System and method for measuring the position of a tape drive head
US7203027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/584
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sensor for measuring the position of the head of a tape drive is disclosed. The sensor includes a light emitter movably connected to the head; a light sensor movably connected to the head and rigidly connected to the light emitter and located to receive a beam of light from said light emitter; and, a light interrupter rigidly connected to the head and located for interrupting the light beam.
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