Abstract: An adaptive method of managing system configuration in either a rewritable or a write-once optical card with zones formed in combination with an emulated drive buffer to behave as a Direct-access device. In the card medium, zones are formed for recording user data and the capacity of each zone is variable according to the available volume capacity, partition capacity, and user requirement, a spare area for recording alternative sectors; a defect list area for recording a defect list and a table area for usage and definition of user zones.

Abstract: A programming model allows application programmers to extract Web services from various types of resources. The programming model defines relationships between various resource types and methods for each resource type to extract a Web service or another linked resource. The programming model also provides caching capability to store previously extract resources for future requests.

Abstract: An extensible software framework is used for the development and customization of XML based Web service deployment descriptors. The framework may provide for the mapping and synchronization of XML data fragments in the XML files to user interface components, resulting in an interface that can be used for the development and customization of the Web service configuration. This mechanism may allow concurrent read and write accesses to the XML based Web service deployment descriptors. The mechanism may be extensible, providing for the mapping between the user interface and the XML data fragments to be customized. Additional extensibility may come from the ability of the framework to readily accommodate the situation where the complete configuration of the Web service is described in multiple XML files. The resulting editor may present one unified display of all of the information across multiple files.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an improvement for a tracking and focusing servo and defect management circuit that controls the tracking and focusing of an optical head on an optical media in an apparatus for reproducing a data, sound or image recorded on the optical media. The invention characterizes by the provision of a circuit for managing modulation of an RF signal from the optical pickup head caused when the optical pickup head encounters a non-continuous track in segment arrangement or a very long extended defect such as a extended flaw in the disc resulted discontinuous track segment thereon, and an adjusting circuit which manages the loop gain of the tracking servo circuit per the track arrangement of defect detection and a tracking profile, whereby the responsiveness of the optical pickup head is improved and track skipping prevented or recovered.

Abstract: An Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) ring for providing protection against fiber failures. The optical network unit (ONU) is coupled to the ring fiber by a three-port passive optical splitting module that has three two-way optical passages. By the three two-way optical passages, the OUN receives/transmits data from/to the two ends of the optical line termination (OLT) to provide protection while the fiber failure. Moreover, it provides better authorization of users and simpler collision detection by the two-way transmission of the three-port passive optical splitting module to prevent hackers from invading and to reduce collisions.

Abstract: A multiple layer data storage card for storage of machine-readable information includes an optical memory area subjected to optical information recording and reproduction, comprising, a card-like card body, an optical recording portion provided on said card body, and optionally a conventional magnetic data stripe area, and a smart card IC area. The optical memory area including an optionally pre-recorded data area and a recordable area all with pre-grooved track segment arrangement for logical data recording and retrieving.

Abstract: This invention discloses an optical memory strip and a data card that has at least an optical memory strip as a cutoff piece bonding and attaching to the data card for storing data accessible with an optical read/write head. The data card can further includes at least a magnetic data track for storing data accessible with a magnetic data read/write head.

Abstract: A magnetic head for use with a magnetic recording medium includes a top write pole for use in recording information on the magnetic recording medium, and a solenoidal coil structure having a lower coil layer disposed below the top write pole and an upper coil layer disposed above the top write pole. The upper coil layer and the lower coil layer are insulated from the top write pole.

Abstract: This invention discloses a data card that has a plurality of data arcs and also a linear data track, e.g., a magnetic or optical data strip, disposed on a flat data storage medium. The data card may be employed as a credit card or ID card with conventional magnetic strip for storing conventional data operable with conventional card reader. The data arc segments may be employed to store additional information for authenticating cardholder's personal biometrics information to prevent credit card or ID card frauds. In one embodiment, the data tracks further include at least one full circle data track provided with data for conveniently determining a central position of the data card in a data drive system. The data stored in the full circle data track can also be conveniently used to obtain a measurement of average signal amplitude to calibrate the signal measurements from the data card. The dynamic head loading and unloading configuration and a card insertion lock.

