Removable storage media drive feature enabling self test without presence of removable media
US7430154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2220/2545
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system and apparatus for testing a removable storage media drive device are disclosed. According to teachings of the present disclosure, a simulated storage media may be disposed within a removable storage media drive device. In the event removable storage media is not present in the drive device when testing of the device is desired, the simulated storage media may be substituted for at least purposes of testing the operability of one or more device components. In one embodiment, the simulated storage media may be in the form of an annular ring of CD-ROM material. In a further embodiment, the simulated storage media may be in the form of a hologram designed to mimic one or more removable storage media characteristics.
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