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Magneto-optical recording apparatus capable of adjusting the magnetic head

US6920087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2003
Grant dateJul 19, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B11/1058
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magneto-optical disk apparatus generates magnetic field onto a magneto-optical recording medium prior to recording signals in the magneto-optical recording medium having a recording layer and a reproduction layer, by use of magnetic field and laser beam. The magneto-optical apparatus then adjusts a position of a magnetic head that generates the magnetic field, under a state where the laser beam is irradiated, by utilizing that an irradiation spot of the laser beam deviates due to eccentricity of the magneto-optical recording medium. This position adjustment is carried out based on, for example, a beam position signal showing the irradiation spot of the laser beam and/or a detection signal which is detected after the laser beam is modulated by the magnetic field.

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