Enhanced tape library cataloging
US9666223B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
23References
24Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/045
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape-based data storage system, according to one embodiment, includes: a tape library having: a plurality cells, each of the cells being configured to store one or more tape cartridges therein, and at least an antenna of a near field communication reader positioned at each of the cells. Moreover, each of the antennas are positioned relative the associated cell to be in direct communication with a near field communication tag coupled to a tape cartridge stored in the associated cell. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in additional embodiments.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.