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Data storage device compensating for tape distortion

US11295772B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2021
Grant dateApr 5, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/588
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage device is disclosed comprising at least one head configured to access a magnetic tape. User data is written to a first area of the magnetic tape at a first data track pitch, and when a distortion of the magnetic tape is detected, the user data is rewritten to compensate for the distortion.

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