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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 14, 1999
Kazuhiko Inoue, Kawasaki, JP;
Masahiro Ito, Higashine, JP;
Masaaki Ohtsuka, Kawasaki, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A detachable storage unit is connected to host equipment in a computer system and holds an ejectable storage medium. The storage unit has a connection detector that detects whether or not the storage unit is connected to the host equipment, and a storage medium detector that detects the presence of a storage medium within the storage unit. A medium ejection instructor sends a medium ejection instruction to an automatic medium ejection mechanism upon receiving information that indicates that the storage medium might be moved. The storage medium is then ejected from the storage unit which prevents damage caused by the storage medium colliding with internal components of the storage unit while the storage unit is being moved.