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Allowing fast data zone switches on data storage devices

US9257134B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2014
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2020/185
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments described herein are directed to reducing or eliminating latency caused by data zone switches in a rotating magnetic storage device. More specifically, some embodiments described herein are directed to storing parameters associated with different zones in a parameter register in response to one or more received commands.

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