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Data storage device with quick and quiet modes
Assignee: Convolve Inc
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Filing: 2001-06-04
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Granted: 2003-05-06
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Expires: 2021-06-04
Abstract
Abstract Techniques are provided herein for reducing vibrations in various modes of a dynamic system. One such technique comprises incorporating vibration limiting and sensitivity constraints into a partial fraction expansion equation model of the system so as to reduce vibrations to specific levels. Another technique comprises shaping a command determined using the partial fraction expansion equation model to produce a desired output. The entire command may be shaped or only selected portions thereof which produce vibrations. Another technique involves commanding in current to produce saturation in voltage. By doing this, it is possible to command voltage switches. The times at which the switches occur can be set to reduce system vibrations. Other techniques are also provided. These include varying transient portions at the beginning, middle and/or end of a move and using Posicast inputs, among others.
Inventors
- 👤 Neil Singer
- 👤 Mark Tanquary
- 👤 Kenneth Pasch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:37
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G11B5/54; G11B5/55; G11B5/5521; G11B5/5552; G11B5/5556
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
An interface operating a data storage device, the interface being capable of altering a seek time of the data storage device and an acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation by changing seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
An interface operating a data storage device, the interface being capable of altering a seek time of the data storage device and an acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation by changing seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The interface of claim 1 in which the interface is an electromechanical switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The interface of claim 1 wherein the interface is a jumper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The interface of claim 1 wherein the interface is a command.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The interface of claim 1 wherein the interface is a graphical interface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The interface of claim 5 comprising a sliding bar, which moves along a continuum on which data storage device acoustic noise level and seek time vary inversely, the continuum including a first end comprising a high acoustic noise level/low seek time and a second end comprising a low acoustic noise level/high seek time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The interface of claim 5 further comprising a display area which displays discrete values corresponding to the acoustic noise level and/or the seek time of the data storage device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The interface of claim 5 comprising discrete values which are selectable to alter the acoustic noise level and/or the seek time of the data storage device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The interface as in one of claims 1 - 5 , in which settings of the interface override previous settings in the data storage device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The interface of claim 5 comprising a preview setting, the preview setting causing the data storage device to operate using an acoustic noise level set in the interface,
Claim 12
Independent Claim
77 words
A method of controlling operation of a data storage device comprising: providing an interface for controlling a seek time of the data storage device and an acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation; altering a setting in the interface for the seek time and the acoustic noise level of the data storage device; and outputting a command to the data storage device to alter seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
77 words
A method of controlling operation of a data storage device comprising: providing an interface for controlling a seek time of the data storage device and an acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation; altering a setting in the interface for the seek time and the acoustic noise level of the data storage device; and outputting a command to the data storage device to alter seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A data storage device comprising an interface capable of altering seek time of the data storage device and acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation by changing seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
A data storage device comprising an interface capable of altering seek time of the data storage device and acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation by changing seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The data storage device of claim 12 wherein the interface is an electromechanical switch.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The data storage device of claim 12 wherein the interface is a jumper.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The data storage device of claim 12 wherein the interface is a graphical interface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The data storage device of claim 12 wherein the interface is a command.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
70 words
Apparatus for controlling operation of a data storage device comprising: a memory which stores computer-executable process steps; and a processor which executes the process control steps to control, through an interface, one of a seek time of the data storage device and an acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation causing the data storage device to alter seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
70 words
Apparatus for controlling operation of a data storage device comprising: a memory which stores computer-executable process steps; and a processor which executes the process control steps to control, through an interface, one of a seek time of the data storage device and an acoustic noise level of the data storage device in inverse relation causing the data storage device to alter seek trajectory shape to reduce at least one frequency.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
91 words
Disc drive comprising: a user-selectable quiet mode characterized by a first seek trajectory, a first seek time and a first acoustic noise level; and a user-selectable quick mode characterized by a second seek trajectory, a second seek time and a second acoustic noise level; wherein the first and second seek trajectories have different shapes; wherein the first seek time is longer than the second seek time and the first acoustic noise level is lower than the second acoustic noise level; and wherein the first seek trajectory reduces at least one frequency.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
91 words
Disc drive comprising: a user-selectable quiet mode characterized by a first seek trajectory, a first seek time and a first acoustic noise level; and a user-selectable quick mode characterized by a second seek trajectory, a second seek time and a second acoustic noise level; wherein the first and second seek trajectories have different shapes; wherein the first seek time is longer than the second seek time and the first acoustic noise level is lower than the second acoustic noise level; and wherein the first seek trajectory reduces at least one frequency.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The interface as in any of claims 1 - 8 or 10 , in which seek trajectory shape is determined by measuring seek actuator current.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
The interface as in any of claims 1 - 8 or 10 , in which seek trajectory shape is determined by measuring seek actuator voltage.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The data storage device of claim 12 wherein seek trajectory shape is determined by measuring seek actuator current.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
The data storage device of claim 12 wherein seek trajectory shape is determined by measuring seek actuator voltage.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 17 wherein seek trajectory shape is determined by measuring seek actuator current.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 17 wherein seek trajectory shape is determined by measuring seek actuator voltage.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The disc drive of claim 18 wherein seek trajectory is determined by measuring seek actuator current.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The disc drive of claim 18 wherein seek trajectory is determined by measuring seek actuator voltage.
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