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Method for initializing a data storage device

US6452891B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/268
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for initializing a phase change information storage device. The method includes the steps of: providing a data storage device having a phase change data storage medium, and exposing the phase change data storage medium with a first, energy exposure for about 1 &mgr;sec or less. The first exposure is then followed by at least one additional energy exposure to complete initialization

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