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Apparatus and method to activate transparent data storage drive firmware updates

US6996635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2003
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/656
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method to activate a code update in a data storage drive. The method provides a code update to the data storage drive while the data storage drive performs normal drive operations. The method then detects a host computer transparent event, and activates the code update during that host computer transparent event.

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