公开(公告)号：WO1989004537A1

公开(公告)日：1989-05-18

申请号：PCT/US1988003992

申请日：1988-11-07

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  FECHNER, Jimmy, R.

IPC: G11B05/60

CPC classification number: G11B33/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting mechanical interaction in a disk drive system which includes one or more rotatable disks, one or more radially movable heads cooperating with the disks for transfer of data therebetween, and a carriage for supporting the heads, has a waveguide, coupled to the carriage, for conducting acoustic stress waves corresponding to the mechanical interaction. The acoustic stress waves conducted from the carriage are then preamplified and selectively filtered before being fed to a signal processor and waveform analyzer. In such a manner, specific frequencies or ranges of frequencies of interest, each of which correspond to a particular mechanical interaction are analyzed by the waveform analyzer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测磁盘驱动系统中的机械相互作用的方法和装置，其包括一个或多个可旋转盘，一个或多个与盘配合以用于在其间传送数据的可径向移动的头和用于支撑头的滑架，具有波导， 用于传导对应于机械相互作用的声应力波。 然后从托架传导的声应力波被预放大，并在被馈送到信号处理器和波形分析器之前选择性地滤波。 以这种方式，通过波形分析器来分析与感兴趣的特定频率或频率范围相对应的特定频率或范围。

公开(公告)号：WO1989000503A1

公开(公告)日：1989-01-26

申请号：PCT/US1988002505

申请日：1988-07-21

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  STILWELL, Richard, J., Jr.

IPC: B41J01/20

CPC classification number: B41J1/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the functions of high-speed line printers (10) through use of a preselected portion of a band identification mark (26) indicative of the function to be controlled. The rotating band (12), with its encoded band identification mark (26) is read by a band sensor (28) in order to determine whether the band identification mark (26) corresponds to a value stored in a look-up table. If the band identification mark (26) compares favorably with a stored value, a machine co-processor (34), through a system bus (42), commands the band speed to be set in conformance with the encoded band identification mark (26).

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过使用指示要控制的功能的频带识别标记（26）的预选部分来控制高速线路打印机（10）的功能的方法和装置。 具有编码频带识别标记（26）的旋转频带（12）由频带传感器（28）读取，以便确定频带识别标记（26）是否对应于存储在查找表中的值。 如果频带识别标记（26）与存储值相比较好，则通过系统总线（42）的机器协处理器（34）根据编码频带识别标记（26）命令设置频带速度， 。

公开(公告)号：WO1988005593A1

公开(公告)日：1988-07-28

申请号：PCT/US1988000321

申请日：1988-01-26

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  MOY, Michael, Edward ,  BEAVERS, Kelly, Joe ,  BRAY, Stuart, William ,  GOODKNIGHT, Frank, Alan ,  KUMMLI, Paul ,  KUTASY, Eugene ,  LUCCHESI, Raymond, L. ,  MUNRO, Frederick, Graves ,  SELLKE, Richard, George ,  STUDEBAKER, Thomas, J.

IPC: G11B15/68

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F2003/0698 ,  G11B15/688 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90

Abstract: A storage and retrieval subsystem (100) in a data processing system (Fig. 2) includes a plurality of magnetic tape cartridges, a host computer (102) and a library storage module (108) storing the plurality of magnetic tape cartridges in substantially upright positions. The library storage module includes a first cylindrical array (130) of storage cells (132) centered about a vertical axis, a second cylindrical array (134) concentrically arranged about the first array, and a library tape unit (111) including a plurality of tape drives, each of the tape drives being adapted to receive one of the magnetic tape cartridges in a substantially horizontal transducing position. A robot (140) within the library storage module is used to transfer selected ones of the magnetic tape cartridges between their substantially upright positions and the substantially horizontal transducing positions at a selected tape drive. A first controller (106) outboard the channel communicating with the host computer is adapted to receive commands from the host computer for interfacing between the host computer and the library storage module, and a second controller (109) inboard of the channel is adapted to receive commands from the outboard controller for interfacing between the outboard controller and the robot.

