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Write-once read-many information recording medium, information recording method, information reproduction method, information recording apparatus, and information reproduction apparatus

US7428202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/218
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A write-once read-many information recording medium is provided, which is capable of easily searching for a latest DDS and a latest defect list. At least one disc management working area is sequentially allocated in a predetermined direction on the write-once read-many information recording medium of the present invention. The latest defect list and the latest DDS are provided in a recorded disc management working area neighboring a border between the recorded disc management working area and an unrecorded disc management working area, where the latest defect list precedes the latest DDS in the predetermined direction.

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