Abstract: Various illustrative aspects are directed to a data storage device comprising a disk and a spindle motor configured to rotate the disk wherein the spindle motor is powered by a drive voltage generated in response to a host voltage. The data storage device includes a head configured to be actuated over the disk by a head actuator and control circuitry comprising an isolation field effect transistor (ISOFET) configured to prevent a reverse current from flowing from the drive voltage to the host voltage when the host voltage falls below a threshold. The control circuitry sets a turnoff current level at which the ISOFET is directed to turn off to prevent the reverse current from flowing determines a drain-source on resistance Rdson of the ISOFET, and calculates a voltage turnoff threshold at which the ISOFET is turned off from the turnoff current level and the determined Rdson.

Abstract: Example preamplifier circuits, data storage devices, and methods to provide a preamplifier circuit with separate read and write power channels are described. The preamplifier circuit may include a write driver circuit configured to send a write signal to a writer element of a data storage device and a read driver circuit configured to receive a read signal from a reader element of the data storage device. The write driver circuit may receive a write power signal through a write power channel of a bus interface and the read driver circuit may receive a read power signal through a read power channel of the bus interface, where the write power signal and the read power signal are different. In some configurations, the different read and write power signals may be received from a switching regulator on the printed circuit board that mounts other data storage device electronics, such as the drive controller circuit and/or read/write channel circuit.

Abstract: A recording and reproducing device includes: a reading unit that reads production information from a recording medium of a magnetic tape cartridge, the magnetic tape cartridge including a magnetic tape, and the recording medium other than the magnetic tape and on which the production information is recorded, the production information being information regarding the magnetic tape obtained in a production process of the magnetic tape cartridge; and a control unit that performs, as an initialization process of the magnetic tape cartridge, control of recording the production information on the magnetic tape and invalidating the production information in the recording medium.

Abstract: To improve performance of a storage system. The storage system includes a plurality of storage nodes that communicate via a network. Each of the plurality of storage nodes includes one or more controllers. At least one controller in the controllers specifies at least two controllers that allocate a cache sub-area where write data is stored based on a controller that receives the write data from a host and a controller that processes the write date, and the cache sub-area is allocated in the specified controllers.

Abstract: A wafer sorting and stoking system provides automated storage and retrieval of wafer frames carrying semiconductor wafers. A wafer frame cassette is received at a transfer port from a transfer system. A robot arm retrieves the wafer frames from the cassette and stores each wafer frame in a respective storage slot in one of a plurality of storage towers. The storage location of each wafer frame is recorded. Each wafer frame can be selectively retrieved and loaded into a wafer frame cassette by the robot arm for further processing.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a storage device includes a non-volatile memory, an interface circuit, a first control circuit, a wireless transmitting and receiving circuit, and a second control circuit. The interface circuit is electrically connected to the host device and is capable of communicating the host device. The first control circuit performs control of writing write data received from the host device via the interface circuit into the non-volatile memory. The wireless transmitting and receiving circuit is capable of wirelessly communicating with a wireless device. The second control circuit determines whether or not the write data include a predetermined type of data based on measurement data of the write data, and stops wireless communication performed by the wireless transmitting and receiving circuit if it is determined that the write data include the predetermined type of data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for predictive caching of media data for seek operations or scroll operations. In certain embodiments, a data storage device includes a non-volatile memory, a buffer, and a controller configured to receive from a host a seek command associated with playback of a media file, the seek command including a seek interval. The controller can be further configured to determine a number of seek points; estimate respective logical block address (LBA) ranges corresponding to one or more seek points based on the seek interval; determine respective control pages corresponding to the estimated LBA ranges; load the control pages to the buffer in parallel; load data corresponding to the estimated LBA ranges to the buffer in parallel based on the loaded control pages; and provide the loaded data to the host.