公开(公告)号：WO1984003000A1

公开(公告)日：1984-08-02

申请号：PCT/US1984000133

申请日：1984-01-27

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  VAN PELT, Richard

IPC: G11B15/06

CPC classification number: G11B15/56

Abstract: A two mode control system for controlling the position of the tape (10) in the buffers (28, 31) of a reel (11) to reel (22) tape system. The system includes a loop position responsive generator (30) for generating loop reference signals representing a desired tape position in buffers (28), (31); position transducing means (41) for measuring the position of tape loops in the buffers; a plurality of current generators (31), (32) for producing an output signal in response to one of the reference signals and the desired position signal; selector means (33) for selecting an output control signal from one of the current generators (31), (32) selected control signal and amplifying means (36) for applying current to reel drive motor (37). A constant current control mode is used when the tape position error is large, and a linear position control is used when the tape position error is small. Control is switched between the two modes, as required by the magnitude of the error, thus achieving the desired control while using minimal power. The system handles the worst case capstan (21) reversal with a minimum turnaround time. Tape position is sampled at a rate that is a multiple of the mechanical resonance of the tape (10) in the buffers (28, 31), thereby minimizing the effect of the resonance on the measurement. The system further uses a feedforward signal generator (34) during the initial stage of motor control to compensate for the lag in the position transducer means (41).

公开(公告)号：WO1984002604A1

公开(公告)日：1984-07-05

申请号：PCT/US1983002050

申请日：1983-12-22

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  ZWEIGHAFT, James ,  GEORGIS, Steven, P.

IPC: G11B15/32

CPC classification number: G11B15/67

Abstract: A method and system for detecting tape attachment to a machine reel of an automatically threading magnetic tape system. During threading process, a file reel (18) is rotated to allow a sufficient length of tape to be unwound therefrom, which length of tape eventually attaches to the machine reel (28) after being automatically threaded through the desired tape path. The rotation of the file reel (18) is maintained during this threading process by delivering current pulses to a file reel motor (14). These current pulses are counted per unit time. As soon as the tape attaches to the machine reel (28), the machine reel begins to pull the tape from the file reel (18), thereby eliminating the need to deliver current pulses to te file reel motor at the same rate as needed prior to tape attachment. A change in the rate of the current pulses delivered to the file reel motor signals a tape attached condition.

公开(公告)号：WO1984002013A1

公开(公告)日：1984-05-24

申请号：PCT/US1983001773

申请日：1983-11-14

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  COULSON, Richard, L. ,  BLICKENSTAFF, Ronald, L. ,  DODD, P., David ,  MORENO, Robert, J. ,  KINARD, Dean, P.

IPC: G06F07/00

CPC classification number: G06F12/0866 ,  G06F2212/312 ,  G06F2212/601

Abstract: A method of operation of a memory array for storage of records of differing predetermined sizes (Fig. 4) which features division of the array into domains which are substantially integral multiples of the predetermined record sizes. In a preferred embodiment the domain allocation may be varied adaptively in accordance with usage so as to enable more efficient use of the array (Fig. 3).

公开(公告)号：WO2006017547A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：PCT/US2005/027513

申请日：2005-08-01

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： VANDERHEYDEN, William J. ,  MORGAN, Phillip M. ,  WILLEMS, John D., Jr.

IPC: G11B15/67

CPC classification number: G11B15/67555 ,  G11B15/67 ,  G11B23/26

Abstract: A tape drive for use with a tape cartridge having a cartridge leader includes a drive body, a take-up reel supported by the drive body, and a drive leader connected to the take-up reel. The tape drive further includes a leader connecting mechanism for connecting the drive leader to the cartridge leader, and an elevator assembly configured to receive the tape cartridge and to position the tape cartridge with respect to the drive body. The elevator assembly is also configured to actuate the leader connecting mechanism.

