Abstract:
A potable computer (1) comprises a base unit to which a keyboard (7) and a display unit (3) are attached. A first and second batteries (68) (100), functioning as a drive power source, and an optional component (101) are attached to the base unit (2). The optional component (101) is used to expand a function of a modem device to be connected to a telephone line when using and that of an add-in memory. In the base unit (2), there is formed a first mounting recess (60) to which the first battery (68) is detachably attached, and a second mounting recess (61) to which the the second battery (100) or the optional component (101) is selectively detachably attached.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a cache system comprising a cache memory in which the number of write cycles to a disk is decreased by using write command receiving bits in the entries of a directory memory (35) and by using a specified write instruction designation bit in the W-command in such a way, that in the case of a specified W-command it is checked if there are N or more entries whose write command receiving bits are set, i.e. if there are N or more blocks which have been written in cache memory but not yet in the disk, so that, if a cache hit is detected in the case of the disk write command whose specified write construction designation bit is set, the corresponding write data is registered only in the cache if the number of blocks not written in the disk is smaller than N. In this way a disk write operation is always performed in response to a disk write instruction from a host system, even in the case that the cache hit occurs.
Abstract:
The magnetic disk device of the present invention is configured so that a stopper (6) for controlling the movement of a carriage arm (4) is adapted to give rise to play in controlling the carriage arm (4) when the stopper (6) is in the closed state. When disk rotating means (2) is to be actuated, therefore, this magnetic disk device permits a disk (1) and a magnetic head (3) in the state of fast mutual adhesion to be separated from each other by causing the carriage arm (4) to swing with the stopper (6) kept in the closed state and consequently enables the disk (1) to rotate without fail.
Abstract:
According to a magnetic disk controller incorporating a disk cache system, an arbitrary LRU value and a resident bit for inhibiting replacement of a corresponding block are added to a read/write command. Each entry of a directory memory (35 1 ) has a disk block address field, an LRU counter for storing the arbitrary LRU value, a write command receiving bit field representing non- writing of write data in the disk unit, the write data being accessed by the host system, a resident bit field for inhibiting replacement of the corresponding block, and a disk drive identifier field (LUN) representing the corresponding magnetic disk drive unit (10, through 10 4 ). The LRU setting value added to the read/write command is registered in the LRU counter field of the entry corresponding to the block to be replaced. If the number of data is smaller than a maximum number of blocks to be written in the disk unit, writing is performed for the corresponding block in the cache memory. The resident bit of the entry to be replaced is set/reset in response to the read instruction. If a read error occurs, the cache block to be replaced is divided into subunits on the basis of a sector next to that the number of which is read, a start sector fo the disk area data which is to be transferred to the host system, and a last sector thereof. A transfer start cache address, the number of transfer sectors, and a data transfer direction control code are produced for each one of the subunits of the cache block to be replaced. The directory memory is commonly used by a plurality fo magnetic disk units.
Abstract:
A magnetic head assembly (32) comprising first and second core assemblies (37, 39) of different types and properties. The first core assembly (37) is of a leading erase type for the perpendicular magnetic recording system, while the second one (39) is of a tunnel erase type for the longitudinal magnetic recording system. These core assemblies (37, 39) are arranged on either side of a slider groove (36). When used with the dopble-sided recording system, they are both located on one side of the alider groove.
Abstract:
A magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus of the invention has a magnetic head (10) for reading a vertical magnetically recorded signal, an inplane magnetic recorded signal or a magnetic recorded signal having both a vertical magnetic component and an inplane magnetic component and for supplying a reproduced signal, a first analog signal converting circuit (11) for converting the reproduced signal into an analog inplane reproduced signal when the reproduced signal is a vertical reproduced analog signal, a second analog signal converting circuit (12) for bypassing an inplane analog reproduced signal when the reproduced signal is the inplane reproduced analog signal, and a third analog signal converting circuit (13) for converting the reproduced signal into an inplane reproduced analog signal when the reproduced signal is the inplane reproduced analog signal. The circuits (11, 12, 13) are switched to operate selectively in accordance with the type of signals reproduced from a magnetic recording medium.
Abstract:
A rectangular flat box-like main body of the card-shaped electronic device can be inserted into and taken out of an electronic apparatus in a given insertion direction. The main body has a pair of lateral sides extending in the insertion direction. A pair of shield plates (154) are fixed to the main body to cover the upper and lower surfaces of the main body. Each shield plate is formed of a metal and includes a bent portion which is fitted on a lateral side of the main body and constitutes a conductive portion (160) for conducting the shield plates with the electronic apparatus when the main body is loaded in the electronic apparatus.
Abstract:
A personal computer includes a box-shaped body (1) having a card storing section (108) for storing a memory card. An operating opening portion (105) is formed by cutting an edge of the body to a given size and externally accessible by a finger, and the storing section communicates with the opening portion through an inlet opening (107). An ejector mechanism (115) for ejecting the card from the card storing section includes a card receiver (116) arranged in the storing section for receiving the card inserted through the inlet opening. A drawer member (125) is mounted on the card receiver and has an operating end portion. The operating end portion is located within the operating opening portion when the drawer member is moved to its pushed-in position while the card receiver is in its first position and outwardly projects through the operating opening portion when the drawer member is moved to its drawn-out position while the card receiver is in its first position. When the drawer member is drawn outside the body form its drawn-out position, the card receiver along with the received card is moved from its first position to its second position in accordance with the movement of the drawer member.
Abstract:
In a portable computer having a function of a resume process, a data storage unit is detachably arranged in a computer main body. When a power supply is turned off, data required for performing a resume process is stored in a memory (47) backed up with a battery or in a non-volatile memory (47).