Method and data storage device that utilizes blocking material
US6983475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/38
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data storage device includes a surface used for labeling. The surface is covered, at least in part, with a laser imageable coating. Blocking material is placed over a portion of the laser imageable coating. The blocking material blocks laser imaging on the portion of the laser imageable coating over which the blocking material is placed.
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