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Magnetic media with readable topographical features in combination with a slider-mounted non-magnetic transducer

US6873492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2004
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/20
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Magnetic patterned media comprise topographical features readable with a slider-mounted non-magnetic transducer sensitive primarily to a local aerodynamic boundary condition, in addition to a magnetic recording layer substantially conforming to the topographical features. Passage of a transducer over the features generates effects that can be detected in, and separated from, the magnetic recording signal.

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