Disk partitioning to create a usable, lower capacity disk cartridge
US6717758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2220/2537
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disk is manufactured having a reduced capacity based on a quantity of addressable and non-addressable portions. The method of formatting the disk comprises identifying a first quantity of the storage portions; and labeling the first quantity of storage portions as non-addressable storage portions such that the non-addressable storage portions cannot be accessed by a user or a disk drive. The first quantity of storage portions may include addressable portions designated as non-addressable portions.
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