Abstract: A cartridge memory is a cartridge memory used in a recording medium cartridge and includes an antenna section that induces an induced voltage by means of electromagnetic induction, a load modulation section including a load whose magnitude is variable, and a control section that measures the induced voltage and controls the load modulation section on the basis of the measured induced voltage.

Abstract: A recording medium cartridge according to an embodiment of the present technology includes: an information recording medium; a first cartridge memory; and a second cartridge memory. The first cartridge memory is capable of storing first information relating to the information recording medium, and includes a non-contact communication medium capable of reading/writing the first information via a first communication device disposed in a drive device. The second cartridge memory is capable of storing second information relating to the information recording medium, and is configured to be capable of reading the second information via a second communication device.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a tape-shaped magnetic recording medium and a cartridge memory. The cartridge memory includes a communication unit that communicates with a recording/reproducing device in a state where the cartridge is loaded on the recording/reproducing device; a storage unit; and a control unit that stores information received from the recording/reproducing device through the communication unit in the storage unit, reads the information from the storage unit according to a request from the recording/reproducing device, and transmits the information to the recording/reproducing device through the communication unit. The information includes manufacturing information of the cartridge and adjustment information for adjusting a tension applied to the magnetic recording medium in a longitudinal direction thereof, and the tape-shaped magnetic recording medium has a plurality of servo bands.

Abstract: A cartridge according to the present technology includes: a cartridge case; and a memory. The cartridge case houses a magnetic tape. The memory is provided in the cartridge case, the memory storing information during data recording by the magnetic tape, the information being for adjusting a width of the magnetic tape during data reproduction by the magnetic tape.

Abstract: A cartridge memory used for a tape cartridge includes: a communication unit that communicates with a recording and reproducing device using a wireless communication method defined by an ISO 14443-2 standard which is a wireless communication standard; a non-volatile memory with a storage capacity exceeding 16 KB; and a control unit that writes or reads data to or from the non-volatile memory on a word-by-word basis (2 bytes at a time) or on a block-by-block basis (32 bytes at a time). The non-volatile memory includes a plurality of memory banks each having a storage capacity of 128 KB or less. The control unit writes or reads data defined by a magnetic tape standard to or from one or two or more first memory banks among the plurality of the memory banks, and writes or reads additional data to or from one or two or more second memory banks other than the first memory bank.

Abstract: A recording medium cartridge according to an embodiment of the present technology includes: an information recording medium; a first cartridge memory; and a second cartridge memory. The first cartridge memory is capable of storing first information relating to the information recording medium, and includes a non-contact communication medium capable of reading/writing the first information via a first communication device disposed in a drive device. The second cartridge memory is capable of storing second information relating to the information recording medium, and is configured to be capable of reading the second information via a second communication device.

Abstract: A cartridge memory used for a tape cartridge, the cartridge memory including a communication unit that performs wireless communication, a control unit that transmits data to a recording/reproduction device according to a first communication standard via the communication unit, receives data from the recording/reproduction device according to the first communication standard via the communication unit, and transmits data to an information terminal according to a second communication standard via the communication unit, and a storage unit that stores data related to the tape cartridge.

Abstract: [Object] A cartridge memory according to an embodiment of the present technology is a cartridge memory for a recording medium cartridge, including: a memory unit; and a capacity setting unit. The memory unit has a memory capacity capable of storing management information relating to a second information recording medium configured to be capable of recording information with a second data track number larger than a first data track number. The capacity setting unit is configured to be capable of setting a data storage area limited to a first capacity capable of storing management information relating to a first information recording medium configured to be capable of recording information with the first data track number.

Abstract: A cartridge memory used for a tape cartridge includes: a communication unit that communicates with a recording and reproducing device using a wireless communication method defined by an ISO 14443-2 standard which is a wireless communication standard; a non-volatile memory with a storage capacity exceeding 16 KB; and a control unit that writes or reads data to or from the non-volatile memory on a word-by-word basis (2 bytes at a time) or on a block-by-block basis (32 bytes at a time). The non-volatile memory includes a plurality of memory banks each having a storage capacity of 128 KB or less. The control unit writes or reads data defined by a magnetic tape standard to or from one or two or more first memory banks among the plurality of the memory banks, and writes or reads additional data to or from one or two or more second memory banks other than the first memory bank.

