18679814. MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)
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MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS
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Norihito Kasada of Minamiashigara-shi (JP)
MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18679814 titled 'MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS
The magnetic tape apparatus described in the patent application measures the difference in servo band intervals before and after storage to determine the medium life of the tape.
- The medium life of the magnetic tape is calculated based on the difference in servo band intervals and the logarithm of the storage time.
- The magnetic tape includes a polyethylene naphthalate support with a high Young's modulus in the width direction.
- The medium life of the tape is at least 5 years when certain conditions are met.
- The innovation aims to improve the longevity and reliability of magnetic tapes for data storage applications.
- By optimizing the material and storage conditions, the magnetic tape can maintain its performance over an extended period.
Potential Applications: - Data storage in archival systems - Backup solutions for businesses - Media and entertainment industry for long-term storage of content
Problems Solved: - Ensuring data integrity and longevity in magnetic tape storage - Addressing potential degradation issues over time - Providing a reliable and durable storage solution for critical data
Benefits: - Extended medium life of magnetic tapes - Improved reliability and data integrity - Cost-effective long-term storage solution
Commercial Applications: Title: Long-lasting Magnetic Tape for Data Storage Applications This technology can be utilized in industries such as data centers, archival facilities, and media production companies for reliable and long-term data storage needs. The innovation offers a cost-effective solution for preserving critical information over extended periods.
Questions about Magnetic Tape Technology: 1. How does the high Young's modulus of the polyethylene naphthalate support contribute to the longevity of the magnetic tape? The high Young's modulus provides structural stability and resistance to deformation, ensuring the tape maintains its integrity over time.
2. What are the key factors that determine the medium life of the magnetic tape? The medium life is influenced by the difference in servo band intervals before and after storage, as well as the logarithm of the storage time, indicating the tape's resilience to environmental conditions and aging processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a magnetic tape apparatus. A maximum value of an absolute value of a difference between a servo band interval obtained before storage in a predetermined environment and a servo band interval obtained after storage for a storage time T in the above-described environment is defined as A, and a medium life is equal to or longer than 5 years, which is calculated by a linear function of A and a logarithm logT of T, which are derived from a value of A and a value of the logarithm logT of T, each of which is obtained by setting T as a plurality of predetermined times. The medium life is T in a case where A satisfies a predetermined equation. The magnetic tape includes a polyethylene naphthalate support having a Young's modulus in the width direction, which is equal to or more than 10000 MPa.
