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Disk drive system for controlling seek operations

US6950264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2002
Grant dateSep 27, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/5547
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a disk drive system, a data transducer control during a seek operation is based on the distance to be traversed. Acceleration of a motor coupled to the head initiates movement of the head. Deceleration of the motor is initiated based on the distance traversed by the head.

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