Abstract: In a multi-actuator drive, the effect of moving a first actuator (the so-called “aggressor actuator”) in on a second actuator (the so-called “victim actuator”) is reduced or compensated for. A victim feedforward signal is added to a microactuator control signal of the victim actuator in response to a voice-coil motor (VCM) control signal that is applied to the aggressor actuator. The feedforward signal is configured to compensate for disturbances to the victim microactuator caused by VCM commands provided to the aggressor actuator. The feedforward signal is based on a transfer function that models commands added to the victim microactuator, which is coupled to the head of the victim actuator, as a function of the aggressor VCM control signal applied to the aggressor actuator.

Abstract: A data storage system that moves and transfers components (e.g., the data storage cartridges, data storage magazines, etc.) utilizing drone systems is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises at least one data storage library for storing, reading, and writing of data to or on a plurality of data storage cartridges and at least one drone vehicle. The system also includes a processing device and a non-transitory, computer-readable memory containing programming instructions. The programming instructions are configured to cause the processing device to receive a request to transfer a data storage component to a destination location, in response to receiving the request, instruct a drone vehicle to perform at least part of the transfer of the data storage component to the destination location, and by the drone vehicle, perform at least part of the transfer of the data storage component to the destination location.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of a data storage system and method are disclosed having one or more memory modules containing memory chips to store data that are separate from a memory controller where the memory module is transportable and removeably communicative or connectable with the memory controller. A data storage library is also disclosed having a plurality of storage areas to hold a plurality of the memory modules; one or more memory controller drives for performing memory operations in association with the memory chips on the plurality of memory modules; a transport system to move between the plurality of storage areas and the memory controller drive; a library controller to control the movement of the transport system between the plurality of storage areas and the memory controller drive; and a housing configured to house the plurality of storage areas, the memory controller drive, and the transport system.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk device includes a magnetic disk, a magnetic head, a first actuator that moves the magnetic head to a predetermined position on the magnetic disk, a second actuator that is provided in the first actuator and adjusts a position of the magnetic head, a control unit that controls operations of the first actuator and the second actuator, and a storing unit that stores a coefficient of an approximation polynomial calculated based on an approximation formula for approximating voltage dependency of a gain of the second actuator. When controlling the operation of the second actuator, the control unit calculates the gain amplitude of the second actuator from the approximation polynomial in which the coefficient is used and amplitude of a voltage input to the second actuator.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a module having a substrate and a closure, an array of transducers in a thin film structure on the substrate, the array being positioned along a tape bearing surface of the module, and a heating element positioned in the thin film structure and recessed from the tape bearing surface, and a controller electrically coupled to the heating element. The controller is configured to apply a current pulse of size, shape and duration sufficient to induce a permanent expansion of the array of transducers.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for distributing wear in a disc stack. A data transducer is used to record data to a data recording surface in the disc stack. Performance statistics are accumulated including a dwell metric value indicative of dwell time of the transducer adjacent a selected radial location and an operational life metric value indicative of accumulated elapsed operation of the transducer. Data are migrated from the selected radial location to a target location within the disc stack responsive to at least a selected one of the dwell metric value or the operational life metric value. In some cases, the dwell metric value may indicate an estimated amount of lubricant disturbance and the operational life operation may indicate operational hours of a heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) element. The target location may be on a different data recording surface having an associated transducer with a lower operational life metric value.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that include combining an offer with media content to generate a notice within a portion of the media content, providing the notice in the designated portions of the media content with the notice during a media content presentation at equipment of a user, receiving an indication of interest in the portion, retrieving marketing information for the portion of the media content based on the user profile including location based information, time based information, and activity information, monitoring an activity of the mobile communication device to determine when the mobile communication device information satisfies a location, time, and activity information that matches the marketing information and determining a communication for the user based on the marketing information and the monitoring of the activity of the mobile communication device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk device includes a base that includes a bottom wall and side walls standing along a circumference of the bottom wall, a housing that includes a cover facing the bottom wall and closing the base, an actuator assembly that is housed inside the housing and is rotatable around a rotation axis, a head movably supported by the actuator assembly, a control circuit board provided outside of the housing, a first sensor disposed on the control circuit board, and a second sensor disposed inside the housing.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herein for modifying playlists of media assets. In some aspects, these methods and systems are provided by way of receiving a user input that causes a media asset in a playlist to cease from being played back and to be removed from the playlist. User interactions associated with the playlist may subsequently be monitored, where, in response to detecting a user interaction while monitoring, a number of user interactions that have been received subsequent to the user input may be determined. The number of user interactions may be compared to a threshold number, and, when the number of user interactions corresponds to the threshold number, the media asset may be inserted into the playlist.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving at a storage drive, from a host, a data request, implementing the data request at the storage drive, utilizing a streaming mode, and returning, by the storage drive, a confirmation to the host, in response to implementing the data request at the storage drive utilizing the streaming mode.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to managing index writes within a tape. A determination can be made that a change was made to at least one file stored within a tape medium while the tape medium was mounted within a tape drive. In response to the determination, an index can be written to a data partition of the tape medium. A determination can be made whether the change included any changes to a file at least equal to a threshold hierarchy level. In response to determining that the change did not include any changes to a file at least equal to the threshold hierarchy level, a first instruction can be issued to the tape drive to reposition the tape medium to the end of the tape. A second instruction can be issued to the tape drive to perform an unthread operation at low tension to rewind the tape medium.

