Data storage apparatus and method
US7324297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2220/91
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Data storage apparatus is provided for storing data on a tape in accordance with a format specifying a plurality of logs of tape-usage information and a data area for storing the data. Control means are programmed to update one of the logs for each usage of the tape, the logs being selected in turn for updating.
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