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Apparatus and method for retrieving data related to a data cartridge in a media storage system

  • US 6,663,003 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2001
  • Issued: 12/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for retrieving data related to multiple data cartridges contained in a media storage system having multiple cartridge access planes, comprising:

  • a) a cartridge access device adapted to retrieve and transport said multiple data cartridges within said media storage system;

    b) a first data retrieval device operably attached to said cartridge access device and oriented in a first direction; and

    c) a second data retrieval device operably attached to said cartridge access device and oriented in a second direction which is opposite said first direction;

    d) wherein said first data retrieval device is a reader which is adapted to receive transmitted data signals from a transponder located within each of said multiple data cartridges; and

    e) wherein said second data retrieval device is a scanner which is adapted to retrieve information from bar code indicia on each of said multiple data cartridge.

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