Incorporation of markings in optical media
First Claim
1. A method for producing an optical disc, comprising:
- selecting a formulation comprising a photocurable base material cured by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light corresponding to a first set of wavelengths, at least one set of photoacid generators (PAGS) responsive to ultraviolet (UV) marking light corresponding to a second set of wavelengths substantially distinct from the first set of wavelengths, and a material that changes that changes its light absorption characteristics in response to a change of pH to form at least one marking is adapted for forming at least one marking upon exposure to a source of marking light, wherein the marking light is ultraviolet light corresponding to the second set of wavelengths, wherein the first layer is comprised of hexanediol diacrylate;
triphenylsulfonium triflate and a color former;
applying the formulation in at least a portion of a first layer of the optical media;
curing the first layer;
forming the at least one marking by exposure to marking light having wavelengths in the second set of wavelengths;
wherein the marking, when formed, appears in at least a readout area of the optical media and is substantially non-interfering with a readout light for the optical media, wherein said formulation is sensitive to only ultraviolet (UV) light, wherein the optical media is capable of storing data;
applying a second layer onto the first layer, wherein the second layer is comprised of a crosslinkable silicone polyether acrylate;
tris (2-hydroxy ethyl) isocyanurate triacrylate; and
a difunctional bisphenol A based epoxy acrylate; and
curing the second layer.
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Abstract
Optical media having markings that are non-interfering, or substantially non-interfering with readout of data from the optical media are disclosed. The optical media make use of certain formulations of color forming coatings described herein. Protective coatings used to enhance the color forming coatings are also presented. Methods for incorporating the coatings into the optical media are included. In preferred embodiments, the marking is formed in a photosensitive coating that is applied to the optical media, and then cured with a first light. A second light, having a substantially separate band of wavelengths from the first light, is used to image a marking into the coating. The coating is robust to many external influences, such as ambient environmental conditions, and physical wear.
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48 Claims
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1. A method for producing an optical disc, comprising:
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selecting a formulation comprising a photocurable base material cured by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light corresponding to a first set of wavelengths, at least one set of photoacid generators (PAGS) responsive to ultraviolet (UV) marking light corresponding to a second set of wavelengths substantially distinct from the first set of wavelengths, and a material that changes that changes its light absorption characteristics in response to a change of pH to form at least one marking is adapted for forming at least one marking upon exposure to a source of marking light, wherein the marking light is ultraviolet light corresponding to the second set of wavelengths, wherein the first layer is comprised of hexanediol diacrylate;
triphenylsulfonium triflate and a color former;applying the formulation in at least a portion of a first layer of the optical media; curing the first layer; forming the at least one marking by exposure to marking light having wavelengths in the second set of wavelengths;
wherein the marking, when formed, appears in at least a readout area of the optical media and is substantially non-interfering with a readout light for the optical media, wherein said formulation is sensitive to only ultraviolet (UV) light, wherein the optical media is capable of storing data;applying a second layer onto the first layer, wherein the second layer is comprised of a crosslinkable silicone polyether acrylate;
tris (2-hydroxy ethyl) isocyanurate triacrylate; and
a difunctional bisphenol A based epoxy acrylate; andcuring the second layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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8. An optical media, comprising:
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a first layer comprising hexanediol diacrylate;
triphenylsulfonium triflate and a color former, the first layer being cured by ultraviolet light ultraviolet light corresponding to a first set of wavelengths, the first layer capable of forming a marking upon exposure to ultraviolet light corresponding to a second set of wavelengths, wherein the second set of wavelengths is substantially distinct from the first set of wavelengths; anda second layer comprising a crosslinkable silicone polyether acrylate;
tris (2-hydroxy ethyl) isocyanurate triacrylate; and
a difunctional bisphenol A based epoxy acrylate, the second layer being cured by ultraviolet light, wherein the marking, when formed, is apparent within a readout area of the optical media, the optical media is an optical data storage media, and the marking is substantially non-interfering with a readout light for reading stored data from a data readout area of the optical media. - View Dependent Claims (9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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