Method and apparatus for dimensional tape width compensation in a tape drive system
US6545834B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/43
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing tape dimensional changes during accessing of a tape. A profile for the tape is identified. A determination is then made as to whether a location is being accessed on the tape. Tension applied to the tape is adjusted using the location and the profile, wherein tape width dimensional changes are minimized.
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