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Adjusting tension in a tape media to counter tape dimensional stability (TDS) errors in a tape media

US9153280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2015
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B20/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a method, system, and program for adjusting tension in a tape media to counter tape dimensional stability (TDS) errors in a tape media. A determination is made of whether to adjust tension of the tape media based on a detected error rate of reading at least one of the tracks. The tension of the tape media is adjusted in response to determining to adjust the tension.

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