Abstract: [Object] A cartridge memory according to an embodiment of the present technology is a cartridge memory for a recording medium cartridge, including: a memory unit; and a capacity setting unit. The memory unit has a memory capacity capable of storing management information relating to a second information recording medium configured to be capable of recording information with a second data track number larger than a first data track number. The capacity setting unit is configured to be capable of setting a data storage area limited to a first capacity capable of storing management information relating to a first information recording medium configured to be capable of recording information with the first data track number.

Abstract: A non-contact communication medium according to an embodiment of the present technology is a non-contact communication medium for a recording medium cartridge, including: a circuit component; a support substrate; and an antenna coil. The circuit component has a memory unit capable of storing management information relating to the recording medium cartridge therein. The support substrate supports the circuit component. The antenna coil includes a coil unit that is electrically connected to the circuit component and formed on the support substrate, an inductance value of the coil unit being 0.3 ?H or more and 2.0 ?H or less.

Abstract: A cartridge memory used for a tape cartridge includes: a communication unit that communicates with a recording and reproducing device using a wireless communication method defined by an ISO 14443-2 standard which is a wireless communication standard; a non-volatile memory with a storage capacity exceeding 16 KB; and a control unit that writes or reads data to or from the non-volatile memory on a word-by-word basis (2 bytes at a time) or on a block-by-block basis (32 bytes at a time). The non-volatile memory includes a plurality of memory banks each having a storage capacity of 128 KB or less. The control unit writes or reads data defined by a magnetic tape standard to or from one or two or more first memory banks among the plurality of the memory banks, and writes or reads additional data to or from one or two or more second memory banks other than the first memory bank.

Abstract: [Object] A cartridge memory according to an embodiment of the present technology is a cartridge memory for a recording medium cartridge, including: a memory unit; and a capacity setting unit. The memory unit has a memory capacity capable of storing management information relating to a second information recording medium configured to be capable of recording information with a second data track number larger than a first data track number. The capacity setting unit is configured to be capable of setting a data storage area limited to a first capacity capable of storing management information relating to a first information recording medium configured to be capable of recording information with the first data track number.

Abstract: [Object] To provide technologies such as an orientation device capable of increasing strength of a magnetic field in a transport path. [Solving Means] An orientation device according to the present technology includes a transport path, a permanent magnet portion, and a yoke portion. The transport path allows a base on which a magnetic coating film containing magnetic powder has been formed to pass through the transport path along a transport direction. The permanent magnet portion includes a plurality of first permanent magnets, and a plurality of second permanent magnets that is opposed to the plurality of first permanent magnets across the transport path in a vertical direction that is vertical to the transport direction in a manner that opposite poles face each other, the permanent magnet portion vertically orienting particles of the magnetic powder by applying a magnetic field to the magnetic coating film on the base that passes through the transport path.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium according to a first technique includes an elongated substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a first reinforcing layer disposed on the first surface, a second reinforcing layer disposed on the second surface, an adhesion suppressing layer disposed on the second reinforcing layer, and a recording layer disposed on the first reinforcing layer or the adhesion suppressing layer.

Abstract: The magnetic recording medium includes a support and a magnetic layer containing a magnetic powder. The magnetic powder includes at least either of a magnetic particle containing a cubic ferrite and a magnetic particle containing an ?-phase iron oxide. The magnetic powder has a mean particle size of 10 nm or more and 14 nm or less, the magnetic powder has a mean aspect ratio of 0.75 or more and 1.25 or less, and the magnetic layer has a ten-point mean roughness Rz of 35 nm or less.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium includes an elongated substrate, and a reinforcing layer and a carbon thin film disposed on one surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a tape-shaped magnetic recording medium and a cartridge memory. The cartridge memory includes a communication unit that communicates with a recording/reproducing device in a state where the cartridge is loaded on the recording/reproducing device; a storage unit; and a control unit that stores information received from the recording/reproducing device through the communication unit in the storage unit, reads the information from the storage unit according to a request from the recording/reproducing device, and transmits the information to the recording/reproducing device through the communication unit. The information includes manufacturing information of the cartridge and adjustment information for adjusting a tension applied to the magnetic recording medium in a longitudinal direction thereof, and the tape-shaped magnetic recording medium has a plurality of servo bands.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium is provided and including an average thickness tT satisfies tT?5.5 [?m], and a dimensional change amount ?w in a width direction of the magnetic recording medium with respect to a tension change in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording medium satisfies 700 [ppm/N]??w.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium is provided and including an average thickness tT satisfies tT?5.5 [?m], and a dimensional change amount ?w in a width direction of the magnetic recording medium with respect to a tension change in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording medium satisfies 700 [ppm/N]??w.