to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.

Abstract translation: 在具有记录在记录介质上记录轨道的至少一个程序的记录和再现装置中，管理数据库用程序记录在记录轨道上，以形成管理数据库记录区域。 在将记录介质加载到记录和再现装置上以管理记录在记录轨道上的每个程序时再现管理数据。 在录像机的情况下，将管理数据记录在视频记录磁道，音频记录磁道和/或控制信号记录磁道上。 因此，在所附权利要求中覆盖落入本发明的真实精神和范围内的所有这些改变和修改。

公开(公告)号：US5729400A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-17

申请号：US504822

申请日：1995-07-20

Applicant: Keith A. Kambies

Inventor： Keith A. Kambies

IPC: G11B5/008 ,  G11B5/588 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/18 ,  G11B15/467 ,  G11B15/52 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B20/18 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/032 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/30 ,  H04N5/926

CPC classification number: H04N5/926 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/1875 ,  G11B15/4678 ,  G11B15/52 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B20/1833 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/032 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  G11B5/0086 ,  G11B5/00865 ,  G11B5/588 ,  G11B20/1211 ,  G11B2220/90

Abstract: An automatic scan tracking, helical tape type of data recorder is disclosed herein along with its method of operation. Data is written onto magnetic recording tape along with data retrieval information by means of a rotating scanner assembly forming part of the recorder as the recording tape moves at a given recording speed in cooperative engagement with the scanner assembly. Data is normally retrieved from the recording tape along with the data retrieval information by means of the rotating scanner assembly as the recording tape moves longitudinally at the same given recording speed. In operation, the rotating scanner assembly of the recorder retrieves data and data retrieval information from a segment of the recording tape while the latter is not moving, that is, during a period when the tape is stationary for enabling adjustment of the read head position relative to the track depending on the evaluation of the data resulting from the stationary tape read. Provision is also made for causing the rotating scanner to retrieve data retrieval information from a segment of the recording tape while the latter is accelerating from a still state to its given recording state, with subsequent evaluation of the data and adjustment based on the results.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种自动扫描跟踪，螺带式数据记录器及其操作方法。 随着记录带以给定的记录速度移动，与扫描器组件协作地接合，数据通过形成记录器一部分的旋转扫描器组件与数据检索信息一起写入磁记录带。 当记录带以相同的给定记录速度纵向移动时，通常通过旋转的扫描器组件从记录磁带中读取数据以及数据检索信息。 在操作中，记录器的旋转扫描器组件从记录带的一段而检索数据和数据检索信息，同时在磁带不移动的时段，即在磁带静止以便能够调整读取头位置相对 取决于对固定磁带读取产生的数据的评估。 还提供了使旋转的扫描仪从记录带的片段中提取数据检索信息，同时其从静止状态加速到其给定的记录状态，随后根据结果对数据进行评估和调整。

公开(公告)号：US5701212A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-23

申请号：US596438

申请日：1996-02-02

Applicant: Hiroshi Tajima

Inventor： Hiroshi Tajima

IPC: G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/467 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B20/18 ,  G11B27/30 ,  G11B5/09

CPC classification number: G11B27/3027 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B15/467 ,  G11B20/10009 ,  G11B20/1866

Abstract: An 8-9 converting circuit converts 8-bit data into 9-bit parallel data. A sync pattern/ID pattern adding circuit adds sync patterns and ID patterns to the 9-bit parallel data and sets values for the ID patterns according to a predetermined correlation between a position of an mth ID pattern and a distance from an nth sync pattern to an mth sync pattern. A parallel/serial converting circuit converts the parallel data into serial data and the resultant serial data is recorded on a tape. Data reproduced from a tape is supplied to a serial/parallel converting circuit which converts the serial data into parallel data. A sync pattern/ID pattern extracting circuit extracts sync patterns and ID patterns from the parallel data, extracting as valid an mth sync pattern whose corresponding mth ID pattern has a value set in accordance with the predetermined correlation. An 8-9 inverse converting circuit converts the parallel data into 8-bit data corresponding to the extracted sync patterns and ID patterns.