Abstract: Recorded video information is managed by annotation markers. The recorded video information is annotated with at least one marker and the annotated video information is saved in an electronically searchable file.

Abstract: A method includes monitoring an amount of power of a power supply being used by a voice-coil motor (VMC) during a seek operation, detecting that the amount of power has crossed a threshold during the seek operation, and modifying a subsequent seek operation in response to detecting that the amount of power has crossed the threshold.

Abstract: The hard disk management system includes at least one object server and a managing server. The object server is configured for sending a first request to a managing server to obtain object hard disk information. The managing server is configured for obtaining object hard disk information corresponding to the object server after receiving the first request, and sending the object hard disk information to the object server. The object server is further configured for monitoring and managing a group of object hard disks indicated by the object hard disk information.

Abstract: A data storage system that moves and transfers components utilizing drones is disclosed. The data storage system comprises a data storage library for reading and writing of data on a plurality of data storage cartridges, at least one drone vehicle, a processing device, and a non-transitory, computer-readable memory containing programming instructions. The programming instructions are configured to cause the processing device to: receive a request to transfer a data storage component to a destination location in the data storage library, in response to receiving the request, instruct a drone vehicle to perform at least part of the transfer of the data storage component to the destination location, and perform at least part of the transfer of the data storage component to the destination location by the drone vehicle.

Abstract: A data storage device can employ recording surface-level resolution with as part of a computing system where the data storage device has a first recording surface configured with an initial areal density. By monitoring data storage operation of the data storage device with a connected resolution module, a resolution strategy can be generated with the resolution module based on the monitored data storage operation. The initial areal density may then be changed to an altered areal density prescribed by the resolution strategy.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a hard disk drive including a disk configured to store data therein and a head configured to access the disk and a control unit. The control unit causes the head to be retracted to a home position after a predetermined time period, based on an operation mode, has passed after performing control to cause the head to access the disk.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for configuring a data storage device as a write once read many (WORM) drive. In some embodiments, the storage device has a rotatable disc with at least one data recording layer, and a data transducer that is selectively moveable with respect to the rotatable disc. The data transducer has a write element configured to write data to the data recording layer, and a read element configured to read data from the data recording layer. A control circuit is configured to physically disable the write element in response to a write element disable signal. The disabling of the write element prevents further writing of data to the data recording layer. The read element remains operative to continue reading data from the data recording layer after the write element has been disabled.

Abstract: In one embodiment, power level management in accordance with the present description, is provided in a storage unit having both a disk storage drive, and another non-volatile, non-disk memory or storage such as a solid state drive, for storing metadata. The metadata storage provides direct access to the metadata stored in the non-disk storage even though the disk storage drive may be in a low power mode in which the data storage media disk of the disk storage drive is stopped or spinning at a reduced rate of rotation. As a result, power consumption and cooling requirements associated with disk storage drives, may be reduced in a low power level mode of storage unit operation for input/output operations limited to metadata stored in the metadata storage. Other features and aspects may be realized, depending upon the particular application.

