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Apparatus and method for providing a read signal for an information processing device

US6856481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2002
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for providing a read signal at an output locus for access by an information processing device receives an input signal containing the information; the apparatus includes: (a) a read signal control unit receiving the input signal at a control unit input locus; the control unit is coupled with the output locus and controls the read signal; (b) a plurality of switches; and (c) a plurality of bias arrays coupled with the switches. A first bias array set cooperates with the plurality of switches in a first orientation to couple the first bias array set with the control unit to establish a first operational mode. A second bias array set cooperates with the plurality of switches in a second orientation to couple the second bias array set with the control unit to establish a second operational mode.

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