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Optical recording/reproducing method and apparatus for optical storage media

US6445656B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2020/1287
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide an optical recording/reproducing method and apparatus that accurately record data blocks onto an optical disk in a seamless formation while effectively reducing the deterioration of recording properties of the disk. The recording properties of the disk may deteriorate when data is repeatedly written to a same data block of the disk. In the optical recording/reproducing method and apparatus of the invention, a read clock signal is generated in response to recorded data on an optical storage medium. A write clock signal is generated in response to a position information carrying signal detected from the storage medium. A phase difference between the read clock signal and the write clock signal is detected when writing data blocks to the storage medium in a seamless formation. It is determined whether a phase of the write clock signal is delayed or advanced based on the phase difference. In the optical recording/reproducing method and apparatus, a control signal is produced to adjust a phase of the position information carrying signal.

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