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Storage device head instability recovery by heating from head heater

US8934185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/607
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Technologies are described herein for recovering an instable head in a storage device using an internal head heater. An instability in the reader head may be detected, and, in response to detecting the instability, a thermal shock may be applied to the reader head utilizing the head heater to recover the head.

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