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Dynamically optimizing read performance by adjusting servo-based head location

US9299374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2014
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/956
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes determining a reading performance based on one or more metrics, adjusting a commanded lateral reading location of a head relative to a medium, determining the reading performance after the adjusting, comparing the reading performance after the adjusting relative to the reading performance before the adjusting for determining whether the reading performance has improved, and selecting a commanded lateral reading location based on the comparing. In another embodiment, a controller is configured to perform the foregoing method. In yet another embodiment, a computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions readable and/or executable by a controller configured to perform the foregoing method.

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