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Format mapping scheme for universal drive device

US7702861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateApr 5, 2004
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/216
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A drive device and method of reading from or writing to a record carrier are provided, where data is input or output via an interface using a first format according to a first file system. In the drive device, the first format is mapped to a second format according to a second file system used on the record carrier. This allows using different storage technology with the same interface, such as using a hard-disc based Microdrive with a Compact Flash interface.

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