Data cartridge detector
US6693858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/22
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for detecting a data cartridge in a cartridge engaging assembly. A signal emitter may be positioned adjacent the cartridge engaging assembly to emit a signal. A signal detector mounted to the cartridge engaging assembly may detect the signal. The signal detector generates output to indicate whether the data cartridge is present in the cartridge engaging assembly based on the detected signal.
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