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Multi-stage focus control system and method

US7092323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2002
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/0941
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A focus control system for an optical pickup head is provided. The optical head generates an electronic signal in response to an optical signal. The focus control system comprises a focusing error signal generator, a focus control signal generator and an actuator. The focus control signal generator is electrically connected to the focusing error signal generator, and includes a first, a second and a third compensators with a first, a second and a third gains, respectively, for generating a focus control signal with one of the first, second and third gains in response to the focusing error signal according to a corresponding one of a first, a second and a third operating modes of the optical pickup head. A method for controlling movement of an optical pickup head is also provided.

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