Abstract: A flowmeter for use in custody transfer, having a housing, at last one evaluation unit arranged in the housing and having an interface arranged in the housing for communication with an external control unit that can be written with data via the interface. Inadmissible influencing of the evaluation unit is prevented by at least two write protection sensor elements being arranged in the housing, by the outside of the housing having a receptacle for at least one write protection influencing element that sets the write protection sensor elements into a write protection state when inserted in the receptacle, and by the write protection state of the write protection sensor elements being detected by the evaluation unit. In detecting the write protection state of at least one of the write protection sensor elements by the evaluation unit, writing the evaluation unit with data via the interface is at least partially inhibited.

Abstract: A USB power-delivery device includes a clock signal generator which stops generation of a clock signal for a dual-role port (DRP) while the USB power-delivery device operates in a low power mode until an attach event occurs, and starts the generation of the clock signal for the DRP after the attach event occurs.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer-implemented method, and computer program are provided. In one embodiment, data is transferred from a database to a staging table in another database. The data is extracted from the staging table in order to transform the data, and the extracted data is transmitted to a database of another computing system.

Abstract: Data visualization features are described that provide a fast and accurate tool for displaying visualizations of high parameter data. The visualization features include graphically representing multiple parameters simultaneously with the associated statistical data for each parameter in an interactive way that maintains the contextual relationships between parameters and the related cell population. The visualization may be dynamically generated based on the measurements for the cell population and the resources available to the display device. The visualization features may be used for displaying high parameter multi-color flow cytometry or genomic data sets.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a storage device and a method of controlling a rotation speed of a fan of the storage device. The storage device comprises: a housing comprising an opening; a fan arranged at an end of the housing opposed to the opening; a tray comprising a plurality of partitions arranged in rows and being operable to be drawn out of or inserted into the housing via the opening in a longitudinal direction of the housing; a plurality of tray position detectors respectively arranged on the plurality of partitions and configured to detect a relative position of the tray with respect to the housing; and a controller adapted to adjust a rotation speed of the fan according to the relative position detected by the tray position detector.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for managing data in a hybrid data storage device. In some embodiments, a hybrid data storage device operates in a normal mode in which data transfer commands received from a host device are serviced by a top level controller circuit which directs a first subset of the received data transfer commands to a non-volatile rotatable recording memory and a second subset of the received data transfer commands are directed to a non-volatile solid-state memory. The controller circuit transitions to a performance mode responsive to a detected first parameter so that subsequently received data transfer commands are directed exclusively to the solid-state memory. The controller circuit terminates the performance mode and resumes the normal mode responsive to a detected second parameter.

Abstract: A data recording apparatus including: a data reading device configured to read data from a first recording medium and configured to store data and first management data for managing the data by file; a data recording device configured to record data on a second recording medium; a management data producing device configured to produce second management data for managing data recorded on the second recording medium based on the first management data of the first recording medium on which the data recorded on the second recording medium has been recorded; a data determining device configured to determine data unrecorded on the second recording medium by comparing the first management data read by the data reading device from the first recording medium with the second management data recorded on the second recording medium; a control device configured to read the data determined by the data determining device from the first recording medium and cause the recording device to record the read data onto the second r

Abstract: A Main Logic Board having an electrically configurable option board interface (ECOBI) to facilitate connection of option boards into apparatus for providing optional functions. Once connected to the host, an Option board provides identification (ID) data to the main logic board host processor. The host processor determines the interface configuration necessary to enable communication between the host and the option board based on the option board ID, then configures electrically configurable interface circuitry for operational compatibility. The option board may provide an interface driver directly to the host for configuration of the interface. The interface may comprise a standard interface protocol such as PCI or USB that the host configures through the same connection to the option board.

