System and method for acquiring and using audio detected during operation of a hard disk drive to determine drive health
US11977741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M1/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and computer-usable medium are disclosed for acquiring and using audio detected during operation of a hard disk drive to determine the status of the hard disk drive. One general aspect of the disclosure is directed to a computer-implemented method that includes receiving analog audio detected by an audio transducer in proximity to moving mechanical components of a hard disk drive, converting the received analog audio to digital audio, and assigning a health classification status to the hard disk drive based on a classification of the digital audio.
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