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Method and apparatus for determining writing power for recording data

US7839738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2006
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/006
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for determining an optimal writing power for recording data on a recording medium such as an optical disk, are discussed. The method according to an aspect of the present invention includes (a) performing an optimal power calibration (OPC) operation on a first area of the recording medium, and detecting a first writing power based on the OPC operation performed on the first area; (b) performing an OPC operation on a second area of the recording medium after erasing data on the second area, and detecting a second writing power based on the OPC operation performed on the second area; and (c) determining an optimal writing power for recording data on the recording medium based on the detected first and second writing powers.

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