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Disc drive system and methods for use with bio-discs

US7061594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2001
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/0037
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical disc drive for reading encoded information, such as on a CD, CD-R, or DVD, is modified to read biological or chemical investigational features from a disc. The modifications can include software changes or the addition of hardware desirably without the need to modify the disc drive electronics.

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