Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2003-2005
Title: Innovations of Soon Wah Leow
Introduction
Soon Wah Leow is a notable inventor based in Singapore, recognized for his contributions to data storage technology. He holds a total of 3 patents, showcasing his expertise in the field. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of disc drives.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Selecting physical cylinders in a disc drive employing discs with pre-written servo patterns." This invention provides an apparatus and method for selecting physical cylinders in a disc drive, which includes at least one rotatable disc. The disc drive features a first head positionable adjacent to a first disc surface and a second head adjacent to a second disc surface. The method involves determining track eccentricity to optimize the selection of physical cylinders for read/write operations.
Another significant patent is "Tuning track density for data storage device." This invention addresses the need for a data storage device with multiple head/surface combinations that have varying data track densities. It establishes a minimum head quality for the data storage apparatus and selects a tuned track density for each surface based on corresponding head quality.
Career Highlights
Soon Wah Leow is currently employed at Seagate Technology Incorporated, a leading company in data storage solutions. His work at Seagate has allowed him to contribute significantly to advancements in disc drive technology.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Beng Wee Quak and Ming Zhong Ding, who have also made significant contributions to the field of data storage.
Conclusion
Soon Wah Leow's innovative patents and contributions to data storage technology highlight his role as a key inventor in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in disc drive efficiency and functionality.