Abstract: This invention is a data storage system for accessing data stored in a data storage medium. The data storage system includes a motor-head assembly controlled to activate a vertical movement for loading and unloading at least a pickup head supported thereon to access the data medium in the data storage medium. For a specific data-storage system configuration, the motor-head assembly further includes a rotating motor for rotating the pickup head when the pickup head is loaded onto the data storage medium. In another system configuration, the data storage system implemented with a motor to move the data storage medium in at least one linear direction or for rotating the data storage medium. The motor-head assembly further includes a vertical-position locking hook for automatically pulling away the pickup head from the data storage media when the motor-head assembly is unloaded from the data storage medium.

Abstract: This invention discloses a data storage system for accessing data stored in a data storage medium. The data storage system includes a motor-head assembly controlled to activate a vertical movement for loading and unloading at least a pickup head supported thereon to access the data medium in the data storage medium. For a specific data-storage system configuration, the motor-head assembly further includes a rotating motor for rotating the pickup head when the pickup head is loaded onto the data storage medium. In another system configuration, the data storage system implemented with a motor to move the data storage medium in at least one linear direction or for rotating the data storage medium. The motor-head assembly further includes a vertical-position locking hook for automatically pulling away the pickup head from the data storage media when the motor-head assembly is unloaded from the data storage medium.

Abstract: A protective strip comprises a base strip and a cover strip, the base strip having a plurality of catgut holes thereon and providing an aperture between the catgut holes, the cover strip having a plurality of pins protruding from a bottom surface thereof for inserting into the apertures on the base strip.

Abstract: A racket with anti-shock air cushions, constructed with poly-urethane air cushions provided at a lower end of the frame closely spaced with connecting tube passing therethrough. Inflation and exhaust elements are provided below the lower end of the frame and between two throats, thereby properly regulating the air cushions and attaining an optimal anti-shock effect.

Abstract: A high performance linear actuator for a memory storage device includes a carriage having bearings at opposed sides thereof for engaging a pair of rail members. One of the pair of rail members is preloaded against the respective carriage bearings to provide structural stiffness and increased resonant frequency to the carriage assembly. Another set of bearings straddle a third rail member extending medially between the pair of rail members. An electromagnetic coil motor is secured to the carriage and disposed to engage an E-frame driving magnet, with the force vector of the coil extending parallel to the rail members and proximate to the center of gravity of the carriage assembly. A plurality of read/write heads is secured laterally adjacent to the electromagnetic assembly and extend toward the magnetic storage medium. The E-frame is closed at both ends to prevent flux leakage. An electronic latch under program control engages and immobilizes the carriage whenever the system is not operating.

Abstract: A high performance linear actuator for a memory storage device includes a carriage having bearings at opposed sides thereof for engaging a pair of rail members. One of the pair of rail members is preloaded against the respective carriage bearings to provide structural stiffness and increased resonant frequency to the carriage assembly. Another set of bearings straddle a third rail member extending medially between the pair of rail members. An electromagnetic coil motor is secured to the carriage and disposed to engage an E-frame driving magnet, with the force vector of the coil extending parallel to the rail members and proximate to the center of gravity of the carriage assembly. A plurality of read/write heads is secured laterally adjacent to the electromagnetic assembly and extend toward the magnetic storage medium. The E-frame is closed at both ends to prevent flux leakage. An electronic latch under program control engages and immobilizes the carriage whenever the system is not operating.

Abstract: In a magnetic disk drive system, an apparatus for facilitating movement of a transducer head carriage relative to a rotating magnetic disk and stationary chassis, including a three-arm band actuator for coupling a stepper motor to the carriage, and an extruded metal carriage base for retaining linear bearings which ride along a track as the carriage is advanced by the stepper motor. An "S" shaped ribbon cable connects the transducer head to the chassis, and expands and contracts as the carriage moves.