This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Conner Peripherals, Inc.. Active years: 1997.
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Years Active: 1997
Title: The Innovations of James Touchton
Introduction
James Touchton is an accomplished inventor based in Boulder, Colorado. He is known for his significant contributions to the field of disk drive technology. With a focus on improving the accuracy and efficiency of transducer positioning, Touchton has made a notable impact in the industry.
Latest Patents
Touchton holds a patent for an "Apparatus and method for determining the position of a transducer." This innovative method and system generate a position signal that indicates the position of a transducer relative to a fixed reference point on the surface of a disk within a disk drive system. The system consists of two major elements. The first element is a disk divided into sectors, featuring Z data tracks. Each sector includes a preamble area that contains a servo band made up of 0.75*Z consecutive overlapping quadrature servo patterns and a gray scale band consisting of 1.5*Z consecutively addressed gray scale areas recorded across all data tracks. The second element is a position generator that creates the position signal based on the relative magnitude of each of the four servo bursts of a quadrature servo pattern from the servo band and the gray scale address of the gray scale area read by a transducer when it accesses the preamble of a sector.
Career Highlights
Touchton has made significant strides in his career, particularly through his work at Conner Peripherals, Inc. His innovative approach to disk drive technology has positioned him as a key figure in the field. His patent reflects his dedication to enhancing the performance of disk drive systems.
Collaborations
One of Touchton's notable coworkers is Michael Baum. Their collaboration has contributed to advancements in the technology they work on, furthering the development of efficient disk drive systems.
Conclusion
James Touchton's contributions to the field of disk drive technology through his innovative patent demonstrate his expertise and commitment to advancing the industry. His work continues to influence the way transducers are positioned within disk drive systems, showcasing the importance of innovation in technology.