Abstract translation: 8-9转换电路将8位数据转换为9位并行数据。 同步图案/ ID图案添加电路将同步图案和ID图案添加到9位并行数据，并根据第m个ID图案的位置和从第n个同步图案到第n个同步图案的距离之间的预定相关性来设置ID图案的值 第m个同步模式。 并行/串行转换电路将并行数据转换为串行数据，并将所得的串行数据记录在磁带上。 从磁带再现的数据被提供给将串行数据转换为并行数据的串行/并行转换电路。 同步图案/ ID图案提取电路从并行数据中提取同步图案和ID图案，提取其相应的第m个ID图案具有根据预定相关性设置的值的第m个同步图案。 8-9逆变换电路将并行数据转换为对应于所提取的同步图案和ID图案的8位数据。

公开(公告)号：US5689732A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-18

申请号：US490146

申请日：1995-06-14

Applicant: Tsuyoshi Kondo

Inventor： Tsuyoshi Kondo

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/14 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/30 ,  G11B31/00 ,  G06F5/00

CPC classification number: G11B31/00 ,  G06F11/1456 ,  G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0625 ,  G06F3/0661 ,  G06F3/0682 ,  G11B20/1207 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/107 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  G11B27/3063 ,  G06F2003/0698 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  Y02B60/1246

Abstract: A recording and/or reproducing system has a recording and/or reproducing section and an interfacing unit. The recording and/or reproducing section records and/or reproduces digital data or digital signals on or from a loaded recording medium, such as a magnetic tape. The interfacing unit has a first input/output section for exchanging data and/or signals with an external equipment and a second input/output section for exchanging data and/or signals with the recording and/or reproducing section. The interfacing unit converts data and/or signals supplied from the recording/reproducing section through the second input/output section and sends the converted data and/or signals through the first input/output section to the external information equipment piece, while converting data and/or signals supplied through the first input/output section from the external information equipment piece and sending the converted data and/or signals through the second input/output section to the recording and/or reproducing section.

Abstract translation: 记录和/或再现系统具有记录和/或再现部分和接口单元。 记录和/或再现部分在加载的记录介质（例如磁带）上记录和/或再现数字数据或数字信号。 接口单元具有用于与外部设备交换数据和/或信号的第一输入/输出部分和用于与记录和/或再现部分交换数据和/或信号的第二输入/输出部分。 接口单元通过第二输入/输出部分转换从记录/再现部分提供的数据和/或信号，并将转换的数据和/或信号通过第一输入/输出部分发送到外部信息设备部分，同时转换数据和 /或通过第一输入/输出部分从外部信息设备片提供的信号，并将转换的数据和/或信号通过第二输入/输出部分发送到记录和/或再现部分。

公开(公告)号：US5576903A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-19

申请号：US266026

申请日：1994-06-27

Applicant: Thomas M. Brown ,  William C. Dodt ,  Donald F. McCarthy ,  Richard Mendoza ,  Charles A. Milligan

Inventor： Thomas M. Brown ,  William C. Dodt ,  Donald F. McCarthy ,  Richard Mendoza ,  Charles A. Milligan

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B20/18 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/30 ,  G11B27/32 ,  H03M13/29 ,  G11B5/09

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B20/1833 ,  G11B20/1866 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  G11B27/322 ,  G11B27/323 ,  G11B27/328 ,  H03M13/29 ,  G06F2003/0698 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90

Abstract: The control software and hardware in the tape drive control unit creates and manages a header segment at the beginning of the magnetic tape. This header is interposed between a leader portion of the magnetic tape on the 3480-type cartridge and the remainder of the magnetic tape contained therein. This header segment contains two sections, a first of which is a data record directory that is used by the control unit to denote the location of each data record written on to the magnetic tape as well as administrative information associated with the data record. The second section of the header is an administrative information section that contains data relating to the magnetic tape itself. The administrative information includes the identification of the tape volume, the tape drive, write protect status of the magnetic tape, identification of the media, error record log and other information that enables the user, the host processor and the tape drive control unit to manage the data records written onto the magnetic tape without reference to any other sources of administrative data. In addition, the header itself can be self protected by computing an error correction code across the data contained within the header to enable the control unit to identify whether the header integrity has been compromised.

