This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Seagate Technology Incorporated. Active years: 1999-2001.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1999-2001
Title: Innovations by William C. Little
Introduction
William C. Little is an accomplished inventor based in Edmond, OK (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of data storage technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the performance and reliability of disc drives.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Error recovery using alternate headers in a disc drive." This invention discloses an apparatus and method for recovering from a header error condition in a disc drive. The technology involves a rotatable disc with concentric tracks that store data fields and header fields. When a disc drive fails to decode logical address information from a selected header field, an alternate header error recovery routine is initiated. This routine attempts to decode the information from an alternate header field, potentially applying radial offsets to improve accuracy.
Another notable patent is "Optimizing track address detection in a disc drive." This invention provides a method for optimizing detection thresholds used to identify track addresses in a disc drive. A comparator generates track address sequence signals based on readback signals while maintaining the head in a fixed position relative to a selected track. The system identifies erroneous signals and adjusts detection thresholds to select the optimal set for the disc drive.
Career Highlights
William C. Little is currently employed at Seagate Technology Incorporated, a leading company in data storage solutions. His work at Seagate has allowed him to contribute to advancements in disc drive technology, enhancing data retrieval and storage processes.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, William has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Krishna Rameshwara Malakapalli and Monty Aaron Forehand. These collaborations have fostered innovation and development in their respective fields.
Conclusion
William C. Little's contributions to disc drive technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence in the field. His work continues to influence the way data is stored and retrieved, showcasing the importance of inventors in advancing technology.