Abstract: In one example embodiment, a transmitting device includes a memory configured to store computer-readable instructions and a processor configured to execute the computer-readable instructions. The processor is configured to prepare at least one packet, the at least one packet including a portion of a compressed representation of at least one data block, a packet offset value and a block identifier, the block identifier identifying the at least one data block, the packet offset value identifying the portion of the compressed representation of the at least one data block within the compressed representation of the at least one data block and broadcast the at least one packet.

Abstract: In one example embodiment, a transmitting device includes a memory configured to store computer-readable instructions and a processor configured to execute the computer-readable instructions. The processor is configured to prepare at least one packet, the at least one packet including a portion of a compressed representation of at least one data block, a packet offset value and a block identifier, the block identifier identifying the at least one data block, the packet offset value identifying the portion of the compressed representation of the at least one data block within the compressed representation of the at least one data block and broadcast the at least one packet.

Abstract: A system for cleaning disc drive components includes a rotary support member for receiving an assembled disc drive component. A rotary drive motor is coupled to the rotary support member for rotating the rotary support member and disc drive motor supported thereon together at a rotation speed to impart a centrifugal force on any excess lubricant contained by the disc drive motor of sufficient magnitude to draw the excess lubricant from the disc drive motor. The system may also or alternatively include an enclosure defining an interior having an oxygen-containing environment. A support platform is disposed within the oxygen-containing environment of the interior of the enclosure, for supporting a disc drive component within the oxygen-containing environment of the enclosure, for example, after the component is removed from the rotary support member.

Abstract: A system for cleaning disc drive components includes a rotary support member for receiving an assembled disc drive component. A rotary drive motor is coupled to the rotary support member for rotating the rotary support member and disc drive motor supported thereon together at a rotation speed to impart a centrifugal force on any excess lubricant contained by the disc drive motor of sufficient magnitude to draw the excess lubricant from the disc drive motor. The system may also or alternatively include an enclosure defining an interior having an oxygen-containing environment. A support platform is disposed within the oxygen-containing environment of the interior of the enclosure, for supporting a disc drive component within the oxygen-containing environment of the enclosure, for example, after the component is removed from the rotary support member.

Abstract: A versatile head positioner stop is provided which bi-directionally limits movement of a head positioning device in a Winchester hard disk drive system. The head positioner stop cushions the impact of the head positioner when it reaches predetermined limits. The head positioner stop has a base and means for mounting the base to the fixed disk drive housing in addition to a pair of side members affixed to the base and provides three distinct stages of resistance for accurately positioning the heads and minimizing the risk of head or disk damage during normal operation and power failure conditions. The head positioner stop is pre-stressed to improve dynamic energy absorption during head positioner crashes.