公开(公告)号：US07342748B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US11013279

申请日：2004-12-14

Applicant: Yung Yip ,  James S. Anderson ,  Douglas W. Johnson ,  Denis J. Langlois ,  Richard W. Molstad

Inventor： Yung Yip ,  James S. Anderson ,  Douglas W. Johnson ,  Denis J. Langlois ,  Richard W. Molstad

IPC: G11B5/48 ,  G11B21/16 ,  G11B5/56 ,  G11B21/24 ,  G11B5/33 ,  G11B5/127

CPC classification number: G11B5/00826 ,  G11B5/29 ,  G11B5/3958 ,  G11B5/4976 ,  G11B5/584

Abstract: The invention provides a system comprising a non-linear array of magnetoresistive (MR) heads arranged in a two-dimensional matrix for reading information stored on magnetic media. The non-linear array of MR heads may comprise a planar array formed by a plurality of linear arrays of MR heads stacked to define a plurality of layers. Each of the linear arrays may share at least one shield element with another linear array of the non-linear array. In general, each layer is offset by one written track pitch and the number of layers of the invention is equal to the number of written track pitches in a channel pitch. The invention can also be used in a system for reading and writing information to magnetic media at improved track pitches relative to conventional read/write systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种系统，其包括以二维矩阵排列的用于读取存储在磁性介质上的信息的磁阻（MR）磁头的非线性阵列。 MR头的非线性阵列可以包括由堆叠以限定多个层的MR头的多个线性阵列形成的平面阵列。 每个线性阵列可以与非线性阵列的另一线性阵列共享至少一个屏蔽元件。 通常，每个层被一个写入的轨道间距偏移，本发明的层数等于通道间距中写入的轨道间距的数量。 本发明也可用于相对于常规读/写系统以改进的磁道间距读取和写入磁介质的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07139151B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US10378333

申请日：2003-03-03

Applicant: Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

Inventor： Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

IPC: G11B5/584

CPC classification number: G11B5/584

Abstract: Time-based servopositioning systems, methods, formats, and data recording media used in association with the same, employing bands of signals that differ from each other in the polarity of the servo signal, or the orientation of the servo signal, or the pattern width of the servo signal.

Abstract translation: 与其相关联地使用的基于时间的伺服定位系统，方法，格式和数据记录介质，采用在伺服信号的极性或者伺服信号的方向彼此不同的信号频带或图形宽度 的伺服信号。

公开(公告)号：US07054097B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US11083771

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Yung Yip ,  Douglas W. Johnson

Inventor： Yung Yip ,  Douglas W. Johnson

IPC: G11B5/584 ,  G11B5/09 ,  G11B17/00

CPC classification number: G11B5/09 ,  G11B5/584 ,  G11B15/60

Abstract: The invention provides a read-while-write recording system for a linear data storage medium, such as magnetic tape or other data storage medium in which data is stored on parallel data tracks that extend along a length of the medium. The invention makes use of separate sliders for the read and write elements, and separate actuators to control the positioning of the sliders. Each of the sliders may also include servo elements to read servo marks. In order to limit the effect of movement of the first slider on the positioning of the second slider, a tape guide is implemented between the different sliders.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于线性数据存储介质的读写同时记录系统，例如磁带或其他数据存储介质，其中数据存储在沿着介质长度延伸的并行数据轨道上。 本发明利用用于读取和写入元件的单独的滑块，以及单独的致动器来控制滑块的定位。 每个滑块还可以包括用于读取伺服标记的伺服元件。 为了限制第一滑动件的移动对第二滑块的定位的影响，在不同的滑动件之间实现带引导件。

公开(公告)号：US07031097B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10775884

申请日：2004-02-10

Applicant: Richard W. Molstad ,  Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

Inventor： Richard W. Molstad ,  Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

IPC: G11B5/584

CPC classification number: G11B5/584

Abstract: Servopositioning data is written onto a linear recording medium such that a position error signal (PES) is intentionally created. The signal substantially resembles a conventional time based servo pattern, but is insensitive to transverse position. In a preferred embodiment, the signal at a zero-azimuth, i.e., an angle sufficiently small in value such that there is no significant PES signal associated with the transverse motion.

