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Multi-layered information recording medium with spare defect management areas

US7123556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2003
Grant dateOct 17, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/2575
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-layered information recording medium comprising a plurality of recording layers, a user data area for recording user data, provided in at least two of the plurality of recording layers, and a defect list storing area for storing a defect list. When at least one defective area is detected in the user data area, the defect list is used to manage the at least one defective area.

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