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Data storage apparatus and method

US7324297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2005
Grant dateJan 29, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2026

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  • 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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