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7444469 Storing information regarding operation of an automated data storage library to memory and to a reserved cartridge  
A controller of an automated data storage library is configured to store information regarding operation of the library in a memory; to reserve at least one data storage cartridge; and to operate a...
7369353 Apparatus for tape cartridge retention during transport  
A tape cartridge transport assembly for moving a tape cartridge between a first library and a second library includes a guide arrangement disposable between the first and second libraries, and a...
7307924 Systems and methods for cartridge identification  
In one embodiment, a cartridge identification system includes a cartridge type detection station in which a cartridge can be inserted, and apparatus that determines the extent to which the...
7136720 Disk cartridge data storage methods and apparatus  
Methods and apparatus for storing data which employ a hard disk memory media which is operably supported within a cartridge shell to form a disk cartridge. The disk cartridge can be employed in the...
7123554 Disk apparatus  
A disk apparatus includes a slot. A magnetooptical disk is attached to the slot. When the slot is closed, a system controller inputs a corresponding signal to a CPU. The CPU applies a read-out...
6820273 Imaging device and method for use in an autochanger  
A media handling device is disclosed herein. One embodiment of the media handling device comprises a picker, a support mechanism, and an imaging device. The support mechanism may comprise a first...
6700734 Cartridge library apparatus with an openable door for storing cartridges  
A cartridge library apparatus according to the present invention comprises door 1 provided openably to apparatus body C and having a multiplicity of cells 4 for housing cartridge W in an inner...
6574641 Management of physical media volumes in partitions of an automated data storage library  
An automated data storage library, method, and a computer program product manage categories of physical media volumes, which may store stacked logical volumes, in partitions of the library. A media...
6449223 Library apparatus for disc cartridge  
The present invention relates to a library apparatus capable of enhancing the coupling accuracy and the positioning accuracy among a plurality of lockers to bring up the traveling accuracy and...
6414816 Cartridge for cleaning feeder belt and library apparatus  
A library apparatus accommodating a number of cartridges containing memory mediums is used for automatically cleaning a hand of an accessor robot that transfers a plurality of cartridges and is...
6396657 Hand mechanism of library apparatus comprising integrated rotatable plate portion and bar code reader  
A library apparatus having a smaller hand mechanism or picker is disclosed, which realizes highly accurate and high-speed identification-data (typically, bar code) reading. The hand mechanism...
6353581 Media access in a media library  
A media element library includes a magazine of media element storage locations comprising at least one cell adjacent to an opening in the housing. The cell may be moveable so as to extend toward...
6233654 Recording apparatus having a partially exchangeable disk array, a loading/unloading device, and a control device and which uses a disk-like recording medium  
When a plurality of magneto-optic disks are inserted via a mail slot provided in a front panel block, a controller controls a manipulator of a robotics block so as to load magneto-optic (MO) disks...
6215315 Flat cable wear and fault detection for library apparatus  
A library apparatus includes an accessor robot and a flat cable connected to the accessor robot. The flat cable has an outer check line and an inner check line each formed of a conductor. Breaks in...
6198594 Cartridge forced exit station for a library apparatus  
A library apparatus is provided with a cartridge forced exit station for forcibly discharging a defective cartridge for safe removal by an operator. The cartridge forced exit station includes a...
5999356 Data cartridge library with rotating storage stacks  
An automated library is disclosed for storing and retrieving data storage cartridges having a plurality of rotatable stacks, all rotatable about parallel axes, each stack being multi-faced and...
5959803 Cartridge changer, data storage unit using the changer and apparatus using the data storage unit  
A cartridge changer having a predetermined width across a predetermined rotational plane, includes a rack being rotatable and storing at least first and second cartridges in a predetermined...
5894376 Apparatus and method for monitoring read/write reliability of data storage device  
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for monitoring the read/write reliability of data storage devices contained within a data cartridge library system. The data cartridge library...
5828646 Cartridge handling system with locking devices  
A cartridge handling system utilizing a cartridge locking apparatus adapted to simultaneously lock cartridges within corresponding storage locations and a cartridge engaging assembly lock-down...
5766018 Disc playback system, karaoke system and disc playback method  
It is an object of this invention to provide a low-cost disc playback system which reduces the time the user has to wait for a disc to be played back. To achieve this objective, the system mounts a...
5757761 Disc player for player discs disposed in cassettes defining a window opening and closeable by a sliding element  
A combination includes a plurality of disc assemblies, each having: a disc; a cassette having a window and a sliding element adapted to open and close the window, the disc being disposed in the...
5233588 Disk reproduction apparatus and method for searching thereof  
A disk reproduction apparatus having pause time setting device for setting a determined pause time upon receiving an instruction for successive reproduction; automatic pause setting device for...
4912575 Apparatus for automatically changing an information memory medium  
An automatic changing apparatus includes a storage section wherein a number of optical disk cassettes are stored, a disk drive apparatus, and a transfer frame for transferring the disk cassette...
4912580 Information storage system with readily removable high capacity disk drive unit  
A computer system providing for quick removal and quick and simple installation of a disk drive unit into the system. A latching and positioning arrangement provides releasable support for the disk...
4766581 Information retrieval system and method using independent user stations  
An information retrieval system is disclosed which provides for user stations and disk readers or tape players. The storage units, such as video disks or cassettes, may be stored oriented...
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