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Adaptive data recovery method and apparatus

  • US 6,038,679 A
  • Filed: 11/30/1994
  • Issued: 03/14/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of recovering data from a data storage device having a data storage disk for storing data, a transducer for transferring data to and from the disk, and a controller for coordinating the transfer of data to and from the disk, the disk including data, and the method of recovering data comprising the steps of:

  • providing the data storage device adapted for performing a plurality of data recovery procedures and comprising a selection switch coupled to the controller;

    selecting a data recovery procedure from one of the plurality of data recovery procedures, the data recovery procedure being associated with a type of data further including the step of selecting a setting from a plurality of selection switch settings associated with the selected data recovery procedure;

    detecting a read error in the data residing on the disk; and

    performing the selected data recovery procedure to correct the detected read error.

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