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Data modulation method, and recording and reproducing apparatuses and methods adopting the data modulation method

US6930619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2001
Grant dateAug 16, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/2575
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of and an apparatus for modulating data to be resistant to channel distortion. A space extending encoder performs a first code transformation to extend a run length of digitized data to a predetermined length and outputs the space-extended data. A multiplexer multiplexes the space-extended data and data transformed by a predetermined second code transformation. A format converter converts the multiplexed data into a predetermined format which is suitable for writing to a recording medium. The apparatus and method enable recorded data to be resistant to channel distortion, enable the data to be recorded with increased recording density, and enable the data written to the recording medium to be reproduced with improved reliability.

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