Automatic adjustment of magnetic disk protection apparatus and method according to environment
US7154692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B20/10
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable information processing apparatus in provided with a magnetic disk device switchable to a state providing increased resistance to physical shock upon prediction that such a shock is likely. Under predetermined conditions, a second prediction may be issued that such a shock is no longer likely, allowing the magnetic disk device to switch to a normal state of operations. The shock-resistant state of the magnetic disk device can prevent data access and thus inhibit the progress of important process(es). Upon recognition that an important process is being delayed, the condition for issuing the second prediction may be relaxed to more quickly return the magnetic disk device to a normal operating state.
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