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Optical information recording device

US4773060A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1985
Grant dateSep 20, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2007/24312
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A film of a crystal - crystal phase transformation type optical recording alloy is formed on an insulating substrate. Information is erased from the alloy film by heating it with an expedient other than a laser beam. Information is read by sensing reflected light of light projected on the alloy film.

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