发明名称 |
Self identifying universal data storage element |
摘要 |
The universal data storage element presents a of uniform form factor that enables the user to vary the contents to include a selection of media types to provide variable data storage and/or recording characteristics. The physical characteristics of the media located within the data storage element are identified by a coding arrangement located on the exterior housing of the data storage element. The data storage element self identification apparatus consists of a plurality of coding apertures arranged in a linear array and located along one edge of the exterior housing of the data storage element. These coding apertures are placed as a function of the type of media contained within the data storage element or various data management characteristics of this media. The coding apertures are implemented by inserting a block into a corresponding recess in the front of the housing. One of the apertures is manually definable by a slide mechanism to enable a user to set the write protect status of the media. A human readable mark is also provided on the slide mechanism to indicate the write protect state of the media. The insertable block can be color coded to provide a human readable definition of the pattern of coding apertures.
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申请公布号 |
US5239437(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1993.08.24 |
申请号 |
US19920870578 |
申请日期 |
1992.04.17 |
申请人 |
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY;STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION |
发明人 |
HOGE, DAVID T.;JOHNSON, MICHAEL W.;OWENS, JOHN C. |
分类号 |
G11B15/07;G11B23/03;G11B23/04;G11B23/107;G11B23/28;G11B23/38 |
主分类号 |
G11B15/07 |
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