Rotation responsive disk activation and deactivation mechanisms
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Abstract
Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
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63 Claims
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44. A method of controlling use of a disk, comprising:
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reading data from the disk; and simultaneous with reading data from said disk, rotating said disk to activate a rotation activatable mechanical switch on said disk to control an electrical connection between at least two portions of electronic circuitry on said disk. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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50. A method of controlling use of a disk, comprising:
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reading data from the disk; and subsequent to reading data from said disk, rotating said disk to activate a rotation activatable mechanical switch on said disk to control an electrical connection between at least two portions of electronic circuitry on said disk. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55)
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56. A method of controlling use of a disk, comprising:
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checking for previous activation of a rotation activatable mechanical switch on the disk prior to reading data from said disk; reading data from said disk; and rotating said disk to activate said rotation activatable mechanical switch on said disk to control an electrical connection between at least two portions of electronic circuitry on said disk. - View Dependent Claims (57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63)
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