Automatic data disc storage and selection system
US6532197B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/04
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disc storage system includes an automated disc storage unit capable of storing a large number of discs in respective individual slots. A disc player, which is incorporated in a personal computer housing, is connected via a hard-wire connection to the unit. A keyboard and a screen of the personal computer are used to control the unit and to display information corresponding to status of the unit. The computer is programmed to control the unit to eject selected discs under instructions of a user and to manage the retrieval and storage of the discs at all times. A very large number of discs can be stored and retrieved automatically and up-to-date records kept, and displayed if required, for convenient use as required.
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