Abstract: A port is used for exchanging removable media with a media library. The port includes a port housing with an opening exchanging the media between an internal volume and another opening permitting an exchange of the media between the internal volume and the media library. The port also includes a guiding funnel for guiding the media from the environment to the opening, an elastic element and a plate for receiving the medium. The elastic element and the plate are installed in the internal volume, and the plate is coupled to the elastic element. The elastic element is configured for pressing the plate against the opening to seal the port when the plate is unloaded and for permitting a movement of the plate into the internal volume to allow the exchange of the medium through the other opening when the plate is loaded.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to an adjustable gap structure for mobile devices. An embodiment of a mobile device includes a cover; a printed circuit board including a processing component and thermal solution, the printed circuit board being movable along a first axis towards or away from the cover to provide an adjustable air gap; one or more ferromagnetic elements coupled with the printed circuit board; and one or more magnets, wherein, in first mode, the one or more magnets are to attract the one or more ferromagnetic elements and maintain an air gap of a first distance between the thermal solution and the cover, and wherein, in a second mode, an external magnetic force is to pull the ferromagnetic elements away from the one or more magnets and reduce the air gap between the thermal solution and the cover.

Abstract: A server includes a casing, a plurality of tensile elements and a plurality of modules. The casing has an opening and a chamber communicating with each other. The tensile elements are disposed on the casing and at least partially cover the opening. Each of modules is configured to abut against the corresponding tensile element, such that the corresponding tensile element at least partially extends elastically towards the chamber. The modules penetrate through the opening and enter into the chamber in order to fix the modules to the casing.

Abstract: A memory module comprises a volatile memory subsystem configured to coupled to a memory channel in computer system and capable of serving as main memory for the computer system, a non-volatile memory subsystem providing storage for the computer system, and a module controller coupled to the volatile memory subsystem, the non-volatile memory subsystem, and the C/A bus. The module controller is configured to control intra-module data transfers between the volatile memory subsystem and the non-volatile memory subsystem. The module controller is further configured to monitor C/A signals on the C/A bus and schedule the intra-module data transfers in accordance with the C/A signals so that the intra-module data transfers do not conflict with accesses to the volatile memory subsystem by the memory controller.

Abstract: A data storage system that moves and transfers components utilizing drones is disclosed. The data storage system comprises a data storage library for reading and writing of data on a plurality of data storage cartridges, at least one drone vehicle, a processing device, and a non-transitory, computer-readable memory containing programming instructions. The programming instructions are configured to cause the processing device to: receive a request to transfer a data storage component to a destination location in the data storage library, in response to receiving the request, instruct a drone vehicle to perform at least part of the transfer of the data storage component to the destination location, and perform at least part of the transfer of the data storage component to the destination location by the drone vehicle.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a disk device includes a rotatable recording medium, a head, and a housing which includes a first enclosed space accommodating the recording medium and the head, and a second enclosed space defined between the first enclosed space and outside air. Low-density gas is sealed in each of the first enclosed space and the second enclosed space, and a pressure of the first enclosed space is different from that of the second enclosed space.

Abstract: This application discloses a storage system, a storage device, and a hard disk drive scheduling method. The storage system includes M disk groups, a power supply system, and a controller, and M is a natural number not less than 3. Each of the M disk groups includes at least one hard disk drive. The controller is configured to control a hard disk drive in a first disk group of the M disk groups to be in an active state to process a first group of service requests, and control a hard disk drive in a second disk group of the M disk groups to switch from the inactive state to a spin up state when the hard disk drive in the first disk group is in the active state.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and computer implemented methods for performing a failure analysis on a device monitored by at least one connected device, where in response to a determination of an impending failure, at least one corrective action is determined and suggested to the user of the monitored device. In one example, operations include monitoring operations of at least one monitored device using at least one connected device, determining a projected life span of the at least one monitored device based on the monitored operations, and, if the projected life span of the monitored device is less than a threshold amount, determining a corrective action to perform. A proposal can be generated for presentation based on the corrective action. The proposal may be based on the estimated cost of the determined corrective action and an analysis of an account.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and computer implemented methods for performing a failure analysis on a device monitored by at least one connected device, where in response to a determination of an impending failure, at least one corrective action is determined and suggested to the user of the monitored device. In one example, operations include monitoring operations of at least one monitored device using at least one connected device, determining a projected life span of the at least one monitored device based on the monitored operations, and, if the projected life span of the monitored device is less than a threshold amount, determining a corrective action to perform. A proposal can be generated for presentation based on the corrective action. The proposal may be based on the estimated cost of the determined corrective action and an analysis of an account.

