Actuator prepositioning for disk drive
US8949521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/5547
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A target location for an actuator of a disk drive is determined for prepositioning the actuator before receiving a command from a host. The target location is determined based on at least one of a characteristic of the disk drive, recent command activity of the host, and information provided by the host. The actuator is moved toward the target location to preposition the actuator.
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