Abstract translation: 伺服定位数据被写入线性记录介质，从而有意创建位置误差信号（PES）。 信号基本上类似于传统的基于时间的伺服模式，但对横向位置不敏感。 在优选实施例中，在零方位角处的信号，即具有足够小的值的角度使得不存在与横向运动相关联的显着PES信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090002859A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11824338

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

Inventor： Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

IPC: G11B27/02

CPC classification number: G11B5/0083 ,  G11B5/584

Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques for erasing data storage tape for reuse. In an embodiment, an erase head module for erasing data storage tape comprises a set of erase gaps and one or more servo read elements. The set of erase gaps is configured to coincide with data bands of the data storage tape to allow erasure of only the data bands of the data storage tape while not erasing servo bands of the data storage tape. The one or more servo read elements detect one of the servo bands of the data storage tape when the set of erase gaps are proximate the data bands of the data storage tape to allow the erase head module to accurately track the data bands with the set of erase gaps.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及擦除用于重用的数据存储带的技术。 在一个实施例中，用于擦除数据存储带的擦除头模块包括一组擦除间隙和一个或多个伺服读取元件。 该组擦除间隙被配置为与数据存储带的数据带一致，以便仅擦除数据存储带的数据带，同时不擦除数据存储带的伺服带。 当该组擦​​除间隙靠近数据存储带的数据带时，一个或多个伺服读取元件检测数据存储带的伺服带中的一个，以允许擦除头模块准确地跟踪数据带的集合 消除差距。

公开(公告)号：US07835108B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11824338

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

Inventor： Douglas W. Johnson ,  Yung Yip

IPC: G11B5/584

CPC classification number: G11B5/0083 ,  G11B5/584

Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques for erasing data storage tape for reuse. In an embodiment, an erase head module for erasing data storage tape comprises a set of erase gaps and one or more servo read elements. The set of erase gaps is configured to coincide with data bands of the data storage tape to allow erasure of only the data bands of the data storage tape while not erasing servo bands of the data storage tape. The one or more servo read elements detect one of the servo bands of the data storage tape when the set of erase gaps are proximate the data bands of the data storage tape to allow the erase head module to accurately track the data bands with the set of erase gaps.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及擦除用于重用的数据存储带的技术。 在一个实施例中，用于擦除数据存储带的擦除头模块包括一组擦除间隙和一个或多个伺服读取元件。 该组擦除间隙被配置为与数据存储带的数据带一致，以便仅擦除数据存储带的数据带，同时不擦除数据存储带的伺服带。 当该组擦​​除间隙靠近数据存储带的数据带时，一个或多个伺服读取元件检测数据存储带的伺服带中的一个，以允许擦除头模块准确地跟踪数据带的集合 消除差距。

公开(公告)号：US07095583B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10859376

申请日：2004-06-02

Applicant: Douglas W. Johnson ,  Denis J. Langlois ,  Richard W. Molstad ,  Yung Yip

Inventor： Douglas W. Johnson ,  Denis J. Langlois ,  Richard W. Molstad ,  Yung Yip

IPC: G11B5/584

CPC classification number: G11B5/584 ,  G11B5/59633

Abstract: A servo pattern is described that facilitates high resolution and wide dynamic range to accurately pinpoint servo track centerlines on a magnetic tape. The servo pattern provides both absolute positioning information over an entire servo band and absolute positioning information relative to the centerline of each servo track included in the servo band. Therefore, the servo pattern includes implicit servo track identification in a single servo band, eliminating the need for conventional track identification marks. In other words, the servo pattern, itself, can distinguish one servo track from another servo track in the single servo band as well as provide highly accurate positioning information relative to each of the servo track centerlines.