Abstract: A control device includes: a memory; and a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to perform operations to: obtain a first control right that is an exclusive right used to control a first memory device and first memory device information on a configuration of the first memory device, from another control device having the first control right when an operation suspend instruction to the another control device occurs; give back the first control right to the another control device after obtaining the first control right and the first memory device information; and conduct a first access test of the first memory device after giving back the first control right.

Abstract: Method for connecting mass storage device(s) with data connection device(s) connecting to data port(s) with the same data interface type(s) as that of the mass storage device(s) for data transmission and with power connection device(s) connecting to power port(s), for power supply, on a bus of technologies with power management capabilities and facilities in computer-related or computer-controlled or operating-system-controlled machines or devices for using and swapping the mass storage device(s).

Abstract: For a secure device chamber, the device chamber is disposed in a chassis and includes a device port. A door latches to obstruct access to the device chamber. A logic circuit receives an uninterrupted power supply from a computer, stores a device access value, and unlatches the door in response to activation of a chamber eject button and a device access value not being a device secure mode.

Abstract: A network cooperation-based low power type charged broadcasting set-top box and a controlling method therefor, the set-top box sub-dividing a standby mode of the set-top box into an active standby mode, in which only background functions are processed without processing a main function, and a passive standby mode, in which no functions are processed; extending the passive standby mode occupation time to more than that of the active standby mode; and including a way of transitioning between operating modes by exchanging information regarding the set-top box through an inter-cooperation between a charged broadcasting network and the set-top box, thereby reducing the power consumption of a processor (SoC) which processes multimedia contents and minimizing the power consumption while the set-top box is in standby mode.

Abstract: A shelving and package locating system for delivery vehicles includes one or more shelves for storing packages within a delivery vehicle during delivery. Each package is associated with both a geographic delivery address and an assigned location on a particular shelf within the delivery vehicle. A GPS unit determines the location of the delivery vehicle during delivery, and a computer provides the shelf location of a particular package when that package's delivery-location information substantially corresponds to vehicle location information. Several embodiments exist for registering the location of the package in the vehicle at load time, such as scanned location indicia, light sensors on shelves, pressure sensors on shelves, pressure sensors on the floor of the vehicle, and light spot. Several embodiments exist for locating the package in the vehicle at delivery time, such as a pick-to-light system that employs variable length lighting and a light pointer system that generates a light spot.

Abstract: Data storage devices may store selected data received from a data source to a buffer memory. The selected data may be copied from the buffer to a non-volatile memory configured for sequential storage. The selected data may then be copied from the buffer to a solid state memory, such as dynamic random access memory. The selected data may be copied from the solid state memory to a main store, such as a magnetic disc memory. If the selected data cannot be found in the solid state memory, the selected data in the non-volatile memory can be copied to the main store.

Abstract: The present description is directed to moving a cartridge including a storage medium within a shuttle complex that includes numerous shuttle connections, and a plurality of library strings connected by at least one shuttle connection. Each shuttle connection has a car able to move within the shuttle connection and each library string has at least one cartridge including a storage medium. The shuttle complex identifies a library string that contains the access-cartridge (LSAC), identifies whether there is a drive within the LSAC that has a second cartridge mounted therein which comprises only inactive data chunks, removes the second cartridge from the drive within the LSAC if an elapsed time since the drive within the LSAC most recently accessed the second cartridge exceeds a predetermined time period threshold, and mounts the access-cartridge to the drive within the LSAC.