Abstract translation: 磁带驱动器控制单元中的控制软件和硬件在磁带开始处创建和管理标题段。 该头部插入在3480型盒式磁带的磁带的引导部分和其中包含的其余磁带之间。 该标题段包含两个部分，第一部分是数据记录目录，由控制单元用于表示写入磁带的每个数据记录的位置以及与数据记录相关联的管理信息。 标题的第二部分是包含与磁带本身相关的数据的管理信息部分。 管理信息包括磁带卷的标识，磁带驱动器，磁带的写保护状态，介质的识别，错误记录日志以及使用户，主处理器和磁带驱动器控制单元能够管理的其他信息 写入磁带的数据记录，而不参考任何其他行政数据来源。 此外，通过在包含在报头内的数据之间计算纠错码，报头本身可以自我保护，以使得控制单元能够识别报头完整性是否已被破坏。

公开(公告)号：US5526198A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-11

申请号：US242719

申请日：1994-05-13

Applicant: William C. Dodt ,  Jerry L. Donze

Inventor： William C. Dodt ,  Jerry L. Donze

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B20/18 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/30 ,  G11B27/32 ,  H03M13/29 ,  G11B5/09 ,  G11B5/02 ,  H04N5/78

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B20/1833 ,  G11B20/1866 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  G11B27/322 ,  G11B27/323 ,  G11B27/328 ,  H03M13/29 ,  G06F2003/0698 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90

Abstract: The video-to-data converter buffers and converts the video data received from a camera or a conventional video tape drive into a data record format that is compatible with a computer data tape drive subsystem and its media, such as a 3480-type magnetic tape cartridge. In addition, a header is interposed between a leader portion of the magnetic tape and the remainder of the magnetic tape. This header segment contains two sections, a first of which is a data record directory that is used by the control unit to denote the location of each data record on the magnetic tape as well as administrative data associated with the data record. The second section of the header is an administrative information section that contains data relating to the magnetic tape itself.

Abstract translation: 视频到数据转换器将从相机或传统磁带驱动器接收的视频数据缓冲并转换为与计算机数据磁带驱动器子系统及其介质兼容的数据记录格式，例如3480型磁带 墨盒。 此外，在磁带的引导部分和磁带的其余部分之间插入标题。 该标题段包含两个部分，第一部分是数据记录目录，由控制单元用于表示磁带上每个数据记录的位置以及与数据记录相关的管理数据。 标题的第二部分是包含与磁带本身相关的数据的管理信息部分。

公开(公告)号：US5408368A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-18

申请号：US843511

申请日：1992-02-28

Applicant: Kurt F. Hallamasek

Inventor： Kurt F. Hallamasek

IPC: G11B5/008 ,  G11B5/584 ,  G11B5/588 ,  G11B15/08 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/665 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B27/32 ,  G11B15/18 ,  G11B5/09 ,  G11B15/52 ,  G11B19/02

CPC classification number: G11B5/0086 ,  G11B15/08 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/6653 ,  G11B15/689 ,  G11B20/1209 ,  G11B27/322 ,  G11B5/00813 ,  G11B5/584 ,  G11B5/588

Abstract: A digital servo track pattern for a magnetic medium which can be recorded and reproduced by a recording and reproducing system. The servo track pattern has a plurality of digital mark patterns recorded thereon, each of said digital mark patterns having a leading identifier field of digital bits, a trailing identifier field of digital bits and a field of digital synchronizing data located between said leading and trailing identifier fields. The leading identifier field of digital bits is electrically equivalent during reproducing while the medium is moving in a first direction to the trailing identifier field of digital bits while the medium is moving in a direction opposite to said first direction.

Abstract translation: 一种用于磁介质的数字伺服磁道图案，其可由记录和再现系统记录和再现。 伺服轨迹图案上记录有多个数字标记图案，每个所述数字标记图案具有数字位的前导标识符字段，数字位的尾部标识符字段和位于所述前导标识符和尾部标识符之间的数字同步数据字段 领域。 当介质沿着与所述第一方向相反的方向移动时，数字位的前导标识符字段在再现期间是电等效的，同时介质沿着第一方向移动到数字位的尾部标识符字段。