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Optical recording apparatus for recording auxillary signals used for focus control

US5253241A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1991
Grant dateOct 12, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/094
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical recording apparatus for automatically compensating for focus offset which cannot be compensated for with a conventional focus servo circuit. A plurality of auxiliary signals differing from one another in the frequency domain is generated, a rotational synchronism signal is generated by detecting an index mark put on the optical disk in advance to indicate the reference point of the rotational phase, and a switching signal is generated in response to the rotational synchronism signal. In response to the switching signal, a plurality of auxiliary signals and an information signal are consecutively outputted and recorded onto a track of the optical disk.

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