Abstract translation: 用于具有盒头的带盒的磁带驱动器包括驱动体，由驱动体支撑的卷取卷轴和连接到卷取卷轴的驱动引导件。 磁带驱动器还包括用于将驱动器引导件连接到盒引导件的引导件连接机构，以及构造成接收带盒并相对于驱动器体定位带盒的电梯组件。 升降机组件还构造成致动引导件连接机构。

公开(公告)号：WO2005101143A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2005/011828

申请日：2005-04-05

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： SEHNERT, William

IPC: G05B19/00

CPC classification number: H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5458

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for transmitting data among robots and a controller computer system within an automated robotic library. A robotic library communication protocol is described for communicating among the robotic mechanisms and the controller computer system. The robotic library communication protocol defines multiple fields for each packet including a preamble field that describes a predetermined preamble value that is equal to a particular value. Data is transmitted among the robotic mechanisms and the controller computer system utilizing the robotic library communication protocol. Each packet that conforms to the protocol includes only the preamble value in the preamble field. Power is provided to the robotic mechanisms utilizing a power signal. Data that has been encoded according to the protocol is transmitted to the robotic mechanisms using the power signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在自动化机器人库内的机器人和控制器计算机系统之间传送数据的方法和系统。 描述了机器人库通信协议，用于在机器人机制和控制器计算机系统之间进行通信。 机器人库通信协议为每个分组定义多个字段，包括描述等于特定值的预定前导码的前导码字段。 利用机器人库通信协议在机器人机制和控制器计算机系统之间传输数据。 符合协议的每个分组仅包括前导字段中的前导码值。 利用功率信号将功率提供给机器人机构。 根据协议编码的数据使用电源信号发送到机器人机制。

公开(公告)号：WO2003100612A3

公开(公告)日：2003-12-04

申请号：PCT/US2003/012242

申请日：2003-04-21

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： HODGE, Leslie K. ,  LEDBETTER, Scott E.

IPC: G06F9/46

Abstract: The present invention provides a software-based solution for deploying virtual servers in a computer network. The method is initiated when an end user requesting a new virtual server clicks a hyperlink in which an embedded command sequence requests the software to deploy a new virtual server. The software automatically updates the hypervisor environment to include the new virtual server, prepares the new virtual server disk allocations, propagates a server model image into the new virtual server, updates the new image with local identification parameters, and then boots the new virtual server.

公开(公告)号：WO2003073423A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2002/005602

申请日：2002-02-26

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： BOYER, Keith, G. ,  HORN, Kevin, M.

IPC: G11B20/18

CPC classification number: G06F11/18 ,  G11B20/1866

Abstract: In a magnetic recording device, a system (40) and method for correcting errors in decoding a read data input signal. The system and method include multiple decoding channels (42, 44, 46), each channel processing the read data input signal (58) and generating an output signal (60, 62, 64), where the output signal includes a data signal when no error is detected and an error detection code when an error is detected. The system and method also include multiple error correction code (ECC) decoders (48, 50, 52), each decoder associated with and receiving the output signal of one of the channels (42, 44, 46) and generating a corrected data signal (66, 68, 70) when the received output signal is an error detection code and the error is correctable. The system and method further include a controller (54) for selecting (56) from the decoders (48, 50, 52) one of the corrected data signals.

Abstract translation: 在磁记录装置中，系统（40）和用于校正读数据输入信号解码中的错误的方法。 该系统和方法包括多个解码通道（42,44,46），每个通道处理读取数据输入信号（58）并产生输出信号（60,62,64），其中当没有输出信号时输出信号包括数据信号 检测到错误并检测到错误时的错误检测码。 该系统和方法还包括多个纠错码（ECC）解码器（48,50,52），每个解码器与一个信道（42,44,46）的输出信号相关联并且接收其中一个信道（42,44,46）并产生校正数据信号 66,68,70），当接收到的输出信号是错误检测码并且该错误是可校正的。 该系统和方法还包括用于从解码器（48,50,52）中选择一个校正数据信号（56）的控制器（54）。