Patent Number:
6,804,078
Title:
Apparatus and method to expedite data access from a portable data storage cartridge
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are disclosed to read from a portable data storage cartridge data position information, and to communicate that data position information to a data drive unit during transport of the cartridge to that data drive unit.
Inventors:
Slawson; Staley Bert (Tucson, AZ), Yardy; Raymond (Tucson, AZ)
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
International Classification:
G11B 15/68 (20060101); G11B 17/22 (20060101); G11B 017/00 ()
Expiration Date:
10/12016