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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2005
Kevin G. Battles, Wahpeton, ND (US);
Michael A. Mewes, Belle Plaine, MN (US);
Kevin G. Battles, Wahpeton, ND (US);
Michael A. Mewes, Belle Plaine, MN (US);
Imation Corp., Oakdale, MN (US);
Abstract
A data storage tape cartridge is disclosed. The data storage tape cartridge includes a housing, at least one tape reel assembly, a storage tape, and a radio frequency write medium. The housing defines first and second housing sections that are reciprocally mated to form an enclosed region. The tape reel assembly/ies is/are rotatably disposed within the enclosed region, and the storage tape is wound about a hub of the tape reel assembly/ies. The radio frequency write medium is coupled to one of the housing and the tape reel assembly and has cartridge initialization information stored thereon.