公开(公告)号：US06999269B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10664140

申请日：2003-09-17

Applicant: Douglas W. Johnson ,  Richard W. Molstad ,  Yung Yip

Inventor： Douglas W. Johnson ,  Richard W. Molstad ,  Yung Yip

IPC: G11B5/584

CPC classification number: G11B5/584

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a data storage tape including servo information on both sides of the tape. Techniques for writing servo information to both sides of the data storage tape are also described. For example, a mechanical arrangement of two servo write heads positioned with respect to the data storage tape can enable two-sided servo recording. In addition, a single servo write head may be used to write servo information to both sides of the data storage tape with the aid of a flux conductor. In that case, the magnetic field of the servo write head passes through the data storage tape to record servo information on both sides of the tape.

Abstract translation: 一般来说，本发明涉及一种包括磁带两侧的伺服信息的数据存储带。 还描述了将伺服信息写入数据存储磁带的两侧的技术。 例如，相对于数据存储带定位的两个伺服写入头的机械布置可以实现双面伺服记录。 此外，单个伺服写入头可以用于借助于磁通导体将伺服信息写入数据存储磁带的两侧。 在这种情况下，伺服写入磁头的磁场通过数据存储磁带，在磁带的两面记录伺服信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080065676A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11520459

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: Curtis B. Hause ,  Stephen J. Rothermel ,  Jody L. Gregg ,  G. Phillip Rambosek ,  Yung Yip ,  Kevin G. Battles ,  Sanjay Gupta ,  Robert C. Martin ,  Christopher Caprio ,  Karen E. Conroy

Inventor： Curtis B. Hause ,  Stephen J. Rothermel ,  Jody L. Gregg ,  G. Phillip Rambosek ,  Yung Yip ,  Kevin G. Battles ,  Sanjay Gupta ,  Robert C. Martin ,  Christopher Caprio ,  Karen E. Conroy

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/10316 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G11B23/0236 ,  G11B23/30

Abstract: An electronic data storage device tracing system includes at least one data storage device and a reader system. The data storage device includes a housing having an optical label and a device RFID tag coupled to the housing. In this regard, the optical label is printed with a volser number and the device RFID tag includes a chip that electronically stores the volser number. The reader system is configured to read the volser number from the chip and trace the at least one data storage device entering/exiting the reader system.

Abstract translation: 电子数据存储装置跟踪系统包括至少一个数据存储装置和读取器系统。 数据存储设备包括具有光学标签的外壳和耦合到外壳的设备RFID标签。 在这方面，光学标签印有卷号，并且设备RFID标签包括电子存储卷号的芯片。 读取器系统被配置为从芯片读取驱动器编号并跟踪进入/退出读取器系统的至少一个数据存储设备。

公开(公告)号：US07206170B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US10848843

申请日：2004-05-19

Applicant: Yung Yip

Inventor： Yung Yip

IPC: G11B5/29

CPC classification number: G11B5/584 ,  G11B5/0083

Abstract: A thin film servo head apparatus is described that provides verification of time-based servo marks on a magnetic tape. The thin film servo head apparatus includes a plurality of thin film servo heads formed in a substrate. The substrate is canted such that servo gaps included in each of the thin film servo heads are substantially parallel to the time-based servo marks. Thin film servo heads eliminate the high labor, low yield machining process associated with conventional ferrite composite servo heads. Thin film servo heads may be fabricated in bulk on substrate wafers to reduce manufacturing time and cost. The invention described herein enables thin film servo heads to be used with time-based servo markings by defining a servo gap spacing such that when the substrate is canted, the servo gaps of the thin film servo heads substantially align with the time-based servo markings.

Abstract translation: 描述了提供对磁带上的基于时间的伺服标记的验证的薄膜伺服头装置。 薄膜伺服头装置包括形成在基板中的多个薄膜伺服头。 衬底被倾斜，使得包括在每个薄膜伺服头中的伺服间隙基本上平行于基于时间的伺服标记。 薄膜伺服头消除了与传统铁氧体复合伺服头相关的高劳动，低产量的加工过程。 薄膜伺服头可以在衬底晶片上批量制造，以减少制造时间和成本。 本文所述的本发明通过限定伺服间隙间隔使得薄膜伺服磁头能够与基于时间的伺服标记一起使用，使得当基板倾斜时，薄膜伺服磁头的伺服间隙基本上与基于时间的伺服标记 。