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Magneto-optical disc apparatus

US6018505A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1997
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B11/10534
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a magneto-optical disc apparatus using an initializing magnetic field generator, the magnetic field generator including a permanent magnet slides on or and floats above a surface of the magneto-optical disc for applying a magnetic field at a position on a track and precede to or follow a light beam spot irradiated by an optical head.

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