Load/unload systems and methods for maximizing disk writeable area
US7298575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/54
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic storage system according to one embodiment includes a magnetic disk having a load zone and a data area; at least one head for reading from and writing to the magnetic disk; and a slider for supporting the head. The load zone is created by: creating a load zone marker on the disk, the load zone marker indicating a position of a load zone of the disk; reading the load zone marker for determining a position of the load zone on the disk; and storing the position of the load zone. The head is loaded on the load zone during subsequent load operations. Methods are also presented.
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