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Mechanically addressed optical memory

US4434477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1979
Grant dateFeb 28, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 13, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C13/06
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical memory with a storage plate and an optical write/read unit, with which during a relative movement the storage plate is illuminated pointwise for writing and reading of information, the storage plate and the optical write/read unit each being positioned in a coordinate with the aid of electromagnetic mechanical positioning means for addressing storage elements.

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