Method and apparatus for process control, tension control, and testing of magnetic media

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PATENT NO 5408505
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08145943

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A method and apparatus is disclosed for using the remanent noise of a magnetic medium as a fingerprint for benchmark testing of the magnetic medium as it is both manufactured and used. A cross-correlation is made between the fingerprint at various times as the magnetic medium is manipulated and is indicative of the integrity thereof. This cross-correlation media may be used to control manufacturing and recording processes, including tape tensioning and channel equalization. This cross-correlation between fingerprints can be used to control the tension applied to a thin film magnetic medium during record and/or playback.

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYONE BROOKINGS DRIVE ST LOUIS MO 63130

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Indeck, Ronald S Olivette, MO 72 6457
Muller, Marcel W St. Louis, MO 7 807

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