Multi-sensor media defect scan
US9305596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2020/1826
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for detecting media defects using a multi-sensor transducer. In some embodiments, a first pattern is written to a first track on a rotatable storage media and a second pattern is written to a second track on the media. A first read sensor of a multi-sensor transducer senses the first pattern from the first track and a second read sensor of the multi-sensor transducer concurrently senses the second pattern from the second track. At least one storage media defect is detected responsive to the sensed first and second patterns.
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