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Mapping of shingled magnetic recording media

US9330715B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2013
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2020/1238
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Mapping out restricted areas on at least one disk of a data storage device. The at least one disk includes overlapping tracks with a plurality of sectors for storing data. A first addressing is provided for the plurality of sectors on the at least one disk. Defective sectors of the plurality of sectors are detected and mapped out from the first addressing. A restricted area is calculated including sectors of the plurality of sectors and the restricted area is mapped out from a second addressing.

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