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Disc detection apparatus for slot-in optical disc drive

US6944870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B19/10
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A disc detection apparatus for a slot-in optical disc drive. The apparatus includes a body, a light emitting device, a rolling unit, and a light receiving device. The light emitting device is disposed on the body, as is the rolling unit. The light receiving device is disposed on the rolling unit, wherein the light receiving device and the rolling unit are integral, conserving considerable deployment space.

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