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Asymmetric servo reader placement in bi-directional tape head

US6819528B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateOct 25, 2000
Grant dateNov 16, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/00826
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic tape head assembly comprised of read and write elements and servo readers placed asymmetrically about the center of the head taken perpendicular to the direction of tape motion is provided. The tape head is capable of reading and writing in two directions of tape motion.

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