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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2024
Quantum Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Michael R. Baird, Highlands Ranch, CO (US);
Jesse Baker, Sheridan, CO (US);
Quantum Corporation, Centennial, CO (US);
Abstract
A media library () includes a storage slot (), a first target (), a retrieval assembly (), and a control system (). The storage slot () is configured to receive and retain a media cartridge (). The first target () is coupled to the storage slot (). The retrieval assembly () is configured to move the media cartridge () into and out of the storage slot (). The retrieval assembly () includes an assembly body (A), an image capturing apparatus () that is coupled to the assembly body (A), and a second target () that is coupled to the assembly body (A). The control system () includes a processor that is configured to control operation of the retrieval assembly (). When the retrieval assembly () is positioned near the storage slot (), the image capturing apparatus () has a field of view () that captures both the first target () and the second target (). The control system () is configured to calculate an offset () between the first target () and the second target () within the field of view () along at least one axis.