Abstract

Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for retrieving information from tapes. The first group of read elements may be positioned adjacent to the first track and the second group of read element may be adjacent to the second track. In some embodiments, the system may include a second read sensor. Multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track may be collected using multiple read elements of the first group, A composite interpretation of a set of data encoded on the first track may be generated based on the multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track that are collected by the multiple read elements of the first group.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/008 - Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic tapes or wires
• G11B 5/29 - Structure or manufacture of unitary devices formed of plural heads for more than one track
• G11B 20/10 - Digital recording or reproducing

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for retrieving information from legacy storage media with high fidelity and minimal contact. A read sensor with multiple read elements detects electromagnetic fields from tracks on a storage medium. Readings from different elements are combined to generate a composite interpretation, which can be used to, for example, generate digitized waveforms and determine if portions of tracks are damaged.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
• G11B 5/78 - Tape carriers
• G11B 5/40 - Protective measures on heads, e.g. against excessive temperature

Abstract

Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for retrieving information from tapes. The first group of read elements may be positioned adjacent to the first track and the second group of read element may be adjacent to the second track. In some embodiments, the system may include a second read sensor. Multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track may be collected using multiple read elements of the first group, A composite interpretation of a set of data encoded on the first track may be generated based on the multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track that are collected by the multiple read elements of the first group.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
• G11B 5/008 - Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic tapes or wires
• G11B 5/29 - Structure or manufacture of unitary devices formed of plural heads for more than one track
• G11B 20/10 - Digital recording or reproducing

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and computer peripheral devices; computer hardware and peripheral devices and recorded computer software for data communication and translating and transmitting data sold therewith; computer hardware and recorded software systems for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; computer hardware with preinstalled software for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; magnetic strip readers; magnetic tape cleaners; computer programs, recorded, for digital archiving and data recovery from data storage devices, magnetic data carriers, and related electronic apparatus; downloadable business software for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; downloadable computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; downloadable computer software for data recovery, migration, and preservation from obsolete or aging media formats; magnetic tape drives; magnetic tape units for computers.

Goods & Services

Business technology software consultation services; Computer services, namely, data recovery services; Computer services, namely, encrypted data recovery services; Computer technology consultancy; Consultancy in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) technology; Consulting services in the design and implementation of computer-based information systems for businesses; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Design and development of computer software for retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Electronic data storage; Providing information relating to electronic data storage services; Recovery of computer data; Research in the area of semiconductor processing technology

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and computer peripheral devices; Computer hardware and peripheral devices and recorded computer software for data communication and translating and transmitting data sold therewith; Computer hardware and recorded software systems for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Computer hardware with preinstalled software for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Computer programs, recorded, for digital archiving and data recovery from data storage devices, magnetic data carriers, and related electronic apparatus; Downloadable business software for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Downloadable computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; Downloadable computer software for data recovery, migration, and preservation from obsolete or aging media formats; Magnetic strip readers; Magnetic tape cleaners; Magnetic tape drives; Magnetic tape units for computers

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and computer peripheral devices; Computer hardware and peripheral devices and recorded computer software for data communication and translating and transmitting data sold therewith; Computer hardware and recorded software systems for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Computer hardware with preinstalled software for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Computer programs, recorded, for digital archiving and data recovery from data storage devices, magnetic data carriers, and related electronic apparatus; Downloadable business software for use in retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Downloadable computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; Downloadable computer software for data recovery, migration, and preservation from obsolete or aging media formats; Magnetic strip readers; Magnetic tape cleaners; Magnetic tape drives; Magnetic tape units for computers

Goods & Services

Business technology software consultation services; Computer services, namely, data recovery services; Computer services, namely, encrypted data recovery services; Computer technology consultancy; Consultancy in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) technology; Consulting services in the design and implementation of computer-based information systems for businesses; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Design and development of computer software for retrieving, reading, restoring, analyzing, and converting magnetic computer tape data; Electronic data storage; Providing information relating to electronic data storage services; Recovery of computer data; Research in the area of semiconductor processing technology

Abstract

Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for retrieving information from tapes. The first group of read elements may be positioned adjacent to the first track and the second group of read element may be adjacent to the second track. In some embodiments, the system may include a second read sensor. Multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track may be collected using multiple read elements of the first group, A composite interpretation of a set of data encoded on the first track may be generated based on the multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track that are collected by the multiple read elements of the first group.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
• G11B 5/78 - Tape carriers
• G11B 5/40 - Protective measures on heads, e.g. against excessive temperature