Write head collision detection using MR read element in disc drives

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6822814
APP PUB NO 20020097513A1
SERIAL NO

09896359

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An apparatus and associated method for detecting head collision with disc media, or other matter, during a write operation is disclosed. The method and apparatus generally monitor the resistance of an MR element on the head in order to detect a temperature increases indicative of a head collision. The resistance can be compared to a pre-selected threshold to generate an output indicative of head collision.

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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC10200 S DE ANZA BLVD CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chia, KokHoe Singapore, SG 12 135
Choo, QuekLeong Singapore, SG 5 51
Lim, EngHock Singapore, SG 3 19
Lum, CheeWai Singapore, SG 7 99
Ng, WeiLoon Singapore, SG 14 209
Ngwe, Myint Singapore, SG 45 701

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