Rotation responsive disk activation and deactivation mechanisms
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1. A data storage device comprising:
- a substrate;
a data storage medium on said substrate, said data storage medium degradable upon exposure to a degradation-inducing influence; and
a rotation-responsive barrier portion configured to shield said data storage medium from said degradation-inducing influence, said rotation-responsive barrier portion responsive to sufficient centrifugal force to permit exposure of said data storage medium to said degradation-inducing influence.
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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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1. A data storage device comprising:
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a substrate; a data storage medium on said substrate, said data storage medium degradable upon exposure to a degradation-inducing influence; and a rotation-responsive barrier portion configured to shield said data storage medium from said degradation-inducing influence, said rotation-responsive barrier portion responsive to sufficient centrifugal force to permit exposure of said data storage medium to said degradation-inducing influence. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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