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Optical disk apparatus

US6069858A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 1996
Grant dateMay 30, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B17/057
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Functions regarding a mechanical structure are made common so as to enable both of a CD and an MO cartridge to be used by one apparatus. When the CD as an exposed medium is loaded, the apparatus operates as a CD player. When the MO cartridge as a cartridge enclosed medium is loaded, the apparatus operates as an optical disk drive.

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